Windance Country Club

What Windance Country Club does

Windance Country Club operates a single 18-hole, 6,600+ yard championship golf course in Gulfport, Mississippi, originally designed by Mark McCumber in 1986 and acquired by Island View Casino Resort (Gulfside Casino Partnership) in 2007. The club monetizes the asset through seven revenue streams: green fees (peak $110/18 holes, $55/9 holes; non-peak $90/$45), four tiers of annual membership ($105–$225/month with $100/quarter F&B minimums), Unlimited Golf Packages (from $99/person) bundling golf with Island View hotel, buffet, and casino play, food and beverage at The View at 19 Bar and Grill, a seasonal Olympic-size pool membership ($375), corporate and private event-space rentals, and pro shop retail. Customer segments span resort/vacation golfers (primary), local members, corporate/event groups, and age-tiered junior and senior golfers.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: tee-time booking is handled through a third-party integration with ezlinksgolf.com, weather data is pulled from forecast7.com, and there is no native mobile app, API, or disclosed AI/ML capability. Distribution is primarily direct — website, walk-ins, phone reservations, and cross-promotion through the Island View Casino Resort parent — with no third-party reseller network beyond the ezlinks booking platform. Operationally, the property is supported by a small core team (6 listed employees including Director of Golf, Clubhouse Manager, Course Superintendent, and golf professionals) backed by likely larger seasonal/hourly maintenance and service staff not enumerated.

The business model is asset-heavy and location-bound: a real-estate-intensive resort amenity whose economics depend on a fixed-capacity golf course, seasonal weather patterns (peak March–June and September–November), and the demand profile of Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism tied to the affiliated casino resort. There is no venture funding, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue; strategic direction is effectively set by the Gulfside Casino Partnership parent rather than independent management.

Name

Windance Country Club

Legal name

Windance Country Club

Website

https://windancecc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Windance Country Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course in Gulfport, Mississippi, owned by Island View Casino Resort (Gulfside Casino Partnership). It serves resort guests, local members, corporate event groups, and age-tiered golfers through green fees, memberships, F&B, pool, events, and bundled golf packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf course and country club services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK), Golf Tours & Professional Circuits (MPAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Country club amenities
• Golf membership programs
• Resort golf packages
• Banquet event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gulfport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Golf Services: Revenue from green fees for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds, cart rentals, and golf-related services. Peak season rates are $110 for 18 holes and $55 for 9 holes; non-peak rates are $90 and $45 respectively.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual memberships paid monthly ranging from $105/month (Junior) to $225/month (Senior Associate), with additional cart rental fees and quarterly food & beverage spending requirements of $100/quarter.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from The View at 19 Bar and Grill restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with menu items ranging from $5-$16, including kid's meals and special occasion dining.
4. Unlimited Golf Packages: Package bundles starting at $99/person including unlimited same-day golf, deluxe hotel accommodations, unlimited buffet access, and free beverage/slot play at Island View Casino Resort.
5. Pool Memberships: Seasonal pool memberships at $375, offering access to the Olympic-size pool overlooking the 18th green, with lap swim and guest access available.
6. Event Space Rentals: Revenue from hosting corporate events, sports banquets, birthdays, bridal/baby showers, graduations, retirements, and holiday events in the club's event space.
7. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, headwear, footwear, and gifts from the on-site pro shop featuring preferred brand partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Windance Country Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Mark McCumber in 1986 in Gulfport, Mississippi, complemented by a clubhouse with The View at 19 Bar and Grill restaurant, an Olympic-size pool, a pro shop, and dedicated event space. The club sells annual memberships (Junior, Associate, Senior Associate, Senior Associate Plus tiers), pay-as-you-play green fees, seasonal pool memberships, and bundled unlimited-golf packages with hotel accommodations at the affiliated Island View Casino Resort. It also hosts corporate events, sports banquets, weddings, and tournaments.

Product overview

Windance Country Club is a resort golf destination operated by Island View Casino Resort, offering a single integrated property focused on golf and resort amenities. The core offering is the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Mark McCumber, complemented by clubhouse dining at The View at 19 Bar and Grill, a members-only Olympic-size pool, a pro shop, and event space for banquets and gatherings. The property provides multiple membership tiers for recurring golfers and an Unlimited Golf Package bundling golf with hotel accommodations at the affiliated Island View Casino Resort. Tournament and event hosting for amateur and professional circuits rounds out the primary service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The View at 19 Bar and Grill: Restaurant and bar overlooking the 18th green offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
• Unlimited Golf Package

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course A championship 18-hole Mark McCumber-designed golf course spanning more than 6,600 yards on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, available for pay-as-you-play green fees, member play, and tournament hosting.
• The View at 19 Bar and Grill Clubhouse restaurant and bar serving members, resort guests, and event attendees with full dining and beverage service for lunch, dinner, and event catering.
• Event Space and Banquet Hosting Full-service event space hosting corporate events, sports banquets, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, graduations, retirements, and holiday celebrations with on-site catering.
• Golf Membership Programs Four-tier annual membership program: Junior (under 19) at $105/month, Associate (20-39) at $125/month, Senior Associate (40-49) at $190/month, and Senior Associate Plus (50+) at $225/month, providing regular access to course play, member-guest privileges, and clubhouse amenities.
• Unlimited Golf Package Bundle package combining unlimited golf at Windance with hotel accommodations at Island View Casino Resort, priced at $99/person/night midweek and $150/person/night on weekends.
• Pro Shop On-site golf retail pro shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories to members and resort guests.
• Pool Membership Seasonal access to the club's Olympic-size swimming pool, priced at $100 for single membership and $150 for family membership, complementing golf access for members and their families.
• Tournament and Event Hosting Tournament and golf event hosting service for member tournaments, charity outings, and visiting group events on the championship course.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 star average rating on Google Reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Island View Casino ResortcoreOthersIsland View Casino Resort is the parent company and owner of Windance Country Club, having purchased the golf course in 2007. The resort cross-promotes Windance to its guests and offers bundled packages including unlimited golf, hotel accommodations, buffet access, and casino play. Windance is presented as a premier amenity of the Island View hospitality experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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