Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club

What Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club does

Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club is a privately held, full-service golf and hospitality facility operating from a single site at 5700 Wellington Rd 86, Ariss, Ontario, Canada. The company operates a 27-hole golf course configured as three 9-hole loops (Pine, Willows, Valley) and generates revenue across nine identified streams: green fees (18- and 9-hole, weekday and weekend, with senior and junior discounts), power cart rentals, pro shop retail (carrying Srixon, Cleveland, and Level Wear), on-site dining at Bistro 19 (open daily 8:00 am – 7:00 pm with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service), tournament packages (minimum 40 golfers, capacity up to 216 players), weddings and banquets (up to 300 seated / 500 standing), corporate and social events, indoor golf simulator sessions via Bravo Golf Simulators, and recurring league play including the Ariss Ladies League. Pricing is entirely transactional (pay-as-you-go) with one subscription-style recurring element (league fees). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer, supplemented by online booking through Chronogolf (tee times) and Booxi (simulators), plus a multi-channel organic social presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, and an E-Club email newsletter for retention.

The technology stack is commodity: a Genesis-based website powered by Golf Channel Solutions, with third-party booking widgets and a vendor-supplied simulator hardware platform. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, patents, or data assets are disclosed. Operations are run by a lean team of 11 employees, with General Manager Michelle Breukelman overseeing the operation, Tara Fullerton managing the Pro Shop, and Chef Joe Osman leading culinary operations. Key management contact channels are segmented by function (proshop@, events@, hospitality@), reflecting the multi-vertical nature of the business.

Ownership, corporate structure, incorporation type, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. No funding rounds, M&A activity, parent-company relationships, or institutional investors are referenced in the input data. The company serves a regional southwestern Ontario market within roughly 15–20 minutes of Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge, with customer segments spanning individual recreational golfers, corporate groups, wedding parties, league players, seniors (55+), and juniors (18 and under).

Name

Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club

Website

https://arissvalley.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club is a privately held, full-service golf and hospitality facility in Ariss, Ontario, operating a 27-hole course, indoor golf simulators, an on-site restaurant, a pro shop, and banquet facilities serving individual golfers, corporate groups, and wedding clients within southwestern Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course and Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf simulator services
• Banquet and event hosting
• Golf pro shop retail
• Tournament hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ariss

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from 18-hole and 9-hole golf play. Rates vary by day of week and time. Seniors receive discounted rates on Mondays.
2. Power Cart Rental: Cart fees charged per player per round, adding to per-visit revenue.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf apparel and equipment including Srixon, Cleveland, Level Wear brands. Open to public.
4. Dining (Bistro 19): On-site restaurant open daily 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, now serving breakfast. Lunch and dinner available. Full service catering for events.
5. Tournament Packages: Full tournament packages including 18 holes of golf, power cart, breakfast wrap or burger lunch, and buffet dinner. Minimum 40 golfers required. Custom pricing for smaller groups.
6. Weddings and Events: Wedding ceremonies, receptions, andbanquet services. Full-service catering and event planning.
7. Corporate and Social Events: Board meetings, team-building seminars, client golf outings, holiday parties, and leadership forums with full banquet services.
8. Golf Simulators: Revenue from simulator bookings, offering indoor golf experience with real-time analysis.
9. Leagues: Organized league play including Ariss Ladies League with recurring participation fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ariss Valley Golf & Country Club operates a 27-hole golf course (three 9-hole loops: Pine, Willows, and Valley) and offers golf simulator play, on-site dining at Bistro 19, a pro shop, and banquet facilities for weddings, tournaments, and corporate events. It sells green fee play, cart rentals, simulator bookings, retail apparel and equipment, league memberships, and full event packages.

Product overview

Ariss Valley Golf and Country Club operates as a full-service golf facility offering a 27-hole golf course (comprising three 9-hole courses: Pine, Willows, and Valley), Bravo Golf Simulators for indoor play, Bistro 19 restaurant with dining services, a Pro Shop for equipment and apparel, tournament hosting, wedding and banquet services, corporate event facilities, golf leagues including the Ariss Ladies League, and an E-Club email newsletter. The facility accommodates up to 300 seated guests for events and 216 players for tournaments, positioning itself as a comprehensive golf and hospitality destination near Guelph, Ontario.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 27-Hole Golf Course (Pine, Willows, Valley) Full-service golf facility with 27 holes spanning three 9-hole courses (Pine, Willows, Valley) adjacent to the clubhouse, offering challenging and scenic play for all skill levels for recreational golfers and event groups.
• Golf Simulators (Bravo Golf) Indoor golf simulation service using Bravo Golf Simulators technology, offering accurate swing analysis and real-time object recognition for year-round practice and play for individual golfers and groups.
• Bistro 19 Restaurant On-site dining facility open daily 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a large outdoor patio and golf course views for golfers, event attendees, and walk-in guests.
• Pro Shop Retail shop offering golf apparel and equipment for members and the public, featuring brands including Srixon, Cleveland, and Level Wear.
• Tournament Hosting Full-service tournament facility accommodating up to 216 players, offering tournament consultation, registration setup, scoring, contest management, banquet facilities, and on-course catering for corporate, charity, and group tournament hosts.
• Wedding and Banquet Services Wedding ceremonies and receptions with customizable packages, full banquet facilities, professional event coordination, and catering services for couples and families hosting milestone celebrations.
• Corporate and Social Events Event hosting for board meetings, team-building seminars, client outings, holiday parties, and leadership forums, with wheelchair accessible banquet rooms and internet access for corporate and organizational clients.
• Golf Leagues Organized golf programs including the Ariss Ladies League, offering regular competitive and social play with recurring participation fees for league members.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GolfNow: Largest online tee-time booking and marketing platform in golf, and the platform powering Ariss Valley's own website. Functions as an enabling channel partner rather than direct competitor, shaping tee-sheet distribution and customer acquisition across the industry.

Direct peers

• Deer Ridge Golf Club: Kitchener-area public golf facility offering course play, tournaments, leagues, and simulator experiences. Comparable product mix and regional footprint position it as a direct competitor for value-oriented golfers and event clients.
• Whistle Bear Golf Club: Full-service golf club located in Cambridge, Ontario, within the same southwestern Ontario catchment as Ariss Valley. Offers comparable 27-hole facilities, banquet/event hosting, and public play, making it the closest direct regional competitor.
• Cutten Club: Guelph, Ontario golf and country club in the immediate Ariss catchment. Operates a similar full-service model with course, dining, and event hosting, serving overlapping individual and corporate customers.
• Hamilton Golf & Country Club: Historic Ontario golf and country club with full-service course, dining, and event hosting. Comparable full-service golf offering and similar event-driven revenue mix, though with stronger brand recognition and member base.
• Galt Country Club: Cambridge, Ontario country club offering golf, dining, and event services. Geographic overlap with Ariss Valley and similar mid-market positioning make it a direct peer in the local golf market.

Broad incumbents

• Angus Glen Golf Club: Premium Markham, Ontario golf club with full tournament, dining, and event-hosting capabilities. Comparable service mix but positioned at a higher price tier with stronger tournament-hosting reputation.
• Glen Abbey Golf Club: Iconic Oakville, Ontario golf facility operated by ClubLink. Larger, more established full-service venue with national profile; comparable golf + events model but operates at a meaningfully larger scale and broader brand awareness.
• TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley: TPC-branded destination golf resort in Ontario offering 27 holes, dining, simulators, and event hosting. Comparable facility scope and event-driven model, but with stronger brand affiliation and destination positioning.
• ClubLink Corporation: Largest operator of golf clubs in Canada, running a multi-property portfolio of full-service courses with banquet and tournament capabilities. Provides scale benchmark for what a multi-property, full-service golf operator can achieve.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arissvalleygc
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ariss-valley-golf
• Instagraminstagram.com/arissvalleygolf/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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