Bent Tree Golf Club

What Bent Tree Golf Club does

Bent Tree Golf Club is a privately held 18-hole public-access championship golf course located at 350 Bent Tree Rd in Sunbury, Ohio, approximately 20 miles north of Columbus near I-71. The facility sits on 167 acres of naturally wooded, rolling terrain featuring bent grass tees, fairways, and greens, and supports a clubhouse with banquet capacity for up to 200 guests. It is operated by KemperSports as part of the Columbus Collective, a portfolio of six Central Ohio golf courses that also includes Clover Valley, Glennross, Golf Club of Dublin, New Albany Links, and Royal American Links. The club is led by General Manager and Head Golf Professional Shawn Wood, with a Director of Sales (Jackie Packer), F&B Manager (Macara Richardson), and Golf Course Superintendent (Jason Jones).

The company's core product is championship golf, monetized through daily-fee green fees and tee-time bookings (processed via ForeUp Software and Golf Channel Solutions), supplemented by an annual/seasonal golf membership program and a Range Pass Program. Ancillary revenue streams include a pro shop and online store, PGA-led lessons and junior golf camps, the on-site Bent Tree Grill, and a comprehensive event business covering golf outings/tournaments, corporate events, social banquets, weddings, and holiday parties. Customer segments span individual golfers (daily-fee and members), corporate groups, and social event hosts.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: bookings are taken online through the website, by phone to the pro shop, or on-site; group and event inquiries are routed through a sales contact. Marketing runs through the benttreegc.com website, Facebook, Instagram, and an E-club email newsletter. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, awards, or AI/ML capabilities, and relies on third-party software rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Bent Tree Golf Club

Legal name

Bent Tree Golf Club

Website

https://benttreegc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bent Tree Golf Club is a privately held 18-hole public-access championship golf course in Sunbury, Ohio, operated by KemperSports as part of the Columbus Collective portfolio, serving daily-fee golfers, members, corporate outing groups, and private event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf membership programs
• Golf outing venue
• Banquet and event hosting
• PGA golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees & Tee Times: Revenue from public play green fees and golf cart rentals for daily-fee players booking tee times.
2. Golf Memberships: Annual and seasonal membership packages offering preferred tee times, discounted green fees, and exclusive access to leagues and tournaments.
3. Pro Shop & Merchandise: Golf equipment, apparel, rental clubs, and gift cards sold through the on-site pro shop and online store.
4. Food & Beverage: Revenue from the Bent Tree Grill offering pre and post-round dining, with flexible catering options for events.
5. Golf Outings & Events: Customizable golf outing packages for corporate events, charity fundraisers, and private tournaments, including tournament coordination services.
6. Private Events & Banquets: Venue rental and catering services for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, social celebrations, and holiday events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bent Tree Golf Club operates a public-access 18-hole championship golf course on 167 acres in Sunbury, Ohio, offering tee times, annual and seasonal memberships, PGA professional lessons, and junior golf camps. The club also hosts corporate golf outings, charity tournaments, weddings, social banquets, and private events, supported by an on-site grill, a pro shop with online store, and a clubhouse banquet facility accommodating up to 200 guests.

Product overview

Bent Tree Golf Club is a golf resort offering an 18-hole championship golf course as its core product, supplemented by practice facilities, dining, and comprehensive event services. The club operates under Columbus Collective and is managed by KemperSports. Membership programs (individual, family, weekday options) and range passes provide recurring revenue streams alongside daily fee golf. Ancillary services include golf instruction (PGA-led lessons and junior camps), a pro shop with online store, and the Bent Tree Grill restaurant. The club also operates as an event venue hosting golf outings/tournaments, corporate events, social banquets, and weddings. Tee time booking is managed through ForeUp Software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Championship 18-hole golf course stretching over 167 acres of naturally wooded, rolling terrain with bent grass tees, fairways, greens, bunkers, and water hazards, open to public play and members.
• Tee Time Booking Online and phone-based tee time reservation system allowing public and member access to book playing times at the 18-hole course.
• Golf Memberships Annual and seasonal membership packages offering preferred tee times, discounted green fees, and access to exclusive leagues and tournaments, with individual, family, and weekday options.
• Range Pass Program Driving range access program allowing players to purchase tokens and range access for practice at the driving range and practice facilities.
• Golf Lessons PGA professional-led golf instruction and clinics for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
• Junior Golf Camps Youth golf development programs and camps designed for junior players to learn and develop their game.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Corporate outings, charity fundraisers, and tournament hosting services with customizable packages including golf, food, and prizes.
• Bent Tree Grill On-site dining facility offering a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks for pre or post-round dining.
• Corporate Events Corporate meeting, retreat, presentation, educational seminar, and team building event hosting with customizable menu options at the clubhouse.
• Social Events & Banquets Private event hosting including anniversaries, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, sweet sixteen parties, quinceaneras, bar/bat mitzvahs, and retirement parties.
• Holiday Events Holiday party hosting with ballroom venue, customizable menus, and full event planning services for seasonal celebrations.
• Weddings Wedding and reception venue hosting with event spaces and catering services for ceremonies and celebrations.
• Pro Shop & Online Store Golf shop offering merchandise, gift cards, golf club rentals, and apparel available both on-site and through the online store.
• Driving Range & Practice Green Practice facilities including driving range and putting green, open to both members and public with token or range access purchase.

Segments3 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KemperSportscoreOthersKemperSports is the professional golf course management company that operates Bent Tree Golf Club. The club is part of the KemperSports Columbus Collective portfolio of golf courses in the Central Ohio area.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Large third-party golf course management company operating hundreds of courses globally; comparable to KemperSports' role managing Bent Tree, with broader scale and brand.
• American Golf: Operator of public-access golf courses, retail stores, and instruction facilities across the US; relevant comparable for the public-access golf, retail, and lessons revenue mix.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large owner/operator of private golf and country clubs across the US; relevant comparable for golf and event venue operations at scale, though focused on private clubs.

Direct peers

• Royal American Links: Fifth Columbus Collective sister course; public-access golf operation in Central Ohio with shared memberships and event marketing.
• Clover Valley Golf Club: Sister course within KemperSports' Columbus Collective portfolio; same operational model and shared membership programs, making it the most directly comparable Ohio public-access peer.
• New Albany Links: New Albany, Ohio public-access course within the Columbus Collective portfolio; comparable layout, customer segments, and operating model.
• Golf Club of Dublin: Columbus Collective sister course in Dublin, Ohio; directly comparable public-access facility with shared KemperSports management and overlapping customer base.
• Glennross Golf Club: Another Columbus Collective sister course operated by KemperSports in Central Ohio, sharing membership, marketing, and management infrastructure with Bent Tree.

Regional players

• Muirfield Village Golf Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed private club in Dublin, Ohio hosting the Memorial Tournament; comparable premium Central Ohio golf venue but membership-only, not a direct competitor.
• Scioto Country Club: Historic private country club in Columbus, Ohio offering championship golf and event hosting; comparable Central Ohio golf/event venue though private rather than public-access.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/benttreegolf
• Instagraminstagram.com/Benttreegolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bent-tree-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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