Big Foot Country Club

What Big Foot Country Club does

Big Foot Country Club is a private, 190 member-owned golf and tennis club founded in 1924 in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, operating a Tom Bendelow-designed 18-hole championship course (6,767 yards, slope 140, rated 73.4) across 270 acres of wooded terrain, rolling hills, and spring-fed streams. The club's product portfolio centers on golf, three har-tru tennis courts, a regulation trap range (Gun Club), and a multi-venue dining operation spanning the Main Dining Room, Ballroom, Wicker Bar, Deck, Grill Room, and Patio; wedding, business meeting, and social event hosting are also offered. Supporting infrastructure includes a Clubessential-built website with member login, a formal caddie program with 40 Evans Scholar alumni and 12 current Evans Scholars, and year-round social programming (Easter Brunch, Mother's Day Brunch, July 4th Family Picnic, Holiday Candlelight Dinners, Santa Brunch, New Year's Eve Party).

The club serves affluent individuals and families in the Lake Geneva area seeking exclusive recreational, dining, and social experiences. The business model is subscription/recurring-based: prospective members contact the Membership Committee directly to apply for one of three membership classes — Regular, Junior, or Social — and the cap of 190 members is enforced by the member-owned governance structure. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is sales-led via direct inquiries and member referrals, with limited traditional marketing beyond the website and a Facebook page. The club has hosted high-profile events including USGA United States Open Qualifying (1992), USGA Senior Qualifying (1998), US Women's Open Sectional Qualifier (2012), and USGA Senior Amateur Qualifier (2013), reinforcing its reputation credentials.

Name

Big Foot Country Club

Legal name

Big Foot Country Club

Website

https://bigfootcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Big Foot Country Club is a private, 190 member-owned golf and tennis club founded in 1924 in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, operating a Tom Bendelow-designed championship course and offering three membership classes (Regular, Junior, Social) to affluent families in the Lake Geneva area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club (Golf & Tennis)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Tennis facility
• Fine dining services
• Club membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private country club generating revenue through membership dues from three classes: Regular, Junior, and Social memberships. Members pay recurring fees for access to golf, tennis, dining, and social facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Big Foot Country Club is a private, 190 member-owned golf and tennis club offering access to a Tom Bendelow-designed 18-hole championship golf course (6,767 yards, slope 140, rated 73.4) on 270 acres, three har-tru tennis courts, fine dining across multiple venues, and a year-round calendar of social events. Members purchase Regular, Junior, or Social memberships and consume club services on-site.

Product overview

Big Foot Country Club is a private 190 member-owned golf and tennis club offering a portfolio of recreational services centered around its Tom Bendelow designed championship golf course (opened 1924) and tennis facility. The core offerings include: Championship Golf Course with 18 holes over 270 acres, Tennis Facility with three har-tru courts, and Dining Services with multiple venues (Main Dining Room, Ballroom, Wicker Bar, Deck, Grill Room, Patio). Supporting services include Caddie Program and Gun Club (Trap Facility). The Club offers three membership classes (Regular, Junior, and Social) and hosts various social events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course Private 18-hole championship golf course designed by Tom Bendelow, opened in 1924. Measures 6,767 yards from the back tees with a slope of 140 and a course rating of 73.4. Features uniquely named holes (Grand Canyon, Fountain of Youth, Double Decker, Basketball, Inner Spring, Devil's Elbow) and natural terrain including the Seven Sacred Pools of the Potawatomi Indians. Available to club members and their guests.
• Tennis Facility Tennis facility with three har-tru courts, a pro shop, and a USPTA-certified tennis professional. Offers drills, lessons for all ages and skill levels, and specialty events including Friday Night Mixers and Doubles Team Matches. Available to club members and their guests.
• Dining Services Fine dining service offered across multiple venues including the Main Dining Room, Ballroom, Wicker Bar, Deck, Grill Room, and Patio with fire pit. Serves lunch and dinner throughout the season with special occasions and parties for members and guests; the clubhouse is available for member and sponsored weddings, business meetings, and other social events. Overseen by Club Manager Paul Keith and the House Committee and Executive Council.
• Membership Programs Private membership program for the 190 member-owned golf and tennis club, offered in three classes: Regular, Junior, and Social. Prospective members contact the Membership Committee directly for information on availability and dues.
• Caddie Program Walking caddie program that has produced many Evans Scholars over the years, including 40 alumni and 12 current Evans Scholars. Includes training, orientation, and development opportunities for caddies supporting the club's championship golf course.
• Gun Club (Trap Facility) Regulation trap range operated by the club, with winter season hunting clothing permitted, available to members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Geneva National Golf Club: Semi-private/resort-style club also located on the shores of Lake Geneva in Fontana/Walworth, WI. Directly comparable geography and golf-centric amenity set; differs in guest access model and lodging integration.
• Grand Geneva Resort: Lake Geneva, WI luxury resort with two championship golf courses, spa, and dining. Competes for the same affluent Lake Geneva leisure/dining/event spend and tournament hosting opportunities.
• Nakoma Country Club: Historic private member-owned club in Madison, WI with championship golf, tennis, dining, and a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed clubhouse. Comparable long-standing heritage positioning and member-owned model.
• Shoreacres: Private club in Lake Bluff, IL also featuring a Tom Bendelow-designed course with similar historic pre-Depression architecture. Direct architectural and heritage peer in the upper Midwest private-club category.
• Blackhawk Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Madison, WI offering golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable Wisconsin private-club business model, governance structure, and membership tiers.
• The Wisconsin Club: Historic private city country club in Milwaukee, WI offering golf, dining, and social amenities. Comparable Midwest private-club heritage positioning and full-service amenity model.

Broad incumbents

• Bob O'Link Golf Club: Highly regarded private club in Highland Park, IL with a Herbert Strong-designed course. Comparable elite Midwest private-club model and caddie-program tradition.
• Butler National Golf Club: Elite private club in Oak Brook, IL with a Fazio-designed course and history of hosting major events. Comparable Midwest elite private-club positioning and tournament pedigree.
• Medinah Country Club: Elite private club near Chicago with three courses and a long history of hosting majors (U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup). Comparable championship-hosting heritage but larger scale and broader national profile.

Regional players

• Erin Hills Golf Course: Public-access championship course in Erin, WI that hosted the 2017 U.S. Open. Same Wisconsin geography and USGA championship pedigree, but operates under a public/municipal model rather than private membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/117601968266632
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/big-foot-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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