Canasawacta Country Club

What Canasawacta Country Club does

Canasawacta Country Club is a semi-private country club located on 158 acres overlooking the Chenango Valley in Norwich, New York. Founded in 1920 with an original 9-hole layout and expanded to 18 holes in 1968, the club has been owned and operated by Carson Family Enterprises, Inc. since 1985. The business serves approximately 350 members, public daily-fee golfers, restaurant patrons, and event clients through an integrated hospitality and recreation offering that includes two golf courses, a driving range, a 50+ Yamaha cart fleet, a full-service pro shop with club repair, The Clubhouse restaurant with full bar and weekly specials, and event facilities (ballroom, Green Room, Pavilion, deck) for weddings and corporate functions.

The underlying operating stack is light: tee-time scheduling runs through the third-party Teesnap platform, restaurant food delivery is enabled via DoorDash, and event/table reservations are routed through Linktree. Membership tiers (Platinum unlimited 7-day and Associate unlimited Monday–Saturday) plus reciprocal agreements with 20+ regional courses form the core retention structure.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: greens fees (pay-as-you-go), recurring memberships, restaurant and bar transactions, event hosting (ceremonies, receptions, corporate), pro shop hardware sales, tournament and hole sponsorships, and the seasonal Kids League. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via walk-in, phone, online booking, and limited third-party delivery. Marketing is primarily organic through Facebook, Instagram, and the canasawactacc.com website. The business is privately held by a single family with no institutional investors, public listing, or disclosed financials.

Name

Canasawacta Country Club

Legal name

Canasawacta Country Club

Website

https://canasawactacc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Canasawacta Country Club is a family-owned, semi-private country club in Norwich, NY, operating 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses, a driving range, a pro shop, a full-service restaurant, and event facilities for approximately 350 members and the general public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Semi-private golf course
• Country club hospitality
• Golf membership services
• Wedding event venue
• Clubhouse restaurant dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich, New York

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

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees & Public Golf: Open to the public for daily greens fees with cart rental. Multiple pricing tiers including 18-hole, 9-hole, senior rates, and twilight rates.
2. Golf Memberships: Platinum Membership offering unlimited golf 7 days/week with various member perks including cart privileges, pro shop accounts, club storage, and driving range access. Associate Membership for unlimited golf Monday through Saturday with cart requirements before 10am.
3. Restaurant & Bar: Full-service restaurant open to the public serving lunch and dinner with weekly specials. Features scenic views, outdoor deck dining, and full bar service.
4. Event Hosting: Wedding ceremonies and receptions, indoor events (ballroom, green room), outdoor events (pavilion, deck). Includes catering packages for various event types.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Full-service pro shop with equipment sales, regripping, club repair, and accessories. Golf cart fleet of 50+ Yamaha carts available for rental.
6. Tournament Sponsorships: Season-long Players Cup tournament with $2,500 prize pool funded by sponsors. Hole sponsorships and event sponsorships available.
7. Kids League: Seasonal youth golf league running June through August with per-child enrollment fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Canasawacta Country Club operates a semi-private 18-hole and 9-hole golf facility across 158 acres in Norwich, New York, selling daily public greens fees, Platinum and Associate golf memberships, pro shop equipment, and driving range access. The clubhouse also runs a full-service restaurant with weekly specials and a full bar, and hosts weddings, indoor events in the ballroom and Green Room, and outdoor events at the Pavilion and deck with catering packages.

Product overview

Canasawacta Country Club is a semi-private golf club offering a unified set of recreational services centered around its 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses spanning 158 acres in Norwich, New York. The core product portfolio includes golf facilities (courses, pro shop, driving range, cart fleet), dining (The Clubhouse restaurant with main menu and kids menu), event hosting (weddings, indoor/outdoor events), and structured golf programs (tournaments, leagues, kids league, lessons). The club operates under a membership model with Platinum and Associate tiers offering unlimited play, reciprocal course access, and member benefits, while also serving public golfers through daily greens fees, public dining, and event bookings. Golf tee time scheduling is facilitated through TeeSnap online booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole golf course spanning 158 acres with Bentgrass greens, measuring 6,271 yards from blue tees, slope rating of 120, open to members and public golfers via Teesnap booking.
• 9-Hole Golf Course A shorter 9-hole golf course designed for quicker rounds and beginners, with the original layout dating to 1920.
• Pro Shop Full-service pro shop offering the latest golf equipment, apparel, accessories, regripping, club repair, complimentary spike replacement, and club/cart storage.
• Driving Range Practice facility open to all players, offering bucket purchases and a 2025 Season Range Pass for $350.
• Golf Cart Rental Fleet Fleet of 50+ Yamaha four-wheel gas golf carts available for rent during play by both members and public golfers.
• Platinum Membership Annual membership offering unlimited golf play 7 days/week, member league and tournament access, reduced cart rental fees, house charge accounts, personal cart usage, and club/cart storage.
• Associate Membership Annual membership offering unlimited golf Monday through Saturday with carts required before 10 am.
• The Clubhouse Restaurant Public full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner with weekly specials, full bar service, scenic golf course views, and outdoor deck dining.
• Wedding Services Wedding ceremonies and receptions with Clubhouse and Pavilion package options, including gazebo ceremony site, full-service dinner buffet, and open bar.
• Indoor Event Spaces Indoor event venues including a ballroom with stone fireplace and the Green Room for intimate gatherings, suitable for meetings, parties, and celebrations.
• Outdoor Event Spaces Outdoor venues including the Pavilion with built-in stage and bar area, plus a deck overlooking the golf course for receptions and gatherings.
• Kids League Program Seasonal youth golf league running June through August at $200 per child, providing structured golf instruction and play for young golfers.
• Reciprocal Golf Course Access Member benefit providing reduced or free play at 20+ affiliated regional golf courses including Barker Brook, Beaver Meadows, Camillus Country Club, and others.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Kerry BiosciencemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Major sponsor of the Kerry Bioscience Players Cup 2025, a season-long points event modeled after the PGA Tours' FedEx Cup. The $2,500 prize pool is completely funded by sponsors including Kerry Bioscience, requiring no additional entry fees from members.
• Barker Brook Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement allowing members reduced fees or free play at partner courses. Subject to change.
• Beaver Meadows - MexicominorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Camillus Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Cedar LakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• CrestwoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Drumlins - SyracuseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Dutch Hollow - OwascominorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Elm Tree - CortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Endwell GreensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Links at Erie VillageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Owasco Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Pompey ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Rogues Roost Golf & CC BridgeportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Rome Country ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Sunset Ridge Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Vesper Hills Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Walden Oaks - CortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Willow Creek Big FlatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• Willowbrook - CortlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocal golf course arrangement for member access with reduced fees.
• DoorDashminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood delivery partner enabling restaurant customers to order for delivery through DoorDash platform.
• Jonathan Sherry PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding photography partner featured in 'Weddings Over the Years' gallery on the events page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Owasco Country Club: Upstate New York country club and reciprocal partner of Canasawacta. Operates a similar semi-private golf and member-services model serving the same regional golfer base.
• Rome Country Club: New York country club with a reciprocal relationship with Canasawacta. Comparable in offering a mix of public play, memberships, and club amenities in a similar Upstate market.
• Beaver Meadows Golf Club (Mexico, NY): Reciprocal partner course in central New York. Comparable semi-private/public golf model targeting the same regional golfing demographic.
• Drumlins (Syracuse, NY): Syracuse-area reciprocal partner with more extensive facilities. Comparable as a regional semi-private country club with golf, dining, and event hosting.
• Camillus Country Club: Reciprocal partner country club in the Syracuse/NY corridor. Closely comparable to Canasawacta in scale, semi-private status, and member-reciprocal play arrangements.
• Elm Tree Golf Club (Cortland, NY): Cortland-area reciprocal partner course. Comparable in being a regional public/member course near Canasawacta's Norwich home base, competing for the same golfers.
• Barker Brook Golf Club: Reciprocal partner course in the NY region offering semi-private/public play similar to Canasawacta's model. Directly comparable in geography, public-golf pricing, and member-reciprocal club structure.
• Sunset Ridge Golf Club: Reciprocal partner club in the region. Directly comparable 18-hole country club operation competing for similar local and member-driven play.

Broad incumbents

• American Golf Corporation: One of the largest operators of public and private golf courses in the U.S. Comparable business model in public-access golf, memberships, and on-site F&B, but at a much larger, multi-property scale.
• Troon Golf: Large national golf course management and hospitality company. Comparable in the core activity of operating golf facilities, dining, and events, but at vastly greater scale and across many properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/canasawacta
• Instagraminstagram.com/canasawacta_cc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canasawacta-country-club

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Investors

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