CLIO COUNTRY CLUB

Name

CLIO COUNTRY CLUB

Legal name

Clio Golf Course Inc.

Website

https://cliocountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf course membership
• Banquet hall rental
• Corporate golf outings
• Junior golf program

Headquarters

HQ city

Clio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues paid by members for access to golf course, dining, and club facilities. The club emphasizes low annual dues as a competitive differentiator.
2. Food and Beverage Minimums: Members are required to meet food minimums, generating recurring revenue from dining services.
3. Hall and Venue Rental: Banquet room rental for weddings, parties, corporate events, and other celebrations. The banquet room accommodates up to 150 people. Catering services provided for nearly 50 years.
4. Golf Outings and Tournaments: Charity and corporate golf outing packages including 18-hole championship golf, cart service, food service, tournament scoring, and tee gifts.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Sale of golf equipment, accessories, apparel including clubs, balls, bags, and CCC monogrammed merchandise. 'Member's Only' discounts offered.
6. Golf Lessons: PGA golf professional instruction for juniors and members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clio Country Club is a member-owned private golf and dining club operating an 18-hole championship course in Clio, Michigan. The club sells annual memberships that include access to the golf course, dining facilities, driving range, and a calendar of social and competitive events. It also generates revenue from banquet hall rental, corporate golf outings, a pro shop, and junior golf instruction.

Product overview

Clio Country Club operates as a member-owned private golf course and dining facility offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course with multiple tee boxes, complemented by a Pro Shop for equipment and apparel, and Golf Lessons for instruction. Event services include Hall/Banquet Rental for weddings and celebrations, Golf Outings for corporate and charity events, and Social Events for member engagement. Youth development is supported through a Junior Golf Program with a 3-hole short course. The club also offers various membership tiers including Corporate Memberships, all tied to access to the golf course and dining facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Golf Course Membership Annual membership providing access to an 18-hole championship golf course with 6 sets of tees, personally owned cart policy, no tee times required, driving range, and dining facilities for members and their families in Mid-Michigan.
• Hall/Banquet Rental and Catering Event venue rental and catering service for weddings, banquets, graduation parties, business meetings, and celebrations, accommodating up to 150 guests with an adjacent outdoor patio, available to members and non-members.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site retail shop selling golf equipment, accessories, clubs, balls, bags, apparel from brands like Titleist, Callaway, and FootJoy, plus CCC monogrammed merchandise, with member-only discounts on certain items.
• Corporate and Charity Golf Outings Outing packages including 18-hole championship golf, cart service, food service, tournament scoring, and tee gifts, with professional staff assistance for event design and budget compliance, targeted at fundraising and corporate events.
• Member Golf Leagues and Tournaments Organized member golf competitions including men's, women's, and couples' leagues, Friday night Kings and Queens events, individual and team tournaments, and the annual Club Championship.
• Junior Golf Program Youth golf training program featuring PGA professional instruction, clinics, lessons, and access to a 3-hole short course, designed to teach golf skills and etiquette to children and grandchildren of members.
• PGA Golf Lessons and Clinics Individual and group golf instruction from PGA golf professionals for juniors and adult members, covering swing technique, short game, and course etiquette.
• Corporate Membership Plans Business membership plans with three tiers including greens fees, golf cart use, driving range membership, and full lounge and dining access, designed for corporate entertainment and employee engagement.
• Member Social Events Calendar Community social programming for members and families, including holiday-themed events, watch parties, themed nights, and casual tournaments designed to foster fellowship and member engagement.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bloomfield Hills Country Club: Established private member-owned country club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. A larger, more prestigious counterpart in the same Michigan private club category, with broader amenities and higher dues.
• TPC Michigan: Premium public/private golf facility in Dearborn, Michigan affiliated with the PGA Tour's TPC network. Comparable championship golf product in Michigan, though operating under a national brand rather than local member-ownership.

Direct peers

• Orchard Lake Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Orchard Lake Village, Michigan. Comparable member-owned model with championship golf, dining, and social programming targeting families in the greater Detroit-Michigan market.
• Red Run Golf Club: Historic private member-owned golf club in Royal Oak, Michigan. Comparable private championship golf course with member ownership, dining, and event hosting, though at a higher price point within the same regional market.
• Plum Hollow Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Southfield, Michigan offering golf, dining, and event services. Directly comparable as a Michigan-based private club with similar membership model, F&B minimums, and banquet offerings.
• Walnut Creek Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Walled Lake, Michigan. Closely comparable offering of championship golf, dining, banquet facilities, and tiered membership structures targeting families and corporate members.
• Bay Valley Resort & Conference Center: Golf and conference resort in Bay City, Michigan (within the same Saginaw County region). Comparable as a Mid-Michigan golf facility offering championship course, banquet/catering, and corporate outing packages.
• Indianwood Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Ortonville, Michigan (northern Oakland County, near Genesee County border). Comparable private club operating championship golf, dining, and member events for a similar suburban Michigan demographic.
• Country Club of Detroit: Private member-owned country club in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan offering golf, dining, and event venues. Comparable as a member-owned Michigan private club with championship course and banquet facilities, though positioned at the premium end of the market.

Regional players

• Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club: Premier golf destination in Arcadia, Michigan with lodging and dining. Comparable in offering championship golf and event/catering services in Michigan, but serves a destination market rather than a local member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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