Cougar Creek Golf Resort

What Cougar Creek Golf Resort does

Cougar Creek Golf Resort operates a single-property, 18-hole championship golf facility located at 2519 Highway 16 in Parkland County, Alberta, approximately 30 minutes west of Edmonton. The Par 72 course, designed by Bill Robinson of Oregon, plays from 5,200 to 6,900 yards across bent grass greens, tees, and fairways routed through natural treed and rolling terrain with sand bunkers and water hazards. The facility is privately held and serves individual golfers, season pass holders, corporate tournament groups, league participants, and banquet/event customers within the Edmonton metropolitan catchment area.

The resort's product portfolio centers on daily green fee play, complemented by multiple access products including individual ($2,599 CAD) and couple ($3,799 CAD) season passes with 7-day privileges and 10-day advance booking, an annual Corporate Pass ($7,499 CAD, transferable, includes power cart and Pro Shop discount), and prepaid punch card packages (10 or 20 rounds). Ancillary revenue is generated through a PGA-staffed Pro Shop, public restaurant and lounge, banquet services for up to 200 guests, tournament and corporate event hosting, equipment rentals, PGA instruction (individual lessons, packages, and Wednesday Tune-up sessions), and on-course advertising placements. Tee time reservations are processed through Tee-On.com and the company's proprietary mobile app providing GPS, scorecard, handicap tracking, and exclusive offers.

The business operates seasonally from mid-April through mid-late October and employs approximately 11 or more staff, including PGA of Canada certified professionals (Executive Professional Jake Behiels and Head Teaching Professional Blaine Kruger), an Events Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, AGSA-certified Superintendent, shop assistants, and a league coordinator. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website, mobile app, phone reservations, and on-site walk-ins, with no institutional ownership, public listing, funding rounds, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the single Parkland County property indicated.

Name

Cougar Creek Golf Resort

Legal name

Cougar Creek Golf Resort

Website

https://cougarcreekgolf.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cougar Creek Golf Resort operates an 18-hole Bill Robinson-designed championship golf course in Parkland County, Alberta, 30 minutes west of Edmonton, offering green fee play, season passes, corporate tournaments, Pro Shop retail, PGA instruction, dining, and banquet services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf resort facilities
• Golf tournament hosting
• Corporate golf events
• Golf instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Parkland County

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Daily Green Fee Play: Revenue from daily play green fees for 18 holes, twilight, and senior rates. Includes food voucher with green fee.
2. Season Passes: Individual and couple season pass holders with 7-day playing privileges and advance booking rights
3. Corporate Pass: Annual corporate pass for two players per day with power carts, transferable, with Pro Shop discount
4. Punch Card Passes: Prepaid rounds (10 or 20) with weekday-only or anytime use options
5. Pro Shop Sales: Brand name clothing, equipment, accessories for men and women; custom orders; tournament prizes and souvenirs
6. Golf Lessons: PGA professional instruction including individual lessons, group lessons, and specialty packages like Wednesday Tune-up sessions
7. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and lounge open to public, patio dining, banquet services for up to 200 guests
8. Tournament Hosting: Corporate and group tournament organization including green fees, power carts, catering, prize allowances
9. Advertising: Hole advertising ($1,500/year), golf cart advertising ($500/year), pro shop TV advertising ($500/year)
10. Equipment Rentals: Golf cart rental ($10 for 9 holes, $20 for 18 holes), pull cart rental ($5)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cougar Creek Golf Resort operates an 18-hole, Par 72 championship-length golf course designed by Bill Robinson of Oregon, with bent grass greens, tees, and fairways playable from 5,200 to 6,900 yards. The resort also delivers a full-service clubhouse experience including a Pro Shop, PGA of Canada golf lessons, a driving range, an on-site restaurant and lounge, banquet facilities for up to 200 guests, and tournament/group event hosting.

Product overview

Cougar Creek Golf Resort is a single-property golf facility offering championship golf on an 18-hole, Par 72 course as its core product. The resort provides a comprehensive golf experience through bundled offerings including a Pro Shop, golf lessons from PGA professionals, tournament and group event services, a driving range, and a Men's League. On-site amenities include a restaurant, lounge, and banquet hall accommodating up to 200 guests. The resort also offers a mobile app with GPS, scorecard, and handicap tracking. Multiple membership and pass options (Season Pass, Corporate Pass, Punch Card Passes) provide flexible access to the golfing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, Par 72 championship-length golf course designed by Bill Robinson of Oregon, featuring bent grass greens, tees, and fairways with sand bunkers and water hazards. Playable from 5,200 to 6,900 yards across multiple tees for all skill levels. Targeted at public daily-fee golfers, season pass holders, and tournament groups.
• Pro Shop
• Golf Lessons
• Driving Range
• Tournament & Group Services
• Restaurant & Lounge
• Banquet Hall
• Men's League

Quantifiable outcome

• Course playable from 5,200 to 6,900 yards with multiple tees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 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

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lewis Estates Golf Course: Public Edmonton-area 18-hole course with similar daily-fee, season pass, league, and banquet offerings; directly competes for the same west-Edmonton commuter catchment and corporate tournament market.
• Predator Ridge Resort: Western Canadian golf resort offering multiple courses, full banquet/clubhouse amenities, lessons, and tournaments — closely comparable resort-style positioning with off-course event revenue.
• The Ranch Golf & Country Club: Nearby Edmonton-area public golf facility offering full-service clubhouse, lessons, leagues, and tournament hosting — directly overlapping Cougar Creek's product mix and customer base.
• RedTail Landing Golf Club: Public Edmonton-area course with banquet and event facilities, season passes, and tournament services targeting the same corporate and league customer segments as Cougar Creek.
• River Ridge Golf & Country Club: Edmonton-area public course operating tournament packages, season passes, and full clubhouse amenities; competes head-to-head for daily-fee players and corporate outings within 30–60 minutes of Cougar Creek.

Broad incumbents

• Glen Abbey Golf Club: Iconic Canadian championship public course owned by ClubLink with tournament hosting, lessons, and dining — a higher-profile incumbent that benchmarks Canadian public golf resort economics.
• Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club: Canadian luxury golf resort inside a major hotel brand offering championship course, lessons, and full F&B/event operations — comparable full-service resort positioning though at substantially higher scale.
• ClubLink: Canada's largest golf course owner/operator with a portfolio of public and private courses including Glen Abbey; relevant benchmark for multi-course scale and operating efficiency in the same Canadian market.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled entertainment golf concept with F&B, events, and app-driven booking — adjacent business model relevant for digital/tech-enabled golf trends that may influence future competitive positioning.

Regional players

• Cabot Collection (Cabot Cliffs / Cabot Cape Breton): Luxury Canadian golf resort with bundled lodging, F&B, and tournament amenities; sets the upper bound on Canadian golf-resort economics and is comparable as a resort-style golf operation, though primarily Eastern Canadian.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cougar-creek-golf-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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