Council Fire Golf Club

Name

Council Fire Golf Club

Legal name

Council Fire Golf Club

Website

https://councilfireclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

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

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction
• Country club membership
• Club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

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. Golf Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Golf/Equity and Social/Non-Equity membership options providing access to golf, dining, tennis, pool and other club amenities
2. Golf Lessons and Instruction: Private and group golf instruction by PGA professionals including TrackMan and FlightScope analysis
3. Dining and Events: Full-service restaurant with seasonal menus, men's lounge, dining room, and event space for member celebrations
4. Real Estate Development - Clubhouse Townhomes: Luxury townhome sales adjacent to the golf course, approximately 1,300 square feet per level with golf course views
5. Golf Shop Merchandise: Full-service golf shop carrying major brands of hard and soft goods, with special ordering and vendor fitting days

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Council Fire Golf Club is a private, inclusive country club located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Robert Cupp, plus golf instruction by PGA professionals using TrackMan and FlightScope launch monitors. Beyond golf, the club provides a full-service golf shop, clubhouse dining, a resort-style pool, tennis facilities, junior and ladies' golf programs, member social events, and luxury Clubhouse Townhomes. Membership is offered through Golf/Equity and Social/Non-Equity tiers on a recurring annual basis.

Product overview

Council Fire Golf Club is a private golf club offering an integrated portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Robert Cupp, 1992) complemented by golf instruction with PGA professionals, a full-service golf shop, and member programs including Junior Golf, Ladies Golf Association, and Hole-in-One Club. Beyond golf, the club provides dining services (restaurant, lounge, patio, poolside cabana), a resort-style pool, tennis and paddle sports facilities, and real estate through Clubhouse Townhomes. Membership options include Golf/Equity and Social/Non-Equity tiers. The club also recently completed a major redesign of its 18th hole and launched construction of luxury townhomes at the clubhouse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
• Membership Programs (Golf/Equity and Social/Non-Equity)
• Golf Instruction and Lessons
• Golf Shop
• Dining Services
• Pool and Cabana
• Tennis and Paddle Sports
• Hole-in-One Club
• Junior Golf Program
• Ladies Golf Association (LGA)
• Council Fire Clubhouse Townhomes
• 18th Hole Redesign

Quantifiable outcome

• Top Tennessee course ranking
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bob Cupp (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Bob Cupp designed the original 18-hole championship golf course in 1992. The course was built on 303 acres of land in the East Brainerd area of Chattanooga, spanning into Georgia. Cupp's design included lots for housing development and was instrumental in creating the championship-caliber facility that has hosted PGA Tour events.
• Mike Riley (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Riley served as Bob Cupp's lead man during the original Council Fire design. He later founded his own design firm and was brought back to redesign the 18th hole. Riley has experience with Jack Nicklaus' design company and contributed to prestigious projects globally including the award-winning Kiele course at Kauai Lagoons.
• BP Construction (Barry Payne Homes)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBP Construction, operating under its subsidiary Barry Payne Homes, is the builder of the new Council Fire Clubhouse Townhomes. The company has been a cornerstone in Greater Chattanooga's residential housing market for over 30 years, known for dedication to high-quality residential design and construction.
• 35 South Real Estate & DesignmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLinda Gaddis, Broker at 35 South Real Estate & Design, serves as the broker for the Council Fire Clubhouse Townhomes with over 30 years of real estate experience in the Chattanooga area. The firm handles sales and offers home design consultations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Direct peers

• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls: Private golf and lake club in the Carolinas with championship course, full amenity set (dining, pool, tennis), and associated real estate component — closely paralleling Council Fire's golf + amenities + real estate model.
• Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned club on Signal Mountain near Chattanooga offering an 18-hole golf course, dining, and social events. Comparable in scale, model, and regional positioning to Council Fire.
• The Honors Course: Premier private golf club in Ooltewah, TN (greater Chattanooga area), founded and chaired by Jack Lupton — the same individual who was the primary investor in Council Fire. Directly comparable in mission, market, and championship pedigree.
• Lookout Mountain Club: Private club straddling the Tennessee/Georgia border near Chattanooga, offering golf, dining, tennis, and social amenities to an affluent membership. Comparable as a Chattanooga-area private club competing for the same member pool.
• Windstone Golf Club: Semi-private / private-style golf club in Ringgold, GA, just outside Chattanooga, offering an 18-hole course, dining, and events. Comparable regional golf-and-hospitality operator targeting similar clientele.
• Chattanooga Golf & Country Club: Historic private country club in Chattanooga, TN, offering golf, dining, and social programming. Direct regional competitor for private-club memberships in the same metropolitan market.
• Belfair Golf Club: Private member-owned club in Bluffton, SC, with two championship courses, full amenities, and adjacent real estate. Comparable integrated golf + amenities + real estate private club model targeting affluent members.

Broad incumbents

• Sea Island Golf Club: Multi-course luxury private club and resort on Georgia's coast, with championship history, multiple dining venues, and residential real estate. Comparable in scale, amenity breadth, and the combination of golf + real estate + hospitality.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Premier private club and resort in Orlando, FL, with championship pedigree (host of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational) and comprehensive amenities. Comparable as a higher-end private club with a championship course and resort-style amenities.

Regional players

• The Farm Golf Club: Private golf club in Rocky Face, GA (northwest Georgia, within driving distance of Chattanooga), offering a championship course and member amenities. Comparable as a regional premium private club in the broader Chattanooga / North Georgia market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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