Crystal tree golf and country club

What Crystal tree golf and country club does

Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned country club established in 1989 and located at 10700 West 153rd Street in Orland Park, Illinois. The club is anchored by an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed championship golf course featuring multiple tee locations and a 400-yard driving range practice facility, supplemented by a caddie program that has produced over 30 Evans Scholars to date. A 55,000 sq ft clubhouse modeled in the style of a French manor houses dining venues, locker rooms, banquet facilities, and a full-service golf shop.

The property offers a comprehensive amenity portfolio beyond golf: four Har-Tru clay tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a renovated 6,000 sq ft hatchet-shaped pool with an 11,000 sq ft sundeck, a 3,000 sq ft fitness center with LifeFitness equipment, and massage therapy services. Member dining is led by Executive Chef Tim Benante, who brings 20+ years of Michelin-rated and 5-star hotel experience to the Member Lounge & Grille, Crystal Room, and Veranda & Patio. The club also operates a public-facing wedding and corporate event business, with the largest ballroom in the area accommodating 75-275 guests and private rooms scaling from 2 to 325 guests.

Revenue is generated primarily through six membership tiers — Full Non-Equity, Social, Legacy, Corporate 2000, Intermediate 2000, and Social Legacy — with initiation fees and recurring dues as the core engine, supplemented by food and beverage, pro shop sales, guest fees, and event hosting. Distribution is direct via the Membership Director Ashley Hoy and a mandatory two-sponsor referral process with Board of Governors approval. The club employs off-the-shelf Clubessential software for website and member operations, with no proprietary technology stack. Operating headcount is in the 11-50 range, led by General Manager Andy Phelan.

Name

Crystal tree golf and country club

Legal name

Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club

Website

https://crystaltreecc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Orland Park, Illinois, offering an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, tennis, pickleball, fitness, dining, and event hosting for Chicago south suburb families, corporate members, and wedding clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAE

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Club dining services
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Orland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: The club generates primary revenue through various membership tiers including Full Non-Equity Membership, Social Membership, Legacy Membership, Corporate Membership, and Intermediate Membership. Initiation fees and recurring dues constitute the core revenue stream.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from member dining at the Member Lounge & Grille, Crystal Room, and Veranda & Patio. All food and beverages consumed on club property must be furnished by the club.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. The club offers wedding packages accommodating 75-275 guests and various event spaces.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Full service golf shop stocked with equipment, apparel, and gifts. Services include club repair, shafting, refinishing, re-grooving and re-gripping.
5. Guest Fees and Facility Charges: Pool guest fees of $10/day per guest ($6 for children under 12), golf guest fees, and charges for various club services billed to member accounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned country club that sells memberships granting access to an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, massage, and member dining. The club also hosts weddings, corporate events, and social occasions for both members and the public in a 55,000-square-foot French manor-style clubhouse and ballroom. Supplementary revenue is generated through a pro shop, food and beverage service, and guest/activity fees billed to member accounts.

Product overview

Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club is a private, member-owned country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The club centers on an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Signature Golf Course complemented by practice facilities, golf instruction, and a caddie program. Additional amenities include Har-Tru clay tennis courts, pickleball courts, an aquatics facility with pool and Cabana Grille, a 3,000 square foot fitness center, massage therapy services, and multiple dining venues featuring Executive Chef Tim Benante's cuisine. The club provides full wedding and corporate event services, and offers various membership tiers including Full Non-Equity, Legacy, Social, Corporate 2000, and Intermediate 2000 options. The clubhouse spans 55,000 square feet housing dining rooms, lounges, locker rooms, and a pro shop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Signature 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., featuring multiple tee locations for all skill levels with a modern classic design philosophy emphasizing risk/reward gameplay; available exclusively to members.
• Practice Facilities A 400-yard driving range with target greens at multiple distances, putting green, chipping green with multiple targets, and sand trap practice areas for member use.
• Golf Instruction Individual and group golf lessons for men, women, and children, including junior golf camp and lesson packages led by PGA-certified professionals.
• Caddie Program Comprehensive on-course caddie service supporting the Evans Scholarship Foundation, with over 30 Crystal Tree caddies awarded scholarships to date.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf shop offering equipment, apparel from brands including Peter Millar, FootJoy, and Adidas, plus golf club repair services such as shafting, refinishing, re-grooving, and re-gripping.
• Har-Tru Clay Tennis Courts Four Har-Tru clay tennis courts offering a shock-absorbing surface, reduced injury risk, and cooler play temperature compared to hard courts.
• Pickleball Courts Four pickleball courts designed for fast-paced play.
• Aquatics Facility A 6,000-square-foot pool with zero-depth entry, water features including waterfalls and water toys, six 75-foot competition lanes, an 11,000-square-foot sundeck, and Cabana Grille food service. Swim lessons are available to members.
• Fitness Center A 3,000-square-foot fitness facility with LifeFitness cardio and strength equipment, plus personal training, post-rehab and therapeutic exercise, meal plans, health and wellness coaching, sports conditioning, and high-intensity interval training.
• Massage Therapy Member massage therapy services including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, prenatal massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy.
• Member Dining On-property dining across the Member Lounge & Grille, Crystal Room, and Veranda & Patio, featuring gourmet cuisine and hand-rolled sushi from Executive Chef Tim Benante; all food and beverages consumed on club property must be furnished by the club.
• Wedding and Event Services Full-service event venue featuring a Grand Ballroom (up to 275 guests), private rooms for 2-325 people, and comprehensive wedding packages including catering, bar service, and event planning for weddings, bridal/baby showers, and birthday parties.
• Corporate Event Hosting Corporate event hosting for business meetings, presentations, conferences, and company functions in a sophisticated private club setting with catering and bar service.
• Private Membership Program Private membership program offering Full Non-Equity, Regular Legacy, Social, Social Legacy, Corporate 2000, and Intermediate 2000 membership tiers with varying access to golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, and dining; admission requires sponsorship by two current voting members and Board of Governors approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average golf round completed in under 4 hours with no tee times required
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Evans Scholars Foundation / Western Golf AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrystal Tree Golf and Country Club is a proud supporter of the Evans Scholarship Foundation. Over 30 Crystal Tree caddies have been awarded scholarships. The Evans Scholars Foundation administers the largest privately funded college scholarship program in the nation, providing tuition and housing grants to caddies. Recipients must maintain strong academic records, perform community service, and faithfully perform assigned housework.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Eaglewood Resort and Spa: Larger resort property in Itasca, IL, with golf, spa, dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a broader hospitality-and-golf venue competing for Chicago-area wedding, corporate event, and recreational spend, though not member-owned.

Direct peers

• Butterfield Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Oak Brook, IL, in Chicago's western suburbs. Comparable as a member club with 18-hole golf, clubhouse, pool, tennis, and event hosting serving an affluent professional demographic.
• Rich Harvest Farms: Ultra-exclusive private club in Sugar Grove, IL (Chicago western suburbs) with a championship course, large clubhouse, and corporate-event hosting. Comparable as a high-end private member club with substantial real estate footprint and event business.
• Medinah Country Club: Historic Chicago-area private country club (Medinah, IL) with three 18-hole courses, large clubhouse, and event hosting. Comparable as a member-owned club in the same metro area offering golf, dining, banquets, and member amenities at the premium tier.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Major private member-owned country club in the Chicago south suburbs (Olympia Fields, IL) hosting professional majors (U.S. Open, PGA Championship) on its two championship courses. Directly comparable as a high-end member club in the same regional competitive set, with a similarly diversified amenity mix.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Renowned multi-course facility in Lemont, IL, with both public and private membership options. Comparable as a major Chicago-area golf and country club competing for the same south-suburban member market, including tournament-hosting capability.
• Idlewild Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Flossmoor, IL, in the immediate Chicago south-suburban market. Comparable membership structure, golf-centric amenity mix, and family-oriented positioning.
• Flossmoor Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Flossmoor, IL, located in Chicago's south suburbs near Orland Park. Direct competitor serving the same affluent south-suburban demographic with golf, dining, pool, and event facilities.

Regional players

• Big Run Golf Club: Semi-private golf club in Lockport, IL, in Chicago's south-southwest suburbs. Comparable as a regional golf and country club competing for Chicago south-suburban golfers and event business.
• Silver Lake Country Club: Private country club located in Orland Park, IL, in the same town as Crystal Tree. Closest direct geographic competitor, offering golf, pool, dining, and event services to local members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/crystaltreecc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpEbSmzWBtiRqxHSD6Nzz3Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/CrystalTreeGolfShop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crystal-tree-golf-and-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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