Grand Dunes Resort

What Grand Dunes Resort does

Grande Dunes Resort Golf Club (DBA Grande Dunes Resort Club) is an 18-hole championship daily-fee golf resort located at 8700 Golf Village Lane in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on a high bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Founded in 2001 and designed by the Roger Rulewich Group, the resort was comprehensively renovated in summer 2022 with new TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass greens, Capillary Concrete bunker liners, an 8-acre fairway expansion, and a Mediterranean-styled clubhouse overhaul that added the Terrazza 19 waterfront restaurant. The company is owned by Founders Group International, a conglomerate operating 21 golf courses along the Grand Strand, and operates as a single physical asset with multi-product monetization.

The resort generates revenue across six streams: green fees and tee-time bookings (core product), multi-round golf vacation packages distributed via the MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com partner, food and beverage (Terrazza 19 restaurant, clubhouse dining, weddings and private events), pro shop merchandise, memberships via primetimescard.com, and golf instruction/club fitting through the on-site Golf Performance Center. Pricing is per-round with time-of-day and seasonal variation ($91-$157 at Grande Dunes, $62-$192 across sister courses), supplemented by multi-round discounts (e.g., $5 off per round for 2+ rounds, 10% off for 3+ rounds), an all-inclusive package starting at $65/person/day, and a Kids Play Free family program. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the resort website and TeeTimeCentral booking platform, supplemented by phone reservations, a custom Quick Quote service for groups, and event hosting (notably the Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship finale attracting 3,000 players).

The customer base is horizontally segmented across golf vacationers and tourists, local/regional golfers, organized golf groups (buddy trips, corporate outings, tournaments), and families, with no significant enterprise concentration. Operations are led by General Manager Tom VanHoogen with regional oversight from Joe Dipre and a small on-site management team. Competitive advantages rest on brand recognition (Golf Digest top-100 ranking, NGCAA National Golf Course of the Year, PGA Magazine endorsement), design pedigree (Roger Rulewich, with five holes along the Intracoastal Waterway), and the 20-course Founders Group sister-network distribution moat.

Name

Grand Dunes Resort

Legal name

Grande Dunes Resort Golf Club

Website

https://grandedunesgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort and Recreational Golf Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf resort
• Golf vacation packages
• Golf instruction
• Tee time booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Tee Times: Core revenue from green fees for 18-hole golf rounds, with pricing varying by time of day (morning, afternoon) and season. Best rates guaranteed when booking online.
2. Golf Packages: Multi-round golf packages offered through MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com partner, including bundled lodging options and discounts for 2+ rounds
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from Terrazza 19 restaurant (open to public with Intracoastal Waterway views), clubhouse dining, after-round lounge, and event catering for weddings/private events
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Full-service golf shop offering equipment and apparel sales
5. Golf Memberships: Membership programs available through primetimescard.com for regular play
6. Golf Instruction and Fitting: Golf Performance Center offering lessons for both children and adults, plus club fitting services through Director of Instruction

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grande Dunes Resort Golf Club operates an 18-hole championship public golf course in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, designed by the Roger Rulewich Group and refreshed in a 2022 renovation that added TifEagle ultradwarf bermudagrass greens, Capillary Concrete bunker liners, and expanded fairways. The course is paired with a 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean-styled clubhouse, the Terrazza 19 waterfront restaurant and event venue, golf instruction and club fitting at the Golf Performance Center, and golf vacation packages distributed direct and through MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com.

Product overview

Grande Dunes Resort operates as a premier golf resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering a single core product (Grande Dunes Resort Club, an 18-hole championship golf course) complemented by multiple add-on services. The main golf course is paired with Terrazza 19 waterfront restaurant and event venue, online tee time booking through TeeTimeCentral, golf vacation packages via MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com, a Golf Performance Center for instruction, and a Kids Play Free family program. The resort is part of Founders Group International and offers access to 20 sister courses across the Grand Strand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Terrazza 19: Onsite Mediterranean-styled restaurant and patio bar featuring Intracoastal Waterway views, open to the public for lunch and dinner. Serves as the exclusive wedding and private event venue for the resort.

Products and services

• Grande Dunes Resort Club (18-hole championship golf course) An 18-hole championship public golf course ranked among America's 100 Greatest Public Courses by Golf Digest and named National Golf Course of the Year by NGCAA. Features the Roger Rulewich Group links-style design with five holes along the Intracoastal Waterway, expansive Bermuda grass fairways, and large greens suitable for all skill levels. Available for individual tee time booking by golfers and vacation visitors.
• Terrazza 19 Restaurant & Patio Bar

Quantifiable outcome

• 33% increase in putting surface area (nearly 40,000 square feet reclaimed)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial golf vacation package partner for Grande Dunes Resort Club. Powered by the platform that enables booking across 60+ Myrtle Beach golf courses with guaranteed best pricing. Provides custom quote services for golf vacations including lodging options.
• Founders Group InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating 21 golf courses along the Grand Strand from Little River to Pawleys Island. Grande Dunes is part of this network providing access to sister courses including Myrtlewood Golf Club, Myrtle Beach National, Pine Lakes, and Founders Club. Collectively offers courses designed by Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.
• Terrazza 19coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site restaurant opened in 2022 as part of the clubhouse renovation. Features delectable menu and stunning Intracoastal Waterway views. Open to the public, serving as the exclusive wedding and private event venue for Myrtle Beach. Known for rave reviews from golfers and area residents.
• Sister Golf Courses NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 20 sister courses ranging from Little River to Pawleys Island including Pine Lakes, World Tour Golf Links, TPC Myrtle Beach, MB National Kings North, Pawleys Plantation, Long Bay, Myrtlewood Palmetto, Myrtlewood Pinehills, MB National West Course, MB National South Creek, Wild Wing Avocet, Burning Ridge Golf Club, Aberdeen Country Club, River Hills, Litchfield Country Club, Willbrook Plantation, River Club, Tradition Club, Colonial Charters Golf Club, and Founders Club At Pawleys Island.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Myrtle Beach National - King's North: Arnold Palmer-designed sister course within the Founders Group network and a direct competitor in the premium public segment, with similar tee-time volume, pricing tiers, and golf-trip packaging inclusion.
• Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort with multiple nationally-ranked courses and a modern clubhouse/lodging experience. Closely comparable as a destination-resort model where golf is the anchor product and dining/events extend the per-visit spend.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Multi-course destination golf resort on the Oregon coast. Comparable as a destination-resort model with internationally ranked courses, links-style design pedigree, and golf-trip traveler customer base.
• Pine Lakes Country Club: Sister course within the Founders Group International portfolio and Myrtle Beach's 'First Lady' of golf. Directly comparable as a premium coastal South Carolina public-access championship course sharing the same tee-time booking engine and pricing tier.
• True Blue Plantation: Sister property to Caledonia in Pawleys Island targeting the same Myrtle Beach golf-vacation market with similar design pedigree and pricing tier. Comparable as a premium public-access coastal golf destination.
• TPC Myrtle Beach: Direct peer and sister Founders Group course in Murrells Inlet, SC. TPC branding places it in the same premium tier as Grande Dunes and it shares channel partners, tee-time infrastructure, and the MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com distribution platform.
• Founders Club at Pawleys Island: Flagship sister course within the Founders Group International network. Direct peer in pricing, customer base, and tee-time distribution infrastructure.
• Caledonia Golf & Fish Club: Premier lowcountry public-access course in Pawleys Island, SC. Same Mike Story-style design pedigree and same affluent Myrtle Beach golf-trip customer base; routinely cited alongside Grande Dunes as a top-3 course in the market.
• Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed sister course also in the Founders Group network, positioned at the southern end of the Grand Strand. Comparable as a premium coastal public course targeting the same golf-vacationer segment with similar pricing bands.

Broad incumbents

• Kiawah Island Golf Resort: Premier South Carolina coastal golf resort with multiple courses including the Ocean Course. Comparable as a destination golf resort that pairs lodging with championship play and hosts large-scale events, but operates at a larger scale and includes owned lodging.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Terrazza-19-100083327966637
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-dunes-resort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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