The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

What The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club does

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club operates a two-property private club platform in the Indianapolis, Indiana metro — the Arthur Hills-designed Hawthorns in Fishers, IN, and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Sagamore in Noblesville, IN. The club serves individual members and families seeking full-service country club amenities including golf, tennis, swim, fitness, dining, and event hosting, and operates with approximately 44 employees.

Revenue is generated through a tiered membership model (Titanium Dual Golf, currently waitlisted, and Athletic Dual), ongoing member dues, corporate golf outings, private events, food and beverage operations, and an indoor golf simulator offering. The Hawthorns is part of the Concert Golf Partners national portfolio, which provides members reciprocal access to 600+ private clubs through The Executive Golfer and Links2Golf alliances, and has established a reciprocal partnership with the Hamilton Proper HOA to drive member acquisition.

The business model is subscription-led (membership dues) with diversified ancillary streams. The club has received repeated recognition from Golf Digest and Golfweek as a "Best in State" property, and its strategic position in two of the Indianapolis metro's fastest-growing affluent suburbs (Fishers and Noblesville) supports a defensible local market footprint despite the absence of any disclosed technology, AI, or venture-financing activity.

Name

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

Legal name

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club

Website

https://hawthornscountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club operates two private clubs — Hawthorns in Fishers, IN and Sagamore in Noblesville, IN — serving affluent Indianapolis-area families with golf, tennis, dining, and event amenities under a tiered membership model within the Concert Golf Partners portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Championship golf courses
• Country club amenities
• Event hosting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fishers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private club membership fees providing access to golf courses, fitness facilities, tennis, swimming, dining, and social events. Membership categories include Titanium Dual Golf Membership (unlimited golf and simulator access at both clubs) and Athletic Dual Membership (tennis, fitness, pool, dining without golf). All memberships extend to primary member, spouse, and dependent children under age 23.
2. Event Hosting Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate meetings, golf tournaments, birthday parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and other special events. Comprehensive event services including catering, bar services, décor, and coordination. Hawthorns capacity up to 200 guests; Sagamore capacity up to 100 guests.
3. Golf Outings and Tournaments: Corporate, team building, and fundraising golf events. Outing types include 9-hole and 18-hole tournaments. Includes golf fees, cart fees, practice balls, professional setup and scoring, scoreboard, bag drop service, and signage.
4. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining outlets at both clubs including Players Lounge, Arbor Grill at Hawthorns, and Bear's Grill, Sagamore Lunch/Dinner Menu, and Sunday A La Carte Menu. Revenue from member and guest dining experiences.
5. Golf Simulator Access: State-of-the-art indoor golf simulator available at Hawthorns for practice and play. Included in Titanium Dual Golf Membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club operates two private club properties (Hawthorns in Fishers, IN and The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, IN) offering family-oriented membership-based access to championship golf courses, tennis, fitness, swimming, multiple dining outlets, and social events. It also provides full-service event hosting including weddings, corporate meetings, golf outings, and special celebrations. The club sells annual memberships (Titanium Dual Golf and Athletic Dual) and event packages to members and non-members.

Product overview

The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club operates two premier private club properties as a family-oriented, full-service membership organization. Hawthorns Golf & Country Club (Fishers, IN) features an 18-hole Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course, while The Sagamore Club (Noblesville, IN) offers an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature designed course. The membership portfolio includes Titanium Dual Golf Membership (offering full golf access at both courses plus simulators, tennis, fitness, pools, and dining) and Athletic Dual Membership (tennis, fitness, pools, and dining at both clubs). Both properties provide an array of recreational amenities including tennis/pickleball courts, heated swimming pools, fitness centers, and indoor golf simulators. Dining venues across both locations include the Players Lounge, Arbor Grill at Hawthorns and Bear's Grill at Sagamore. The clubs offer comprehensive event services spanning weddings (capacity up to 200 at Hawthorns, 100 at Sagamore), corporate meetings, golf outings, and youth programs including summer camps. Reciprocal access to over 600 golf properties worldwide is provided through partnerships with The Executive Golfer and Links2Golf.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Sagamore Club: A private 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature designed golf course in Noblesville, Indiana with full-service clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and tennis/pickleball courts.

Products and services

• Titanium Dual Golf Membership Family membership offering unlimited golf and simulator access at both Hawthorns (Arthur Hills-designed course) and Sagamore (Jack Nicklaus Signature course), plus tennis, fitness, pools, bocce, croquet, dining, special events, and private meeting rooms. Extends to primary member, spouse, and dependent children under 23. Currently on waitlist.
• Athletic Dual Membership Family membership offering unlimited use of tennis, fitness, outdoor heated pool, bocce ball, croquet, all dining rooms, special club events, and private meeting rooms at both Hawthorns and Sagamore. Does not include golf access. Extends to primary member, spouse, and dependent children under 23.
• Wedding and Event Hosting Full-service event hosting for weddings, corporate meetings, golf outings, and special events. Hawthorns hosts up to 200 guests in its ballroom; Sagamore accommodates up to 100 guests with outdoor ceremony locations. Includes catering, bar services, décor, and coordination.
• Golf Outings and Tournaments Corporate, team building, and fundraising golf events including 9-hole and 18-hole tournaments. Includes golf fees, cart fees, practice balls, professional setup and scoring, scoreboard, bag drop service, and signage. Available at both clubs.
• Corporate Meeting Facilities Private meeting rooms and versatile event spaces for business meetings, corporate events, and team building activities at both Hawthorns and Sagamore club locations.
• Club Dining Services Multiple dining outlets at both clubs including Players Lounge, Arbor Grill at Hawthorns, and Bear's Grill, Sagamore Lunch/Dinner Menu, and Sunday A La Carte Menu at Sagamore. Revenue from member and guest dining experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sagamore recognized as Top 10 Best New Private Courses in America by Golf Digest 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Executive GolfercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal access partnership allowing Hawthorns and Sagamore members to experience golf and amenities at over 600 private club properties worldwide when traveling for business or pleasure. Extends home club membership value beyond local facilities.
• Links2GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal access partnership providing members access to over 600 properties worldwide in addition to all Concert Golf Partners properties. Complements The Executive Golfer partnership to maximize member travel and access benefits.
• Concert Golf PartnersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and affiliated operator of Hawthorns Golf & Country Club and The Sagamore Club. Provides corporate oversight, marketing support, technology (Northstar Club Management Software), and access to all Concert Golf Partners properties worldwide. Legal headquarters at 300 International Parkway, Suite 150, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
• Hamilton Proper HOAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster-planned community surrounding Hawthorns Golf & Country Club. 23 distinct villages with homes ranging from luxury estate golf course homes to maintenance-free communities. The Hawthorns serves as the social hub for this residential community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Fort Golf Course: Daily-fee and membership private/public hybrid course in Indianapolis. Comparable golf-centric product with dining and event hosting, but positioned below Hawthorns' pure private-family model.
• Indianapolis Country Club: Historic private country club in Indianapolis, Indiana, offering golf, dining, swimming, and social amenities to a member-only base. Closest direct competitor for premium family memberships in the Hamilton County–Indianapolis corridor.
• Crooked Stick Golf Club: Premier private 18-hole club in Carmel, Indiana, host of multiple PGA Tour and U.S. Senior Open events. Directly comparable to Hawthorns as a high-end private family-oriented country club in the same Indianapolis metro, with championship pedigree and a comparable amenity mix.
• Brickyard Crossing Golf Course: Private club located inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway grounds, offering championship golf, dining, and events. Comparable Indiana-based private-club experience targeting similar affluent family and corporate clientele.

Others

• Troon: Leading third-party private club and golf course management company. Operates and consults for many premier private clubs nationally; comparable as an operator peer for managed-service benchmarking rather than direct competition.
• Concert Golf Partners (portfolio): The parent operator and portfolio of private clubs that includes Hawthorns and Sagamore. Each sister property is a comparable private-club operating unit under the same corporate, marketing, and technology infrastructure (Northstar).

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic nine-course golf resort and spa destination in North Carolina with private club, resort, and event components. Comparable in golf prestige and event-hosting scale, but operates at a national destination scale rather than a local family-membership model.
• PGA Golf Club: PGA of America's flagship 36-hole public/private facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Comparable multi-course championship offering with member and resort components, though broader scope than Hawthorns' family-membership focus.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private membership clubs in North America, with a portfolio of country, golf, athletic, and city clubs. Provides scale benchmarks for membership pricing, F&B operations, and event hosting in the same product category.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue operator competing for casual and family leisure spend. Not a private-club competitor but a meaningful indirect competitor for the same household recreational dollar, especially among younger demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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