Links At Hiawatha Landing

What Links At Hiawatha Landing does

The Links at Hiawatha Landing is a privately-owned, public-access 18-hole links-style golf course located at 2350 Marshland Road in Apalachin, New York, approximately 15 miles west of Binghamton along the Susquehanna River. Designed by architects Brian Silva and Mark Mungeam, the championship layout spans over 7,200 yards from the back tees with five distinct teeing distances, water hazards on seven holes, and signature 17th and 18th holes overlooking the river. The facility differentiates itself as one of the few authentic links-style courses in the northeastern United States, offering a country-club-caliber experience at public-play pricing.

The business generates revenue from a diversified mix of streams: green fees and cart rentals, seasonal and frequent-player memberships, a driving range membership ($350 for the 2026 season), a full-service Pro Shop, on-site dining at The Grillroom & Patio, PGA-led golf instruction including junior programs, and tournament and event hosting. Event hosting is a meaningful secondary line, including the 15th Annual Hiawatha Invitational (140 participants in 2026), the 3-Man Cash Scramble, corporate golf outings for up to 250 guests, and wedding and banquet services for up to 225 guests in a fully enclosed outdoor tent. GTM is primarily direct-to-consumer via phone, walk-in, online tee-time booking, and email marketing, with custom golf packages bundling golf, accommodations, and dining offered through a single toll-free number.

Ownership and management are tightly held: JB Bump serves as General Manager and Owner, Bob Sedor is listed as Course Owner, with Bernie Herceg (PGA) as Director of Instruction, Joe Zembery as Food & Beverage Manager, and Tim Rose (GCSAA) as Golf Course Superintendent. The business operates with a lean team of approximately 10 employees, functions as a regional day-trip destination for golfers across New York and Pennsylvania, and is privately held with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or public listing.

Name

Links At Hiawatha Landing

Legal name

The Links at Hiawatha Landing

Website

https://hiawathalinks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Links at Hiawatha Landing is a privately-owned public 18-hole links-style golf course in Apalachin, New York, designed by Brian Silva and Mark Mungeam. It serves individual golfers, corporate outings, tournaments, and wedding clients across New York and Pennsylvania through green fees, memberships, instruction, events, and on-site dining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction
• Golf memberships
• Tournament hosting
• Wedding venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Apalachin, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees and Cart Rentals: Core revenue from green fees with golf cart rental for public play. Tee times available up to one week in advance.
2. Membership Programs: Seasonal memberships, frequent player packages, and driving range memberships providing recurring seasonal revenue from committed golfers.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Full-service golf shop offering latest golf fashions and equipment. 10% discount offered to tournament players.
4. Food and Beverage: The Grill Room restaurant and patio with light fare, beverages, and casual dining. Spacious terrace featuring view of signature 17th and 18th holes.
5. Golf Packages: Custom-designed packages bundling golf, accommodations, and dining with one toll-free call.
6. Tournament and Event Hosting: Hosting golf tournaments (Hiawatha Invitational, 3-Man Cash Scramble) and corporate events. Services include green fee with cart, range balls, cart staff, scorecards, scoring, contest holes, sponsor signs, and catering.
7. Wedding and Banquet Services: Wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and special events. Outdoor tent accommodates up to 220 guests with views of 17th and 18th holes.
8. Golf Instruction: PGA-certified instruction services including junior instruction programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Links at Hiawatha Landing operates a public upscale 18-hole links-style championship golf course spanning over 7,200 yards, designed by Brian Silva and Mark Mungeam. The facility offers public green-fee play, seasonal and frequent-player memberships, PGA-certified instruction, an on-site restaurant (The Grillroom & Patio), a full-service pro shop, and hosts weddings, banquets, corporate outings, and tournaments such as the Hiawatha Invitational and 3-Man Cash Scramble.

Product overview

The Links at Hiawatha Landing is a public golf resort offering a single 18-hole links-style golf course as its core product. The facility provides a complementary suite of services including golf instruction through PGA professionals, multiple membership tiers (seasonal, frequent player, and driving range), tournament hosting (Hiawatha Invitational and 3-Man Cash Scramble), corporate and private event venues, and wedding services. On-site amenities include The Grillroom restaurant and a full-service golf shop. Tee time booking is available online or by phone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Links-Style Golf Course
• Golf Instruction
• Driving Range Membership
• Seasonal Memberships
• Frequent Player Packages
• Hiawatha Invitational Tournament
• 3-Man Cash Scramble Tournament
• Golf Outings & Events
• Banquet & Special Events

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: The largest golf and club-management company in the world, operating hundreds of facilities globally. Comparable as a peer in golf facility management services, F&B, and event hosting, though at vastly greater scale and with private-club portfolio exposure.
• KemperSports: Golf course and club-management company operating public, private, and resort courses across the U.S., with bundled F&B, events, and membership programs. Comparable operating model to Hiawatha's multi-revenue stream approach at larger scale.
• Pinehurst Resort: Legendary multi-course North Carolina golf resort offering golf, lodging, F&B, and spa. Comparable in driving event-led monetization (weddings, corporate, tournaments) off a differentiated golf experience.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic luxury golf resort on the California coast. Comparable in bundling championship golf with F&B, weddings, corporate events, and golf instruction, though positioned at the high end with resort lodging rather than public-course pricing.

Direct peers

• American Golf Corporation: One of the largest operators of public and private golf courses in the U.S., directly comparable to Hiawatha in the public-access, multi-revenue-stream golf facility model. Comparable across customer base (public golfers) and bundled offerings (F&B, events, instruction).
• Bethpage State Park Golf Course: Iconic New York State public golf complex with five courses, including the famed Black Course; comparable as a premier public-access New York golf destination with championship-caliber design, public tee times, and tournament pedigree.
• Heritage Golf Group: Owns and operates a portfolio of upscale public and private golf clubs across the U.S., with on-site dining, events, weddings, and instruction. Directly comparable business model focused on premium public-access golf experiences.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment concept with food, music, and event hosting targeting casual players and corporate events. Represents an emerging competitive format for share of golf-related leisure dollars and corporate entertainment budgets.

Regional players

• En-Joie Golf Club: Public 18-hole championship course in Endicott, NY (≈15 miles from Hiawatha) operating with similar public-access, F&B, events, and tournament model. Closest like-for-like peer in the immediate Binghamton/southern-tier market.
• Turning Stone Resort Casino: Upstate New York resort featuring championship golf courses (and lodging, gaming, F&B) within ~75 miles of Apalachin; comparable as a regional golf/destination venue pursuing weddings and corporate events alongside golf play, though with materially broader amenities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 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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