Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL

What Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL does

Interlachen Country Club is a private, invitation-only member-owned country club located on a 270-acre site at 2245 Interlachen Court in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 1983 by Selby Sullivan and Bob Gardner from an initial 50 Founder Members. The club provides a full amenity portfolio to its members and their families, anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by Joe Lee and redesigned by Steve Smyers in 2007, 10 lit Har-Tru tennis courts, a resort-style pool renovated in 2015, a 2,600 sq. ft. fitness center with an additional 900 sq. ft. studio, a regulation croquet lawn, and multiple dining venues (Highland Grille & Tartan Lounge, Pool Kitchen & Bar, and Gardner Grille & Halfway House) under Executive Chef Dan Giroux, plus wedding and special-event catering.

The business model is a non-profit member-owned private club. Primary revenue is annual recurring membership dues across two tiers (Golf Membership and Tennis/Social Membership) billed on an annual cadence; pricing is not publicly disclosed and prospective members are directed to the Membership Office. Secondary revenue is transactional from the multi-venue food and beverage program, pro shop sales (golf and tennis), lessons and clinics, and catering for weddings and outside events. The go-to-market is purely sales-led by member endorsement: nominees must be sponsored by current members and elected to membership in accordance with the club's bylaws, with no traditional advertising.

The club has 82 employees under General Manager Barry Herman (CCM) and an experienced department-head team. It has been recognized by Club Leader's Forum as a Platinum Club of America (top 3% of private clubs) and is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. Underlying technology is essentially none beyond a Clubessential-hosted website; there are no disclosed AI, software, or data products, and the operating geography is limited to the single Winter Park property.

Name

Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park, FL

Legal name

Interlachen Country Club Inc.

Website

https://interlachenccfl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Private, invitation-only, member-owned country club in Winter Park, Florida, founded in 1983 on a 270-acre site, offering championship golf, tennis, aquatics, fitness, croquet, dining, and event services to member families; ranked a top 3% Platinum Club of America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club and Recreational Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Tennis facilities
• Fine dining
• Social events

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Dues: Annual membership fees and dues charged to members for access to golf, tennis, aquatics, fitness, croquet facilities, dining venues, and social events. Fees vary by membership category (Golf vs Tennis/Social).
2. Food & Beverage Services: Revenue from multiple dining venues including Highland Grille, Tartan Lounge, Pool Kitchen & Bar, and Gardner Grille & Halfway House. Includes à la carte offerings, buffets, prime rib nights, Sunday brunch, and catering for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Interlachen Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club that sells Golf and Tennis/Social memberships granting access to an 18-hole championship golf course, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, a resort-style pool, fitness center, croquet lawn, multiple dining venues, and event/catering services. Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues and on-site food & beverage, pro shop, and event transactions for members and their families.

Product overview

Interlachen Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club founded in 1983, offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Joe Lee and redesigned by Steve Smyers in 2007) and 10 Har-Tru tennis courts with professional instruction programs. Recreational amenities include a resort-style pool (renovated 2015), a 2,600 sq. ft. fitness center, and croquet lawn. The club's dining portfolio includes Highland Grille & Tartan Lounge, Pool Kitchen & Bar, and Gardner Grille & Halfway House, all under Executive Chef Dan Giroux. The club also offers comprehensive event services including weddings and special events. Membership options include golf and tennis/social tiers. Interlachen has been recognized as a Platinum Club of America, placing it in the top 3% of private clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An immaculately maintained 18-hole championship golf course redesigned by Steve Smyers in 2007, featuring meticulously manicured fairways and greens, strategically placed bunkers, and abundant lakes providing challenge for various skill levels. Available to Golf Members and their guests.
• Golf Pro Shop Full-service golf shop stocked with latest golf equipment and apparel from manufacturers including Fairway & Greene, Peter Millar, EP Pro, Nike, Ahead, FootJoy, Ecco, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, and US Kids; also offers custom fittings and in-house services for members.
• Golf Instruction & Clinics Men's and ladies golf instruction programs, private lessons, golf events, and helpful clinics offered throughout the year for golfers of every level from novices to seasoned players.
• Tennis Facilities First-class tennis facility with 10 Har-Tru courts available seven days a week, all lit for night-time play, with shaded pavilions and full-time maintenance crew ensuring highest playability.
• Tennis Pro Shop Pro shop stocked with popular brands of racquets, shoes, and accessories; knowledgeable staff for equipment selection; in-house racquet restringing services available.
• Tennis Programs Lessons, clinics, competitive leagues for women, social round-robins, and Junior Development program; staff of USPTA/USPTR-certified professionals available for coaching seven days a week; three state-of-the-art ball machines for skill enhancement.
• Resort-Style Pool Renovated in 2015 resort-style pool featuring 25 yards of regulation competition space connected to zero-entry pool, kid's play area with slide and tipping buckets, children's playground, heated and cooled for year-round use.
• Fitness Center Free-standing fitness center with 2,600 sq. ft. of fitness space featuring latest cardio and strength equipment, free weights, designated stretching area, and additional 900 sq. ft. group exercise studio; renovated in 2015.
• Croquet Lawn Regulation croquet lawn for tournaments and weekly Wine & Wickets events, operating November through April; beautiful lawn area serves as private event space during off-season.
• Highland Grille & Tartan Lounge Main dining room and lounge overlooking verandahs and golf course vistas; Executive Chef Dan Giroux provides extraordinary menu with seasonal specials and classics; features buffet on Tuesdays, Prime Rib Night on Saturdays, and Sunday Brunch.
• Pool Kitchen & Bar Indoor & outdoor dining facility overlooking resort-style pool with open kitchen concept; features fresh made-to-order flatbread pizzas, 8 beers on tap including local crafts, specialty cocktails, frozen drinks, wine on tap system, and twelve TVs for sporting events.
• Gardner Grille & Halfway House Pub-like atmosphere for quick stops at the turn or relaxing sit-down lunch; menu offers variety from snacks, sandwiches, beverages; indoor and patio seating available.
• Weddings & Special Events Premier event facilities with lake and golf course views; all-inclusive packages or customized options; catering by Executive Chef Dan Giroux with exceptional service.
• Golf Membership Private club membership with golf privileges including use of golf, tennis, aquatics and fitness facilities, croquet lawn, all dining venues, and attendance to all social events. Billed annually.
• Tennis/Social Membership Private club membership with tennis/social privileges including use of tennis, aquatics and fitness facilities, croquet lawn, all dining venues, and attendance to all social events. Billed annually.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Isleworth Golf & Country Club: Ultra-private golf and country club community in Windermere, FL (greater Orlando), featuring a championship golf course, tennis, spa, fitness, and dining for an exclusive membership. Closest like-for-like competitor in the Orlando luxury private club market.
• Lake Nona Golf & Country Club: Private golf and country club in Lake Nona, Orlando, with a championship course, tennis, fitness, aquatics, and dining. Directly comparable Central Florida private club competing for the same member demographic.
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge: Arnold Palmer's signature private club in Orlando, FL, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, dining, and a full-service lodge. Directly comparable as a top-tier private country club serving Orlando's affluent demographic.
• Atlanta Athletic Club: Prestigious private club in Johns Creek, GA, with two 18-hole golf courses, extensive tennis, aquatics, fitness, and dining. Comparable as a Platinum-tier member-owned private club, and specifically named in Interlachen's Director of Fitness & Aquatics' prior experience.
• Country Club of Orlando: Historic private club in Orlando offering golf, tennis, dining, and social programming. Comparable as a long-standing Orlando-area private country club with a multi-amenity member experience.
• Governors Club: Private member-owned club referenced as the prior General Manager position of Interlachen's current GM. Comparable tier and structure of private club with golf, dining, and social amenities.
• Alaqua Country Club: Private country club in Longwood, FL (adjacent to Winter Park), offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities for an exclusive member-owned membership. Direct Central Florida private club peer with similar member profile.
• Riviera Country Club: Private club in Coral Gables, FL, with championship golf, tennis, dining, and aquatics. Comparable Platinum-tier Florida private club and specifically referenced as the prior employer of Interlachen's General Manager.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Sawgrass: Home of THE PLAYERS Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, and a flagship TPC private club. Comparable as a top-tier Florida private golf club, though it operates as part of the PGA Tour's broader TPC network rather than as an independent member-owned club.
• Baldwin Audubon's Country Club of the Rockies / Congressional Country Club: Congressional Country Club is a prestigious Platinum-tier member-owned private club in Bethesda, MD, hosting major championships. Comparable as a top-tier US private country club with similar structure, amenities, and brand positioning, though in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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