Jacksonville Golf & Country Club

What Jacksonville Golf & Country Club does

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club operating on a 732-acre gated campus at 3985 Hunt Club Road in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1989 (with first residents welcomed in fall 1989 and the inaugural round of golf played in November 1989), the club's centerpiece is an 18-hole Clyde Johnston–designed championship golf course with Fuzzy Zoeller as player consultant, complemented by 10 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, six pickleball courts opened in June 2025, a state-of-the-art fitness center with Life Fitness and Hoist equipment, a heated Junior Olympic pool with the Dolphins Swim Team, four dining venues, on-site massage therapy, a Kids Clubhouse, and event facilities accommodating up to 200 guests. Ownership and management shifted from developer Arvida to the Club Membership in April 1998 via an Equity Membership structure tied to property purchase within the community, converting the club to member-owned status.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring subscription revenue (membership dues across Full, Sports, Racquet, and Social tiers billed annually) and ancillary transaction revenue from food and beverage, wedding and corporate event catering, spa services, and guest fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a Membership Director (Jennifer Jones), a website inquiry form, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube @JaxGolf), member referrals, and real estate agent referrals. The club serves approximately 800 affluent families and individuals in the Jacksonville area seeking golf, racquet sports, fitness, family programming, dining, and social amenities, and has been recognized with 'Jax Best Golf Course' awards in 2019, 2020, and 2022 and Golfweek's 'Top Fifty Most Distinctive Development Courses in the Southeast' in 1991.

The technology footprint is limited to standard country club management infrastructure (member login portal, tee-time reservations, billing, event management) provided by ClubEssential, with no disclosed proprietary systems, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external integrations. Operations are supported by 76 employees on a single campus, with no subsidiaries, parent company, or external investors identified.

Name

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club

Website

https://jaxgcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a private member-owned golf and country club on a 732-acre Jacksonville, Florida campus, serving approximately 800 members with an 18-hole Clyde Johnston championship course, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness, dining, family programming, and event facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

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
• Championship golf course
• Tennis and pickleball
• Social club amenities
• Wedding and event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private member-owned country club generating revenue primarily through membership dues. Multiple membership tiers including Full, Sports, Racquet, and Social memberships with varying access levels and privilege restrictions.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from four dining venues: The Fairway Dining Room, Mulligan's Adult Bar, Alki's Down Under Cafe, and Poolside Snack Shack. Includes event catering for weddings and private events.
3. Events & Catering: Wedding, corporate event, and private party hosting with full-service catering. Venue accommodates up to 200 guests with multiple spaces including clubhouse, wraparound veranda, lawn, garden terrace, library, and boardroom.
4. Spa Services: On-premise massage therapy and spa services provided by licensed therapists including table massage, hand & foot massage, and chair massage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club that sells annual memberships (Full, Sports, Racquet, and Social tiers) giving members access to an 18-hole Clyde Johnston-designed championship golf course, 10 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, a fitness center, four dining venues, a heated Junior Olympic pool, kids programming, massage therapy, and full-service wedding and event venues for up to 200 guests. Approximately 800 members are served from the 732-acre Hunt Club Road campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Product overview

Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a private member-owned golf and country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Clyde Johnston and Fuzzy Zoeller), 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, and 6 pickleball courts. The club operates four tiered membership types (Full, Sports, Racquet, and Social) that provide graduated access to facilities including a state-of-the-art fitness center with Life Fitness and Hoist equipment, four dining venues (The Fairway Dining Room, Mulligan's Adult Bar, Alki's Down Under Cafe, and Poolside Snack Shack), a heated Junior Olympic pool with Dolphins Swim Team, comprehensive kids programming including a Kids Clubhouse, massage therapy and spa services, and extensive wedding/event venues accommodating up to 200 guests. The club serves approximately 800 members and is located in Jacksonville, Florida, just 10 minutes from the beaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership Annual private club membership offering preferred access to all Club facilities and dining rooms, including unlimited fitness and pool usage. Members enjoy unlimited golf, tennis, and pickleball without greens fees or court fees, with 7-day advance sign-up privileges; cart fees apply.
• Sports Membership Annual private club membership providing preferred access to tennis, pickleball, and golf along with all Club facilities and dining rooms, including unlimited fitness and pool usage. Greens fees are waived Tuesday through Friday (excluding holidays); 3-day advance tee-time privilege applies.
• Racquet Membership Annual private club membership offering preferred access to tennis and pickleball with all social privileges. Members may play golf up to six times per year by paying appropriate greens and cart fees; 7-day advance sign-up for court times, 2-day advance for golf times.
• Social Membership Annual private club membership providing access to all Club facilities and dining rooms, including unlimited fitness and pool usage. Social members may play golf up to six times per year and tennis or pickleball up to six times per year by paying appropriate fees.
• Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship golf course designed by Clyde Johnston and Fuzzy Zoeller with twin signature greens on holes 9 & 18 and five sets of tees to accommodate all skill levels. Voted Jax Best Golf Course for 2019, 2020, and 2022; recognized by Golfweek as one of the Top Fifty Most Distinctive Development Courses in the Southeast (1991).
• Tennis & Pickleball Facilities Racquet sports facility featuring 10 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts with 2 stadium viewing areas and 6 pickleball courts (opened June 2025). League play is offered at levels A through D for men, women, and juniors, with USPTA-certified tennis professionals providing custom fitting, repairs, and instruction.
• Fitness Center On-site fitness facility featuring Life Fitness cardio equipment, Hoist ROC-IT selectorized equipment, Tuff's Smith Machine Combo, Matrix Functional Trainer, and a full line of TKO hex style dumbbells. Group exercise classes include Spinning, Yoga, TRX, and water fitness.
• Dining Services Four on-premise dining venues: The Fairway Dining Room for intimate dinners and casual family dining, Mulligan's adult bar, Alki's Down Under Cafe, and the Poolside Snack Shack. Offers contemporary cuisine with traditional favorites and a hand-selected wine list.
• Aquatics Family-friendly heated Junior Olympic swimming pool home to the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club Dolphins Swim Team. Offers adult water aerobics classes and lap lanes, with year-round usability supported by heating elements.
• Kids Activities & Kids Clubhouse Children's programming including summer camp, monthly family nights, holiday celebrations, swim team participation, and teen events. A drop-in Kids Clubhouse facility is available for children ages 1 through 9 while parents use the club.
• Massage Therapy & Spa On-premise massage therapy and spa services provided by licensed therapists. Services include table massage, hand and foot massage, and chair massage for members.
• Weddings & Events Full-service wedding and event venue with clubhouse hosting up to 200 guests, an outdoor wedding pavilion, wraparound veranda, lawn, garden terrace, library, and boardroom, plus professional on-site catering with Executive Chef. Hosts rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate events, and celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Voted 'Best Golf Course of Jacksonville' two years in a row
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sawgrass Country Club: Private member-owned club in Ponte Vedra Beach offering golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and social programming. Closely comparable member-owned model, amenity mix, and Jacksonville-metro geography, serving the same affluent demographic.
• TPC Sawgrass: Premier private golf club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (within the Jacksonville metro) featuring the famous Stadium Course and full country club amenities. Directly comparable as a private member-owned golf and country club serving affluent Jacksonville-area families, though at a higher brand and price tier.
• The Plantation at Ponte Vedra: Private member-owned club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and aquatics. Direct geographic and amenity peer in the Jacksonville metro private club market.
• Marsh Landing Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Ponte Vedra Beach / Jacksonville area offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Closely comparable membership model, geographic market, and amenity mix serving the same northeast Florida affluent demographic.
• Timuquana Country Club: Historic private club in Jacksonville, FL with golf, dining, racquet sports, and social amenities. Direct local competitor with a similar member-owned private club model and overlapping Jacksonville-area affluent customer base.
• Glen Kernan Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned club in Jacksonville, FL offering an 18-hole championship course, tennis, fitness, and dining. Comparable private membership model and Jacksonville-metro affluent customer base with a similar full-amenity value proposition.
• Queens Harbour Yacht & Country Club: Private member-owned yacht and country club in Jacksonville, FL combining golf, tennis, marina, fitness, and social amenities. Direct competitor for affluent Jacksonville families seeking a multi-amenity private club experience.
• Atlantic Beach Country Club: Private club located near Jacksonville beaches with golf, dining, and social amenities. Direct comparable for beach-adjacent private clubs serving affluent Jacksonville-area families and competing for similar member profiles.

Others

• Troon: Major third-party golf and private club management company providing operations, marketing, and advisory services to hundreds of clubs worldwide. Adjacent to JGCC's operating model as a potential outsourced operator or partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest owner-operator of private golf and country clubs in the United States, with a portfolio of more than 200 clubs. Comparable business model at scale, including membership dues, F&B, and event revenue streams, though operates as a multi-club platform rather than a single-club operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JaxGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/jaxgcc
• Instagraminstagram.com/jacksonvillegolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonville-golf-&-country-club-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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