Kestrel Ridge Golf Club

What Kestrel Ridge Golf Club does

Kestrel Ridge Golf Club is a privately held, single-location public golf course and event venue operating in Columbus, Wisconsin since 2020. The core asset is an 18-hole, par-70 layout stretching 5,975 to over 6,000 yards with four tee configurations, set within a 250-guest ballroom venue, on-site Bar and Grill restaurant, pro shop, and outdoor ceremony space. The business sells tee times dynamically priced through ForeUp booking software, annual memberships across six tiers (Adult, Couple, Family, Senior, Senior Couple, Junior/College), structured league play, PGA-led instruction, junior development programs, weddings and corporate outings, and ancillary retail.

Revenue is generated across at least seven streams: greens fees (transaction), memberships (annual subscriptions of $400-$3,460), food and beverage, golf shop retail, wedding and event rentals ($3,400 base for Friday/Saturday/Sunday weddings), golf lessons ($45-$125 per session), and golf leagues ($440 per player per 15-week season). The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website (kestrelridgegolf.com), ForeUp booking integration, and social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest), with dedicated event coordinator Nickie Klahn handling weddings and an events team handling group bookings.

Operationally, Kestrel Ridge is closely linked with The Oaks Golf Course through shared leadership (Jessica Blaska-Grady as GM, Shaun Finley as Director of Golf Operations) and reciprocal membership benefits, suggesting common or affiliated ownership across two Wisconsin facilities. No funding rounds, no parent company, no headcount disclosure, and no financial filings are available; the business runs as a privately held daily-fee course serving the South Central Wisconsin market between Madison and Milwaukee.

Name

Kestrel Ridge Golf Club

Legal name

Kestrel Ridge Golf Course

Website

https://kestrelridgegolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kestrel Ridge Golf Club is a privately held public golf course and event venue in Columbus, Wisconsin, serving South Central Wisconsin with an 18-hole par-70 layout, memberships, lessons, leagues, weddings, and on-site dining and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Golf instruction
• Wedding venue
• Golf leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus, WI

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees / Daily Play: Revenue from daily tee time bookings for public golf play. Dynamic pricing model where rates adjust based on demand, availability, and other factors. Rates change daily with best rates available for early bookings.
2. Golf Memberships: Annual unlimited golf memberships including various tiers (individual, couple, family, senior, junior/college) with optional add-ons for cart and driving range access. Memberships include benefits like guest passes, discounts on golf shop apparel, and discounted league play.
3. Food and Beverage: Kestrel Ridge Bar and Grill generates revenue from dine-in and take-out food service, including daily specials, homemade soups, burgers, wraps, and the popular Friday night fish fry. The restaurant also serves private parties, meetings, and events up to 250 guests.
4. Golf Shop Sales: Pro shop sales of golf equipment, logo apparel, and accessories. Members receive 20% discount on original priced apparel.
5. Event and Wedding Rentals: Venue rental for weddings and events including ballroom, outdoor ceremony space, and private deck. Rental fees, food and beverage minimums, and customized menu packages. Seating capacity of 250 guests.
6. Golf Instruction: PGA professionals provide individual and group lessons, junior programs, and on-course playing lessons. Pricing varies by instructor and lesson type.
7. Golf Leagues: Organized league play including Tuesday Two-Person League, Thursday Two-Person League, and Ladies League 4-Players. League fees cover green fees, cart, weekly events, prize fund, and end-of-season banquet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kestrel Ridge Golf Club operates an 18-hole, par-70 public golf course located in Columbus, Wisconsin. The venue delivers daily-fee golf play, annual memberships, PGA professional instruction, organized league play, weddings and private events for up to 250 guests, an on-site Bar & Grill, and a pro shop selling equipment, apparel, and gift cards. Membership tiers span individual, couple, family, senior, and junior/college players with add-ons for cart and range access.

Product overview

Kestrel Ridge Golf Club operates as a single-location public golf course and event venue in Columbus, Wisconsin. The core offering is an 18-hole, par-70 golf course with fourtee sets and scenic countryside views. The company offers a unified product portfolio consisting of the golf course as the primary service, supported by integrated membership packages (Adult, Couple, Family, Senior, and Junior tiers with various cart/range options), golf instruction programs (individual, group, and junior lessons with PGA professionals), organized league play (Tuesday and Thursday two-person leagues plus Ladies league), event services (weddings up to 250 guests and golf outings), dining at the Bar & Grill, and retail through the on-site and online Golf Shop. Additional offerings include e-gift cards, Titleist ball fitting events, and WSGA handicap services as add-on products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Public Golf Course Public par-70, 18-hole golf course stretching 5,975 to over 6,000 yards with four tee sets, four par-3s, twelve par-4s, and two par-5s. Available for daily tee time bookings, league play, outings, and tournaments. Dynamic pricing with $5 military, first responder, and senior (60+) discounts, plus a 94.4% weather guarantee.
• Annual Golf Memberships Annual unlimited golf memberships across six tiers — Adult ($1,125/yr), Adult Couple ($1,635/yr), Family ($2,070/yr), Senior 60+ ($999/yr), Senior Couple ($1,460/yr), and Junior/College ($400–$1,430/yr). Benefits include unlimited greens fees, guest passes, 2 passes to The Oaks, 21-day booking window, 20% apparel discount, and discounted league play. Optional add-ons for cart and driving range access.
• PGA Golf Lessons Instruction from PGA professionals Paul Kostelac and Joe Leonard covering individual 45-minute adult lessons ($75–$100), junior 30-minute lessons ($45), 3- and 5-pack lesson bundles, on-course playing lessons ($125), and group lessons ($100–$125/hr). Uses FlightScope launch monitor technology for swing analysis.
• Junior Golf Development Programs Structured junior golf programs for ages 6–17 organized into Team Kestrel (ages 13–17), Team Falcon (ages 9–12), and Team Windhover (ages 6–8). Includes age-appropriate instruction, skills development, etiquette training, and on-course play for young golfers.
• Golf Leagues Organized 15-week league play at $440/player covering 9-hole rounds with cart, weekly events, year-end payouts, and a banquet. Formats include Tuesday Two-Person League, Thursday Two-Person League, and Ladies 4-Player League with match and stroke play options.
• Wedding and Event Venue Rentals Event venue accommodating up to 250 guests with indoor ballroom, outdoor ceremony space featuring refurbished barn-beam arch and wooden benches, private deck overlooking the course, full catering, bar service, and day-of coordination led by Wedding/Event Coordinator Nickie Klahn. Friday/Saturday/Sunday wedding rental is $3,400 with additional deposit structure.
• Group Golf Outings Tournament and group outing packages for corporate groups, fundraisers, and private organizations. Includes customizable formats, food and beverage service, and on-site event coordination at the Columbus, Wisconsin course.
• Bar & Grill On-site restaurant and bar with daily specials, homemade soups, burgers, wraps, and the weekly Friday Night Fish Fry (beer-battered cod, fried perch, clam chowder) served 4:30–9 PM. Open for dine-in, take-out, and private party and meeting space rentals for up to 250 guests.
• Golf Shop Pro shop open 12 months a year offering golf equipment, logo apparel, and accessories, with a 20% member discount on original priced apparel. Operates both as a physical storefront at the clubhouse and as an e-commerce shop online.
• E-Gift Cards Physical and digital gift cards available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, and $250. Online orders fulfilled via Toast Tab with USPS mail delivery within 7–10 business days.
• WSGA Handicap Membership Add-On Optional $40/year Wisconsin State Golf Association handicap membership for Kestrel Ridge members, providing official handicap services and eligibility to participate in WSGA-sanctioned golf events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.4% weather guarantee - full refund in rain checks if called off due to severe weather before 18th hole
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Oaks Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal partnership providing Kestrel Ridge members with complimentary passes to The Oaks Golf Course (2 passes per membership). Joint management under shared leadership including Shaun Finley (Director of Golf Operations) and Jessica Blaska (General Manager) overseeing both facilities. The Oaks and Kestrel Ridge share staff and resources including PGA Director of Instruction who serves both courses.
• WSGA (Wisconsin State Golf Association)coreOthersWSGA Handicap Membership available as add-on ($40/year) for members. Allows participation in WSGA Golf Events and provides official handicap services. Non-transferable to another player.
• ForeUp SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tee time booking platform integrated into Kestrel Ridge website. Enables 24/7 online reservation system with dynamic pricing, allowing customers to book tee times up to 14 days in advance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Door Creek Golf Course: Public 9- and 18-hole course on the east side of Madison, WI with leagues, lessons, and outings. Closest geographic competitor on Kestrel Ridge's stated 20-minute-from-east-Madison catchment.
• Yahara Hills Golf Course: Public Madison-area course with 36 holes, leagues, lessons, and a clubhouse. Larger-scale version of the same model, competing for the same regional public-golf demand.
• Hawks Landing Golf Club: Public-access course in Verona, WI with full-service clubhouse, banquets, and event hosting. Same Madison-area catchment and similar multi-revenue model (golf + events + F&B).
• Camelot Country Club: Public-access course in Watertown, WI (about 30 miles from Columbus) with banquet hall, leagues, and outings. Comparable multi-revenue, regional public-course operating model.
• The Bridges Golf Course: Public 18-hole course in Madison, WI operated as a City of Madison facility with event hosting. Comparable scale and customer mix; competes for the same South Central Wisconsin public-golfer pool.
• University Ridge Golf Course: Public 18-hole course in Verona, WI designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., also hosting weddings, outings, and leagues. Directly competes for the Madison-area public-golfer and wedding market against Kestrel Ridge.
• The Oaks Golf Course: Sister-course partner in Cottage Grove, WI under shared ownership/management with reciprocal membership passes and overlapping PGA staff. Same 18-hole public format, similar event venue model, and shared leadership team (Finley, Blaska-Grady, Leonard).

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: National golf-course management company operating hundreds of daily-fee, private, and resort courses. Represents the institutional/scaled end of the same operating model and a potential acquirer or management partner.
• American Golf Corporation: Operator of public and private golf facilities nationwide, including daily-fee courses with F&B and events. Provides a scaled-industry benchmark and possible acquisition counterpart for regional multi-course operators like Kestrel Ridge.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest owner-operator of golf and country clubs in the U.S., running 200+ facilities with similar membership, F&B, and event revenue models. A scaled incumbent benchmark for the multi-revenue golf club playbook.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KestrelRidgeGolfCourse
• Instagraminstagram.com/kestrelridgegolf
• Pinterestpinterest.com/kestrelridgegolf/_created
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kestrel-ridge-golf-club

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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