Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club

What Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club does

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club is a private, membership-based country club located in Waleska, Georgia, within the North Metro Atlanta region. The club is built around two core assets: an 18-hole championship golf course called The Highlands Course (Par 72, 6,998 yards, slope 138, rating 75.3), designed by DJ DeVictor with input from Jack Nicklaus, Davis Love III, and Fred Couples; and a 540-acre stream-fed lake — one of the largest privately owned man-made lakes in Georgia — surrounded by 8,000+ acres of North Georgia woodland. It serves Lake Arrowhead property owners as the primary customer base, alongside non-resident golf members, daily-fee public players, and corporate/charity event and wedding clients.

The property includes a 10,000 sq ft clubhouse housing The Highlands Grill (lunch, dinner, brunch, bar service), plus a marina with boat rentals and sailing lessons, tennis and pickleball courts, a 40-acre Great Festival Park, fitness classes (yoga, water aerobics), 8+ miles of hiking trails, and event venues (Highlands Room, Porch, Grill) accommodating up to 250 guests. The Highlands Golf Course is operated under contract by HMS Golf Management of Atlanta, GA, which also provides HMS Passport reciprocal privileges to members. The Highlands Course won Cherokee Life Magazine's 'Best Golf Course in Cherokee County' in 2010.

The business model blends multiple recurring and transactional revenue streams. Property owners pay mandatory monthly HOA fees of $225 (house) or $132 (lot) for amenity access; golf memberships provide unlimited green fees (cart fee only) plus HMS Passport privileges; non-member daily green fees range from $39 to $89; event venue rentals run $200-$400 plus $500-$800 food minimums; and boat slip leases, sailing lessons, and dining generate additional transaction revenue. Go-to-market is primarily direct sales to property owners and local daily-fee golfers, supplemented by an online tee-time booking platform (teeitup.com), an IBS Vision member portal, social media, and a community magazine (Lake Arrowhead Living).

Name

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club

Legal name

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club

Website

https://lakearrowheadclub.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club operates a private 18-hole championship golf course and 540-acre lake-based country club in Waleska, Georgia, serving Lake Arrowhead property owners, non-resident golf members, public daily-fee players, and corporate and wedding event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country Club & Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Marinas (713930)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAE

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

Keywords

• Country club membership
• Championship golf course
• Marina lake recreation
• Wedding event venues
• Waterfront community amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Waleska

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, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Daily Green Fees: Non-member daily green fee play with cart rental. Weekday rates from $39 (9 holes) to $89 (18 holes on weekends). Also includes twilight and super twilight rates.
2. Golf Memberships: Property owners can join as Golf Members with unlimited complimentary green fees (cart fee only), thirteen-day advance tee time reservations, HMS Passport privileges, unlimited driving range, and member pricing on lessons and merchandise.
3. Non-Resident Golf Memberships: Golf membership options for non-property owners interested in access to the golf course and club amenities.
4. Dining - The Highlands Grill: On-site restaurant and bar serving lunch, dinner, brunch, and bar menu. Full menu service Wed-Sun with kitchen service, Monday/Tuesday limited to cold sandwiches and salads.
5. Event Hosting (Weddings/Receptions): Rental fees for event venues including The Highlands Room, The Porch, and The Grill. Rental fees range from $200-$400 for members and $300-$400 for non-members, plus food minimums of $500-$800.
6. Monthly Property Fees: Property owners pay monthly fees: House $225/month, Lot $132/month. Fees include gated security, maintenance of common properties, pools, tennis courts, nature trails, and Great Festival Park.
7. Boat Registration and Slip Leases: Annual boat registration required for all watercraft. Boat slip lease agreements and dry storage agreements available for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club is a private membership-based country club located in Waleska, Georgia, offering an 18-hole championship golf course (The Highlands Course), a 540-acre stream-fed lake with marina activities, dining at The Highlands Grill, tennis and pickleball facilities, fitness programming, and event/wedding venues. It serves Lake Arrowhead property owners as primary members and offers non-resident golf memberships plus daily public play.

Product overview

Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club is a private waterfront community centered around a 540-acre lake and an 18-hole championship golf course called The Highlands Course. The club operates as a property-owner-based country club with multiple integrated products and services: golf amenities including the championship course, golf memberships, and golf instruction/pro shop; dining at The Highlands Grill; water-based recreation through the marina with boat rentals and sailing lessons; fitness and wellness facilities featuring tennis, pickleball, and group fitness classes; and event venues for weddings and corporate functions. The club is operated by HMS Golf Management and offers various membership tiers for Lake Arrowhead property owners and non-residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Highlands Grill: The on-site dining facility at Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club, offering lunch, dinner, brunch, and bar menus.
• The Highlands Course

Products and services

• The Highlands Course 18-hole championship golf course opened in Fall 2008, designed by DJ DeVictor. The course measures over 6,998 yards from the tips with a slope of 138, rating of 75.3, and Par 72. Includes full-service practice facilities with driving range, chipping greens, and putting greens. Available for daily play and member use.
• Golf Memberships Property owner and non-resident golf memberships offering unlimited complimentary green fees (cart fee only), thirteen-day advance tee-time reservations, HMS Passport golf privileges, unlimited driving range use, and special pricing on golf lessons and merchandise.
• The Highlands Grill On-site dining facility at the clubhouse offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and bar menus with seasonal chef specials. Features indoor and outdoor patio seating. Full menu service Wed-Sun with kitchen service, Monday/Tuesday limited to cold sandwiches and salads.
• Marina & Lake Activities Services at the 540-acre private lake including boat rentals, sailing lessons, fishing, dry boat storage, boat slip leases, and annual boat registration.
• Tennis & Pickleball Facilities Red Cloud Pickleball and Tennis Center featuring multiple tennis courts and dedicated pickleball courts. Offers mixed doubles, women's daytime doubles, ALTA team play, and recreational to advanced pickleball groups.
• Weddings & Events Wedding ceremony and reception venues including outdoor lawn ceremonies along the golf course, clubhouse rooms with fireplaces, and terrace spaces. Accommodates up to 250 guests with multiple spaces including The Highlands Room, The Porch, and The Grill.
• Fitness & Wellness Activities Fitness facilities and classes including water aerobics, yoga on the lake, chair yoga at the dock, and fitness activities. The club offers year-round programming for various fitness levels.
• Community Amenities & Property Services Property owner monthly fee services including gated security, maintenance of common properties, swimming pools, tennis courts, nature trails, Great Festival Park, 8+ miles of hiking trails, community library, and 24-hour gated security.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Corporate retreats, charity fundraiser golf outings, and large group golf events with full event planning assistance including bag drop service, unlimited range balls, designated cart area, and personalized cart signs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Golf Course in Cherokee County in 2010 - Cherokee Life Magazine

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HMS Golf ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHMS Golf Management (www.hmsgolfmanagement.com) of Atlanta, GA operates The Highlands Golf Course. This is a core operational partnership where HMS manages all golf operations including course maintenance, pro shop, and golf programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Currahee Club: Private member-owned club community in South Carolina featuring a championship golf course, clubhouse, and residential integration—closely analogous operating and membership model.
• The Landings Club: Private member-owned club community near Savannah offering golf, marina, dining, tennis, and fitness—parallel to Lake Arrowhead's mix of gated-community memberships with diverse recreational amenities.
• Oldfield Club: Private golf and equestrian club community in South Carolina tied to a residential development with clubhouse, dining, and water amenities—comparable private-member resort community structure.
• The Ford Plantation: Private member-owned club community near Savannah with championship golf, equestrian, marina, and dining amenities—directly mirrors Lake Arrowhead's combined lifestyle/recreation orientation.
• Big Canoe: North Georgia mountain residential community with private lake, multiple golf courses, tennis, trails, and country club facilities—highly comparable geography, amenity mix, and member-driven business model.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Large-scale lakefront residential and golf community in Georgia offering multiple championship courses, marina, dining, and country club amenities—directly comparable to Lake Arrowhead's combined lake, golf, and membership model.
• Harbor Club on Lake Oconee: Lakefront golf and country club community in Georgia pairing a championship course with full marina services—comparable lake-plus-golf residential club positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Cherokee Town & Country Club: Premier Atlanta-area private club offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities—broader incumbent in the same metro region competing for affluent members and corporate events.
• Sea Island Club: Long-established multi-venue private resort club in coastal Georgia with golf, shooting, tennis, dining, and beach facilities—broader incumbent providing a comparable premium lifestyle-club benchmark.

Regional players

• Horseshoe Bend Country Club: North Georgia/Cherokee County area private golf and country club—competes in the same regional market as Lake Arrowhead for member households and golf outings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LakeArrowheadGC
• Facebookfacebook.com/lakearrowheadclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/lakearrowheadclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lake-arrowhead-yacht-&-country-club

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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