Lake Forest Country Club

What Lake Forest Country Club does

Lake Forest Country Club is a private, member-owned country club located at 100 Lake Forest Drive in Hudson, Ohio, founded in 1929. It operates a Tom Bendelow-designed Par 72 golf course and an English Tudor clubhouse originally designed by H.O. Fullerton, on grounds the club has continuously occupied for over 95 years.

The club's product set centers on a full-amenity private club experience: an 18-hole championship golf course, a 25-meter swimming pool, five Har-Tru tennis courts, three dining venues, kids programs, and a pro shop. Non-golf members participate through Social memberships, while wedding and banquet hosting — with capacity around 200 guests — generates ancillary event revenue beyond dues.

The business model is membership-dues-driven, with revenue derived from Golf and Social membership categories, F&B operations across dining outlets and banquets, and ancillary fees from lessons, clinics, and the pro shop. Operating leadership includes General Manager Carl Robins, AGM Elise Neyraud, Director of Golf John Goodson, Director of Agronomy Tom Bolon, Director of Banquets Stephanie Dickens, and Executive Chef Eric Albers. Back-office operations run on Jonas Club Software, and the club participates in the Northern Ohio Private Club Network for reciprocal play. No financial disclosures are publicly available.

Name

Lake Forest Country Club

Legal name

Lake Forest Country Club

Website

https://lakeforestcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Forest Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Hudson, Ohio, founded in 1929, offering championship golf, dining, swimming, tennis, and event hosting to its members and banquet clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Club dining services
• Wedding event venue
• Recreational amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private country club generating revenue primarily through membership dues. Two membership types are offered: Golf membership and Social membership. The club also generates revenue from dining services, events (weddings, banquets), golf outings, and tournament fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lake Forest Country Club is a private member-owned country club that sells Golf and Social memberships granting access to a Par 72 championship golf course, three dining venues, a 25-meter pool, five Har-tru tennis courts, and full-service event hosting facilities. The club also offers event venue rentals to members and non-members for weddings, banquets, and private celebrations. Membership dues, dining, and event services form the core revenue streams.

Product overview

Lake Forest Country Club is a family-oriented private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its Par 72 championship golf course. The club's core offerings include golf with professional instruction, three dining venues (Pub, Upper Patio, Lower Terrace), a 25-meter swimming pool with full poolside service, five Har-tru tennis courts, and comprehensive event hosting capabilities for weddings and private celebrations. Additional services include membership programs, children's activities, and a pro shop. The club operates from an English Tudor Clubhouse designed by H.O. Fullerton, featuring multiple event spaces that can accommodate gatherings from intimate meetings to receptions of up to 200 guests.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Golf Course Par 72 championship-quality 18-hole golf course in Northern Ohio featuring a full-size driving range, large putting green, professional instruction from Golf Pro John Goodson, and a history of hosting Men's Amateur qualifiers, LPGA qualifiers, and Junior Amateur events. Available to Golf members and through reciprocal club play.
• Dining Services Three dining locations — the Pub, Upper Patio, and Lower Terrace — offering diverse menus, handcrafted cocktails, and homemade desserts with lake views, led by Executive Chef Eric Albers. Available to members and event guests.
• Swimming Pool Full-size 25-meter pool with a slide and kids play pool, open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with full food and drink service poolside. Available to club members.
• Tennis Facilities Five Har-tru tennis courts with instructional programs and league opportunities for all ages and experience levels. Available to club members.
• Weddings & Events Venue Full-service event venue hosting weddings, private events, and celebrations with facilities including Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Gallery Room (80 guests), Ballroom (200 guests), Stone Patio, Pergola, Pavilion, and Boardroom. Available to members and non-members; managed by Director of Banquets & Events Stephanie Dickens.
• Membership Programs Family-oriented private membership options including Golf membership and Social membership with single, family, and Jr. golf variants. Inquiries handled by General Manager Carl Robins Jr.
• Kids Programs Children's activities including swim team, instructional golf and tennis programs, outdoor movie nights, Father/Daughter dance, and supervised kids' room with babysitters. Available to club members' families.
• Pro Shop Full pro shop offering the latest golf fashion and club storage, with professionally staffed locker rooms for men and women. Available to club members.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Northern OH Private Club NetworkmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLake Forest Country Club is part of the Northern OH Private Club Network, which allows members to play at other private clubs in the network at significantly reduced rates. This partnership extends member benefits beyond the club's own facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kirtland Country Club: Private country club in Willoughby, Ohio (Northeast Ohio). Comparable as a regional private club offering golf, dining, pool, and event hosting to a similar affluent Cleveland-area membership base.
• Firestone Country Club: Premier private country club in Akron, Ohio hosting major PGA Tour events. Comparable as a Northern Ohio private membership club with championship golf, dining, and event facilities serving similar affluent families.
• Mayfield Sand Ridge Club: Private member-owned club in Mayfield Village, Ohio offering two 18-hole courses and full amenities. Direct peer as a Cleveland-area private country club with championship golf and family programming.
• Westwood Country Club: Private country club in Rocky River, Ohio (Cleveland western suburbs). Comparable long-standing Cleveland-area private club with championship golf, dining, pool, tennis, and event hosting.
• Signature of Solon Country Club: Private country club in Solon, Ohio (Cleveland eastern suburb). Comparable family-oriented private club with golf, pool, dining, and event hosting serving a similar Northeast Ohio demographic.
• Pine Ridge Country Club: Private country club in Wickliffe, Ohio (Northeast Ohio). Comparable regional private club with golf, dining, and event offerings for Cleveland-area families.
• Brookside Country Club: Private country club in Parma, Ohio serving the Cleveland area. Comparable as a long-standing Cleveland-area private club with championship golf, pool, dining, and event facilities.
• The Country Club: Established private country club in Pepper Pike, Ohio serving Cleveland's eastern suburbs. Comparable family-oriented private club with golf, racquet sports, dining, and event venues.
• Canterbury Golf Club: Private member-owned country club in Beachwood, Ohio with a Jack Nicklaus-designed course. Direct peer as a Cleveland-area private club offering championship golf, dining, pool, and social amenities.

Broad incumbents

• Congressional Country Club: Iconic private member-owned country club in Bethesda, Maryland hosting major USGA events. Comparable as a historic, member-owned private club with championship golf pedigree, multiple amenities, and tournament hosting—though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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