Lely Resort Golf & Country Club

What Lely Resort Golf & Country Club does

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club is a 54-hole golf resort located in Naples, Florida, operating three signature championship courses: The Classics (private, designed by Gary Player, 6,714 yards), Flamingo Island (public, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., 7,095 yards), and The Mustang (public, designed by Lee Trevino, 7,230 yards). The property, established with the opening of Flamingo Island in 1989 and Mustang in 1996, is one of only two clubs in Naples operating three championship courses and the only one without member assessment fees. It is owned and operated by American Golf Corporation under a corporate portfolio model. The resort is supported by two Mediterranean-style clubhouses (approximately 25,000 sq ft and 8,000 sq ft), a 54,000 sq ft all-grass driving range with seven target greens, two Har-Tru tennis courts, two pickleball courts, a fitness center, and multiple dining venues including Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern and Club Fore.

Name

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club

Legal name

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club

Website

https://lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club operates a 54-hole golf resort in Naples, Florida, featuring three championship courses (The Classics private, Flamingo Island and Mustang public), supported by membership tiers, dining, events, and amenities under American Golf Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Championship golf courses
• Private club membership
• Golf resort hospitality
• Tournament event hosting
• Golf instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

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

Revenue model

1. Public Golf Green Fees: Revenue from daily fee public play on Flamingo Island and Mustang courses through online tee time bookings
2. Club Membership Dues: Revenue from various membership tiers (Full Golf, Executive, Social Sport, Social) providing access to The Classics private course and preferred tee times
3. Tournaments & Corporate Outings: Revenue from hosting golf tournaments, corporate outings, and charity fundraisers with professional event coordination
4. Wedding & Private Events: Revenue from hosting weddings, receptions, and private events in Classics Dining Room and outdoor venues
5. Food & Beverage: Revenue from on-site dining at Club Fore restaurant and Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern, open to public seven days a week
6. Golf Equipment & Rentals: Revenue from club rentals, pro shop merchandise sales, and golf cart rentals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club operates a 54-hole golf resort in Naples, Florida featuring three championship courses: The Classics (private, Gary Player design), Flamingo Island (public, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design), and The Mustang (public, Lee Trevino design). The resort provides private club memberships, public daily-fee play, professional tournament and corporate outing hosting, wedding and private event venues, on-site dining (Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern, Club Fore), golf instruction, and complementary amenities including tennis, pickleball, and a fitness center.

Product overview

Lely Resort Golf & Country Club is a golf-centric resort destination offering three championship golf courses: The Classics (private, Gary Player design), Flamingo Island (public, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design), and The Mustang (public, Lee Trevino design). The club provides 54 holes of golf across 21,000 combined yards, supported by two full-service practice facilities with a 54,000 sq. ft. driving range. Dining options include Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern and Club Fore. The club offers multiple membership tiers (Full Golf, Executive, Social Sport, Social) providing access to golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and social amenities. Event services include tournament hosting for up to 160 players and wedding/private event venues accommodating up to 250 guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Classics: Private championship golf course designed by Gary Player, serving as the centerpiece of the private Classics Country Club. A par 72, 6,714-yard layout that pays homage to historic golf course design.
• Flamingo Island
• The Mustang
• Sam Snead's Oak Grill & Tavern
• Club Fore
• Classics Dining Room

Products and services

• The Classics Private championship golf course designed by Gary Player, serving as the centerpiece of The Classics Country Club at Lely Resort. Features a par 72, 6,714-yard layout with undulating fairways and manicured greens. Requires private club membership for access.
• Flamingo Island Public championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., featuring a par 72, 7,095-yard layout with hourglass fairways, sand bunkers, water hazards, and signature Hole 5 surrounded by water. Open for public tee times.
• The Mustang Public championship golf course designed by Lee Trevino, featuring a par 72, 7,230-yard layout with gently rolling fairways, large greens, and 12 sparkling lakes. Open for public tee times.
• Club Membership Program Annual subscription membership program offering four tiers: Full Golf (unlimited access to all 54 holes and full club privileges), Executive (for members up to age 45 with full golf access), Social Sport (golf May-October plus clubhouse access), and Social (clubhouse and event access only). Includes tennis, pickleball, fitness, locker rooms, and member-only events.
• Golf Tournament & Corporate Outing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 54 holes of championship golf across 3 distinct courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Palmer AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefits network providing Lely Resort members with access to member-only pricing, discounts on merchandise and special events, complimentary golf clinics, and transfer options to clubs in their nationwide network. Enhances membership value proposition through extended privileges beyond the club.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quail West Golf & Country Club: Naples, FL private golf community with two Arthur Hills-designed courses, full club amenities, and an active tournament and event calendar — a comparable Naples private club operating a multi-course, membership-driven model.
• Olde Cypress Golf Club: Naples, FL private equity club with an 18-hole championship course and full membership tiers — directly comparable Naples private golf club with similar member amenities and event hosting.
• Pelican Bay Golf Club: Naples, FL private golf club serving the Pelican Bay community with championship play, dining, and social amenities — comparable Naples private club operating a similar membership-driven, single-property model.
• Tiburon Golf Club: Naples, FL semi-private club featuring two Greg Norman-designed courses tied to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort — comparable SW Florida championship-golf destination with mixed public/member access.
• Bonita Bay Club: Bonita Springs, FL private club with five championship courses, full resort amenities, and multiple membership tiers — a multi-course SW Florida country club peer serving an overlapping Naples-Collier-Lee county membership base.
• Bay Colony Golf Club: Exclusive Naples, FL private equity club with a single championship course and high-end membership — directly comparable Naples private club competing for the same affluent member demographic.
• Calusa Pines Golf Club: Naples, FL private club with a single championship course and full membership services — a comparable Naples private golf club competing for the same local membership base and tournament business.
• The Club at Mediterra: Naples, FL private country club with two Tom Fazio-designed championship courses, full membership tiers, tennis, dining, and event venues — directly comparable dual-course Naples country club model.
• Grey Oaks Country Club: Naples, FL private equity country club with three courses, extensive clubhouse facilities, and high-end membership tiers — a direct Naples competitor with comparable three-course, multi-amenity positioning.

Regional players

• The Forest Country Club: Fort Myers, FL private member-owned club with two championship courses and full club amenities — a SW Florida regional peer operating a comparable multi-course private club model just north of Naples.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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