Linwood Country Club Pro Shop

What Linwood Country Club Pro Shop does

Linwood Country Club Pro Shop is the retail and member-services arm of Linwood Country Club, a private golf and country club established in 1921 on 110 acres at 500 Shore Road, Linwood, New Jersey. The club operates an 18-hole championship course designed by Herbert Strong, with a 1999 reconstruction by Tony Lepre and Rob Salad, plus a practice range, tennis courts, and a fully stocked pro shop retailing clubs, balls, apparel, and accessories. The pro shop itself is open to the public seven days a week from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with no membership required. Golf operation is supplemented by GolfBoard (a lithium-ion electric ride-on vehicle), lessons, organized leagues, and member tournaments.

The club's revenue is diversified across four streams: golf memberships structured on a recurring April-to-March cycle, pro shop retail hardware sales, event hosting (weddings, corporate events, showers) across four banquet venues including a 5,500 sq ft grand ballroom seating up to 300, and food and beverage at two public dining outlets - Shay's Bar & Restaurant (fine casual) and The Fox Den (casual outdoor). All F&B is operated under the same ownership as Dock's Oyster House, Knife & Fork Inn, and Dougherty's Steakhouse & Raw Bar, following the December 2017 acquisition by the Dougherty family. Pricing for ancillary programming is unit-based, with golf clinics at $60 member / $70 non-member and family takeout meals at $48-$92.

The company serves a hybrid customer base of golfers, event hosts, and dining patrons in the South Jersey region, with marketing concentrated across Facebook, X, Instagram, and Pinterest plus Resy for dining reservations. The club has approximately 30 employees and operates under a 99-year ground lease established in 1960 (expiring 2059). Distribution is fully regional and physical, with no disclosed digital products, mobile app, or AI capabilities.

Name

Linwood Country Club Pro Shop

Legal name

Linwood Country Club

Website

https://linwoodcountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Linwood Country Club Pro Shop is the retail operation of a private 110-acre, 18-hole golf club in Linwood, NJ, serving members, event hosts, and public diners through golf memberships, retail, weddings, and dining under Dougherty family ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), 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)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf course membership
• Banquet event hosting
• Country club dining
• Golf pro shop retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Linwood

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Pro Shop Retail Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment including clubs, balls, clothing, logoed glassware, watches, rangefinders, Wingman speakers with GPS, and airline travel bags from Club Glove.
2. Golf Membership: Annual membership fees for access to golf course, leagues, tournaments, lessons, and member-only events. The 2026 Membership Year runs April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, showers, and celebrations in banquet facilities accommodating 15 to 325 guests.
4. Takeout Dining: Weekly Takeout Tuesday family meals available in full size (6-8 people, $92) or half size (3-4 people, $48).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Linwood Country Club operates an 18-hole private golf course (designed by Herbert Strong) supported by a fully stocked Pro Shop retailing clubs, balls, apparel and accessories. The club also runs member and public dining at Shay's Bar & Restaurant and The Fox Den, and rents banquet facilities (Grand Ballroom, Tented Patio, Skyline Terrace, Hearth Ballroom) for weddings, corporate and social events of 15 to 325 guests. Revenue is generated through membership dues, green fees, pro shop merchandise, food and beverage, and event hosting.

Product overview

Linwood Country Club Pro Shop operates as a private golf club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole golf course (opened 1920, designed by Herbert Strong) with a fully stocked Pro Shop, supplemented by a GolfBoard electric vehicle rental program and golf instruction services. Dining operations include two outlets—Shay's Bar & Restaurant (upscale) and The Fox Den (casual outdoor)—both operated by the Dougherty Restaurant Group. Event hosting capabilities span four distinct venues: Grand Ballroom (up to 300 guests), Tented Patio, Skyline Terrace, and Hearth Ballroom, serving weddings and corporate/social events for 15-325 guests. The club also provides tennis facilities, organized golf leagues, tournaments, and member-exclusive programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shay's Bar & Restaurant: Relaxed yet refined dining experience with stunning views of the golf course and bay, open daily 12pm-8pm with Happy Hour 4-6pm daily
• The Fox Den

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Pro Shop
• Golf Membership Program
• GolfBoard Rental
• Shay's Bar & Restaurant
• The Fox Den Casual outdoor dining venue located between the 11th tee and 12th green, open Thursday to Sunday from 12pm weather permitting; serves burgers, dogs, milkshakes, sandwiches, salads, draft beer and full bar. Open to the public.
• Banquet & Wedding Event Hosting Event hosting across the Grand Ballroom (5,500 sq ft, up to 300 seated), Tented Patio with double-sided fireplace, Skyline Terrace and Hearth Ballroom. Includes bridal suite, audio/visual equipment rental, valet parking for 100+ guests, and accommodates parties of 15 to 325 guests for weddings, corporate events, showers and celebrations.
• Golf Lessons Golf instruction available to members and guests to improve their game skills.
• Takeout Tuesday Family Meals Weekly takeout family meal service in full size (6-8 people, $92) or half size (3-4 people, $48); orders must be placed by 1pm on pickup day.
• Swing & A Sip Golf Clinic Beginner ladies' golf clinic combining a 1-hour golf lesson, 3 holes of golf, 3 glasses of wine, and hors d'oeuvres. Member price $60; non-member price $70.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dougherty FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2017In December 2017, Linwood Country Club was purchased by a small group including the Dougherty family, who bring their highly successful restaurant industry experience as owners of Dock's Oyster House and Knife & Fork Inn in Atlantic City. The new ownership has brought renovations including a luxurious bridal suite, updated finishes and lighting, and revamped food and beverage options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trump National Golf Club Philadelphia: Upscale private golf club in nearby New Jersey/Pennsylvania border market with extensive event and banquet capabilities. Comparable luxury positioning, premium amenities, and broad event-hosting business.
• Seaview Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Galloway Township, NJ, with comparable 18-hole facilities, banquet/wedding venues, and similar South Jersey regional market. Operates Bay Course and Pines Course, providing direct like-for-like comparison for Linwood Country Club.
• Atlantic City Country Club: Premier South Jersey private club with 18-hole course, banquet facilities, and a similar member-driven golf and event business model. Direct competitor for memberships, weddings, and corporate events in the same geographic region.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue that competes for casual golfer outings, corporate events, and beginner engagement. Represents a broader competitive threat to traditional country club participation and event revenue.

Regional players

• Ballamor Golf Club: Private South Jersey golf club in Egg Harbor Township. Closest mid-tier private club competitor with similar 18-hole layout and member-guest event programming.
• Cape May National Golf Club: South Jersey private club offering 18-hole golf and event hosting. Competes for the same wedding, corporate outing, and membership customer pool in the broader South Jersey / Shore region.
• Bonnie Branch Country Club: South Jersey-area private country club offering golf, dining, and event facilities. Comparable family-oriented member experience and banquet/wedding business model.

Broad incumbents

• Pine Valley Golf Club: Elite private golf club also located in South Jersey. While at a much higher tier and with limited public event hosting, it is the benchmark for heritage private golf in the same region and influences local premium pricing dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LinwoodCCNJ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LinwoodCountryClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/linwoodcc
• Pinterestpinterest.ca/linwoodcountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linwood-country-club-pro-shop

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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