Michigan City Golf Course South

What Michigan City Golf Course South does

Michigan City Municipal Golf Course is a government-owned public golf facility operated by the City of Michigan City Parks Department at 4000 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, Indiana. The property features two distinct 18-hole layouts: the South Course, a par-72 championship-style course playing 6,169 yards, and the North Executive Course, a par-60 beginner-friendly layout of 3,531 yards. Memberships are not required to play, and the facility serves general public golfers, families, seniors and veterans, juniors and college-age players, organized league members, and private group/corporate outing customers.

The facility operates a multi-revenue-stream model combining pay-as-you-go green fees, golf cart rentals, structured 2026 annual pass subscriptions (Single, Family/Spouse, Senior/Veteran, Junior/College), event and group outing packages, pro shop merchandise sales, and snack shop and bar service. Weekday public 18-hole green fees are priced at $17-$25 and weekend rates at $20-$35 depending on course, with twilight, junior, senior/veteran, and Tuesday special tiers layered on top. The underlying technology is a Golf Channel Solutions (GolfNow / TeeItUp) tee-time booking platform integrated with calendar export to Google, iCalendar, and Outlook, supporting both direct online booking and third-party marketplace distribution via GolfNow.

The business is staffed by approximately five employees, with named roles including Greens Superintendent Mychal Moore and Golf Professional Paul Cornwell. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-based, relying on the company website, the E-Club email program, the Michigan City Parks Department social channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), Google Reviews, and on-site walk-in play. Organized community programming — including the Men's Club, Women's Club, Junior Golf Programs, and eight scheduled leagues — drives recurring utilization, while special event packages address corporate and private group demand.

Name

Michigan City Golf Course South

Legal name

Michigan City Municipal Golf Course

Website

https://michigancitygolfcourse.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Michigan City Municipal Golf Course is a government-owned public facility in Michigan City, Indiana, operating two 18-hole courses (South par 72 and North Executive par 60) with green fees, cart rentals, annual passes, leagues, lessons, and group event packages serving local golfers, families, seniors, juniors, and league members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Golf course memberships
• Golf cart rentals
• Golf lessons
• Event outings

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan City

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Per-play green fees charged for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds on both South and North courses. Weekday and weekend pricing differs, with twilight rates available after 1pm.
2. Cart Rental: Golf cart rental fees: South Course charges $11 for 9 holes and $20 for 18 holes; North Course charges $10 for 9 holes and $15 for 18 holes.
3. Annual Passes/Memberships: Annual golf passes sold during November 1st through December 30th promotional period. Includes Single, Family/Spouse, Senior/Veteran, and Junior/College categories with and without cart options. Passes valid March 1st through November 30th.
4. Event and Group Outings: Special event and outing packages for private groups and organizations, including corporate events and group golf sessions.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Revenue from a fully-stocked pro shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories.
6. Snack Shop and Bar: On-site snack shop and bar service offering beer and wine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Michigan City Municipal Golf Course is a public municipal golf facility operating two 18-hole courses — the South Course (par 72, 6,169 yards) and the North Executive Course (par 60, 3,531 yards) — selling green fees, cart rentals, annual passes, golf lessons, pro shop merchandise, snack shop and bar service, and group/event outing packages. The facility is open to the public without requiring membership and is supported by online tee time booking, organized leagues, and club programs.

Product overview

Michigan City Municipal Golf Course is a public golf facility offering two distinct 18-hole courses. The South Course is a championship-style course (par 72, 6,169 yards) suitable for all skill levels, while the North Course is an executive-style layout (par 60, 3,531 yards) ideal for beginners. The facility provides additional services including golf lessons (group and private), a fully-stocked pro shop, snack shop with beer and wine, golf cart rentals, practice facilities, event/outing packages, and various membership options including Single, Family/Spouse, Senior/Veteran, and Junior/College. The property also supports organized leagues (Men's Club, Women's Club, Junior Golf, and various scheduled leagues) and an email club for promotions. Tee time booking is available online for both courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• North Course: Executive-style 18-hole golf course featuring 3,531 total yards and par 60. Designed for beginners with fewer complex distractions while offering challenges such as hills, dog-legs, sand traps and water hazards.
• South Course

Products and services

• South Course 18-hole championship golf course with par 72 playing to 6,169 yards, featuring hills, short and long holes, dog legs, sand traps, and water hazards. Suitable for golfers from newcomers to seasoned players.
• North Course Executive-style 18-hole golf course with par 60 spanning 3,531 yards, featuring par three and par four holes with hills, dog-legs, sand traps, and water hazards. Designed for beginners with fewer complex distractions.
• Golf Lessons (Group and Private) Group and private golf lessons offered throughout the season by trained golf professionals for skill development.
• Pro Shop Fully-stocked on-site pro shop offering golf equipment, apparel, and accessories for purchase.
• Snack Shop & Bar On-site refreshment facility serving snacks with beer and wine available for golfers and guests.
• Golf Cart Rentals Golf cart rental service available at both courses. South Course: $11 for 9 holes, $20 for 18 holes. North Course: $10 for 9 holes, $15 for 18 holes.
• Practice Facilities Practice green and golf practice area for players to warm up and improve their game ahead of a round.
• Event and Outing Packages Special event and outing packages available for groups, friends, and organizations wanting to golf together on one of the two courses.
• Annual Golf Pass Memberships Annual golf pass options including Single (no cart $700, with cart $1,400), Family/Spouse (no cart $1,000, with cart $1,700), Senior/Veteran (no cart $630, with cart $1,330), and Junior/College up to 23 years (no cart $300). Valid March 1 through November 30.
• Men's Club Men's golf club with organized events and membership. Dues: $40 for current members, $50 for new members per golf season. Contact: Dave Lamb. Led by President Dave Lamb, Vice President Gil Vayhinger, Treasurer Mike Shikany, Secretary Jim Thoesen.
• Junior Golf Groups & Programs Golf groups and programs for junior players based on age and experience level.
• Women's Golf Club Women's golf club for female golfers seeking organized play and community.
• Golf Leagues Organized golf leagues including Caddyshackers, 76ers, Darlin Divots, Par-Tee Woman, South Course Moose League, Phi-Delts, Early Birdies, and Chicks with Sticks playing on various days.
• Tee Time Booking Online tee time reservation system for booking rounds at either the North or South course.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wicker Park Golf Course: Public municipal 18-hole course in Highland, Indiana, serving the same northwest Indiana market with comparable pricing, leagues, and municipal operating model.
• The Course at Aberdeen: Public course in Valparaiso, Indiana, in close proximity to Michigan City, offering green-fee public play and group outings for a similar regional demographic.
• Maple Ridge Golf Club: Public golf facility in Crown Point, Indiana, serving the same northwest Indiana / Chicagoland feeder market with comparable public-play pricing, leagues, and outings.
• Whittaker Woods Golf Club: Public 18-hole course located in New Buffalo, Michigan — just minutes from Michigan City. Closest direct geographic peer serving the same Michigan City / southwest Michigan / northwest Indiana weekend and tourist market.
• Purgatory Golf Club: Highly regarded public course in Noblesville, Indiana, often cited as one of Indiana's premier public facilities — directly comparable on the 'premier public course in Indiana' positioning Michigan City claims.
• Plum Creek Golf Club: Public course in Carmel, Indiana, offering green fees, leagues, and outings — comparable Indiana public-course operating model with multi-tier annual membership options.
• The Fort Golf Course: Indianapolis municipal public course operated by city parks; directly comparable as another Indiana public municipal golf facility with similar community-recreation mission.
• Cog Hill Golf & Country Club: Renowned public golf complex (multiple courses) in the Chicago southwest suburbs serving the broader Illinois/Indiana/Chicagoland public-golf market; comparable scale and public-access positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Largest third-party manager of golf courses including public and semi-private facilities; relevant for benchmarking how a professional operator would run a multi-course public facility like Michigan City at scale.
• American Golf Corporation: Major operator of public and municipal golf courses across the U.S.; comparable as a scaled public-course operator with similar leagues, passes, and outing programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MCParksDept
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MCParksDept
• Facebookfacebook.com/MCParkDepartment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-city-golf-course-south

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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