MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

What MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB does

Milburn Golf & Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club founded on April 1, 1917, in Overland Park, Kansas, operating as one of Kansas City's oldest golf clubs. Its core offering is an 18-hole, 6,785-yard par-72 championship golf course designed by William B. Langford, complemented by a 10,000 sq ft putting green, a 75-yard short-game area, and a driving range. Beyond golf, the club operates five racquet courts (tennis and pickleball, with three covered by a seasonal bubble for year-round play since 2015), a pool complex opened in 2021 with competition and lounge pools plus swim/dive programs, and an indoor golf simulator room outfitted with Foresight FSX Play and Bushnell Pro Launch Monitors. Hospitality assets include a 33,000 sq ft clubhouse (rebuilt 2013 after a 2010 fire) housing Langford Pub, the Sunset Room, and a Pro Shop, plus the 1917 Restaurant at the South Campus and comprehensive event/meeting venues.

The business model is a membership-only subscription with a deliberately limited membership cap. Members pay recurring dues for access to all amenities, supplemented by transaction-based revenue from dining, private events (galas, meetings, celebrations with full planning services), pro shop merchandise sales, swim/dive and tennis program fees, and lessons. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct inquiry and appointment-only tours; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The member base is concentrated in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with the club serving mid-market families, individual golf and racquet sport enthusiasts, and event hosts sponsored by existing members.

Strategically, the club has prioritized capital reinvestment in facilities (clubhouse 2013, racquet bubble 2015, bunker/tee reconstruction 2016, pool and restaurant expansion 2021, indoor simulator 2021) rather than geographic or membership-base expansion. Brand positioning is anchored on the Langford-designed championship course's tournament pedigree (Kansas City Open, PGA, US Open Qualifying, Missouri/Kansas Amateur championships) and consistent recognition by Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine as a top Kansas course. Distribution is exclusively direct at the single Overland Park location, with marketing limited to the club website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Name

MILBURN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Legal name

Milburn Country Club

Website

https://milburn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Milburn Golf & Country Club is a private, member-only country club founded in 1917 in Overland Park, Kansas, serving Kansas City-area families with a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis/pickleball courts, pool, dining venues, and event hosting under a recurring membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYMPAKABAF

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash)

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

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Racquet sports programming
• Club membership services
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park, Kansas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Memberships: Private club operating on a membership-only basis with a limited number of memberships available. Membership fees provide access to golf, tennis, pool, dining, and social facilities.
2. Dining Services: On-site dining at multiple venues including Langford Pub (open Tuesday-Sunday), 1917 Restaurant (Memorial Day-Labor Day plus off-season weeknights), and event spaces. Generates revenue through food and beverage sales to members and their guests.
3. Event Hosting: Private event hosting for member-sponsored events including meetings, celebrations, and galas. Revenue from event space rental, catering, and professional planning services including audio-visual, florists, entertainment, and food & beverage.
4. Golf Pro Shop: Full-service golf shop offering merchandise, equipment, and golfing supplies from leading brands in the industry.
5. Swim & Dive Team Programs: Swim and dive team programs for children ages 5 and older, including Pre-Competitive, 10 & Under, and 11 & Older programs.
6. Tennis Programs: Year-round racquet sports programs including men's and women's Tencap Leagues, private lessons, group clinics, junior tennis league, sport camps, cardio tennis, and tournaments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Milburn Country Club is a private, family-focused country club offering members access to a championship 18-hole golf course, indoor golf simulator, racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), a seasonal pool complex, on-site dining, and event hosting. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership fees, with supplementary income from dining, pro shop merchandise, youth swim and tennis programs, and private event bookings. All access is restricted to members and their sponsored guests.

Product overview

Milburn Country Club is a private, family-focused country club established in 1917 offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (6,785 yards, par-72) designed by William B. Langford, complemented by practice facilities and an indoor golf simulator. Additional services include racquet sports (five courts for tennis and pickleball with year-round bubble cover), a seasonal pool complex with swim/dive team programs, and dining options including Langford Pub, 1917 Restaurant, and event venues. The club operates from a 33,000 square-foot state-of-the-art clubhouse and South Campus, with membership required for access. The clubhouse also houses a Pro Shop for golf merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course 6,785-yard, par-72 championship golf course designed by William B. Langford, ranked top 10 by Golf Digest and host of Kansas City Open, PGA, US Open Qualifying, and Kansas/Missouri Amateur championships. Available to members and their guests.
• Indoor Golf Simulator State-of-the-art indoor simulator room with Foresight FSX Play, Bushnell Pro Launch Monitors, and video capture technology for year-round practice and instruction. Available to members.
• Golf Practice Facilities 10,000 sq ft putting green, 75-yard short-game practice area, and driving range with target greens for member practice and instruction.
• Golf Pro Shop Full-service golf shop offering merchandise, equipment, and supplies from leading brands with premium customer service for members.
• Racquet Sports Facilities and Programs Five racquet courts lined for tennis and pickleball with evening lighting and seasonal bubble cover on 3 courts; programming includes Tencap Leagues, private lessons, group clinics, junior tennis league, sport camps, cardio tennis, and tournaments.
• Pool Complex and Swim/Dive Programs Seasonal pool complex with swim/dive competition-size pool, lounge pool, and full-service poolside restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating; Swim & Dive Team Programs for children ages 5 and older (Pre-Competitive, 10 & Under, 11 & Older).
• Langford Pub and Sunset Room Casual on-site dining venue open Tuesday-Sunday at the clubhouse with heated patio; the Sunset Room & Patio extend the dining space and can be reserved for meetings and member events. Wine lockers available for member reservation.
• 1917 Restaurant South Campus restaurant open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day with lighter fare and grab-n-go items, also open on weeknights and weekends during off-season for casual dining.
• Event and Meeting Venues Private event hosting with interior and exterior gathering spaces, comprehensive event planning services including audio-visual equipment, florists, entertainment, and food & beverage; accommodates intimate celebrations to galas with hundreds of guests. Access requires member sponsorship.
• Private Club Membership Private club membership providing access to golf, tennis, pool, dining, and social activities; limited membership available with structured tiers to fit various needs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members must contact the club directly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 4th best course in Kansas by GOLF Magazine (2020)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Happy Hollow Club (Omaha, Nebraska)minorOthersAnnual Ryder Cup-style interclub competition involving a sixteen-man Milburn team competing against teams from Happy Hollow Club and Wakonda Club. All three clubs feature highly regarded Langford-designed courses. Competition honors Milburn's original course architect William B. Langford.
• Wakonda Club (Des Moines, Iowa)minorOthersAnnual Ryder Cup-style interclub competition involving a sixteen-man Milburn team competing against teams from Happy Hollow Club and Wakonda Club. All three clubs feature highly regarded Langford-designed courses.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Wakonda Club: Private club in Des Moines, Iowa, with a Langford-designed course. Partner with Milburn in the annual Langford Cup interclub event, serving a comparable member-owned private club role in another Midwest city.
• Happy Hollow Club: Private club in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring a Langford-designed golf course. Already partnered with Milburn via the annual interclub 'Langford Cup' competition, making it a directly comparable architectural and competitive peer in a neighboring Midwest market.
• Prairie Dunes Country Club: Highly ranked private golf club in Hutchinson, Kansas, designed by Perry Maxwell. Comparable to Milburn in being a top-ranked Kansas private club, though it sits outside the immediate KC metro and is more golf-centric.

Direct peers

• Indian Hills Country Club: Long-established private club in Mission Hills, Kansas, within the same Kansas City metro as Milburn. Provides golf, tennis, swimming, and dining under a similar member-owned private club model targeting comparable demographics.
• Hallbrook Country Club: Premier private country club located in Leawood, Kansas, in the immediate Kansas City metro. Competes directly with Milburn for family memberships, offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities at a comparable price point and service level.
• Mission Hills Country Club: Historic private club serving the Kansas City area with multiple golf courses and full country club amenities. Comparable member-owned structure and family-focused positioning as Milburn.
• Loch Lloyd Country Club: Private country club in Belton, Missouri (Kansas City metro) offering an 18-hole championship course, tennis, dining, and pool. Direct competitor for upper-income KC families seeking full-amenity private membership.
• Kansas City Country Club: One of the oldest private clubs in the Kansas City region, offering golf, tennis, and social amenities to member families. Direct peer given shared metro, target customer, and member-owned private club model.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: National golf entertainment operator with multiple Kansas City venues offering indoor and outdoor golf entertainment. Competes for the same discretionary leisure spend that Milburn members allocate to recreation, though at a lower price point and casual model.

Emerging players

• X-Golf Kansas City: Indoor golf simulator entertainment concept serving Kansas City. Represents the emerging indoor golf entertainment category that competes with Milburn's indoor simulator offering for casual player time and entertainment dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MilburnCountryClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/milburn1917
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milburn-golf-&-country-club

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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