DG Golf

What DG Golf does

DG Golf Management operates Mystical Golf, a dual-course golf resort located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, within the Grand Strand golf destination market. The company runs two championship 18-hole courses — Man O' War and The Wizard — both designed by architect Dan Maples, and historically operated a third course (The Witch, opened 1989). The property carries Golf Digest 4-star ratings, anchoring its positioning in the mid-to-upper tier of Myrtle Beach public-access golf. Leadership is provided by CEO Claude Pardue, and the organization is privately held with no external investors.

The company's product offering centers on tee-time access to its two courses, bundled into multi-course "Mystical Golf" packages (e.g., Bronze Package at $337 per person), and supplemented by membership programs and group/outing planning services. Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional — per-round green fees, cart fees, package bundles, and ancillary on-course spend (food, beverage, merchandise) — augmented by recurring membership dues. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, where golfers book tee times and packages; the marketing reach is concentrated in the Myrtle Beach tourism and regional membership segments.

The operating model is asset-heavy and physical: two championship layouts require ongoing agronomic maintenance, which the small disclosed headcount (9 employees) suggests is supported by third-party course management vendors. The business is essentially a real-estate-and-experience operator rather than a technology or services business, with limited disclosed digital infrastructure beyond booking and informational web properties. As of the available data, there are no signals of geographic expansion, M&A activity, or external capital deployment.

Name

DG Golf

Legal name

DG Golf Management

Website

https://mysticalgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DG Golf Management operates Mystical Golf, a two-course (Man O' War and The Wizard) Dan Maples-designed golf resort in Myrtle Beach, SC, serving leisure tourists, group outings, and members via tee-time bookings and bundled golf packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Operations and Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf resort services
• Tee time booking
• Golf memberships
• Golf vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Myrtle Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tee Time and Green Fee Sales: Core revenue from green fees and cart fees charged per round of golf at Man O' War and The Wizard courses. Prices vary by time of day, day of week, and season.
2. Golf Packages: Bundled golf packages combining multiple rounds with complementary amenities (lunch, beverages). Bronze Package at $337 per person includes 3 rounds plus free afternoon round, lunch, 2 beers/beverages per round, and breakfast/dinner at Grumpy Monk.
3. Membership Program: Local membership program offering cart-fee-only play for members at both courses with no date restrictions. Generates recurring revenue from local golfer base in surrounding counties.
4. Tournament Hosting: Revenue from hosting tournaments and events, with specific infrastructure and services for large group bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DG Golf Management, operating as Mystical Golf, owns and operates two championship 18-hole golf courses in the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand area — Man O' War and The Wizard, both designed by architect Dan Maples. The company sells individual tee times, bundled multi-round golf packages with dining amenities, local-resident memberships, and tournament/group event hosting services.

Product overview

DG Golf Management operates Mystical Golf, a dual-course golf resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The portfolio consists of two signature championship golf courses—The Wizard and Man O' War—both designed by architect Dan Maples, alongside golf packages, membership programs, tee time booking services, and group planning. The company also previously operated The Witch course (opened 1989). Packages combine rounds across both courses with dining amenities, while memberships offer locals cart-fee-only access with no date restrictions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Man O' War Golf Course An 18-hole championship par-72 golf course designed by Dan Maples, built around a 100-acre lake with approximately 7,000 yards from black tees. Features Crenshaw Bent grass greens, 419 Bermuda fairways, and back-to-back island greens on holes 14 and 15. Awarded four-star rating by Golf Digest. Targets visiting golfers, local members, and tournament groups.
• The Wizard Golf Course An 18-hole championship par-71 golf course designed by Dan Maples, inspired by Scottish Highlands links courses. Spans 6,700 yards at maximum length, combining Highland characteristics with Myrtle Beach-style golf. Awarded a 4-star rating from Golf Digest. Targets visiting golfers, local members, and tournament groups.
• Bronze Golf Package A bundled 3-round golf package featuring play at The Wizard or Man O' War for as little as $337 per person, including a free afternoon round, complimentary daily lunch, 2 free beers or beverages with each morning round, breakfast, and one dinner at Grumpy Monk. Designed for visiting golfers planning multi-round trips. Does not include accommodations.
• Local Membership Program Annual membership program for residents of Horry, Georgetown, Brunswick, Marion, Florence, or Dillon County allowing play at The Wizard and Man O' War for cart fee only, with no date restrictions on afternoon play and guest rates throughout the year. Generates recurring revenue from local golfers.
• Tee Time Booking Service Online and phone-based tee time reservation system for The Wizard and Man O' War courses, with availability search functionality, midweek specials, last-minute deals within 48 hours, and special rates for early morning and afternoon tee times.
• Group Planning Services Dedicated tee time coordination and planning services for groups of 29 or more people, with separate phone lines for Man O' War (843-236-8000) and The Wizard (843-236-9393). Supports corporate outings, charity tournaments, and large recreational groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-star rating from Golf Digest for both Man O' War and The Wizard courses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Barefoot Resort & Golf: Barefoot Resort operates four courses in North Myrtle Beach and is one of the largest multi-course operators on the Grand Strand, competing directly with Mystical Golf for tourism packages, group bookings, and accolades.
• Legends Golf Resort: Legends operates multiple Heath, Moor, and Park courses in Myrtle Beach and is a direct competitor for package tourists, multi-round bundles, and group events in the same Grand Strand corridor.
• True Blue Golf Club: True Blue is a high-profile Pawleys Island/Myrtle Beach area course that competes for the same package-play tourism dollars and group bookings on the Grand Strand.
• The Dunes Golf & Beach Club: The Dunes is one of Myrtle Beach's most storied courses and a direct competitor for high-end visiting golfers, group outings, and tournament hosting in the same geographic market.
• Grande Dunes Resort Club: Grande Dunes is a Myrtle Beach resort course with membership and public play options that competes for both tourism rounds and local member subscriptions against Mystical Golf.
• Pine Lakes Country Club: Pine Lakes is a historic Grand Strand course competing for the same tourism and local member markets, and regularly appears alongside Mystical Golf in Myrtle Beach "best courses" rankings.
• TPC Myrtle Beach: TPC Myrtle Beach is a premium public-access championship course in the same Myrtle Beach Grand Strand corridor, directly competing for visiting golfers, package bookings, and tournament events against Mystical Golf's Man O' War and The Wizard.
• Caledonia Golf & Fish Club: Caledonia is a highly-rated Myrtle Beach area course that competes directly for premium tourism rounds, package inclusions, and accolades from Golf Digest and similar publications alongside Mystical Golf.

Broad incumbents

• Troon Golf: Troon is a large third-party golf course management company operating hundreds of premium and resort courses globally; it represents the type of scaled management competitor and operating model that contrasts with Mystical Golf's independent two-course operation.
• KemperSports: KemperSports is a diversified golf and club management company operating public, private, and resort courses across the U.S., comparable to Mystical Golf as a multi-course operator with membership and tournament revenue streams.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mysticalgolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/MysticalGolfMyrtleBeach
• Instagraminstagram.com/mysticalgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dg-golf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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