Naples Lakes Country Club

What Naples Lakes Country Club does

Naples Lakes Country Club is a private, member-owned, gated country club community located on 490 acres at 4784 Naples Lakes Boulevard in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1999 and developed by Toll Brothers, the club was turned over to its residents in 2004 after residential construction was completed; the community now comprises 731 residences organized into six villages spanning condominiums, carriage homes, coach homes, golf villas, and estate homes, with more than 160 acres of lakes and natural preserves. Core offerings center on an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature golf course (renovated wall-to-wall in 2017 as the last project Arnold Palmer personally oversaw), supported by formal and casual dining, a resort-style pool with the Arnie's Cabana, a fitness center with group classes, five Har-Tru tennis courts, three bocce courts, and event venues accommodating 20-200 guests for weddings and corporate functions.

The business model combines a bundled real-estate-plus-membership structure with recurring annual membership dues and HOA maintenance fees, plus event/catering revenue. Membership is included with every home purchase, so the customer-acquisition funnel is structurally integrated with the local luxury real estate market via direct community sales and real estate partnerships; pricing is not publicly disclosed, with figures available only through downloadable billing schedules. The club operates as a member-owned entity under resident governance and employs approximately 37 staff across golf operations, food and beverage, fitness, tennis, events, and administration. Notable leadership includes General Manager/COO Joseph F. Basso, one of only 23 holders of the CMAA Master Club Manager designation globally, and Executive Chef Chris Mark, trained under Certified Master Chef Peter Timmins.

Operational posture is reflected in certifications including Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary (since 2001), Certified Blue Zone Community (first in Southwest Florida, 2018), and the 2018 Audubon International Biodiversity Award. Marketing and member engagement are run through a MembersFirst-hosted website and a broad social presence (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Yelp). The club carries no venture, private equity, or public ownership and discloses no financial figures, with no APIs, mobile apps, or proprietary technology platforms evident.

Name

Naples Lakes Country Club

Legal name

Naples Lakes Country Club

Website

https://napleslakesfl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Naples Lakes Country Club is a private, member-owned gated country club community in Naples, Florida, offering 731 residences bundled with membership including an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, dining, fitness, tennis, bocce, and event venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course membership
• Luxury residential community
• Country club amenities
• Gated golf community

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf and Country Club Membership: Full membership is included with every home purchase in the community. Members pay ongoing membership dues and have access to all club amenities including golf, dining, fitness, tennis, and social events.
2. Real Estate/Home Sales: The community consists of 731 residences across six villages. Revenue is generated through the inclusion of membership with each home sale, with no separate real estate transaction fees mentioned on the club side.
3. Events and Catering: The club hosts private events including weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Revenue is generated through venue rentals and catering services for non-member events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Naples Lakes Country Club is a private member-owned country club community in Naples, Florida, offering an Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course, residential living within a 490-acre gated community of 731 residences, and a full suite of club amenities including dining, fitness, tennis, bocce, pool, and social events. The club sells memberships and bundled lifestyle services to resident homeowners and their guests.

Product overview

Naples Lakes Country Club is a private, gated, member-owned golf course and country club community offering a comprehensive lifestyle experience. The core offering centers on the Arnold Palmer Signature 18-hole golf course, supplemented by dining services (formal dining, grille room, terrace, and Arnie's Cabana pool dining), fitness facilities with group classes, five Har-Tru tennis courts and three bocce courts, and event venues for weddings and corporate functions. Real estate opportunities include 731 residences across six villages with country club membership included. The community spans 490 acres with over 160 acres of lakes and natural preserves, and holds Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Membership Full golf membership providing access to the Arnold Palmer Signature-designed 18-hole golf course, practice facilities, and associated golf programming for residents and members of Naples Lakes Country Club.
• Country Club Dining On-site dining services including clubhouse restaurant and bar venues offering meals, beverages, and social dining experiences to members and guests.
• Fitness Center Fitness facility offering exercise equipment, training, and wellness programs to members as part of the country's wellness and Blue Zone-oriented community.
• Tennis Courts Tennis facility available for member play, lessons, leagues, and tournaments.
• Bocce Courts Bocce courts available for member play, leagues, and social tournaments.
• Swimming Pool Community swimming pool for member recreation, lap swimming, and casual use.
• Social Events and Event Hosting Curated social calendar and event-hosting services for members, including private functions held at the clubhouse.
• Gated Residential Community 490-acre gated community of 731 residences providing housing within the country club grounds, with security, landscaping, and shared community infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Certified Blue Zone Community Club in Southwest Florida
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Grey Oaks Country Club: Ultra-luxury private equity country club in Naples, FL with three courses, multiple dining venues, and a comparable member demographic. Directly comparable location, scale, and service offering; prior employer of NLCC's Executive Chef.
• Bay Colony Golf Club: Exclusive private golf club within the Bay Colony community in Naples, FL. Comparable ultra-premium Naples market positioning with bundled homeowner membership.
• Delaire Country Club: Ultra-luxury private equity country club in Delray Beach, FL with high-end amenities and similar small, premium membership model. Former employer of NLCC's General Manager.
• Olde Cypress Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Naples, FL with an 18-hole course and full amenities. Comparable bundled membership with residential community model and similar affluent retiree demographic.
• TwinEagles Club: Private golf club community in Naples, FL with two signature courses and full country club amenities. Comparable Naples-area luxury residential country club with bundled membership model; prior employer of multiple NLCC staff.
• Quail West Golf & Country Club: Luxury gated golf community in Naples, FL with two Arthur Hills-designed courses and extensive amenities. Comparable equity club structure with bundled home-membership pricing.
• The Forest Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Fort Myers, FL with 36 holes and full amenities. Comparable Southwest Florida member-owned club with bundled homeowner membership.

Regional players

• Fiddler's Creek Golf Club: Private golf club community in Naples, FL with bundled membership and similar amenities. Comparable regional offering; prior employer of NLCC's Golf Course Superintendent.
• Kalea Bay: Luxury high-rise community in Naples, FL with private golf, tennis, and dining amenities. Comparable Naples-area luxury residential club; prior employer of NLCC's Director of Tennis.
• Bonita National Golf Club: Private golf and country club in Bonita Springs, FL (adjacent to Naples) with bundled home membership. Same regional market but slightly different positioning; prior employer of NLCC's Director of Golf.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/naples_lakes_cc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVIqybsc7_LhQlzzUOEoQ1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/349883548433790
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/napleslakescountryclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/naples_lakes_cc
• Pinterestpinterest.com/NaplesLakesCC

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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