Old North State Club, Inc.

What Old North State Club, Inc. does

Old North State Club, Inc. is a private membership country club founded in 1991 and located on a 2.5-mile peninsula on Badin Lake in New London, North Carolina, between Charlotte and Greensboro. The club's anchor asset is a Tom Fazio-designed par 72 championship golf course spanning 7,102 yards, recognized by Golf Digest as the No. 2 Best New Private Course in America in 1991 and consistently ranked among the top 10 in North Carolina by the NC Golf Panel. The 2023 $3 million renovation replaced original bent grass greens with TifEagle Bermuda and rebuilt all bunkers with Capillary Concrete to restore Fazio's original sightlines.

The club operates a multi-amenity hospitality platform centered on the golf course and Badin Lake. Core offerings include a Tom Fazio championship course; a racket sports complex with four Har-Tru clay tennis courts and four hard-surface pickleball courts opened in July 2024; a seasonal aquatics center with lap pool, water slide, and kiddie pool; a fitness center with massage services; Badin Lake's only full-service year-round marina (50 wet slips, 100 dry storage, 50 fenced spaces); an eight-suite lakefront lodge; full-service dining; a Kids Club; and an event business spanning weddings, corporate retreats, and special occasions. The club is owned and operated by McConnell Golf, a portfolio of 17 private club properties across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based membership fees across multiple tiers (Full Resident Golf, Uwharrie Regional Golf, Resident Sport, and Resident Social), with family memberships covering dependents up to age 25. All memberships carry annual billing and include reciprocal access across the McConnell Golf network for Full Resident Golf members. Supplementary revenue streams include lodging and accommodations, marina services, dining, golf operations (merchandise, instruction, tournament play), and event hosting with catering by an Executive Chef. Membership pricing is not publicly disclosed and is delivered through inquiry forms. The go-to-market motion is sales-led via a membership team, complemented by organic social (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), content marketing through McConnell Golf Magazine and The Club Connection blog, member referrals, tournament sponsorships, and Google AdSense advertising.

Name

Old North State Club, Inc.

Legal name

Old North State Club

Website

https://oldnorthstateclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Old North State Club is a private membership country club in New London, North Carolina, offering a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, full-service marina, lodging, dining, and family amenities as a McConnell Golf property serving affluent families and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Recreational amenities
• Club dining
• Event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

New London

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Private club membership fees including initiation fees and monthly/annual dues for various tiers including Full Resident Golf, Uwharrie Regional Golf, Sport, and Social memberships. All memberships are family memberships allowing dependents up to age 25. No operating assessments are charged.
2. Lodging and Accommodations: Revenue from eight waterfront suites in the lakefront lodge (four with king beds, four with two queen beds) and private vacation home rentals for members and guests.
3. Marina Services: Revenue from wet slip rentals (50 spaces), dry storage (100 spaces), fenced spaces (50), waverunner and sailboat storage, trailer storage, boat launch, boat wash, boat prep, member towing, battery charge, boat delivery, and winterization services.
4. Event Hosting and Catering: Revenue from weddings, corporate retreats, special occasions including anniversary parties, birthdays, retirement celebrations, and golf outings. Includes complete wedding packages and catering services by Executive Chef.
5. Dining Services: Revenue from dining room, sunroom, and parlor dining experiences featuring diverse menu and five-star cuisine with sweeping views of Badin Lake. Year-round social schedule with themed dinners.
6. Golf Operations: Revenue from golf shop merchandise, professional instruction, tournament play, and interclub tournament participation. Complimentary Titleist range balls included with membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Old North State Club, Inc. is a private, member-owned country club located in New London, North Carolina, offering golf, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, marina, dining, lodging, kids club programming, and private event hosting. The club operates as part of the McConnell Golf network of 17 properties across four states, providing members with full recreational, hospitality, and social amenities on a membership basis.

Product overview

Old North State Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its championship Tom Fazio golf course. The club operates as a unified property combining golf, racket sports (tennis and pickleball), aquatics, fitness, marina, dining, lodging, and event services. The club is part of the McConnell Golf network, providing members reciprocal access to 17 properties across four states. Membership tiers include Full Resident Golf, Uwharrie Regional Golf, Resident Sport, and Resident Social options, with family memberships covering dependents up to age 25.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Uwharrie Point: The community and peninsula location where Old North State Club is situated, also associated with Uwharrie Point Realty.

Products and services

• Golf Membership
• Tennis and Pickleball Program
• Aquatics and Fitness Center
• Marina Services
• Club Dining
• Lodging / Club Cottages
• Kids Club
• Private Events and Weddings

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 10th best golf course in North Carolina by the North Carolina Golf Panel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• McConnell GolfflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOld North State Club is owned and operated by McConnell Golf, a portfolio of 17 private club properties across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. McConnell Golf provides operational support, brand recognition, reciprocal membership benefits, and capital for renovations including the $3 million course renovation completed in 2023. John McConnell is CEO of McConnell Golf.
• Tom Fazio Golf DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned golf course architect Tom Fazio designed the original championship course in 1991, transforming a two-and-a-half-mile peninsula on Badin Lake into what Golf Digest called the No. 2 Best New Private Course in America. The 2023 renovation restored Fazio's original sightlines and vision. Fazio himself noted the course reminded him of the Monterey Peninsula in California.
• Google (AdSense)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe club uses Google AdSense advertising on its website to serve targeted ads to site visitors based on their previous browsing activity. Google's DART cookie enables behavioral advertising and the club has implemented Demographics and Interests Reporting.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kiawah Island Club: Multi-amenity private club on a barrier island near Charleston, SC, offering championship golf, tennis, dining, fitness, and beach resort amenities. Comparable lake/peninsula lifestyle positioning and reciprocal network-style value proposition in the Southeast.
• Quail Hollow Club: Elite private country club in Charlotte, NC, hosting PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship. Comparable as a top-tier NC private club with championship golf, multiple amenities, and affluent membership base in the same Triad/Charlotte corridor.
• Daniel Island Club: Private club in Charleston, SC, featuring Fazio-designed and Nicklaus-designed golf, tennis, fitness, dining, and pool amenities. Comparable Southeast private club with multi-amenity platform and reciprocal-style network value.
• Biltmore Forest Country Club: Historic private club in Asheville, NC, offering championship golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Comparable high-end NC private club with multi-generational membership culture.
• Grandfather Golf & Country Club: Elite private club in Linville, NC, consistently ranked among the state's top courses. Comparable NC mountain-region private club positioning targeting affluent families with multi-generational membership appeal.
• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls: Lake Keowee (SC) private club featuring Fazio-designed golf, full marina, tennis, dining, and wellness amenities. Closest direct peer given the Fazio pedigree, lake-peninsula setting, and amenity breadth.
• Reynolds Lake Oconee: Lakefront private club community in Georgia offering multiple championship golf courses, marina, tennis, fitness, dining, and lodging. Highly comparable lake-peninsula setting with comprehensive amenity platform and resort-style memberships.

Broad incumbents

• TPC Sawgrass: World-renowned private club and PGA Tour venue in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Comparable elite private golf positioning and championship pedigree; significantly larger scale and national brand.
• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort in Pinehurst, NC, with extensive lodging, dining, spa, and tennis. Comparable NC golf destination with overlapping Triad/Sandhills membership market and resort-style amenities.
• Trump National Golf Club Charlotte: High-end private club in Mooresville, NC (Lake Norman), with championship golf and resort amenities. Comparable Charlotte-region private golf positioning, operating at a different price tier and brand scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/McConnellGolf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5TrpUw5uH6VFooTiYZICjw
• Facebookfacebook.com/oldnorthstateclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/oldnorthstateclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/old-north-state-club-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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