Pohlcat Golf Course

What Pohlcat Golf Course does

Pohlcat Golf Course is a privately held 18-hole par-72 championship-style golf facility located at 6595 East Airport Rd, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, designed by former PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl and opened in May 1992. The course runs along a 100-foot-wide stretch of the Chippewa River and surrounding wetlands, offering a links-style design that the company markets as a "must play" course throughout Michigan and surrounding states. Practice facilities include a driving range, chipping green, and two putting greens, and the property is supported by an on-site pro shop, The Den Bar & Grill, a renovated banquet facility that seats up to 300 guests, and a newly launched #Wildcat 6-hole short course (June 2026). The course also offers golf instruction from Dan Pohl directly and supports Stay & Play packages bundled with Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant.

Name

Pohlcat Golf Course

Legal name

PohlCat Golf Course

Website

https://pohlcat.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pohlcat Golf Course is a privately held 18-hole championship golf facility in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl in 1992. It serves golfers, corporate groups, and wedding couples via tee times, memberships, dining, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Public tee times
• Golf memberships
• Golf event hosting
• Stay and play packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

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, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees and Cart Rentals: Revenue generated from public tee time bookings and golf cart rentals using dynamic pricing based on demand and availability.
2. Golf Memberships: Annual memberships providing unlimited greens fees, range balls, league fees, shared cart privileges, member-only booking windows, and merchandise discounts. Limited to 50 memberships total.
3. Pro Shop Merchandise: Sales of golf apparel, equipment, accessories, golf balls, shoes, bags, and other golf merchandise through the on-site pro shop.
4. Food and Beverage (The Den Bar & Grill): Restaurant and bar service offering classic menu favorites and drinks, generating revenue from golfers and visitors before, during, and after rounds.
5. Event Hosting (Weddings, Social Events, Golf Outings): Revenue from hosting weddings, social events, corporate tournaments, and golf outings at the newly renovated banquet facility with capacity for 300 guests.
6. Gift Cards and Certificates: Digital gift certificates and gift cards sold online and in-person, redeemable for golf, merchandise, and Den items.
7. #Wildcat Short Course: Revenue from the 6-hole short course operated Friday and Saturday evenings, priced at $15 per round with unlimited play.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pohlcat Golf Course operates an 18-hole par-72 championship-style golf course in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl. The facility offers public tee times with dynamic pricing, annual memberships (capped at 50), a new 6-hole #Wildcat short course, a stocked pro shop, on-site food and beverage at The Den Bar & Grill, golf instruction from Dan Pohl, and event hosting for weddings, corporate outings, and tournaments. Stay & Play packages with a nearby hotel extend the offering to visiting golfers.

Product overview

Pohlcat Golf Course operates as a golf resort featuring an 18-hole championship par-72 course and a newly launched 6-hole #Wildcat short course, both designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl. The property offers additional revenue streams including a full-service restaurant (The Den Bar & Grill), a stocked pro shop, golf instruction programs, and event hosting for weddings and corporate outings. Golfers can purchase season passes for unlimited play or book individual tee times with dynamic pricing. Stay-and-play packages partner with nearby hotels for overnight visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DP's Pro Tip Tuesday: Weekly golf tips video series featuring Dan Pohl on social media
• The Den
• #Wildcat

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course 18-hole par-72 championship-style course designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl, combining northern Michigan scenery with a links-style feel along the 100-foot-wide Chippewa River. Open to the public via online tee time booking and to members since 1992.
• #Wildcat 6-Hole Short Course Six-hole short course designed by Dan Pohl, located on the club's practice range. Hole distances range from 39 to 94 yards; open Friday and Saturday evenings; $15 greens fee with unlimited play.
• Driving Range & Practice Facilities Driving range facility with chipping green and two putting greens; range balls included with memberships, leagues, and greens fees.
• Annual Golf Memberships Annual membership program offering unlimited greens fees, unlimited range balls, league fees, shared riding cart, member pricing on merchandise, preferred booking windows, and complimentary Wildcat Chip and Putt Course access. Single Full Membership priced $2,400 (before 1/31/2026) or $2,700; Couples Full Membership priced $2,900 or $3,200. Limited to 50 memberships total.
• Tee Time Reservations Online tee time reservation system with dynamic pricing adjusted in real-time based on demand, availability, and other factors. Includes member-exclusive booking windows.
• Golf Instruction with Dan Pohl Instructional programs led by PGA Tour veteran Dan Pohl, tailored for players of all skill levels. Includes weekly DP's Pro Tip Tuesday golf tips content.
• The Den Bar & Grill On-site restaurant and bar offering classic menu favorites and refreshing drinks; located at the turn for golfers and accessible to the general public before, during, and after golf rounds.
• Pro Shop Fully-stocked pro shop offering name-brand men's and women's apparel, golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, golf bags, and accessories including hats, gloves, polos, jackets, and rain-gear.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Hosted corporate tournaments, charity events, and casual group golf outings with professional organization and personalized service.
• Weddings & Social Events Venue Wedding and social event venue with newly renovated banquet facility seating up to 300 guests, covered veranda overlooking the 18th hole, and scenic Chippewa River views.
• Stay & Play Packages Golf escape packages in partnership with Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant, combining championship golf with overnight accommodations starting at $177 per person/night, with proximity to Soaring Eagle Casino.
• Gift Cards & Digital Certificates Digital gift certificates and gift cards sold online and in-person in any denomination, usable for golf, merchandise, and Den items, emailed immediately to recipients.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Holiday Inn & Suites Mount PleasantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred hotel partner for Stay & Play packages. Located in Mount Pleasant near Soaring Eagle Casino (less than 3 miles away), providing comfortable accommodations for visiting golfers. Packages include championship golf combined with overnight lodging starting at $177 per person/night.
• Indigo Sports, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSite management company for the Pohlcat Golf Course website and digital operations. Registered office located at 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia 20191. Manages the website, tee time booking systems, and online services.
• Indigo Golf PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner of the Pohlcat Golf Course name, logo, trademarks, and brand assets. Holds intellectual property rights for the facility name and associated marks.
• Callaway GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment partner for custom fitting events. Conducts certified club fitting sessions at the course featuring Callaway equipment including the new Callaway Quantum Driver with Tri-Force face technology.
• VFW Post 3033minorOthersLocal VFW chapter receiving a portion of #Wildcat short course greens fees as a charitable donation from the golf course.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Loop at Forest Dunes: Innovative reversible 18-hole layout at Forest Dunes in Michigan. Comparable as a same-geography course introducing novel playing formats, paralleling Pohlcat's #Wildcat short course initiative to broaden appeal.

Direct peers

• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club: Premier private/public championship golf club in Oregon hosting USGA events. Comparable as a top-ranked destination course with a designer pedigree narrative and championship-caliber conditioning.
• Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club: Premier Michigan public golf course perched on Lake Michigan bluffs, widely regarded as a 'must-play' destination. Most direct peer given shared Michigan geography, championship public access model, and destination golf positioning.
• Forest Dunes Golf Club: Michigan championship public course including The Loop reversible layout, operating in similar northern Michigan geography. Directly comparable as a top-ranked destination course competing for the same out-of-region golfer segment.
• Bay Harbor Golf Club: Michigan championship golf property featuring three courses with Lake Michigan views. Comparable as another premium northern Michigan golf destination hosting tournaments, weddings, and corporate outings.
• Tullymore Golf Resort: Premier Michigan championship golf resort with multiple courses, lodging, and Stay & Play packages. Highly comparable as a Michigan-based destination golf property offering championship layouts, accommodations partnerships, and event hosting.
• Troon North Golf Club: Flagship Troon Golf-managed property in Scottsdale, AZ with two championship courses. Directly comparable as a fellow Troon-managed facility leveraging shared booking, loyalty (Troon Rewards), and operational infrastructure.
• Whistling Straits (Kohler): Wisconsin championship destination hosting major PGA events, operated by Kohler Co. Comparable as a Midwest championship destination course with event hosting, lodging packages, and similar geographic-destination positioning.
• Greyhawk Golf Club: Troon-managed public championship facility in Scottsdale, AZ. Comparable as another daily-fee championship course within the Troon Golf management portfolio benefiting from the same booking and loyalty systems.

Broad incumbents

• Boulders Resort & Golf Club: Troon-managed golf resort in Carefree, AZ combining championship golf with full resort amenities including lodging and spa. Comparable as a broader golf resort offering Stay & Play packages and event hosting under Troon management.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/golfpohlcat
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pohlcatmgr
• Instagraminstagram.com/pohlcatgolfcourse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pohlcat-golf-course

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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