PohlCat Golf Course & Club

What PohlCat Golf Course & Club does

PohlCat Golf Course & Club is a privately operated 18-hole par-72 championship golf facility in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Founded in 1992 and designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl, it serves individual golfers, members, golf-event organizers, wedding clients, corporate groups, and visitors through course access, instruction, retail, food and beverage, and event hosting. Indigo Sports, LLC, part of Indigo Golf Partners, manages the property, which also has a renovated banquet facility for up to 300 guests.\n\nThe operating model combines dynamically priced daily greens fees, annual memberships, pro shop sales, The Den Bar & Grill, event hosting, a $15 #Wildcat short-course experience, and Stay & Play packages with Holiday Inn & Suites. Memberships are priced from $2,400 to $3,200 annually and capped at 50, while the #Wildcat course adds a six-hole offering on the practice range.\n\nTee-time booking relies on third-party TeeItUp and ezlinksgolf.com services, with E-Club email marketing and standard social channels. The disclosed technology is operational rather than proprietary, and no AI or ML capability is described.

Name

PohlCat Golf Course & Club

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 & Club operates an 18-hole championship golf course in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, serving golfers, members, event clients, and visitors with instruction, retail, on-site dining, weddings, and corporate outings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Golf memberships
• Golf instruction
• Wedding venue
• Golf outings

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees and Tee Times: Revenue from public tee time bookings using dynamic pricing model. Rates adjust in real-time based on demand, availability, and other factors.
2. Golf Memberships: Annual season pass memberships providing unlimited greens fees, range balls, league fees, shared cart, and member benefits. Limited to 50 memberships total.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf apparel, equipment, accessories, golf balls, shoes, bags, and other golf merchandise.
4. Food and Beverage (The Den Bar & Grill): Restaurant and bar revenue from The Den Bar & Grill, serving golfers and event attendees.
5. Event Hosting: Revenue from golf outings, corporate tournaments, weddings, social events, and private event bookings with banquet facilities seating up to 300 guests.
6. Stay and Play Packages: Partnership packages with Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant, including golf and accommodation bundles starting at $177 per person per night.
7. Gift Cards and Gift Certificates: Digital gift certificates and gift cards sold online, redeemable for golf, merchandise, and Den items.
8. #Wildcat Short Course: Six-hole short course operating Friday and Saturday evenings, $15 per person with unlimited play during the evening.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PohlCat Golf Course & Club operates an 18-hole championship-style par-72 golf course in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl. The facility also offers a 6-hole short course (#Wildcat), golf memberships, on-site pro shop, The Den Bar & Grill restaurant, driving range, golf instruction from Dan Pohl, wedding and social event hosting, corporate outings, and Stay & Play packages with local hotels.

Product overview

PohlCat Golf Course & Club is a golf-centric hospitality business offering a championship 18-hole golf course (par-72, designed by PGA Tour pro Dan Pohl) as its core product. The portfolio includes a newly launched #Wildcat 6-hole short course (June 2026), comprehensive golf instruction services, a fully-stocked pro shop, The Den Bar & Grill restaurant, and extensive event venues for weddings (up to 300 guests) and social events. The club offers season pass memberships with tiered pricing and Stay & Play packages partnered with local hotels. Tee time booking uses dynamic pricing, and an online store provides digital gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• #Wildcat: A 6-hole short course designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl. Located on the club's practice range. Hole distances range from 39 to 94 yards. Open Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until dark. Greens fee is $15 with unlimited play for the evening. A portion of each greens fee is donated to local VFW Post 3033.
• The Den Bar & Grill

Products and services

• PohlCat Golf Course Championship-style par-72, 18-hole golf course designed by PGA Tour Champion Dan Pohl, featuring links-style play along the Chippewa River in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Open to the public via tee time bookings.
• #Wildcat Short Course Six-hole short course located on the club's practice range with hole distances from 39 to 94 yards. Open Friday and Saturday evenings with unlimited play for a $15 greens fee. Designed by Dan Pohl.
• Golf Memberships Annual season pass memberships including Single Full Membership ($2,400-$2,700) and Couples Full Membership ($2,900-$3,200). Limited to 50 memberships total. Benefits include unlimited greens fees, unlimited range balls, league fees, shared cart, member pricing on merchandise, and preferred booking windows.
• Pro Shop Fully-stocked on-site pro shop offering men's and women's apparel, golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, golf bags, accessories, hats, gloves, polos, jackets, and rain gear.
• The Den Bar & Grill On-site restaurant and bar serving classic menu favorites and refreshing drinks for golfers and visitors. Open to golfers and event attendees.
• Golf Instruction Instructional programs led by PGA Tour veteran Dan Pohl, with programs tailored to players of all skill levels. Contact Dan directly for lessons.
• Wedding & Event Venue Wedding and social event hosting with newly renovated banquet facility seating up to 300 guests. Features covered veranda overlooking 18th hole and Chippewa River, dance floor, and unique ceremony spaces with scenic photo opportunities.
• Social Events & Pavilion Outdoor pavilion behind the driving range for parties, events, and outings. Reception seating for up to 300 guests with consumption-based bar service.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Corporate tournaments, charity events, and group golf outings with professionally organized events and personalized service.
• Stay & Play Packages Golf escape packages partnered with Holiday Inn & Suites Mount Pleasant, starting at $177 per person per night. Includes championship course access and nearby attractions such as Soaring Eagle Casino.
• Driving Range Expansive practice facility featuring driving range, chipping green, and two putting greens. Range balls included with memberships, leagues, and greens fees in 2026.
• Tee Time Booking Online tee time booking system with dynamic pricing based on demand and availability. Separate booking portals for members and public play.
• Online Store & Gift Cards Digital gift certificates available for purchase in any denomination, redeemable for golf, merchandise, and Den items.

Quantifiable outcome

• Must-play destination for golfers across Michigan and surrounding areas since 1992

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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indigo Sports, LLCcoreOthersSite is managed by Indigo Sports, LLC, headquartered at 12700 Sunrise Valley Dr, Suite 300, Reston, Virginia 20191. Indigo Sports operates as part of the Indigo Golf Partners network, which manages golf courses across the United States.
• Callaway GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCallaway Custom Fitting events hosted at PohlCat featuring certified Callaway fitters, advanced fitting technology, and opportunity to test latest Callaway equipment including the new Callaway Quantum Driver.
• Holiday Inn & Suites Mount PleasantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred hotel partner for Stay & Play packages. Located near the course with golfer-friendly amenities. Packages starting at $177 per person/night include golf and accommodation.
• VFW Post 3033minorOthersA portion of each greens fee from the #Wildcat short course is donated to local VFW Post 3033.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sand Valley Golf Resort: Wisconsin destination golf resort offering Stay & Play packages, multiple courses, and lodging. Comparable as a destination-course operator with bundled accommodation and tournament hosting, though in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Forest Dunes Golf Club: Michigan championship public course in Roscommon featuring distinctive design and Stay & Play lodging. Comparable as a Michigan destination course competing for the same regional golfer and Stay & Play package demand.
• TPC Michigan: TPC-branded championship course in Dearborn, Michigan. Comparable as a Michigan championship public course with tournament pedigree, premium positioning, and corporate-outing/event hosting capabilities.
• Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club: Public-access championship golf destination on Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline. Most directly comparable Michigan course in terms of destination positioning, public-play model with optional memberships, and event/wedding hosting on a scenic site.
• Bay Harbor Golf Club: Resort-style championship golf course on Lake Michigan in Petoskey, Michigan. Comparable as a Michigan destination course with real-estate/lodging tie-ins, banquet/event hosting, and similar mid-Michigan-to-northern-Michigan golfer catchment.
• Eagle Eye Golf Course: Michigan public championship course near Lansing designed by Chris Bermann. Comparable Michigan public-access daily-fee championship course competing in the same regional mid-Michigan golf market.

Broad incumbents

• KemperSports: Major U.S. golf and hospitality management company. Comparable as an industry participant operating third-party-managed golf facilities with event hosting, F&B, and Stay & Play programming at scale across many properties.
• Troon Golf: Largest golf management company in the world. Already operationally connected to PohlCat (provides privacy policy services) and broadly comparable as a third-party manager of golf courses, clubs, and resorts with similar revenue mix.

Regional players

• Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort with multiple championship courses and full lodging. Comparable destination-resort model with bundled Stay & Play packages and event hosting, operating in a different geography and climate.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Oregon destination golf resort with multiple links-style courses and lodging. Comparable destination-resort model with Stay & Play packages and event business, but at significantly larger scale and different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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