What Quarry Oaks Golf Club does

Quarry Oaks Golf Club is a privately held, premium public-access 18-hole championship golf course located in Ashland, Nebraska, operated as a subsidiary of the diversified conglomerate NEBCO Inc. The course was designed by award-winning architect John LaFoy and opened in 1996 on the site of a former limestone aggregate mine, leveraging natural valleys, ridges, and significant elevation changes along the Platte River Valley. It stretches 7,215 yards from the back tees with a par-72 layout, four sets of tees (ratings 64.8 to 75.9), and a 15-minute tee-time interval model aimed at relaxed pace of play. Green fees are set at $160 per person (2026 rate), inclusive of cart and range balls, with booking conducted online or by phone and a waitlist system for peak demand.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and multi-vertical. Primary revenue comes from green fees and golf rounds, supplemented by food and beverage through the newly launched 47B Bar & Patio restaurant, event venue rental (weddings and corporate meetings in spaces scaling from an 8-seat boardroom up to the 200-seat Grand Oaks banquet hall), pro shop merchandise, and online gift card sales. Distribution is entirely direct: online tee-time booking, phone sales, on-site retail, and a dedicated events sales team led by a Director of Events. The customer base spans individual golfers (primary), wedding couples, corporate event clients, and public dining guests — the latter enabled by 47B's public-access policy. Marketing relies on the company website, email newsletter, live course cameras, and community events such as the weekly Fireside Fridays series.

Between 2024 and 2025, Quarry Oaks executed a comprehensive capital cycle — a complete course renovation (irrigation, turf, bunkers, tees, fairways) paired with a clubhouse redesign adding 2,500 square feet of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired space, designed collaboratively by Clark & Enersen and PHX Architecture. The clubhouse expansion introduced 47B Bar & Patio under Executive Chef Mikey Hill (appointed March 2025), new meeting rooms, an upgraded golf shop, and expanded event capacity. The company employs 13 people and holds regional recognition as one of the Midwest's top public golf courses.

Name

Quarry Oaks Golf Club

Legal name

Quarry Oaks Golf Club

Website

https://quarryoaks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quarry Oaks Golf Club operates a premium 18-hole, par-72 public golf course in Ashland, Nebraska, serving individual golfers, wedding clients, corporate events, and public diners via its recently renovated clubhouse and 47B Bar & Patio, as a subsidiary of NEBCO Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & Event Venue

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 industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Public golf facility
• Event venue hosting
• Wedding venue services
• Clubhouse dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashland

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. Green Fees / Golf Rounds: Per-play green fees at $160 per person (2026 rate) including 18 holes, golf cart, and range balls. Primary revenue driver with 15-minute tee time intervals.
2. Food and Beverage: Restaurant and bar service through 47B Bar & Patio, offering American-classic cuisine with views of the 18th hole. Open to golfers and non-golfers.
3. Event Venue Rental: Meeting rooms (Oaks 1-4), Grand Oaks banquet hall seating up to 200, and Grand Patio for weddings, corporate events, business meetings. Venue rental with food and beverage packages.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf shop offering equipment, apparel, and accessories. Upgraded as part of comprehensive clubhouse renovation.
5. Gift Cards: Online gift card sales for golf and retail purchases through dedicated gift card portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quarry Oaks Golf Club operates an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course (7,215 yards) on a former limestone quarry near Ashland, Nebraska, offering tee time bookings at $160 per person. The recently renovated Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired clubhouse anchors a full hospitality destination including the 47B Bar & Patio restaurant, comprehensive wedding and event venues accommodating 8 to 200 guests, and a pro shop for merchandise and gift cards.

Product overview

Quarry Oaks Golf Club operates as a unified hospitality destination offering an 18-hole championship golf course (7,215 yards, par-72) as its core product, complemented by the 47B Bar & Patio restaurant, comprehensive meeting and event facilities (Oaks 1-4 and Grand Oaks accommodating 8-200 guests), wedding venue services, and digital tools including live cameras and an online scorecard. The recently renovated clubhouse serves as the central hub connecting these offerings, with tee time booking serving as the primary customer touchpoint for golf services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course spanning 7,215 yards from back tees, designed by John LaFoy on a former limestone quarry with dramatic terrain including natural valleys, ridges, and significant elevation changes. Features four sets of tees, mature fairway-edge trees, tour-quality bunkers, and recent course renovations including wider fairways, new turf, 11 new tee boxes, and 13 new bunkers. Priced at $160 per person plus tax for 18 holes, golf cart, and range balls (2026 rate).
• 47B Bar & Patio Restaurant All-new bar and grille named after the aggregate material (47B) mined from the quarry in the 1950s. Offers American-classic cuisine, craft cocktails, indoor dining, and terraced patio seating overlooking the 18th hole. Open to golfers and non-golfers with summer hours 9am-7pm. Features Executive Chef Mikey Hill and curated Fireside Fridays programming.
• Wedding Venue Services Full-service wedding venue featuring Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired clubhouse with Grand Patio, ballroom, and 18th-hole backdrop. Venue rental includes five hours event time, exclusivity, day-of coordination, ceremony and reception setup, bridal suite, and golf course photo access. Accommodates rehearsal dinners, bridal events, ceremonies, and receptions.
• Meeting & Conference Facilities Versatile event spaces including Oaks 1 (boardroom, seats 14), Oaks 2 (banquet room, seats 50), Oaks 3 (banquet room, seats 120), Oaks 4 (boardroom, seats 8), and Grand Oaks (combined hall, seats 200). Features audio/visual capabilities, video conferencing, and catering options for business meetings, corporate luncheons, conferences, and company events.
• Pro Shop & Online Store Golf shop offering equipment, apparel, and accessories, available both on-site at the renovated clubhouse and through the e-commerce store at shop.quarryoaks.com. Includes dedicated gift card portal for online gift card purchases usable for golf and retail purchases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course rating of 75.9 with slope of 144 from back tees
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clark & EnersencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm collaborated on comprehensive clubhouse redesign featuring Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design. Clark & Enersen provided architecture services for the 2,500 sq ft clubhouse expansion and renovation.
• PHX ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm from Scottsdale, Arizona collaborated on comprehensive clubhouse redesign with Frank Lloyd Wright inspired design elements.
• NEBCO CompanyminorOthersParent company of Quarry Oaks Golf Club. NEBCO Inc. is referenced as the parent organization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Firethorn Golf Club: Private club in Lincoln, Nebraska within Quarry Oaks' primary draw radius — comparable Midwest Nebraska golf market dynamics, even though private versus public access.
• The Prairie Club: Premium destination public golf facility in Valentine, Nebraska — directly comparable as a top-rated Midwest public course with similar positioning, terrain-driven design, and lodging/event offerings.
• Erin Hills: Public-access championship golf course in Wisconsin with similar premium positioning, USGA pedigree, and high-end Midwest destination appeal for serious golfers.
• Bayside Golf Club: Public golf facility in northwest Nebraska offering full-service golf and clubhouse amenities — overlaps with Quarry Oaks' public-access, multi-revenue-stream, clubhouse-anchored model.
• Sandhills Golf Club: Highly regarded natural-links course in Mullen, Nebraska by Coore & Crenshaw, well-known for terrain-driven design and elite public/private hybrid access — analogous to Quarry Oaks' premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Whistling Straits (Kohler): Destination golf course operated by Kohler Hospitality, comparable to Quarry Oaks as a premier Midwest golf destination, but materially larger with lodging, F&B, and broader infrastructure.
• Streamsong Resort: Florida resort built on a former mining site, similarly leveraging unique terrain and offering full hospitality (lodging, F&B, multiple courses, events) — most analogous on terrain and hospitality diversification.
• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic premium public golf destination in California — comparable as a benchmark premium public course with major brand recognition and event-driven revenue beyond green fees.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Multi-course destination golf resort in Oregon — comparable positioning as a destination experience, though at much larger scale with lodging and broader hospitality operations.

Regional players

• Indian Creek Golf Club: Public golf course near Omaha serving similar Nebraska golfer segment — comparable regional market presence and mid-tier public-course business model to Quarry Oaks' higher-tier public positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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