Shaker Hills Golf Club

What Shaker Hills Golf Club does

Shaker Hills Golf Club, legally Shaker Hills Country Club Corporation, is a privately held 18-hole championship golf course located on 250+ acres in Harvard, Massachusetts. The par 72 layout stretches to 6,910 yards and is rated the #1 Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest, having hosted multiple US Open qualifiers. The property was acquired by Fred Curtis, Jr. in 2012 and underwent major renovations that repositioned the driving range, converted the 18th hole into a 560-yard dogleg Par 5, and added a 10,000 sq ft practice green and a clubhouse top deck, creating a natural amphitheatre of golf.

The club operates a diversified revenue stack across public daily-fee play, six plus membership tiers (Silver $1,175 to Platinum $11,975 annually), corporate and charity golf outings, weddings and corporate events in the Canterbury Ballroom and Ann Lee Room, golf instruction by PGA and LPGA instructors, a pro shop, an online merchandise store, and food and beverage service from April through November. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online booking, a mobile app with rewards, phone reservations, and direct sales for events. Underlying technology includes an AI dynamic pricing engine that adjusts public tee rates in real time based on season, day, time, weather, and demand, alongside an integrated tee sheet and mobile app supporting the $149 Shaker Pass subscription (8-day advance booking) and every-fifth-round-free loyalty program.

The business model combines usage-based green fees, subscription membership dues, transaction-priced outings and events, and recurring subscriptions (Shaker Pass), with customer segments spanning public golfers, annual members, corporate/charity outing organizers, and event clients. The asset is geographically anchored to the New England region with no disclosed expansion outside of Harvard, MA.

Name

Shaker Hills Golf Club

Legal name

Shaker Hills Country Club Corporation

Website

https://shakerhills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shaker Hills Golf Club is a privately held 18-hole championship public golf course on 250+ acres in Harvard, Massachusetts, rated #1 Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest, serving public golfers, annual members, corporate/charity outing clients, and event customers through green fees, memberships, events, instruction, and F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf memberships
• Corporate golf outings
• Golf instruction
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Green Fees & Cart Fees: Revenue from daily public tee time play with included cart, range balls, and practice facilities. Dynamic pricing model adjusts rates based on demand, season, day and time.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $1,175 (Silver) to $11,975 (Platinum) with various tiers offering unlimited golf, cart included, practice facility access, and food & beverage credits.
3. Golf Outings & Tournaments: Corporate and charity golf event bookings with full-service packages including championship golf, carts, range balls, scorecards, pro shop credit, and banquet facilities. Per-foursome pricing from $496-$996 depending on day and format.
4. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar service open April through November with full liquor license. Event catering for weddings, corporate events, and private parties in Canterbury Ballroom and Ann Lee Room venues.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: Full line of apparel, shoes, equipment and golf accessories available in golf shop. Online store for apparel and merchandise.
6. Shaker Pass Subscription: $149 annual pass offering 8-day advance public tee time booking privileges (one day ahead of general public). Non-refundable, non-transferable.
7. Golf Instruction: Private and group lessons from PGA and LPGA certified instructors. Individual lessons from $100 (30 min) to $175 (60 min), group rates from $75-$120 per person.
8. Event Venue Rental: Room rental for non-golf events including Canterbury Ballroom and Ann Lee Room for weddings, corporate events, and holiday parties. Rates vary by season with additional fees for MA sales tax, gratuity, and catering admin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shaker Hills Country Club operates an 18-hole, par 72, 6,910-yard championship public golf course on 250+ acres in Harvard, Massachusetts, rated #1 Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest and host of multiple US Open Qualifiers. The club sells public tee times under AI dynamic pricing, annual memberships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Weekday, Twilight, Junior tiers), the Shaker Pass advance-booking subscription, corporate and charity golf outings, event venue rentals (Canterbury Ballroom, Ann Lee Room), PGA/LPGA golf instruction, practice facility access, and a pro shop with apparel and merchandise.

Product overview

Shaker Hills Country Club is a premier 18-hole championship golf course (par 72, 6,910 yards) in Harvard, MA, rated #1 Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest. The club offers a tiered membership structure including Platinum ($11,975 unlimited), Gold ($2,475 with 50% discount), Silver ($1,175 with 30% discount), Weekday ($6,975), and Twilight ($3,475 after 4PM) memberships, plus Junior memberships for junior golfers. Non-members can book public tee times with AI dynamic pricing or purchase the Shaker Pass ($149/year) for 8-day advance booking privileges. The club operates event venues (Canterbury Ballroom, Ann Lee Room) for weddings and corporate events, hosts golf outings and tournaments, provides professional instruction through PGA/LPGA instructors, and maintains a full practice facility with driving range and 10,000 sq. ft. putting green. Additional services include a mobile app with rewards (10% food/drink discount, every 5th round free), online store for apparel, virtual gift cards, and the optional Roof Shot experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shaker Pass: An annual pass offering 8-day advance public tee time reservations for public golfers.
• Canterbury Ballroom
• Ann Lee Room

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course spanning 6,910 yards across 250+ acres of manicured grounds, featuring creative 2012 renovations by owner Fred Curtis, Jr. Rated #1 Public Course in Massachusetts by Golf Digest and host of multiple US Open Qualifiers. Open to the public with AI dynamic tee time pricing.
• Golf Membership Program Annual membership program with multiple tiers (Platinum $11,975, Weekday $6,975, Twilight $3,475, Gold $2,475, Silver $1,175, plus Junior memberships) offering unlimited or discounted golf, cart included, practice facility access, food and beverage credits, and tier-specific advance tee time booking privileges.
• Shaker Pass Annual $149 pass for non-members that grants 8-day advance public tee time reservations, one day ahead of the general public window. Does not include green fee discounts. Non-refundable and non-transferable; valid for one year from purchase.
• Corporate & Charity Golf Outings Full-service golf tournament and outing packages for corporations and charitable organizations, including 18 holes of championship golf, GPS golf carts, range balls, tournament scoring with TV leaderboard, on-course contests, pro shop credit, and ballroom reception. Per-foursome pricing ranges from $496 to $996 depending on day and format.
• Canterbury Ballroom Event Venue Main ballroom venue at Shaker Hills Country Club available for non-golf events including weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Seasonal rental rates apply with additional fees for MA sales tax (6.25%), gratuity (12%), and catering admin fee (28%) for outside caterers.
• Ann Lee Room Event Venue Smaller venue space at Shaker Hills Country Club available November-December for small group holiday parties and intimate events, with seasonal rental rates.
• Golf Instruction Professional golf lessons taught by PGA and LPGA certified instructors (Andy Jordan PGA, Kathy Kasheta LPGA, PJ Barbella). Individual lessons from $100 (30 min) to $175 (60 min); group lessons from $75-$120 per person.
• Practice Facility Full-length driving range with target greens, a 10,000 sq. ft. three-tier putting green, and a short game practice area. Public rate is $30 per person; included with paid green fees up to 90 minutes before tee time.
• Pro Shop & Online Store Full line of golf apparel, shoes, equipment, and accessories available in the on-site pro shop and through the online store at shakerhills.teecommerce.shop.
• Virtual Gift Cards Digital gift cards available for purchase online for redemption at Shaker Hills Country Club for golf, dining, and merchandise.
• Shaker Hills Mobile App Mobile application for iOS/Android offering Shaker Pass purchase, tee time booking, rewards program (10% off food and drinks, every 5th round free), and 8-day advance booking privileges for pass holders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75+ million video views on viral drive-thru content
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course golf resort and host of multiple U.S. Opens. Comparable at the premium championship-course tier with lodging, F&B, events, and pro shop — a relevant benchmark for revenue-model breadth.
• Troon: Largest golf management company in the world, operating and managing premium public and private clubs globally. Relevant as a potential operator/manager or comparable operating benchmark for a high-end championship public club.
• Bethpage Black (New York State Parks): Famous public championship course and U.S. Open host. Comparable as a top-ranked public course in the Northeast with tournament pedigree and premium public-play positioning.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment concept with dynamic pricing, app-driven booking, and event-driven revenue. Comparable as a digitally sophisticated, multi-revenue-stream golf operator — though positioned at the casual/entertainment end of the spectrum rather than traditional championship golf.

Direct peers

• The Ranch Golf Club: South Shore, MA public golf course with a strong reputation, multiple revenue streams including outings and events, and championship conditioning — directly comparable in market and operating model.
• Pinehills Golf Club: Premier public golf club in Plymouth, MA — directly comparable to Shaker Hills as a high-end, daily-fee public course in the Massachusetts/New England market with championship conditioning, outings, and events as core revenue streams.
• TPC Boston: Championship-caliber public-access golf course in Norton, MA. Comparable as a top-tier Massachusetts public facility with tournament pedigree, premium pricing, and corporate outing/event business.
• Crumpin-Fox Club: Western Massachusetts golf course with championship conditioning, public play, and tournament-hosting history. Comparable as a multi-revenue-stream public club in the New England market with a similar regional tournament pedigree.
• Blackstone National Golf Club: Championship public course in Sutton, MA. Comparable as a top-tier Massachusetts public golf facility with corporate outings, event venues, and a premium daily-fee structure.

Others

• GolfNow / NBC Sports Next: Largest online tee-time booking and dynamic-pricing platform in golf. Comparable as the broader technology and distribution layer for public tee-time bookings and revenue management — relevant context for Shaker Hills' use of in-house dynamic pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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