Sky Valley Country Club

Name

Sky Valley Country Club

Legal name

Sky Valley Country Club

Website

https://skyvalleycountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Country Club and Golf Course Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Country club membership
• Championship golf course
• Croquet facility
• Wedding and event venue
• Golf instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Dillard

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Equity, Golf, and Croquet memberships providing access to club facilities and amenities. Golf memberships include unlimited rounds, priority tee times, and discounted guest fees.
2. Green Fees and Cart Rental: Public golf rates for 9 and 18 holes with cart, including weekday and weekend pricing, twilight rates, and junior discounts. Range balls available for additional fee.
3. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Includes customized catering menus, event planning services, and venue rental.
4. Food and Beverage: Clubhouse dining room, bar service, Turn Cafe for on-course refreshments, and private event catering. Farm-to-table cuisine using local Rabun County ingredients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sky Valley Country Club operates a semi-private member-owned country club anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course at 3,500 feet elevation, offering public and member tee times, PGA-led instruction, a championship croquet lawn, tennis courts, clubhouse dining and bar service, and full-service wedding, corporate, and private event hosting. Revenue is generated through tiered memberships (Equity, Golf, Croquet), pay-as-you-go green fees and cart rentals, food and beverage operations, and event venue rentals.

Product overview

Sky Valley Country Club is a member-owned semi-private club operating a single integrated resort property centered around an 18-hole championship golf course (over 6,900 yards, par 72) redesigned in 2007 by Bill Bergin. The product portfolio includes golf amenities (golf course, Full Swing Golf Simulator, PGA instruction), dining (Turn Cafe, Clubhouse restaurant and bar), recreational activities (croquet lawns, tennis courts, pool/hot tub access), and events services (weddings, corporate meetings). Club operates through tiered memberships (Equity, Golf, Croquet) plus public tee time access, supported by an online member portal and tee time booking system. All services are delivered on-site at the 3,500-foot elevation property in Dillard, Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course An 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course at 3,500 feet elevation — the highest in Georgia — redesigned in 2007 by Bill Bergin. Spans over 6,900 yards with seven sets of tees and bent grass from tee to green. Open to both members and the public.
• Full Swing Golf Simulator State-of-the-art golf simulation technology used for lessons and practice, allowing year-round golf instruction regardless of weather conditions. Included with Golf Memberships; social members may add access for a nominal yearly fee.
• Golf Lessons PGA-certified golf instruction including private lessons, 4-lesson series, and junior programs led by Head Golf Professional Brandon Minnig. Conducted on the practice range and using the Full Swing Golf Simulator.
• Clubhouse and Dining 13,000 square foot member-owned clubhouse opened June 1, 2013, with full-service restaurant, bar, pro shop, Lakeside Dining Room, Club Room, and event spaces. Includes Turn Cafe for on-course refreshments and the Clubhouse Bar (19th Hole) for drinks and lunch in season.
• Croquet Lawn Championship croquet facility with two regulation-sized double lawns plus a Bocce Ball Court, opened June 2018. Recognized as 2018 New Club of the Year by the United States Croquet Association. Includes lessons and Wine & Wickets social events.
• Tennis Courts Hard tennis courts included with all memberships; clay tennis courts available for an annual amenity fee add-on.
• Tee Time Booking Online tee time reservation system allowing public and member booking by location, date, time of day, number of holes, and players (up to 4). Includes weekday, weekend/holiday, twilight, and 9-hole rate options plus junior and cart-inclusive pricing.
• Weddings and Event Hosting Event hosting services including weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, corporate events, meetings, golf tournaments, and private parties. Includes personalized catering menus, customizable decor options, expert event planning, and golf coordination. Destination venue two hours from Atlanta.
• Dinner Reservations Restaurant dinner reservation service available by phone, email, or contact form for the clubhouse dining room.
• Equity Membership Full club membership tier providing access to all activities, pool, hot tub, tennis courts, exercise room, dining privileges, and 15% off golf rates. Founders Membership required to serve on the Board of Directors.
• Golf Membership Golf-focused membership tier including unlimited golf rounds, priority tee times, cart rental options, discounted guest fees, member tournaments, Full Swing Golf Simulator access, and all social membership privileges.
• Croquet Membership Annual croquet membership upgrade to social status ($290 family / $240 individual), including access to the croquet lawns and bocce ball court.
• Golf Learning Center and Practice Facility Practice facility with driving range, target greens, grass and all-weather tees, and putting and chipping greens, plus the Full Swing Golf Simulator for instruction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course Record of 61 held by Senior PGA Tour player
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Highlands Inn LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended hotel partner for wedding guests and visitors to Sky Valley Country Club, providing accommodations for destination events.
• Bennett Shuttle ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner recommended for wedding guests and visitors requiring shuttle service in the Sky Valley area.
• VRBO - Sky Valley Vacation RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVacation rental partner listing Sky Valley properties for wedding guests and visitors seeking accommodations.
• Club ProphetcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design and technology provider powering the club's website, tee time booking system, and member portal services.
• Full Swing GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of golf simulator technology used for instruction and practice at the club's Golf Academy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• High Hampton Resort: Historic mountain resort in Cashiers, NC offering golf, lodging, and dining. Comparable in the destination Blue Ridge resort-and-golf experience, though it competes more on hospitality stays than pure private club membership.
• Chatuge Shores Golf Course: Public 18-hole mountain course in Hayesville, NC, on Lake Chatuge. Comparable in the North Georgia/western NC mountain golf market and likely draws some of the same destination public-play customers as Sky Valley.
• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls: Private mountain-lake club in Sunset, SC, part of the Cliffs Communities. Competes for the same affluent, retirement-and-second-home demographic seeking mountain golf and full club amenities within driving distance of the Carolinas.

Direct peers

• Wade Hampton Golf Club: Tom Fazio-designed, high-end private/semi-private mountain club in Cashiers, NC. Directly comparable in targeting premium golf experiences with mountain scenery and a destination-wedding value proposition in the southern Blue Ridge.
• Old Edwards Club: High-end private club in Highlands, NC tied to the Old Edwards Inn resort. Competes directly with Sky Valley for destination weddings, corporate retreats, and affluent second-home owners in the Highlands–Sky Valley corridor.
• Cullasaja Club: Private, member-owned mountain club located in the Highlands, NC area—a few miles from Sky Valley. It is the most directly comparable competitor for affluent golfers and destination events in the same Blue Ridge micro-market; recent Sky Valley Head Golf Professional Brandon Minning spent seven years there.
• Mountain Air Country Club: Private, gated mountain community club in Burnsville, NC. Comparable semi-private member-owned model with golf, social amenities, and mountain views serving second-home owners in the western Carolinas.

Others

• Kingwood Country Club: Historical counterpart referenced in Sky Valley's founding story (Kingwood Ski Slope was the original resort concept before Sky Valley was built). Comparable in operating private club amenities in the Southeast region, although geographically separated.

Broad incumbents

• Chattahoochee Golf Club: Private member-owned club in Gainesville, GA with a long history. Comparable in operating an 18-hole private/semi-private course with F&B and event hosting, though it serves a broader Georgia market rather than a destination mountain niche.
• Cherokee Town & Country Club: Large, established member-owned private club in the Atlanta metro. Comparable in governance model (member-owned, tiered membership) but serves an urban rather than mountain destination market, providing a useful benchmark for premium private-club economics in Georgia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 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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