The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria

What The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria does

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria is a privately held, amenity-based golf and country club operating from 5909 Double Eagle Circle in Ave Maria, Florida. Its core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis, measuring 7,309 yards from the Silver tees (par 72) with five sets of tee boxes, water features, and one of the longest par-5 holes in Collier County at 701 yards. The facility is operated under a management partnership with Troon Golf and includes a Racquet Sports Center comprising 8 lighted pickleball courts, 6 lighted tennis courts, and 2 bocce courts; a fully stocked pro shop carrying Callaway and HEAD products; practice facilities; and two on-site dining venues, The Hammock and Champions Table.

The club operates a hybrid revenue model that combines recurring HOA membership dues from residents of The National at Ave Maria community with usage-based fees from external golfers and racquet sports visitors. Tee time bookings flow through EzLinks Golf and GolfNow Business, while racquet sports reservations and clinic registrations are managed via the PlaybyPoint platform, and leagues/events run on Golf Genius. The club does not disclose revenue, pricing for tee times, or membership rates publicly; publicly visible pricing is limited to non-resident court fees ($40/hr), ball machine rental ($15–$20), and equipment rental ($5). Programming is led by Director of Racquet Sports Aly Dashiell, a USPTA-certified professional.

Customer acquisition is structurally integrated with the Ave Maria residential development via a Lennar homebuilder referral partnership that directs prospective homebuyers into HOA membership. Non-resident and non-member visitors provide secondary demand through online booking portals, guest passes (10 complimentary per year for residents/members), and structured clinics, private lessons, and tournaments. The business has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no patents, and no proprietary technology — it is a localized, asset-heavy amenity operation whose growth is intrinsically tied to the build-out pace of the surrounding community.

Name

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria

Legal name

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria

Website

https://thenationalgcc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria operates an 18-hole Gordon Lewis-designed championship golf course and a Racquet Sports Center (8 pickleball, 6 tennis, 2 bocce courts) in Ave Maria, Florida, serving HOA resident members and non-resident visitors under Troon Golf management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Championship golf course
• Racquet sports facility
• Country club membership
• Tee time booking
• Clubhouse dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ave Maria

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees and Tee Time Bookings: Revenue from golf course access via tee time bookings for both members and non-members through online portals.
2. Pro Shop Merchandise: Sales of golf equipment including Callaway rental clubs, apparel, and accessories. Racquet sports pro shop sells HEAD tennis racquets, paddles, and embroidered National merchandise.
3. Food and Beverage: On-site dining at The Hammock restaurant and Champions Table restaurant, generating revenue from food and beverage sales.
4. Racquet Sports Memberships and Court Fees: Annual membership options for non-residents plus daily court reservation fees for non-members. Additional revenue from ball machine rental and racquet/paddle rental.
5. Tennis and Pickleball Clinics and Private Lessons: Revenue from structured programming including cardio tennis, pickleball 102, and other skill-level clinics taught by USPTA Professional Aly Dashiell.
6. HOA Membership Dues: Annual homeowner association membership fees for residents of The National community, providing access to golf course and facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria operates an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis, alongside a Racquet Sports Center with 8 pickleball courts, 6 tennis courts, and 2 bocce courts. The facility includes a fully stocked pro shop with Callaway rental clubs and HEAD racquet sports equipment, practice facilities (driving range, putting green, short game area), and two on-site restaurants — The Hammock and Champions Table. Services encompass tee time reservations, organized golf leagues and tournaments, professional tennis and pickleball instruction, racquet sports memberships, and HOA membership access for residents of the surrounding Ave Maria community.

Product overview

The National Golf and Country Club at Ave Maria operates as a premier golf and country club facility offering an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis as its core product. The club provides a comprehensive suite of recreational services including racquet sports (tennis and pickleball) through the Racquet Sports Center, on-site dining at The Hammock and Champions Table restaurants, and organized golf leagues and events. Court and tee time booking is managed through integrated platforms: PlaybyPoint for racquet sports reservations and EzLinks Golf for tee times. The facility also features a fully-stocked pro shop, practice facilities, and various membership options for both golf and racquet sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Par 72 championship golf course designed by Gordon Lewis featuring 7,309 yards from Silver tees with five sets of playing tee boxes. Notable design elements include doglegs over water, grass bunkers, undulating green complexes, large fairway knolls, and a 701-yard Par 5 (Hole 16) noted as one of the longest in Collier County. Forward tees come in at just under 5,000 yards with water in play on almost every hole, accommodating all skill levels.
• Tee Time Reservations Online tee time reservation system with separate portals for member lottery requests and non-member public tee times. Powered by EzLinks Golf tee time booking software and distributed via Golf Channel Solutions (GolfNow Business), offering special pricing access for golfers of all skill levels.
• Racquet Sports Center Full-service tennis and pickleball facility featuring 8 lighted pickleball courts, 6 lighted tennis courts, and 2 bocce courts, open 7 AM-9 PM for night play. Includes a pro shop stocked with HEAD tennis racquets, paddles, and embroidered National merchandise, plus ball machine rental, racquet/paddle rental, and re-stringing services. Center hours 7 AM-7 PM Monday-Saturday and 7 AM-5 PM Sunday.
• Pro Shop Fully-stocked golf pro shop offering equipment, apparel, and Callaway rental clubs. Staff assists with check-in, tee time scheduling, golf lessons, and merchandise including embroidered National apparel. Functions as both retail point-of-sale and member services hub at the clubhouse.
• Practice Facilities Expansive practice area including a short game area, putting green, and driving range for golfers to fine-tune their game before rounds. Available to both members and visiting golfers.
• The Hammock Restaurant On-site restaurant at the clubhouse offering food and beverage service to golfers, members, and guests. Menu available via the club's PDF publication.
• Champions Table Restaurant On-site clubhouse dining venue providing lunch and dinner menus for members, residents, and guests. Distinct from The Hammock with separate lunch and dinner service offerings.
• Golf Leagues and Events Organized golf leagues and club events including Men's League, Women's League, holiday mixers, fundraisers, tournaments, and round-robins. League and event registration managed through the Golf Genius platform with separate calendars for league play and general club events.
• Racquet Sports Memberships Annual membership options for non-residents to access the Racquet Sports Center, including court reservations up to 5 days in advance. Residents receive 10 complimentary guest passes per calendar year. Managed via the PlaybyPoint membership and court booking platform.
• Tennis and Pickleball Clinics and Private Lessons Structured racquet sports programming taught by USPTA Professional Aly Dashiell, including cardio tennis, pickleball 102, and other skill-level clinics alongside private lessons. Registration and scheduling handled through the PlaybyPoint platform with a 12-hour cancellation policy (full refund if cancelled 12+ hours before, full charge otherwise).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Troon GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTroon Golf is the golf course management and operator partner for The National at Ave Maria. The partnership logo appears on the footer of the website, indicating Troon provides operational management, potentially including agronomy, guest services, and branded operations expertise. Troon is a recognized leader in golf course management with properties worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calusa Pines Golf Club: Private championship golf club in Naples, FL (Collier County) offering a similar 18-hole experience, membership model, and SW Florida demographic. Directly comparable on geography, climate exposure, and member profile.
• The Club at Mediterra: Private golf and country club community in Naples, FL with 36 holes, racquet sports, dining, and bundled residential real estate. Closest peer on the golf + racquet + F&B + residential amenity mix in Collier County.
• Quail West Golf & Country Club: Luxury golf and country club community in Naples, FL with bundled residential real estate and 36 holes of golf. Comparable amenity stack (golf + dining + racquet + fitness) and shared Lennar-builder-adjacent demographic.
• Bonita Bay Club: Large private member-owned golf and country club in Bonita Springs, FL with five courses, racquet sports, and full dining. Comparable amenity depth and SW Florida member base.
• Escalante Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club in Naples/Palm Beach Gardens, FL positioned as a premium championship facility. Comparable single-purpose golf club economics in the same regional market.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue with multiple locations including Naples, FL. Competes for casual / family golf-entertainment spend and social occasions in the same SW Florida market.
• Pickleball Central / national pickleball clubs: Dedicated indoor/outdoor pickleball facilities proliferating in Florida compete for the same racquet-sports participation demand that The National's Racquet Sports Center is targeting.

Broad incumbents

• Lifetime Fitness (Life Time): National premium fitness, racquet sports, and family club operator with locations in Naples, FL. Competes for discretionary club-membership spend and racquet programming in the same market.
• Troon Golf (operator network): Operator of 900+ golf facilities globally and the management partner of The National at Ave Maria. Comparable on operating model, pricing structure, and member experience standards even though it is not a single competing club.

Others

• Ave Maria community (master developer / HOA): Master-planned community developer controlling the residential population that feeds The National's HOA membership base. Highly relevant as the upstream demand driver, even if not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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