Venetian Golf & River Club

What Venetian Golf & River Club does

Venetian Golf & River Club (legal entity HGC Venetian, LLC) is a private, single-location golf and country club in North Venice, Florida, operating within the Heritage Golf Group portfolio. Founded in 2003 and designed by Florida golf architect Chip Powell, the club's core product is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course featuring TifEagle greens, nine sets of tee markers, and undulating green complexes. Member amenities are housed in a Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse spanning over 20,000 square feet, encompassing men's and ladies lounges, a fully equipped golf shop, and three dining outlets (The Grille, The Patio, and an upstairs Members-Only dining room with rooftop terrace). The club operates exclusively as a private facility open to both resident and non-resident members.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: recurring membership dues (subscription model), on-site food and beverage (transactional), and golf/event participation fees from weekly games, monthly events, and club major tournaments. Go-to-market is direct and local: the club markets through its own website, a Facebook page, and word-of-mouth referrals, with no intermediary distribution. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Member-facing infrastructure includes a member login portal built on the MembersFirst platform, with no public API, mobile app, or third-party integrations.

Venetian is wholly owned and operated by Heritage Golf Group, a strategic operating parent whose portfolio has grown from six clubs to 47 clubs across 15 states over the past five years. Heritage provides brand affiliation, procurement scale, and corporate-level career mobility across its network. Day-to-day operations are led by General Manager Jay Pittman (30-year PGA member) and Head Golf Professional Josh Price (PGA Class A).

Name

Venetian Golf & River Club

Legal name

HGC Venetian, LLC

Website

https://venetiangolfandriverclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Venetian Golf & River Club is a private golf and country club in North Venice, Florida, offering an 18-hole Chip Powell–designed championship course, a 20,000+ sq ft clubhouse, and dining and social amenities to resident and non-resident members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

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

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf membership
• Country club amenities
• Social dining events

Headquarters

HQ city

North Venice

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 Fees: Private golf club generates revenue through annual and potentially monthly membership fees. Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents of the surrounding community.
2. Food and Beverage: Club operates multiple dining venues including The Grille, Members-only dining room, and outdoor patio, generating revenue from member dining experiences, events, and gatherings.
3. Golf Activities and Events: Revenue from golf activities including weekly games, monthly events, and club major tournaments for Ladies, Men and Couples.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Venetian Golf & River Club operates as an exclusive private golf club offering members access to an 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Chip Powell, complemented by a 20,000+ sq ft Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse with multiple dining venues, practice facilities, a golf shop, and a full calendar of social and golf events. Memberships are sold to both residents and non-residents, with revenue generated through recurring membership dues, food and beverage, and member events.

Product overview

Venetian Golf Club operates as a private golf club offering a single integrated experience centered around its 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Chip Powell. The club provides members with access to golf facilities including practice areas and a golf shop, complemented by multiple dining venues (The Grille, Members-Only Dining, and The Patio) within a Mediterranean-inspired clubhouse. Additional member amenities include organized golf events and a full social calendar. Memberships are available for both residents and non-residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Chip Powell, featuring nine sets of tees, wide generous fairways, TifEagle greens, and undulating green complexes with optional forced carries. Offered exclusively to club members.
• Private Golf Membership Private club memberships granting access to the championship golf course, dining venues, practice facilities, golf shop, and social events. Available to both residents and non-residents of the surrounding North Venice community; pricing provided upon inquiry.
• The Grille First-floor casual dining venue within the clubhouse offering lunch and post-round relaxation with indoor and outdoor seating, available to members and their guests.
• Members-Only Dining Second-floor upscale dining venue featuring a main dining room, expansive veranda overlooking the 18th green, luxurious bar, and rooftop terrace for private gatherings under the Florida stars.
• The Patio First-floor casual patio offering shareables, grab & go handhelds, and a fully stocked bar with indoor and outdoor seating; an outdoor patio expansion is currently underway.
• Practice Facilities and Golf Shop State-of-the-art practice facilities paired with a fully equipped golf shop offering equipment and apparel to club members.
• Member Golf Events Full calendar of organized golf activities including weekly games, monthly events, and major club tournaments for Ladies, Men, and Couples.
• Social Events and Dining Calendar Year-round member social and dining programming ranging from holiday parties and member mixers to casual tailgate parties and upscale dinners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Heritage Golf GroupcoreOthersHeritage Golf Group is the parent company and owner/operator of Venetian Golf Club. The company is described as a premier owner and operator of private country clubs and high-end daily-fee courses in the U.S. Venetian Golf Club is one of 47 clubs operated by Heritage Golf Group across 15 states.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Global golf and club-management company managing hundreds of private, resort, and daily-fee facilities; competitor and potential operator for high-end clubs comparable to Venetian.
• Boca West Country Club: Large Florida private country club with multiple golf courses, dining, and social amenities serving affluent residents; representative scaled Florida private-club comparable.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private membership clubs in the U.S., offering comparable golf, dining, and social memberships at scale; relevant incumbent benchmark for Venetian's membership model and F&B programming.
• TPC courses (PGA Tour network): Network of branded private and resort championship golf facilities across Florida and the U.S.; comparable premium golf product targeting affluent golfers in similar geographies.

Direct peers

• Plantation Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned club in Venice, FL with 18-hole championship course, dining venues, and active tournament calendar; closest same-city competitor for Venetian's membership base.
• Heritage Golf Group (sister clubs): Venetian's parent operates 46 other private and high-end daily-fee clubs across 15 states, sharing operating model, F&B playbooks, and member-acquisition approaches directly applicable to Venetian.
• The Oaks Club: Nearby private country club in Osprey, FL offering championship golf, tennis, and dining in a similar Southwest Florida member-based model, competing for the same affluent local demographic.
• Pelican Nest Golf Club: Semi-private golf club in Bonita Springs, FL offering championship golf, dining, and social memberships targeting affluent Southwest Florida residents similar to Venetian's customer profile.
• Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club: Large private country club community in Lakewood Ranch, FL with multiple courses, dining, and social programming; directly comparable in scale and Southwest Florida market to Venetian.

Regional players

• Longboat Key Club: Resort and private club on Florida's Gulf Coast offering multiple championship courses and dining; comparable upscale Florida Gulf Coast golf and lifestyle experience, though anchored more by resort than pure membership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VenetianGolfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venetian-golf-&-river-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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