Wellington National Golf Club

What Wellington National Golf Club does

Wellington National Golf Club is a privately held, single-location private golf and social club operating at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington, Florida, within the area's well-known equestrian community. The club's anchor asset is an 18-hole, 7,000+ yard championship golf course designed by 2-time Major Champion Johnny Miller, supported by a pro shop, golf simulator, driving range, and professional instruction programs including individual lessons, junior clinics, ladies' clinics, and club fitting. Beyond golf, the property offers The Bistro and The Wine Bar for member dining, a family-friendly pool, a supervised children's playroom, and indoor/outdoor event venues for weddings and private celebrations. The club is independently owned by Doug Marty and operates with a staff of approximately 21 across golf operations, food and beverage, events, instruction, and administration, with leadership including a Director of Operations (luxury hospitality background), Head Golf Professional (Class A PGA), Executive Chef, and Food & Beverage Director.

The club monetizes through three recurring annual membership tiers: Premier Golf (full unlimited access including golf, pool, gym, dining, and social activities for member, spouse, and children under 23), Junior Executive (same access at reduced terms for members 40 and under), and Social (dining, pool, fitness, and up to two rounds of golf per month). Event hosting and private functions (weddings, corporate events, celebrations) generate a secondary professional-services revenue stream, and F&B operations at The Bistro and Wine Bar contribute additional recurring revenue from members and event guests. Distribution is direct via a dedicated Membership Sales Director (Chaz Bankston) and an events sales team, with no third-party intermediaries; the website (wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com) and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram) serve as the principal digital marketing surfaces.

The business operates as a classic private club model with no external funding rounds, no parent company, and no evidence of M&A activity. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are directed to contact the Membership Sales Director. Customer testimonials highlight the course condition, staff service quality, and member community as key retention drivers. The business is entirely dependent on the Wellington, FL micro-market and its affluent equestrian demographic, with no multi-property footprint.

Name

Wellington National Golf Club

Legal name

Wellington National Golf Club

Website

https://wellingtonnationalgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wellington National Golf Club is a privately held, single-location private golf and social club in Wellington, Florida, operating an 18-hole Johnny Miller-designed championship course. It serves individual members across three subscription tiers and hosts private events, supported by dining, pool, and instruction amenities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYCRAMABAG

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Sporting Goods Generalist Retail

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf course amenities
• Event venue rentals
• Club dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

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, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: The club generates primary revenue through membership subscriptions with three tiers: Premier Golf (full access), Junior Executive (40 & Under, full access), and Social Membership (limited golf, dining and amenities). Membership provides recurring annual/subscription revenue with benefits extended to spouses and children under 23.
2. Event Hosting Services: Revenue from hosting private events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, graduations, and corporate events. The club generates fees for venue rental, catering, and event planning services.
3. Dining and Beverage: Revenue from The Bistro restaurant and Wine Bar operations, offering refined dining experiences for members and guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wellington National Golf Club operates a private 18-hole championship golf course designed by 2-time Major Champion Johnny Miller in Wellington, Florida's equestrian community. The club sells tiered memberships (Premier Golf, Junior Executive 40 & Under, Social) that grant access to the course, driving range, golf simulator, pool, fitness center, dining venues (The Bistro and Wine Bar), supervised children's playroom, and curated social events. It also generates revenue from private event hosting, including weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, plus professional golf instruction programs.

Product overview

Wellington National Golf Club is a private golf club offering a single unified product portfolio centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The core offering includes golf amenities (course, pro shop, simulator, instruction), dining (The Bistro, Wine Bar), and recreation (pool). The club also provides event venue services for weddings and private events. Membership is offered in three tiers: Premier Golf (full access), Junior Executive (full access for those 40 and under), and Social (limited golf with dining/recreation access).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course

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

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Medalist Golf Club: Exclusive private golf club in Hobe Sound, FL with an 18-hole championship course. Direct comparable in scale and product (private golf + amenities) and serves an overlapping affluent Florida membership base.
• Apogee Club: High-end private golf club in Hobe Sound, FL with championship golf and luxury amenities. Wellington National's Head Professional and Superintendent both previously served there, and it competes for the same South Florida private membership demographic.
• Trump National Doral: Premier luxury private/public golf resort in Miami, FL with championship courses, F&B, and event hosting. Wellington National's Head Golf Professional and Superintendent both previously worked there, and it competes for the same affluent South Florida membership and corporate event market.
• Jonathan's Landing Golf Club: Private golf and country club community in Jupiter, FL with multiple courses, dining, tennis, and marina. Comparable Florida private golf club product targeting affluent seasonal and year-round residents.
• Boca Grove: Private equity golf and country club in Boca Raton, FL with full amenities including golf, dining, fitness, and social events. Wellington National's Head Professional previously served there; comparable private club operating model in the South Florida market.
• Old Marsh Golf Club: Private equity-style members-only golf club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL with a Pete Dye-designed championship course. Directly comparable private membership golf product targeting the same affluent South Florida demographic.
• Broken Sound Club: Large private country club in Boca Raton, FL with championship golf, multiple dining venues, fitness, and event hosting. Wellington National's Head Professional began his career there as an Assistant Professional; direct comparable for full-service South Florida private club economics.
• Mizner Country Club: Private golf and country club in Delray Beach, FL with championship golf, tennis, dining, and social programming. Wellington National's Head Professional previously served as Head Professional there; directly comparable in product mix and target demographic.
• Parkland Golf & Country Club: Private golf and country club in Parkland, FL offering championship golf, dining, fitness, and social amenities. Wellington National's Head Professional previously served there, and it competes for the same South Florida family-oriented private club segment.
• The Breakers Palm Beach: Iconic luxury oceanfront resort and country club in Palm Beach, FL with golf, multiple dining venues, and extensive private event capabilities. Comparable full-service luxury lifestyle offering targeting high-net-worth Florida residents and event clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WellingtonNational
• Instagraminstagram.com/wellingtonnationalgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wellington-national-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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