Windber Country Club

What Windber Country Club does

Windber Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club founded in 1959 in Salix, Pennsylvania, near Johnstown in Cambria County. The club operates an 18-hole championship golf course spanning nearly 6,900 yards across approximately 216 acres in the Laurel Highlands, originally developed on a 78-acre farm and expanded through additional land acquisitions from Berwind Corporation. Beyond the golf product, the club runs a multi-room clubhouse complex — Governors Room, Tee Room, Wheeling Room, and patio — supporting private dining, banquets, weddings, corporate meetings, and golf outings, along with a 2,500 sq ft pro shop built in 2010 and a member-exclusive fitness center.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from membership dues (Full Golf, Golfing Social, and Corporate tiers), event hosting fees, pro shop retail sales, and a $20/month Palmer Advantage upgrade (launched as a partnership in 2021) that grants access to a network of 290+ private courses in North America and 600+ destinations across 40 countries. The club is governed by a Board of Directors (President Dennis McLaughlin, Vice President Bryan Timura, Secretary Brian Petrosky, Treasurer Ernie Brennsteiner, plus additional board members) and operates with a lean staff of about 9 employees, including a General Manager/PGA Head Golf Professional (Derek Tyson), Clubhouse Manager (Kristina Van Wagenen), Executive Chef (Patrick Hussey), and Head Superintendent (Ryan Papuga).

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: direct phone and email outreach for membership and event bookings, supplemented by word-of-mouth referrals and a Facebook presence. Technology is limited to operational tooling — Prophet Services for online tee time booking and member billing, plus a merchandise storefront — with no disclosed AI, mobile app, or proprietary digital platform. There is no parent company, no external institutional investor, and no public stock listing; pricing for full memberships is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Windber Country Club

Legal name

Windber Country Club

Website

https://windbercountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Windber Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club founded in 1959 in Salix, Pennsylvania, serving families, individual golfers, and corporate groups with an 18-hole championship course, event venues, dining, pro shop, and a Palmer Advantage network upgrade.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Country Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf event hosting
• Banquet venue services
• Golf pro shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Salix

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual and monthly membership dues providing access to golf facilities, clubhouse, and member events. Multiple tiers available including Full Golf, Golfing Social, and Corporate Memberships.
2. Event Hosting & Private Dining: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, banquets, golf outings, and private dining in the clubhouse venues (Governors Room, Tee Room, Wheeling Room).
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and club-branded merchandise in the pro shop.
4. Palmer Advantage Upgrade: Monthly membership upgrade program ($20/month) with one-time $100 initiation fee providing access to extended golf network and travel benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Windber Country Club operates a private, member-owned 18-hole championship golf course on 216 acres in Salix, Pennsylvania, providing Full Golf, Golfing Social, and Corporate Memberships that include access to the course, clubhouse, dining, and a member-exclusive fitness center. The club also hosts weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and private dining in multiple clubhouse venues, and sells golf equipment, apparel, and club-branded merchandise through its 2,500 sq ft pro shop. An optional Palmer Advantage membership upgrade provides members access to 290+ private golf courses in North America and 600+ golf destinations in 40 countries.

Product overview

Windber Country Club is a single-venue private golf club offering a comprehensive range of services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The portfolio includes the core golf course product, a full-service Pro Shop, multiple dining venues (Tee Room, Wheeling Room, patio), and extensive event hosting capabilities for weddings, corporate events, and golf outings. An optional premium add-on is the Palmer Advantage membership upgrade, which provides access to a global network of golf courses and travel benefits. The club also offers fitness facilities, online tee time booking, and membership programs including Full Golf, Golfing Social, and Corporate tiers. These components work together as an integrated private club experience where membership provides access to all golf, dining, and social amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership Programs Private club membership tiers (Full Golf, Golfing Social, and Corporate Memberships) providing access to the 18-hole championship course, clubhouse, dining, member events, and member-exclusive amenities for individuals, families, and corporate members in the Johnstown/Cambria County, Pennsylvania area.
• Pro Shop 2,500 sq ft on-site retail facility selling golf equipment, apparel, and club-branded merchandise from major brands for members, guests, and event attendees.
• Dining Services Private dining services featuring the Tee Room, patio overlooking the golf course, and Wheeling Room accommodating up to 100 guests for gourmet meals and member dining experiences.
• Event Hosting Event hosting services for weddings, bridal/baby showers, class reunions, birthday/anniversary parties, receptions, business dinners, luncheons, fundraisers, board meetings, networking events, and annual meetings in the Governors Room, Tee Room, and Wheeling Room.
• Golf Outings Group golf outing packages hosted at the 18-hole championship course for corporate and organizational groups seeking team-building or client entertainment events.
• Palmer Advantage Membership Upgrade Optional monthly membership upgrade ($20/month with $100 one-time initiation) that adds access to 290+ private golf courses across North America, 600+ golf destinations in 40 countries, concierge travel services, exclusive golf events, and entertainment benefits. New members receive $1,100 Palmer Advantage Credits.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Palmer AdvantagecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Windber Country Club partners with Palmer Advantage to offer members upgraded golf and travel benefits. Palmer Advantage provides access to 290+ private golf courses in North America, 600+ golf destinations in 40 countries, concierge travel services, and exclusive entertainment access. Members pay $20/month upgrade fee plus $100 initiation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hidden Valley Golf Club: Semi-private golf and ski resort in Hidden Valley, PA (Somerset County, near Cambria), with golf course, clubhouse, dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a southwestern Pennsylvania golf and event venue with overlapping regional member and event-customer pool.
• Bedford Springs Resort (Omni): Resort property in Bedford, PA, featuring an Old Course designed by Spencer Oldham, spa, dining, and extensive event/banquet facilities. Comparable as a regional Laurel Highlands golf and event venue competing for similar corporate outings and wedding business, though operating under a hotel/resort model rather than member-owned.

Direct peers

• The Club at Nevillewood: Private member-owned country club in Presto, PA (near Pittsburgh), featuring an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed course, clubhouse, dining, and event venues. Comparable as a Pennsylvania private country club of similar scale with a dues-plus-events revenue model.
• Sunnehanna Country Club: Historic private member-owned country club in Johnstown, PA, operating an 18-hole championship golf course with full clubhouse, dining, and event facilities. Directly comparable as a fellow private membership-based country club serving the same Johnstown/Cambria County catchment with a similar revenue mix of dues, events, and F&B.
• Rolling Rock Club: Private member-owned country club in Ligonier, PA (Westmoreland County, adjacent to Cambria County), with an 18-hole course, clubhouse dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands private country club with similar member-owned governance and full hospitality stack.
• Nemacolin Country Club: Private golf and country club component of the Nemacolin resort property in Farmington, PA, with 18-hole play, clubhouse dining, and event facilities. Comparable as a western-Pennsylvania private club serving overlapping regional membership with similar golf, dining, and event offerings.
• Conemaugh Valley Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club located in Johnstown, PA, offering 18-hole play, clubhouse amenities, and member events. Directly competitive in the same local market with overlapping member demographics and parallel service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Oakmont Country Club: Historic, elite private country club in Oakmont, PA, host of multiple U.S. Opens, with a full clubhouse, dining, and event programming. Comparable as a Pennsylvania private member-owned country club, though positioned at a much higher price tier and prestige level than Windber's affordable positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/windbercountryclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/windber-country-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 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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