Winnapaug Country Club

What Winnapaug Country Club does

Winnapaug Country Club is a private, members-owned golf club located in Westerly, Rhode Island, founded in 1922 and now operating in its second century. The club's core asset is an 18-hole championship course measuring over 6,400 yards at par 72, originally designed by renowned architect Donald J. Ross, and currently undergoing a multi-year restoration program. The facility also includes a 200-guest event venue, on-site food and beverage operations, and golf instruction services led by named professionals.

The club operates a hybrid private-public revenue model. Revenue is generated from a tiered membership structure (single and couple tiers at both 7-day and weekday access, priced from $2,700 to $5,000), dynamic-priced daily greens fees open to the public, group and private events, restaurant operations, golf instruction, and Stay & Play hospitality packages bundled with The Villa Resort. Membership is intentionally capped each year, creating scarcity that supports the tiered pricing structure.

Winnapaug's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS integrations rather than proprietary systems: Quick18 for tee-sheet management, PitchCRM for customer relationship management, Noteefy for virtual waitlist and dynamic demand capture, Cloudbeds for lodging coordination with partner resorts, and a Sagacity Golf-powered mobile app for member and guest booking. Leadership consists of a small management team including a President, a Golf Operations lead, and a Golf Instructor, with total staffing of approximately 10 employees on a seasonal basis.

Name

Winnapaug Country Club

Legal name

Winnapaug Country Club

Website

https://winnapaugcountryclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Winnapaug Country Club is a 100-year-old private golf club in Westerly, Rhode Island operating a Donald J. Ross-designed 18-hole championship course. It serves members, daily-fee golfers, event clients, and resort tourists via memberships, dynamic greens fees, events, and Stay & Play packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Season pass memberships
• Golf instruction lessons
• Golf outings tournaments
• Stay and play packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Season Pass Memberships: Annual memberships with different tiers (Single, Couple, Family, Corporate) providing access to the course with benefits like preferred tee times. Season runs April 1st through Thanksgiving Weekend.
2. Greens Fees and Cart Rentals: Per-round fees for public play with dynamic pricing. Includes 18-hole rounds, cart rental, and junior rates. Bookings available up to 60 days in advance.
3. Daily Deals: Discounted tee times throughout the day offered through a daily deals platform, generating incremental revenue from off-peak inventory.
4. Restaurant and Event Venue: On-property restaurant and event facility serving members, golfers, and private events. The Clubhouse accommodates up to 200 guests, with the 1922 Room seating up to 50 for smaller gatherings.
5. Stay & Play Packages: Partnership with The Villa resort for bundled golf and accommodation packages, creating revenue from out-of-town visitors.
6. Golf Outings and Tournaments: Corporate events, charity events, and group tournaments with coordinated planning, scoring, and banquet services. Event inquiry contact at (401) 600-1747 x2.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Winnapaug Country Club operates an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed public championship golf course in Westerly, Rhode Island, offering tee time bookings, season pass memberships at multiple price tiers, golf instruction, on-site restaurant and event venue hosting, organized golf leagues, corporate and charity golf outings/tournaments, and bundled Stay & Play getaway packages with a partner resort. The club sells rounds of golf, memberships, lessons, food and beverage, and event hosting services primarily to individual golfers, members, group event organizers, and golf tourists.

Product overview

Winnapaug Country Club is a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole public championship golf course (6,400+ yards, par 72) located in Westerly, Rhode Island, founded in 1922. Its product portfolio centers on the core golf course, supplemented by a mobile app (GPS/scorecard/rewards), online tee time booking (with dynamic pricing), and golf instruction by Lou Toscano. Ancillary services include season pass memberships at multiple tiers, an on-site restaurant and event venue (accommodating up to 200 guests), organized golf leagues, golf outings and tournaments, special event hosting, Golf Buddy/Guy's Golf Trip packages, and Stay & Play getaway packages. All offerings are tightly integrated under the club's own brand and booking infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Donald Ross-designed 18-hole public championship course (6,400+ yards, par 72) located along Rhode Island's scenic coast with views of Winnapaug Pond and the Atlantic Ocean, including a warm-up range and chipping and putting area. Available to public golfers, members, league players, and event participants.
• Golf Instruction Professional golf instruction services covering playing lessons, video analysis, private and group lessons, junior clinics, and golf clinics for all skill levels including beginners, children, and families. Delivered by instructor Lou Toscano.
• Season Pass Membership Annual season-long memberships in four tiers (Single 7-Day, Single Weekday, Husband & Wife 7-Day, Husband & Wife Weekday) priced from $2,700 to $5,000 per season. Benefits include preferred tee times, elevated booking experience, and member-only events. Memberships are capped each year.
• The Clubhouse Restaurant and Event Venue On-site restaurant and event venue overlooking the 18th hole, Winnapaug Pond, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Clubhouse accommodates up to 200 guests for private parties, corporate events, company events, and banquets; the 1922 Room seats up to 50 for smaller gatherings. Open to members, golfers, and private event clients.
• Online Tee Time Booking Public and member-facing online tee time reservation system allowing 18-hole bookings up to 60 days in advance (public) or 13 months (outings) via Quick18 and PitchCRM. Rates vary dynamically based on demand, availability, weather, and advance booking time; a 48-hour cancellation policy applies, and singles may be paired at course discretion.
• Golf Outings and Tournaments Full-service outing and tournament planning for corporate events, charity fundraisers, and groups of 12 or more. Includes greens fee with cart, sponsor tee signs, registration and prize tables, beverage cart service, scoring, and post-event awards ceremonies with optional clubhouse banquets for up to 200 guests. Event inquiries handled via (401) 600-1747 x2.
• Golf Course Mobile App iOS/Android mobile app for golfers providing GPS yardage measurements, digital scorecard, daily deal booking, and a Yards-to-Score rewards program where users earn yards through app usage and daily logins, redeemable toward greens fee discounts (20% off for app users). Built on the Sagacity Golf platform.
• Golf Leagues Organized golf leagues for the season with reserved weekly tee times, including the Tuesday Industrial League (4:00–5:30 PM) and Thursday Yacht Club League (4:00–5:30 PM) off the #1 Tee. Designed for recreational golfers seeking consistent scheduled play.
• Special Events Hosting Special event hosting services at the clubhouse including banquets, parties, dinners, luncheons, and corporate meetings, with an online event inquiry form to initiate bookings.
• Ultimate Guys Golf Trip / Golf Buddy Trips Group golf getaway package for men featuring 18-hole rounds, clubhouse access, on-property dining, and accommodation at the affiliated Mediterranean-style resort 'The Villa.' Booked via PitchCRM and offered for groups of any size.
• Stay & Play Golf Getaway Package Coastal Stay & Play package combining a round of golf on the seaside course with accommodations at a nearby partner resort. Available as weekend retreats or longer vacation packages and booked through the Cloudbeds reservation system.
• Course Restoration Program Multi-phase course restoration and improvement initiative currently underway to upgrade playing conditions on the 18-hole championship layout, with renovated areas visible to guests during the transition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18-hole championship course at 6400+ yards, Par 72
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Villa ResortcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMediterranean-style boutique resort located near the golf course, providing accommodations for Stay & Play golf packages. The partnership enables bundled golf and lodging experiences for out-of-town visitors seeking a coastal golf getaway.
• Sagacity GolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile app technology provider powering the club's GPS tracking, digital scorecard, rewards program, and daily deals functionality. The app serves as a primary customer engagement and booking tool.
• PitchCRMcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tee time booking platform used for public and group golf trip reservations. Handles dynamic pricing and reservation management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wannamoisett Country Club: Rumford, RI-based Donald Ross-designed public/semi-private 18-hole championship course operating a similar play-and-membership model. Highly comparable as another Rhode Island Donald Ross gem targeting competitive daily-fee and member play.
• Shelter Harbor Golf Club: North Kingstown, RI public 18-hole Donald Ross course with comparable coastal New England positioning and member/daily-fee structure. Very similar operating model and target customer to Winnapaug.
• Misquamicut Country Club: Westerly, RI public-access country club located just minutes from Winnapaug along Rhode Island's south coast. Direct head-to-head competitor for daily-fee play, memberships, and local outings in the same micro-market.
• Kirkbrae Country Club: Lincoln, RI public/semi-private 18-hole club with similar mix of membership tiers, public tee times, golf outings, and F&B/event hosting. Closest comparable by operating model within Rhode Island.
• Point Judith Country Club: Narragansett, RI public 18-hole coastal course with active leagues, memberships, and outing programming. Similar scale, membership-driven revenue mix, and Rhode Island seasonal operating profile.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Multi-course destination resort anchored by legendary Donald Ross designs, illustrating the scaling upper bound of the Donald Ross brand. Useful as a long-term aspiration benchmark for destination positioning and Stay & Play packaging.

Regional players

• Newport Country Club: Historic Rhode Island club with active membership, golf outings, and event programming in the same coastal corridor. Comparable by membership structure and event revenue mix, though more private-leaning.
• Fox Hopyard Golf Club: Public resort-style 18-hole course in southeastern Connecticut, drawing golfers from a similar regional catchment along the CT/RI coast. Comparable daily-fee and member-pass model with destination positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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