WORTHINGTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

What WORTHINGTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB does

Worthington Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club operating a single integrated campus at 920 Clubview Blvd. S., Columbus, Ohio (ZIP 43235), in continuous operation for more than 55 years. The club serves member families in central Ohio through a full-amenity recreational and hospitality platform spanning an 18-hole par 71 championship golf course designed by PGA Professional Charlie Lorms, an Indoor Learning Center with a TrackMan simulator, a racquet sports complex (15 outdoor tennis courts, 4 platform tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts including a dedicated Pickleball Complex), a 7,500-square-foot fitness and wellness center, a family pool complex with zero-depth entry and waterslide, and event facilities including a grand ballroom accommodating 8 to 250 guests.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operationally focused: Jonas Club Software powers the member portal, tee time booking, court scheduling, and account management; TrackMan provides indoor golf simulation and swing analysis; and the website (worthingtonhills.com) serves as the primary marketing and inquiry surface. The club's agronomy operations are led by Golf Course Superintendent James Cola (with the club since 2002, prior host of the 2001 U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles) and the golf program by Director of Golf Justin Van Heukelom, a PGA-certified, TPI-certified instructor and 2016 Carolinas PGA Merchandiser of the Year.

The business model is a recurring membership subscription plus professional services on top. Revenue streams include four membership tiers (Golf, Junior Golf for members under 40, Social with limited golf privileges, and Clubhouse & Fitness for wellness-only access), all of which are priced opaquely via direct contact with the Director of Membership and Marketing (Rebecca Bass). Supplementary revenue comes from weddings and banquets, corporate golf outings, and on-site dining (Grill Room, pool pavilion, Halfway House) under Executive Chef Tim Viton and Food and Beverage Director Gary Hershey. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, driven by member referrals, the website inquiry form, and personal facility tours; there is no public pricing and no third-party distribution.

Name

WORTHINGTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

Legal name

Worthington Hills Country Club

Website

https://worthingtonhills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Worthington Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Columbus, Ohio, operating a full-amenity campus with an 18-hole championship golf course, indoor TrackMan learning center, 15 tennis courts, 4 platform tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, fitness center, aquatics complex, and banquet facilities serving member families across four membership tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf and tennis
• Membership recreation
• Event catering
• Fitness and aquatics

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Full membership providing unlimited access to golf, dining, racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, and social events. Includes immediate family participation in all golf programs, tournaments, clinics, leagues, and instructional programs.
2. Junior Golf Membership: Membership for younger members (under 40) providing unlimited access to all club facilities including golf, dining, racquet sports, aquatics, fitness, and social events with full family participation.
3. Social Membership: Access to dining, aquatics, racquet sports, fitness, and social amenities for immediate family. Includes limited golf privileges and access to select golf-related events.
4. Clubhouse & Fitness Membership: Access to fitness and wellness center, dining venues, social events, and banquet facilities. Designed for individuals and families seeking wellness-focused amenities.
5. Events & Banquets: Catering and event hosting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate events, and private celebrations. Capacity from 8 to 250 guests. The grand ballroom features vaulted ceilings and panoramic golf course views.
6. Golf Outings: Corporate client events, team outings, and charitable tournaments. Includes customized formats, pairings, food, beverage, and on-course experience.
7. Dining Services: On-site dining includes the Grill Room, banquet facilities, and pool-side dining pavilion. Full food and beverage operations with executive chef and catering team.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Worthington Hills Country Club is a private member-owned country club providing access to a championship golf course, indoor golf learning center with TrackMan simulator, tennis and racquet facilities (tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, junior programs), a fitness and wellness center, an aquatics complex, dining venues, and banquet/event spaces. Offerings are delivered through tiered individual and family memberships, with event hosting (weddings, corporate outings, golf outings) sold separately to members and non-members.

Product overview

Worthington Hills Country Club is a private country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services organized around golf, racquet sports, fitness, aquatics, and dining. The core product portfolio includes an 18-hole par 71 championship golf course with an Indoor Learning Center featuring TrackMan simulator technology; a tennis facility with 15 outdoor courts, 4 platform tennis courts, and a growing pickleball program; a 7,500-square-foot fitness and wellness center; an aquatics complex with pool, waterslide, and competitive swim team; and full-service weddings and banquets with ballroom and outdoor event spaces. The club operates multiple membership tiers (Golf, Junior Golf, Social, Clubhouse & Fitness) and dining venues including the Grill Room and pool-side dining. All facilities and services are unified under a family-oriented club experience with over 55 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship golf course available to golf members and their guests for recreational play, lessons, and tournaments.
• Indoor Learning Center with TrackMan Simulator Indoor golf instruction and practice facility featuring a TrackMan simulator, used by members for year-round swing analysis, lessons, and club fitting.
• Tennis Facility and Racquet Programs Tennis complex offering court play, lessons, leagues, pickleball, platform tennis, and junior tennis and racquet programs for members and their families.
• Fitness & Wellness Center Member-access fitness center providing strength, cardio, and wellness programming for individual members and families.
• Aquatics Complex Member swimming facilities supporting lap swim, swim lessons, and family/recreational aquatics use.
• Dining Services On-site clubhouse dining including restaurant, bar, and casual member dining for everyday meals and social occasions.
• Weddings & Banquets / Private Events Banquet and private event services renting clubhouse space and catering for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, and member social events.
• Golf Outings Organized group golf outings and tournaments on the club course, sold to corporate and group clients as a packaged event product.
• Membership Programs Tiered private club memberships (golf and social categories) sold to individuals and families that grant recurring access to club amenities under one membership dues contract.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Global golf and club management company operating 900+ facilities including private country clubs, daily-fee, and resort courses. Provides management services to many peer private clubs comparable to WHCC, making it both a competitor and a benchmark for operational excellence.
• KemperSports: Management company operating golf, club, and sports facilities across the U.S., including private country clubs. Provides third-party management services and represents the alternative management model that WHCC members could potentially engage.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private golf and country clubs in the U.S., managing ~160+ clubs with similar golf/racquet/dining/event amenities. While not a single-club peer, it represents the institutional operator model and sets competitive benchmarks for member dues, amenities, and service standards.

Direct peers

• Discovery Land Company: Developer and operator of ultra-premium private residential club communities combining championship golf, racquet sports, fitness, dining, and family programming. Highly comparable business model to WHCC at the luxury end of the private club market.
• Arcis Golf: Owns and operates ~60 private, resort, and daily-fee golf clubs across the U.S. Comparable mid-tier private club operator with similar member amenity packages and event/outing revenue diversification.
• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination golf resort offering championship courses, lodging, dining, and recreation. While primarily a destination rather than local private club, it shares the full-service country club / resort operating model with integrated golf, F&B, and event capabilities.
• McConnell Golf: Owner-operator of 16+ private golf clubs primarily across the Carolinas and Tennessee. Comparable mid-sized multi-club operator with similar amenity packages, member-owned governance alternatives, and event/banquet revenue streams.
• Pebble Beach Company: Iconic private-and-resort golf destination with championship course, club amenities, lodging, and F&B. While at a higher price point, its combination of golf, dining, events, and member programming parallels WHCC's full-service private club structure.
• Pacific Hospitality Group: Operator of luxury private clubs, golf courses, and hotels including clubs with full golf/tennis/dining/event offerings. Comparable in combining private membership amenities with corporate event and outing services.
• Trump Golf: Portfolio of 18+ luxury golf properties including private and semi-private clubs with championship courses, clubhouse amenities, and event hosting. Direct competitor for affluent members and corporate golf outings in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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