Red Tail Golf Club

What Red Tail Golf Club does

Red Tail Golf Club is a privately held golf club and integrated residential community located at 4400 Nagel Road in Avon, Ohio, within Cleveland's affluent west suburbs. The club spans over 400 acres centered on a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge, measuring 7,007 yards at par 72 with bent grass tees, greens, and fairways, water on 16 of 18 holes, and a course rating of 74.5 with a slope of 131. A 20,000 square foot clubhouse anchors a full-service amenities portfolio including the Red Tail Room dining venue, a seasonal Patio Café with wood-fired pizza, a Junior Olympic 25-meter pool complex, a fitness center with 24/7 after-hours access, four pickleball courts, two tennis courts, and event spaces (Carnegie Room and St. Andrews Room). Membership tiers include Full Golf, Resident Golf, Resident Social, and Junior Golf, with homeowners in the Red Tail community required to hold either a Resident Golf or Resident Social membership upon property purchase.

The business operates a hybrid subscription-and-transaction revenue model. Recurring revenue derives from annual membership dues and golf instruction programs, while transactional revenue is generated through dining services, event hosting and catering (weddings, corporate outings for 12-200+ guests, banquets), pro shop retail with multi-vendor club fitting, and real estate development managed through a partnership with Carnegie Residential & Development Company. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a Membership Director handles inbound inquiries, Event Specialists manage banquet and wedding bookings, and the Head Golf Professional coordinates golf outings. Non-residential memberships are accepted only during limited application windows, creating urgency-driven conversion. Marketing is concentrated on the company website, Facebook, and Instagram channels.

Technology infrastructure is modest and operationally focused. Core proprietary elements include the Von Hagge championship course design and a digital interactive scorecard providing hole-by-hole yardage across four tee sets. The fitness center uses fob-based access control for after-hours entry. The company has 11-50 employees, operates as an independent private club without disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent ownership, and shows no patents, regulatory actions, mergers, or acquisitions. Technology investments prioritize member experience (interactive scorecard, fitness access, digital communications) rather than platform or AI capabilities.

Name

Red Tail Golf Club

Legal name

Red Tail Golf Club

Website

https://redtailgolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red Tail Golf Club is a private golf club and residential community in Avon, Ohio, offering a Robert Von Hagge championship course with dining, fitness, pool, racquet sports, and event hosting for affluent Cleveland-area homeowners and golf enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Country club amenities
• Event hosting services
• Residential golf community

Headquarters

HQ city

Avon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Primary revenue from golf memberships including Resident Golf, Resident Social, Full Golf, and Junior Golf memberships. Resident homeowners must hold either Resident Golf or Resident Social Membership. Associate memberships available for spouses and children.
2. Dining Services: Year-round dining at Red Tail Room, seasonal Patio Café with wood-fired pizza oven, and The Turn snack bar. Revenue from food and beverage sales including daily specials and wine features.
3. Event Hosting and Catering: Banquet, wedding, and golf outing services for both members and non-members. Packages include breakfast, lunch, dinner options. Offsite catering available with delivery.
4. Pro Shop Retail: Golf equipment, apparel, shoes, gloves, socks, hats sales. Club fitting services and demo days from vendors including Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon, Cobra, TaylorMade and Titleist.
5. Real Estate - Community Development: Custom home construction opportunities within Red Tail community. Now selling Phase 17 home sites. Homeowners must hold club memberships upon home purchase.
6. Golf Instruction: Golf lessons, clinics, and instruction programs for children and adults. Summer tennis lessons in conjunction with North Ridge Racket and Paddle. Swimming lessons available beginning each June.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Red Tail Golf Club is a private golf club and residential community operating on over 400 acres in Avon, Ohio. The club offers tiered golf memberships (Full Golf, Resident Golf, Resident Social, Junior Golf), a championship 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge, dining venues, pool and fitness facilities, racquet sports, golf instruction, pro shop retail, and event hosting for weddings, banquets, and corporate outings. It also sells custom home sites within the surrounding community.

Product overview

Red Tail Golf Club is a private golf club and residential community offering a portfolio of integrated lifestyle and hospitality services centered around its championship 18-hole golf course. The club provides multiple membership tiers (Full Golf, Junior Golf, Resident Golf, Resident Social), access to amenities including dining venues (Red Tail Room, The Patio, The Turn, St. Andrews Room), a 20,000 sq ft clubhouse with fitness center, pool complex, tennis and pickleball courts, and racquet sports facilities. Event hosting capabilities include weddings, banquets, golf outings, and corporate events across multiple venues (Carnegie Room, St. Andrews Room). The club also manages real estate development with custom home sites adjacent to the golf course. Golf instruction, a pro shop, and interactive digital scorecards round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Von Hagge spanning 7,007 yards, par 72, with bent grass tees, greens and fairways, water on 16 of 18 holes, 76 bunkers, and five-tee complexes on most fairways. Course rating 74.5 and slope rating 131.
• Golf Memberships Tiered membership offerings (Full Golf, Resident Golf, Resident Social, Junior Golf, and Associate) providing unlimited golf privileges, driving range access, handicap services, league participation, and access to all club amenities including dining, fitness center, tennis, pickleball courts, and swimming pool.
• Dining Services Multiple on-site dining venues including the Red Tail Room (full-service dining with burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrees), The Patio featuring a wood-fired pizza oven with fire pits, The Turn snack bar, and the St. Andrews Room for intimate gatherings. Includes wine features and daily specials.
• Pool Complex A junior Olympic 25-meter swimming pool and children's wading pool with cabana service, poolside lockers and showers, and professionally run swimming lessons beginning each June.
• Fitness Center & Wellness Fitness center equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, spin and recumbent bicycles, cable-pull equipment, free weights, stretch bands and exercise balls. Offers 24/7 access via fobs, one-on-one Pilates classes, seasonal locker room attendant service, and golf-specific conditioning equipment.
• Racquet Sports Two tennis courts with summer lessons in conjunction with North Ridge Racket and Paddle, and four pickleball courts hosting weekly leagues throughout the summer months.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf retail shop offering equipment, apparel, shoes, gloves, socks, and hats, plus club fitting through an extensive demo club inventory from Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon, Cobra, TaylorMade, and Titleist. Hosts Annual Demo Days.
• Golf Instruction Golf instruction programs for all ages and skill levels, including weekly leagues, club outings, special clinics, and individual or group lessons for children and adults, led by PGA Head Golf Professional Todd Company.
• Golf Outings Customized golf outing packages for groups of 12 to 200+ guests, scheduled on Mondays or Tuesdays, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer, and snack menu options, with logo merchandise support and event planning services.
• Banquet Rooms Event spaces including the Carnegie Room (capacity up to 140 with state-of-the-art AV and wrap-around deck) and the St. Andrews Room (intimate setting overlooking the 10th tee with scenic views).
• Weddings & Private Events Full-service wedding and event planning from intimate affairs to 150-person galas, offering customizable packages including hors d'oeuvres, salad, entrée, dessert, and beverage, plus offsite catering with delivery.
• Real Estate Opportunities Custom-built homes within the Red Tail community offering championship golf course views. Currently selling Phase 17 home sites through Carnegie Residential & Development Company; homeowners are required to hold a club membership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course rating of 74.5 with slope rating of 131
• +3 more outcomes

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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• North Ridge Racket and PaddleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer tennis lessons partnership for Red Tail members conducted in conjunction with North Ridge Racket and Paddle.
• Carnegie Residential & Development CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development partner for home construction within Red Tail community. Manages sublot sales and purchase opportunities. Currently selling Phase 17. Contact at (440) 892-6800.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canterbury Golf Club: Private member-owned country club in Beachwood, Ohio (Cleveland suburb) with a championship golf course, clubhouse, dining, pool, racquet sports, and event hosting. Direct competitor for affluent Cleveland-area families seeking private-club membership and event venues.
• Scioto Country Club: Private member-owned club in Columbus, Ohio designed by Jack Nicklaus with a championship golf course, dining, pool, racquet sports, and event hosting. Direct Ohio peer in the same private-club category with comparable membership-driven model.
• Westwood Country Club: Private member-owned club in Rocky River, Ohio (Cleveland west suburb) with golf, dining, pool, racquet sports, and event hosting. Direct competitor in the Cleveland west-suburban market where Red Tail also competes for members and corporate events.
• Firestone Country Club: Historic private club in Akron, Ohio featuring three championship golf courses (including the South Course that hosted PGA events), clubhouse, dining, pool, and event facilities. Direct regional peer offering premium golf memberships and tournament-level play to Northeast Ohio members.
• Kirtland Country Club: Private member-owned club in Willoughby, Ohio (Cleveland east suburb) with an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, dining, pool, tennis, and banquet/event facilities. Direct local competitor pursuing the same affluent Cleveland-area family and event market.
• Shaker Heights Country Club: Private member-owned club in Shaker Heights, Ohio (Cleveland east suburb) offering golf, dining, racquet sports, pool, and event spaces. Direct competitor for Cleveland-area families and corporate/wedding events.
• Inverness Club: Historic private club in Toledo, Ohio with a championship golf course (host of multiple major championships including U.S. Open and PGA), clubhouse, dining, and event facilities. Comparable Ohio private club with tournament pedigree and similar full-service amenity structure.
• Lakewood Country Club: Private club in Westlake, Ohio (immediate Cleveland west suburb adjacent to Avon) with championship golf, clubhouse, dining, pool, tennis, and event facilities. Highly comparable geographic peer competing for the same west-side affluent family demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort: Iconic multi-course resort and private club destination in Pinehurst, North Carolina with nine golf courses, lodging, dining, spa, and extensive event hosting. Larger-scale incumbent in the same private-club-plus-events category, offering aspirational benchmark for a championship-course private club operator.
• Baltusrol Golf Club: Premier private member-owned club in Springfield, New Jersey operating two championship courses and hosting multiple major championships. Established multi-course incumbent in the private club and tournament-hosting category; comparable in scale of clubhouse, events, and member services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/redtailavon
• Instagraminstagram.com/redtailavon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/red-tail-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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