SentryWorld
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersStevens Point, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
SentryWorld firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SentryWorld
- Legal name
- SentryWorld
- Website
- https://sentryworld.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SentryWorld industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Golf Resort Hospitality
- NAICS
- Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)
- SIC
- Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Golf & Leisure Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAH), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)
Keywords
Where SentryWorld is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stevens Point
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SentryWorld business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Golf Green Fees: Day guest rounds at $375 fully inclusive (May 29–September 30, 2026) including unlimited food/beverages at refreshment stations, GPS carts, practice balls, and club storage.
- Lodging (The Inn at SentryWorld): 64-room boutique hotel along 18th fairway with luxury rooms, suites, executive level, restaurant, bar, fitness center. Packages include Stay and Play offerings.
- Dining: On-site restaurants including PJ's, The Library, and Muse offering seasonal Wisconsin flavors. Dining included in Stay and Play packages.
- Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf apparel, clubs, balls, gloves, shoes, bags, accessories, and souvenirs. Services include custom club fitting (Callaway, TaylorMade) and custom engraving.
- Golf Lessons and Programs: Private lessons, small group clinics, junior programs (June–August), adult beginner classes (Get Golf Ready), LPGA USGA Girls Golf Program.
- Event Hosting: USGA championships (2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open, 2034 U.S. Senior Open), AJGA events, corporate outings, weddings, conferences, and banquets.
- Club Rentals and Shipping: Rental clubs from Callaway and TaylorMade (first come, first served). Ship Sticks partnership for door-to-door golf club shipping.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Day Guest Rate - Fully Inclusive |
| Hybrid | Multi-year contract | Stay and Play Packages |
| Hybrid | Pay-as-you-go | Stay and Dine Package |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
SentryWorld product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SentryWorld is a destination golf resort in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, that operates a championship 18-hole golf course alongside an on-site boutique hotel (The Inn at SentryWorld), multiple dining venues, a pro shop, golf instruction and practice facilities, and dedicated spaces for weddings, meetings, and junior golf programming. The resort sells bundled Stay and Play packages, individual green fees, overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and event hosting as integrated hospitality experiences.
Product overview
SentryWorld is a premier golf resort destination offering a comprehensive golf and hospitality experience. The core offering is the award-winning 18-hole championship golf course co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Bruce Charlton, and Jay Blasi, complemented by The Inn at SentryWorld (64-room boutique hotel), three dining venues (PJ's, The Library, Muse), and extensive event facilities for weddings and meetings. Golf-related amenities include the Pro Shop with custom club fitting, practice facilities with Trackman simulator, and golf instruction programs. The resort operates on a fully inclusive model, with green fees including on-course refreshments and GPS-equipped carts with Bluetooth audio. The property has hosted multiple USGA championships and is scheduled to host the 2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open and 2034 U.S. Senior Open.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- The Inn at SentryWorld: On-site 64-room boutique hotel nestled along the 18th fairway offering luxurious accommodations, restaurant, bar, and fitness center.
- PJ's
- The Library
- Muse
Products and services
- Championship Golf Course
Quantifiable outcome
- 5 USGA championships hosted or scheduled, demonstrating venue credibility and national recognition
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use SentryWorld
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SentryWorld technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature5 records
SentryWorld partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- USNDP Midwest Sentry ShowcasecoreSentryWorld hosting USNDP Midwest Sentry Showcase from July 3-4, 2026, as part of USGA championship-level events.
- American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)coreHosted 2025 Rolex Girls Junior Championship with over 70 of the top junior girls in the world competing June 17-19, 2025. Winner Amelie Zalsman of St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Ship SticksminorRecommended door-to-door golf club shipping service that delivers clubs to SentryWorld before arrival. Convenient and affordable service allowing travelers to avoid transporting clubs. SentryWorld receives referral traffic from Ship Sticks website campaign.
- United States Golf Association (USGA)coreSentryWorld hosting future USGA championships: 2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open (4th championship) and 2034 U.S. Senior Open (5th championship). Previously hosted 2023 Men's U.S. Senior Open won by Bernhard Langer. Local community has supportive history with USGA events.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SentryWorld competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Destination Kohler (Whistling Straits / The American Club): Closest direct competitor—another Wisconsin-based corporate-affiliated (Kohler Co.) destination golf resort with multiple courses, luxury lodging, and USGA championship hosting pedigree (including 2021 Ryder Cup). Same operating model and Midwest geography.
- Pinehurst Resort: Historic North Carolina destination golf resort with multiple courses, extensive lodging, dining, spa, and a long history of hosting USGA championships (including U.S. Opens). Closest comparable on championship hosting scale.
- Erin Hills Golf Course: Wisconsin public championship course that hosted the 2017 U.S. Open. Comparable public-access championship positioning and Wisconsin location, though without the integrated lodging component.
- Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Oregon-based destination golf resort offering multiple championship courses, lodging, and a fully inclusive stay-and-play model directly comparable to SentryWorld's bundled pricing approach.
- Pebble Beach Resorts: Premier U.S. destination golf resort combining championship golf (multiple U.S. Opens), luxury lodging, dining, and event hosting—the benchmark destination golf resort model that SentryWorld aspires to at smaller scale.
- Sand Valley Golf Resort: Wisconsin-based destination golf resort with multiple courses, lodging, and dining. Comparable integrated resort model targeting traveling golfers in the same regional market.
- Streamsong Resort: Florida destination golf resort featuring modern design-led championship courses, luxury lodge accommodations, dining, and spa—comparable integrated premium golf resort model.
- Kiawah Island Golf Resort: South Carolina destination golf resort with multiple courses (including the 2021 Ryder Cup host), villa and inn lodging, dining, and event venues—comparable integrated resort offering at larger scale.
- TPC Sawgrass (PGA Tour): Florida destination golf resort featuring the iconic Stadium Course (home of THE PLAYERS Championship), with lodging, dining, and event hosting. Comparable championship-anchored resort model.
Broad incumbents
- The Omni Homestead Resort: Historic full-service resort with golf courses, lodging, dining, spa, and event facilities. Broader portfolio operator with golf as one of multiple amenities, contrasting SentryWorld's golf-anchored model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SentryWorld social profiles
Digital presenceSentryWorld financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SentryWorld leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SentryWorld subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SentryWorld funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SentryWorld M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SentryWorld
What does SentryWorld do?
SentryWorld is a destination golf resort in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, that operates a championship 18-hole golf course alongside an on-site boutique hotel (The Inn at SentryWorld), multiple dining venues, a pro shop, golf instruction and practice facilities, and dedicated spaces for weddings, meetings, and junior golf programming. The resort sells bundled Stay and Play packages, individual green fees, overnight accommodations, food and beverage, and event hosting as integrated hospitality experiences.
Is SentryWorld a public or private company?
SentryWorld is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SentryWorld founded?
SentryWorld was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SentryWorld based?
SentryWorld is headquartered in Stevens Point, United States, in the North America region.
How does SentryWorld make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Golf Green Fees are the primary driver. The others are lodging (The Inn at SentryWorld), dining, pro Shop Merchandise, golf Lessons and Programs, event Hosting and club Rentals and Shipping.
Who are SentryWorld's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Destination Kohler (Whistling Straits / The American Club), Pinehurst Resort, Erin Hills Golf Course, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Pebble Beach Resorts, Sand Valley Golf Resort, Streamsong Resort, Kiawah Island Golf Resort and TPC Sawgrass (PGA Tour). The Omni Homestead Resort is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does SentryWorld have an API?
No public API is recorded for SentryWorld.
What industry is SentryWorld in?
SentryWorld's product category is Golf Resort Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAGACAH, Luxury Golf Resorts, with a secondary code of MPAKAEAD, Golf Courses & Golf Facilities. Its NAICS code is 713910 and its SIC code is 7011.