SentryWorld

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

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

• Golf resort
• Boutique hotel
• Golf instruction
• Event venue
• Hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Stevens Point

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 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.
2. 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.
3. Dining: On-site restaurants including PJ's, The Library, and Muse offering seasonal Wisconsin flavors. Dining included in Stay and Play packages.
4. Pro Shop Merchandise: Golf apparel, clubs, balls, gloves, shoes, bags, accessories, and souvenirs. Services include custom club fitting (Callaway, TaylorMade) and custom engraving.
5. Golf Lessons and Programs: Private lessons, small group clinics, junior programs (June–August), adult beginner classes (Get Golf Ready), LPGA USGA Girls Golf Program.
6. Event Hosting: USGA championships (2028 U.S. Senior Women's Open, 2034 U.S. Senior Open), AJGA events, corporate outings, weddings, conferences, and banquets.
7. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core 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

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USNDP Midwest Sentry ShowcasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2026SentryWorld hosting USNDP Midwest Sentry Showcase from July 3-4, 2026, as part of USGA championship-level events.
• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Hosted 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 SticksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended 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)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSentryWorld 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

Direct 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

• Xtwitter.com/sentryworld
• YouTubeyoutube.com/sentryworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/SentryWorld
• Instagraminstagram.com/sentryworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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