Shaker Heights Country Club

What Shaker Heights Country Club does

Shaker Heights Country Club is a private, member-owned full-service country club founded in 1913 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, just east of Cleveland. The club operates a Donald Ross-designed 18-hole championship golf course complemented by four Har-Tru tennis courts, two heated and lit paddle tennis courts, a six-lane 25-meter pool complex (completed May 2019), a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and event spaces accommodating up to 400 guests. Its product portfolio also includes a year-round Full-Swing Golf Simulator (installed 2021), golf and tennis pro shops, and a programmed social and family events calendar.

The business model is anchored in recurring membership dues across three tiers — Golf (age-tiered 21-34, 35-39, 40+), Recreation (35-39, 40+), and Junior (21-34) — supplemented by transactional revenue from weddings, corporate events, and golf outings; member dining and a wine locker program; and pro shop retail. Acquisition runs through direct inquiry, member sponsorship, the Legacy Membership Program (waiving or discounting initiation fees for current and former members' children), a Fall-Winter discounted dues program, and the 'Shaker Treatment' one-day prospect experience.

Operations are supported by a member management platform (MembersFirst), a credentialed management team led by General Manager Henry Wise (joined March 2021), and reciprocal access agreements with four Sister Clubs across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Quebec. The club targets Northeast Ohio families, golf enthusiasts, and event hosts, with the Junior (21-34) segment identified as the fastest-growing demographic.

Name

Shaker Heights Country Club

Legal name

Shaker Heights Country Club

Website

https://shakerheightscc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Shaker Heights Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Shaker Heights, Ohio, offering a Donald Ross 18-hole golf course, racquet sports, pool, fitness, dining, and event hosting to families and individuals in Northeast Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Recreational Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Championship golf course
• Racquet sports facility
• Swimming and aquatics
• Wedding event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Shaker Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring annual/monthly membership dues. Multiple membership tiers including Golf (21-34, 35-39, 40+), Recreation, and Junior categories. Initiation fees apply with potential discounts for legacy members and off-season joiners.
2. Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, golf outings, and social events. Venues accommodate up to 400 guests. Concierge fees for non-member events include room rental, setup, A/V needs.
3. Member Dining: On-site dining venues including Pelton's Pub, A La Carte Dining Room, Courtland Bar, Ross Room, porches, and outdoor bar. Wine locker program with annual fees.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Year-round pro shop offering clothing, balls, clubs, and accessories. Club fittings and re-gripping services available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shaker Heights Country Club operates as a premier full-service private country club in Northeast Ohio, selling memberships that grant access to an 18-hole Donald Ross designed championship golf course, golf simulator, four Har-Tru tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a 25-meter pool complex, a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and social/family event programming. The club also rents its facilities for weddings, corporate events, and golf outings on a fee basis, and operates pro shops for golf and tennis retail.

Product overview

Shaker Heights Country Club is a premier full-service, family-oriented private country club located in Northeast Ohio. The club operates as a unified private club offering multiple interconnected recreational and social amenities. The core product portfolio includes: an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Donald Ross with a Full-Swing Golf Simulator (added 2021); racquet sports facilities with four Har-Tru tennis courts and two paddle tennis courts; a newly renovated pool complex (2019) with 6-lane 25-meter pool, diving board, and infant pool; a state-of-the-art fitness center with Omni-Active Fitness partnership; and comprehensive member dining with multiple venues. The club offers three membership categories (Golf, Recreation, and Junior) with special programs like Legacy Membership and Fall-Winter incentives. Additional services include wedding and event hosting (up to 400 guests), golf outings, social and family events programming, pro shops for golf and tennis, and a Sister Clubs reciprocal access program with four partner clubs. The integrated nature of these offerings allows members to enjoy year-round activities across golf, fitness, aquatics, tennis, and social events within a single membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course A championship 18-hole golf course designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, featuring a driving range, putting green, and two chipping areas. Played historically by Walter Hagen, Arnold Palmer, Payne Stewart, Mark O'Meara, and Fred Couples. Available to Golf members and event guests.
• Full-Swing Golf Simulator An indoor golf simulator added in 2021 allowing members to enjoy golf year-round with multiple course options and skill-building exercises. Available to club members.
• Tennis Program Tennis program for all ages and abilities offering private lessons, group lessons, camps, clinics and special events on four Har-Tru courts open May through early October.
• Paddle Tennis Facility Paddle tennis facility featuring two lighted and heated courts and a fully equipped paddle hut, with group and individual instruction available.
• Swimming & Aquatics Pool facility featuring a 6-lane, 25-meter pool with diving board and infant pool, plus swim team, swimming lessons, and poolside dining. Available seasonally to members.
• Health & Fitness Center State-of-the-art fitness center offering cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights, with personal training and wellness programming through a partnership with Omni-Active Fitness.
• Member Dining Multiple dining environments including Pelton's Pub, A La Carte Dining Room, Courtland Bar, Ross Room, porches, and outdoor bar, with menus prepared by the Executive Chef and culinary team. Includes Wine Locker Program with personalized name plates.
• Weddings & Private Events Event venue hosting weddings, corporate events, and private functions for up to 400 guests, offering various private function spaces and catering. Available to members and non-members (with sponsorship or concierge fee).
• Golf Outings Golf outing hosting for tournaments, charity fundraising events, and company outings with on-site food and beverage, planning support, and full-service coordination.
• Golf Membership Full access to all club facilities including championship golf course, practice facilities, pool, tennis/paddle facilities, fitness center, clubhouse, dining and all social events. Membership tiers tiered by age (21-34, 35-39, 40+).
• Recreation Membership Access to pool, tennis/paddle facilities, fitness center, clubhouse, dining and social events, plus up to five 18-hole golf rounds per season. Tiered by age (35-39 and 40+).
• Junior Membership Full golf membership benefits for members ages 21-34 until age 35 at the lowest initiation fee and monthly dues. Fastest growing demographic. After age 35, members can remain Golf or switch to Recreation.
• Fall-Winter Membership Program Incentive program for new members inquiring between October and March offering current initiation fees and discounted dues until April for the first year of membership.
• Sister Clubs Reciprocal Access Program Reciprocal access program allowing Shaker members to use partner clubs including Shoreby Club, Westwood Country Club, The Kahkwa Club, and Royal Ottawa Golf Club for dining, golf, and pool privileges.
• Golf Pro Shop Year-round retail pro shop offering clothing, balls, clubs, and demo clubs, with club fittings and re-gripping services available to members and guests.
• Tennis Pro Shop Retail pro shop carrying racquets, bags, and related products as the Head Racquet Sports supplier, with ball machine rental and stringing services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pool complex completed May 2019 - updated facility with sweeping views of golf course
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Shoreby ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal access agreement allowing Shaker members to use Shoreby Club facilities in Bratenahl, OH. Privileges include dining and pool facilities. Subject to individual club discretion and potential blackout dates.
• Westwood Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal access agreement with Westwood Country Club in Rocky River, OH. Shaker members granted dining and golf facility access at participating club's discretion.
• The Kahkwa ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister club relationship with Kahkwa Club in Erie, PA. Provides reciprocal access opportunities for members of both clubs.
• Royal Ottawa Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal access agreement with Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. Extends international reciprocal club network for Shaker members.
• Omni-Active FitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership providing the Energize Program at the club's fitness center. Includes one-on-one personal training sessions, individual member wellness plans, quarterly wellness workshops, and one complimentary fitness consultation per member.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westwood Country Club: Sister-club partner of SHCC located in Rocky River, OH. Same model — private country club with dining, golf, and reciprocal-member amenities — making it both a peer and a network partner.
• Kirtland Country Club: Private country club in Willoughby, OH that provides golf, dining, aquatics, and racquet programming. Multiple Shaker Heights CC staff (F&B Manager Ryan Wilson, Membership Director Amanda Wilson) previously worked here, underscoring direct labor and operating-model overlap.
• Canterbury Golf Club: Full-service private country club in Beachwood, OH (Greater Cleveland) offering championship golf, racquet sports, aquatics, dining, and social events. Directly comparable full-amenity private club competing for the same Northeast Ohio families.
• The Kahkwa Club: Sister-club partner of SHCC located in Erie, PA. Similar full-service private club model with reciprocal access, illustrating geographic member-value extension and operating-model comparability.
• The Country Club (Cleveland): Historic Cleveland-area private club offering golf, racquet sports, dining, and event hosting. GM Henry Wise spent 15 years at this club ending as Director of F&B, making it a directly comparable full-service private club with overlapping staff pedigree.
• Lakewood Country Club: Private member-owned country club in the Greater Cleveland area with a championship golf course, pool, dining, and events. Recent background for SHCC GM Henry Wise (one year as Assistant GM) and F&B staff — directly comparable operating model and member profile.
• Mayfield Country Club: Private country club in the eastern Cleveland suburbs offering a similar full amenity set (golf, racquets, pool, dining, events). Competes for overlapping family and professional demographic in Northeast Ohio.
• Shoreby Club: Sister-club partner of SHCC in Bratenahl, OH providing dining and pool reciprocal access. Directly comparable membership club model serving the same Greater Cleveland member base.

Broad incumbents

• Firestone Country Club: Large-scale, nationally recognized private club in Akron, OH operating 54 holes including three championship courses that have hosted major PGA events. Broader and more tournament-oriented than Shaker, but competes for top-tier Northeast Ohio golfers.
• ClubCorp / Invited (network of private clubs): Largest U.S. operator of private golf and country clubs with reciprocal access across hundreds of properties nationwide. Represents the scaled, multi-club alternative to member-owned independents like Shaker Heights CC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/shakerheightscc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShakerCC

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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