Scituate Country Club, Inc.

What Scituate Country Club, Inc. does

Scituate Country Club, Inc. is a privately-held, family-owned private golf and hospitality club founded in 1919 in Scituate, Massachusetts, operating from a historic 1779 Welsh family clubhouse at 91 Driftway overlooking the mouth of the North River. The Club runs a single 9-hole golf course (Par 70, 6,154 yards from Blue/Blue tees, Rating 71.2, Slope 133) with a full Pro Shop, golf lessons, junior instruction, and shotgun-start tournament capability accommodating up to 72 golfers. The property also houses the Whittemore Room event venue and the Rivermoor Pavilion tent (160-220 guests, seasonal May 1-November 1), making the Club a full-service wedding, corporate, and social event destination in addition to a golf facility.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) recurring annual memberships across roughly ten tiers (Full Individual, Family, Full Junior 22-35, Limited Individual, Limited Junior 22-35, Senior Limited 65+, Senior Limited Legacy 80+, Legacy Junior under-22, Social, Unaffiliated Junior 14-21), each carrying a $90 restaurant minimum April through November; (2) transaction-based public golf on Mondays and corporate golf outings on Wednesdays at $55 (18-hole) or $40 (9-hole) per person including cart and Pro Shop credit; (3) wedding, corporate, and social event hosting via the Whittemore Room and Rivermoor Pavilion; and (4) ancillary Pro Shop retail and dining. Membership pricing is not publicly disclosed; inquiries are routed to AJ Pacella.

The Club targets four customer segments — private golf members (primary), wedding clients (primary), corporate event clients (secondary), and social event clients (secondary) — and executes go-to-market entirely through direct sales and word-of-mouth, supplemented by listings on The Knot and WeddingWire wedding platforms. Leadership is concentrated in the Pacella family: Eugene Pacella (President/Director), Anthony Pacella (Treasurer/Director/Manager), and AJ Pacella (Manager). Headcount is 11-50 employees. No technology platform, mobile app, API, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external capital have been disclosed; the website infrastructure is outsourced to MembersFirst.

Name

Scituate Country Club, Inc.

Legal name

Scituate Country Club, Inc.

Website

https://scituatecc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scituate Country Club is a privately-held, family-owned 9-hole golf and event venue founded in 1919 in Scituate, Massachusetts, serving private members, wedding clients, corporate event hosts, and social event clients through recurring memberships, F&B minimums, and hospitality services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Wedding venue
• Event catering
• Country club dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Scituate

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing golfing privileges with various tiers (Full Individual, Family, Junior, Limited, Senior, Social, etc.). Members pay annual dues with no greens fees during membership period.
2. Food and Beverage Minimums: Members are required to spend a minimum of $90 at the restaurant from April through November. Additional revenue from dining services, bar, and event catering.
3. Golf Outings: 18-hole golf outings at $55 per person (includes cart and $8 Pro Shop credit) and 9-hole outings at $40 per person. Food service provided at additional cost.
4. Weddings and Events: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, retirement parties, bridal showers, holiday parties, and other special occasions. Includes venue rental and catering services.
5. Public Golf (Mondays): Open to the public on Mondays on both the course and in the Grill Room. Green fees charged for public play.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scituate Country Club operates a private 9-hole golf course with clubhouse, offering tiered annual memberships (Full Individual, Family, Junior, Limited, Senior, Legacy, Social), public play on Mondays, golf outings, lessons, Pro Shop retail, on-site dining with award-winning cuisine, and full-service hosting of weddings, corporate events, and special occasions at the Whittemore Room and Rivermoor Pavilion venues.

Product overview

Scituate Country Club is a private golf club founded in 1919, offering a unified portfolio of golf and hospitality services centered around its historic 9-hole golf course (originally part of the Welsh farm, built 1779 clubhouse). The core offerings include: the golf course with Pro Shop, lessons, and outings; private membership programs with multiple tiers; and full-service event venues (Whittemore Room and Rivermoor Pavilion) for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. Dining services with award-winning cuisine complement the membership experience. All services operate from the 91 Driftway, Scituate, MA location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-Hole Golf Course A challenging 9-hole golf course bordering the salt marsh of the North River with multiple tee configurations (Blue/Blue 6,154 yards, Rating 71.2, Slope 133; Blue/White 6,051 yards; White/White 5,948 yards; Yellow/Red 5,178 yards). Designed to be played twice for an 18-hole round at par 70. Open to members year-round and to the public on Mondays.
• Private Membership Programs Tiered annual private golf memberships including Full Individual, Family, Full Junior (ages 22-35), Limited Individual, Limited Junior (ages 22-35), Senior Limited (65+), Senior Limited Legacy (80+), Legacy Junior (child/grandchild of member under 22), Social (clubhouse only), and Unaffiliated Junior (ages 14-21). Members enjoy year-round golfing privileges without greens fees, plus dining and clubhouse amenities. All members subject to $90 restaurant minimum April through November.
• Golf Outings Corporate and group golf event planning held on Wednesdays only, accommodating up to 72 golfers with a shotgun start. 18-hole outings priced at $55 per person (includes cart and $8 Pro Shop credit); 9-hole outings at $40 per person. Food service available at additional cost.
• Golf Lessons and Clinics Professional golf instruction led by Head Golf Professional Ray Hayes with junior lessons by Charlie Banks. Bookings coordinated through the Pro Shop at (781) 545-9768.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf shop offering equipment, apparel, and accessories. Pro Shop Hours: Monday 11am-7pm, Tuesday-Friday 7:30am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-7pm. Public play available on Mondays.
• Weddings & Events Full-service wedding and event planning including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers. Coordinated by Event Manager & Coordinator Caitlin Leary. Venues include the Whittemore Room (walls of windows, working fireplace, L-shaped bar, wraparound deck overlooking the North River) and the Rivermoor Pavilion 40'x60' tent accommodating up to 160 guests (220 with extension), available May 1 through November 1.
• Corporate Events Corporate event hosting with professional staff assisting in menu planning, event coordination, decorations, and entertainment for business meetings, team-building events, and corporate functions.
• Special Events Private social event hosting for birthday parties, retirement parties, bridal and baby showers, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, christenings, first communions, bereavement events, and holiday parties with all-inclusive event planning assistance.
• Restaurant and Dining On-site restaurant and dining services featuring award-winning cuisine. Menus include A La Carte, Buffet, Combination Entrees, Entrees, Hors D'oeuvres, Something Sweet, and Stationary Hors D'oeuvres options for daily service and catered events. Head Chef Tom Barrett and Sous Chef Stephanie Camelio oversee the kitchen.
• Clubhouse and Whittemore Room Historic clubhouse (originally built in 1779 as the Welsh family home) featuring the Whittemore Room with walls of windows, working fireplace, custom flooring, L-shaped bar, and wraparound deck overlooking the North River. Houses offices on the second floor. Available as a venue for weddings, corporate events, and social functions.
• Rivermoor Pavilion 40'x60' white tent outdoor venue accommodating up to 160 guests (220 with extension), available May 1 through November 1. Used for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and larger social and corporate gatherings.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Myopia Hunt Club: Elite historic private club in South Hamilton, MA founded in 1882. Comparable on heritage positioning, exclusivity, and an event-capable clubhouse, though larger and more prestigious than Scituate.
• Pinehills Golf Club: Semi-private golf club in Plymouth, MA serving the same South Shore/Metro South market. Comparable on golf offerings, public-access components, and event hosting.
• Bay Pointe Country Club: Private country club in Buzzards Bay, MA offering golf, weddings, and member events. Directly comparable business model combining private membership with a strong wedding/event revenue stream.
• The Kittansett Club: Historic private club in Marion, MA on the South Shore offering golf and member dining. Closely comparable as a regional heritage club with private membership and a similar coastal setting.
• Southers Marsh Golf Club: Private golf club in Plymouth, MA with event hosting and member dining. Comparable as a regional private club competing for the same South Shore wedding and corporate outing market.
• Cohasset Golf Club: Private members-only golf club located in Cohasset, MA — directly adjacent to Scituate on the South Shore. Operates with a similar historic, family-oriented membership model and serves the same regional member base.
• Willowbend Country Club: Private club in Mashpee, MA on Cape Cod offering golf, weddings, and member events. Comparable multi-revenue (membership + golf + events) club model in the same regional market.
• Pembroke Country Club: Private country club in Pembroke, MA — a South Shore neighbor offering golf, memberships, and events. Comparable regional private-club model with overlapping member geography.

Broad incumbents

• Old Sandwich Golf Club: Elite private golf club in Plymouth, MA. Comparable as a high-end private club competing for the same regional prestige, member demographics, and corporate event business, though at a significantly higher-end tier.

Regional players

• The Cape Club of Sharon: Private club in Sharon, MA south of Boston offering golf and events. Comparable club amenities model with a broader membership base, but serves a slightly different sub-market from Scituate's South Shore.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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