The Federal Club

What The Federal Club does

The Federal Club is a privately held golf and country club located at 13450 Palmers Way in Glen Allen, Virginia, within the Mountain Run Subdivision of southwestern Hanover County in the Richmond metropolitan area. The club operates a championship-caliber 18-hole golf course featuring bentgrass fairways and greens with bluegrass fescue roughs and six sets of tees designed to accommodate players of all skill levels. Its amenity portfolio extends beyond golf to include a Golf Performance Center, golf instruction and club fitting services, junior golf programs, two lit hard-surfaced tennis courts, a pool complex with a swim team, an on-site dining venue (The Federal Grill), a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse with a 4,000-square-foot pavilion seating 120, and full event-hosting capabilities for weddings, banquets, and corporate functions. The club also runs The Signature, an annual member tournament now in its 18th playing.

The Federal Club's business model is membership-based, supplemented by pay-as-you-go pricing for ancillary services such as private and semi-private swim lessons ($30-$55), tennis lessons ($40-$60 for members), junior tennis and three-sport camps ($20-$365), and annual pool memberships that are intentionally capped at 75. Go-to-market is primarily direct: memberships and day-of-play are sold through the pro shop and membership office, with marketing limited to the company website (powered by Golf Channel Solutions / GolfNow), Facebook, Twitter, and word-of-mouth referrals. Customer segments span golf enthusiasts, families seeking recreational amenities, and event-hosting clients; a full-time on-staff event planner supports the weddings and corporate events segment.

Ownership appears to rest with individual operators rather than institutional investors. Key leadership includes Managing Partner Anne Gail Jennings, PGA General Manager Carl Filipowicz, Head Golf Professional Matt Farrell, Director of Golf Instruction Bret Templeton, Golf Course Superintendent Ryan Holbrook, and Membership & Event Sales Manager Carrington Page. Technology integrations are limited to operational SaaS tools (SwimTopia for swim team management, GolfGenius for tournament registration); no AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external funding are evidenced in the source data.

Name

The Federal Club

Legal name

The Federal Club

Website

https://thefederalclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Federal Club is a privately held golf and country club in Glen Allen, Virginia, offering an 18-hole course, tennis, pool, swim team, dining, and event hosting to Richmond-area members and families on a membership-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAE

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf course facilities
• Swim and tennis club
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Allen

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, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Federal Club operates a private golf and country club in Glen Allen, Virginia, selling memberships that grant access to a championship-quality golf course with six sets of tees, tennis courts, a pool complex with swim team, on-site dining at The Federal Grill, and a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse. Beyond memberships, the club sells ancillary fee-based services including golf instruction and club fitting, junior golf programs, tennis and swim lessons, swim team participation, weddings and banquet venue hosting, and group tournament hosting, with The Signature serving as its flagship annual tournament.

Product overview

The Federal Club is a premier golf and country club located in Glen Allen, VA (Richmond area). The offering consists of a core golf course with bentgrass fairways, complemented by multiple amenity modules: Golf Performance Center and instruction programs, tennis facilities, pool complex with swim team, dining at The Federal Grill, and event hosting for weddings and banquets. The club operates on a membership-based model offering various membership tiers with access to all facilities. The Signature annual tournament is a flagship event. The club markets itself under the tagline 'Casual Sophistication' providing country club life in a comfortable setting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Subscription memberships offering access to golf, dining, pool, tennis, clubhouse, and family amenities at The Federal Club. Marketed as Richmond's fastest growing club with bentgrass fairways and a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse.
• Pool Membership Annual pool membership with single and family options providing access to a 25-yard by 20-yard lap pool with water basketball, water volleyball, 450-degree turn slide, kiddie pool, and adult-only float pool, plus snack bar. Memberships are capped at 75 annually.
• Golf Course Championship-quality golf facility in Glen Allen, VA with bentgrass greens and fairways, bluegrass fescue roughs, and six sets of tees spanning many distances to accommodate all skill levels. Day-of-play is sold through the pro shop.
• Golf Instruction & Club Fitting Professional golf instruction and club fitting services offered through the Golf Performance Center (Tuesday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for members and guests, supporting adult and game-improvement programs.
• Junior Golf Programs Golf programs designed specifically for junior players to learn and develop their game, available with member and non-member pricing.
• Tennis Lessons, Clinics & Camps Tennis programming on two lit hard-surfaced courts, including 30-minute and 60-minute lessons, junior after-school clinics, junior tennis camps, and a three-sport camp combining golf, swim, and tennis. Member and non-member pricing tiers are offered.
• Pool Complex Aquatic facility with 25-yard by 20-yard lap pool, water basketball, water volleyball, 450-degree turn slide, kiddie pool, adult-only float pool, and snack bar. Pool memberships are capped at 75 annually with single and family tiers.
• Swim Team Competitive swim team with practice schedules, meets, and championship events at SwimRVA. Operations supported by the SwimTopia mobile app for weather alerts, meet information, and volunteer coordination.
• Swim Lessons

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• The Club at Viniterra: New Kent, VA private club offering golf, dining, fitness, and event facilities. Regional peer targeting Richmond-area members seeking newer private club product, with overlap in golf and event hosting.
• Kinloch Golf Club: High-end private golf club in Manakin-Sabot, VA focused primarily on championship golf with limited ancillary amenities. Comparable to The Federal Club's golf product though lighter on family amenities, and competing for the same Richmond-area membership premium segment.
• James River Country Club: Newport News, VA private country club with golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Broader Virginia regional peer offering comparable full-service private club experience to a similar family-oriented member base.

Direct peers

• Farmington Country Club: Charlottesville, VA private country club with golf, tennis, aquatics, dining, and banquet facilities — comparable full-amenity private club model serving a similar Virginia family and corporate membership base.
• Hermitage Country Club: Established private club in Manakin-Sabot, VA (greater Richmond) offering 36 holes of golf, tennis, pool, dining, and member events. Direct regional competitor for family-oriented private club members in the same metro.
• Salisbury Country Club: Midlothian, VA private country club with golf, tennis, pool, and social amenities. Competes directly for Richmond-area families seeking a full-service private club experience at comparable price points.
• Willow Oaks Country Club: Richmond, VA private country club providing golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. Overlaps with The Federal Club's core offering and member demographics within the same metropolitan area.
• Country Club of Virginia: Premier private country club in the Richmond metro with multiple golf courses, tennis, pool, dining, and full event-hosting capabilities — directly comparable to The Federal Club in geography, member profile, and amenity mix.

Broad incumbents

• Troon (Troon Privé): Leading professional club management company managing private clubs, daily-fee courses, and resort properties globally. Comparable to The Federal Club at the operating-model level as an alternative operator/manager for private club assets.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private golf and country clubs in the U.S., owning/operating 200+ clubs nationwide. Represents the institutional incumbent that competes for member mindshare and management talent across the broader private club category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TheFederalClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheFederalClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-federal-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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