The Ann Arbor Golf And Outing Club

What The Ann Arbor Golf And Outing Club does

The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club (AAGOC) is a private, member-owned golf and social club founded in 1899 and located on 32 rolling acres at 400 E. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, directly across from the University of Michigan Stadium. The club operates a 9-hole golf course playable twice from different tee sets for an 18-hole round, a historic clubhouse with dining rooms and the Johnny Malloy Lounge, a club-owned Pro Shop staffed by PGA professionals (led by Head Golf Professional Tim Katanski), two outdoor tennis courts that double as four pickleball courts, a separate Angell House gathering facility, and a year-round social calendar covering bridge, mahjong, euchre, a book club, and seasonal tournaments.

AAGOC's business model is anchored in membership subscription revenue across four tiers (Family, Single, Junior age 25-35, and New Social) with non-refundable $100 application fees, initiation fees of $3,000-$8,000 (with three-year payment plans available), annual dues of $1,100-$2,500, and required monthly food minimums ($100-$150 depending on season) during an April-through-November operating window. Membership is capped at approximately 300 and requires sponsorship by two current members, creating a closed, community-driven GTM motion with no third-party distribution.

Additional revenue streams include public parking for University of Michigan football ($75-$85 per game with season passes) and basketball ($20 per game), Pro Shop equipment sales and lessons, facility rentals (Angell House with $1,000 refundable damage deposit), and optional user fees for bag/cart storage and guest green fees. The club partners with Katherine's Catering (preferred) and Delux Tents (required). Operations are led by General Manager Derek Howe with Director of Food and Beverage Adam Correll.

Name

The Ann Arbor Golf And Outing Club

Legal name

Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club

Website

https://aagoc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club is a private, member-owned golf and social club in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving approximately 300 members with a 9-hole course, historic clubhouse, dining, Pro Shop, tennis and pickleball courts, and public game-day parking for University of Michigan football and basketball.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf and Social Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf membership
• Social club amenities
• Court sports facilities
• Club dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

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 Initiation Fees: One-time fees paid upon joining the club. Initiation fees vary by membership type: $8000 for Family/Single, $3000 for Junior and Social memberships. Payment plans over three years are available for regular membership.
2. Annual Dues: Annual membership dues due January 31, used to offset operating expenses. $2500 for Family, $2150 for Single, $1600 for Junior, $1100 for Social members.
3. Food Minimums: Annual minimum use charge for food at dining facilities. Monthly minimums vary from $100 (April, November) to $150 (May through October). Does not include tax, gratuities, or special events.
4. Game Day Parking: Public parking for University of Michigan football and basketball games. Football general admission ranges from $75 to $85 depending on opponent. Basketball parking is $20 cash per game. Season passes available.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, apparel, and accessories sales. Professional equipment fitting, custom ordering, trade-in program on used clubs and GPS units.
6. Facility Rentals: Angell House rental for football games and events with $1000 refundable damage deposit. Catering and tent services through preferred vendors.
7. User Fees: Optional fees including bag storage, cart storage, cart rentals, lockers, and guest green fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Ann Arbor Golf And Outing Club operates a private golf and social club on 32 rolling acres in Ann Arbor, Michigan, directly across from the University of Michigan Stadium. It provides members with a 9-hole golf course (playable twice from different tees for an 18-hole round), a historic clubhouse with dining, a Pro Shop, two tennis/pickleball courts, social activities, and public game-day parking for University of Michigan football and basketball games.

Product overview

Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club is a private golf and social club offering a unified portfolio of recreational services centered around its 9-hole golf course (playable as 18 holes), historic clubhouse with dining, Pro Shop, tennis/pickleball courts, and social activities. The club's membership program provides tiered access to facilities, with golf events and tournaments, junior golf programming, and dining services forming the core offerings. Additional revenue streams include parking services for University of Michigan football and basketball games at the adjacent stadium. The club operates seasonally from mid-April to mid-November with approximately 300 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-Hole Golf Course

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered preferred and required.

• Katherine's CateringpreferredOthersDesignated as the preferred caterer for Angell House rentals and special events at the club.
• Delux TentsrequiredOthersRequired tent rental company for Angell House events and football game tailgating. Renters must use Delux Tents for tent rentals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Orchard Lake Country Club: Historic private country club in Orchard Lake, Michigan offering golf, dining, and social amenities. Comparable as a long-established Michigan private member-owned club with similar initiation-and-dues model.
• Barton Hills Country Club: Premier private country club in Ann Arbor offering 18-hole championship golf, dining, and social amenities. Directly comparable as an upscale private club competing for the same Ann Arbor member demographic.
• Indianwood Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Michigan offering 36 holes and full club amenities. Comparable in membership model and Michigan-midwest demographic.
• Detroit Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club in Michigan that has hosted PGA Tour events. Comparable as a Michigan private club with similar membership tiers and amenity mix.
• Travis Pointe Country Club: Private country club in the Ann Arbor area offering 27 holes of golf, tennis, pool, and dining. Comparable in structure (private member-owned club with full amenities) and same regional member pool.
• Country Club of Detroit: Historic private country club in Michigan with championship golf and full social amenities. Comparable as an established member-owned club in the broader Michigan market.
• Radrick Farms Golf Club: Private 18-hole golf course near Ann Arbor owned by the University of Michigan. Comparable as a private club tied to UM, with similar Ann Arbor family and alumni member base.
• Oakland Hills Country Club: Iconic private Michigan country club with championship golf hosted at major tournaments. Comparable as a Michigan-based private member-owned club, though at a higher tier of prestige and scale.
• Tam O'Shanter Country Club: Historic private country club in Michigan offering golf, dining, and social programming. Comparable as a long-standing member-owned club with similar initiation-fee-plus-dues structure.

Regional players

• University of Michigan Golf Course: Public UM-affiliated 18-hole course in Ann Arbor. Comparable geographically and in UM brand affinity, but operates as a public facility rather than private club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ann-Arbor-Golf-Outing-Club-111559635551052

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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