Ackley Recreation Club

What Ackley Recreation Club does

Ackley Recreation Club is a privately-held, member-owned recreational facility located at 902 8th Avenue in Ackley, Iowa, operating as a single-site integrated hospitality venue. The company's core operations span three service lines: a 9-hole executive-length golf course (par 32, featuring 5 par-3s and Beaver Creek running through 4 holes), a full-service restaurant and bar open daily from 11am to 8pm offering dine-in and takeout service, and ballroom/facility rentals for weddings, auctions, graduation parties, and class reunions.

The business operates a member-owned cooperative model in which new members purchase stock at $10 per year for their first 10 years and are granted voting rights and eligibility for board elections. Annual memberships are priced from $215 (college students) to $555 (late-rate family), with senior (75+) discounts available. Non-member green fees range from $18 to $25, and rental rates are tiered by membership status (member, non-member, charitable) and by weekday versus weekend.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and entirely local: walk-up golf, on-site dining, and phone-in facility rentals. Marketing is limited to a basic website and a single Facebook page. The company serves Ackley residents and visitors from across eastern Iowa, with no disclosed geographic expansion, digital product, AI/technology capability, app, or external funding. Operations are stable and seasonal, anchored by annual membership cycles (April through March) and recurring men's and women's golf leagues.

Name

Ackley Recreation Club

Legal name

Ackley Recreation Club

Website

https://ackleyrecclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ackley Recreation Club is a private, member-owned recreational facility in Ackley, Iowa, offering a 9-hole executive golf course, a full-service restaurant and bar, and ballroom rentals, serving local residents and visitors across eastern Iowa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Club and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

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

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Recreational club services
• Event venue rentals
• Restaurant and bar
• Golf memberships

Headquarters

HQ city

Ackley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Memberships: Annual memberships valid April 1 to March 31. Types include Single Golf, Family Golf, College Student, and Member Another Course. Recurring subscription model with annual billing and early payment incentives.
2. Golf Green Fees & Cart Rentals: Per-use green fees for non-members ranging from $18-$25 depending on day and play duration. Cart rentals at $15 for 9 holes and $25 for 18 holes. Trail fees of $5 for non-members.
3. Restaurant & Bar: Full-service restaurant with made-to-order meals including burgers, pizzas, salads, appetizers, wings, and sandwiches. Kitchen open daily 11am-8pm for dine-in and takeout. Prices range from $3.25 for sides to $21 for specialty pizzas.
4. Facility Rentals: Ballroom and full facility rentals for events including weddings, land auctions, graduation parties, and class reunions. Pricing varies by weekday/weekend, hours rented, and membership status. Member and charitable event discounts available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ackley Recreation Club operates an integrated recreational facility in Ackley, Iowa, offering a 9-hole executive-length par 32 golf course, a full-service restaurant and bar with made-to-order meals, and a spacious ballroom available for event rentals. The club runs golf leagues, hosts tournaments, and offers annual membership programs with benefits such as green-fee free golf and stockholder voting rights. Services serve both local Ackley residents and visitors from across eastern Iowa.

Product overview

Ackley Recreation Club operates as a unified hospitality and recreational facility offering three integrated core services: a 9-hole executive-length golf course (par 32), a full-service restaurant and bar with dine-in and takeout options, and ballroom/facility rentals for events. The club also offers membership programs that provide benefits across these services, including discounted green fees and access to golf leagues. Services are designed to serve both Ackley locals and visitors from across eastern Iowa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9-Hole Executive Golf Course

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Heritage Golf Group: Owner-operator of private golf and country clubs across the U.S. Comparable in bundling golf, dining, and social events under a membership model, but with upscale properties rather than a small-town 9-hole course.
• American Golf Corporation: Operator of public and private golf facilities across the U.S., focused on daily-fee and membership play. Comparable in operating golf facilities for non-member and member customers, though at much larger geographic scale.
• Billy Casper Golf: Golf course management company operating daily-fee and private clubs in many U.S. markets. Comparable as a multi-property golf operator, though Ackley operates as a single member-owned site rather than under third-party management.
• KemperSports: Golf course and club management company with a portfolio spanning daily-fee, private, and resort facilities. Comparable in managing multi-amenity golf properties, though typically larger and more upscale than Ackley's 9-hole executive course.
• Troon: Global golf and club management company operating hundreds of courses and clubs worldwide. Comparable as a third-party operator of multi-amenity golf properties, though at vastly greater scale than Ackley's single small-town club.
• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Operator of a large portfolio of private country clubs offering golf, dining, and event venues under membership models. Directly comparable in business model (membership + golf + events) but at enterprise scale across urban/suburban markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ackley-recreation-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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