The Seawane Club

What The Seawane Club does

The Seawane Club is a privately-held, 97-year-old private members' club situated on 130 acres at 1300 Club Drive in Hewlett Harbor, New York (Long Island). Founded in 1927 by John N. Auerbach (the name derives from the Native American copper beads "sewan" found on his estate), the club was recapitalized by new private ownership in 2019 after a prior community-led rescue by the Seawane Harbor Corporation in 1960. Its core products are an 18-hole Devereux Emmet-designed, Jeff Stein-restored championship links-style golf course with 200 bunkers; a lighted racquet center with 5 Har-Tru and 2 hard tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, and Long Island's first private-club Padel courts (added 2022); a resort-style pool and fitness area; a cardroom; beauty and spa services; a kids playground; and an indoor golf simulator with shot-tracking technology. The club runs an active juniors program and advanced clinics, and hosts private events (weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, golf outings) in a Grand Ballroom accommodating 300–500+ guests, a Living Room, and a Seasonal Tent and Patio with 400+ guest capacity.

The business model is a tiered subscription membership program: prospective members submit inquiries (pricing is not publicly disclosed), pay initiation fees and recurring annual dues, and receive access to the full amenity portfolio. Revenue is diversified across three streams — membership dues and initiation fees, food and beverage (wood oven pizza, sushi, themed dinners, omakase nights, chef takeovers, wine tastings), and private event hosting (available to both members and non-members). Distribution is direct, inquiry-based, and regional — the customer base is affluent Long Island families seeking a year-round, family-friendly recreational and social environment, supplemented by event-driven non-member utilization. The club markets primarily through its website, dedicated email channels (membership, events, communications), social media, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid acquisition.

Name

The Seawane Club

Legal name

The Seawane Club

Website

https://seawane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Seawane Club is a private members' club on 130 acres in Hewlett Harbor, Long Island, founded in 1927 and recapitalized in 2019. It offers affluent Long Island families a championship golf course, racquet sports, pool, dining, and event hosting through annual memberships and private event bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Members' Club & Country Club Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private members club
• Golf and racquet sports
• Private event venue
• Club dining hospitality
• Juniors athletic programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Hewlett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: The club operates as a private members' club with annual membership dues and initiation fees providing recurring revenue from members.
2. Private Event Hosting: The club hosts private events including weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, golf outings, rehearsal dinners, bridal/baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and non-profit events. Revenue generated from venue bookings, catering, and event planning services.
3. Food and Beverage: Members and event guests have access to dining options including wood oven pizza, sushi, weekly dining events, socials, wine tastings, sunset dinners, theme dinners, omakase nights, and chef takeovers. Full-service snack bar and grill available at pool.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Seawane Club is a premier private members' club operating on a 130-acre property in Hewlett Harbor, Long Island. Its core offerings center on an 18-hole championship links-style golf course designed by Devereux Emmet and restored by Jeff Stein, a full-service lighted Racquet Center featuring tennis, pickleball, and Padel courts, a resort-style pool and fitness area, a culinary program of dining events, and premium indoor and outdoor event venues for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, and tournaments.

Product overview

The Seawane Club is a premier private members' club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and hospitality services across its 130-acre property. The core portfolio centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Devereux Emmet, restored by Jeff Stein), complemented by an Indoor Simulator & Entertainment Room for year-round golf practice. The Racquet Center provides Tennis, Pickleball, and Padel (Long Island's first private club to offer Padel), while the Pool & Fitness Area offers resort-style swimming and personal training. Culinary offerings include wood oven pizza, sushi, and themed dining events. Event hosting capabilities span the Grand Ballroom (500+ guests), Living Room, and Seasonal Tent/Patio for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, and fundraisers. Family programming includes a Juniors Program, Kids Playground, and various clinics. The Membership Portal provides members with online access to club services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Membership Program Selective private membership granting individuals and families access to the club's full suite of amenities (golf, racquet sports, pool/fitness, dining, juniors programming) on the 130-acre Hewlett Harbor campus. Members are acquired through an online inquiry process with non-published pricing.
• Championship Golf Course 18-hole championship links-style golf course designed by Devereux Emmet, featuring 200 bunkers on land reclaimed from marshes. Restored by Jeff Stein with superintendent Ryan Bell to incorporate views of sand and fescue, drawing on Garden City, St. Georges, Congressional, and National Golf Links of America as inspiration.
• Indoor Simulator & Entertainment Room State-of-the-art indoor golf simulator enabling year-round practice and play with advanced shot tracking and performance insights.
• Racquet Center Full-service lighted racquet facility featuring 5 Har-Tru and 2 hard tennis courts, 4 lighted pickleball courts, and Padel courts — making Seawane the first private club on Long Island to offer Padel.
• Pool & Fitness Area Resort-style pool with lap lanes, kiddy pool, lounge chairs, and a full-service snack bar and grill, plus a private fitness center offering personal training and seasonal fitness classes.
• Dining & Culinary Events World-class culinary program for members and event guests featuring wood oven pizza, sushi, wine tastings, sunset dinners, theme dinners, omakase nights, chef takeovers, and weekly dining events; full-service snack bar and grill at the pool.
• Private Event Hosting Premier indoor and outdoor event venue hosting weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, golf outings, rehearsal dinners, bridal/baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and non-profit events. Venues include the Living Room (with bar and fireplaces), the Grand Ballroom (300-500+ guests), the Seasonal Tent and Patio (400+ guests), and the 18-hole golf course.
• Juniors Program & Advanced Clinics Family-friendly programming including juniors golf and racquet instruction, advanced clinics, tournaments, and social programs for members of all ages.
• Beauty & Spa Services Barbershop offering men's haircuts, beard grooming, and hot razor shaves, along with premier spa services including manicures, pedicures, and massages.
• Membership Portal Online portal for members to access club services, manage accounts, and communicate with club staff.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Piping Rock Club: Highly exclusive Long Island private club with championship golf, racquet sports, and full amenities. Comparable elite positioning, though Piping Rock is generally considered more exclusive on Long Island's Gold Coast.
• Westhampton Country Club: South Shore Long Island private country club serving the Hamptons/Westhampton area. Comparable geographic segment, family-focused amenities, and event-hosting capabilities on Long Island.
• Fresh Meadow Country Club: Long Island private members' club offering golf, racquet sports, pool, dining, and event hosting. Similar family-friendly positioning, amenity mix, and membership model serving affluent Long Island families.
• The Bridge (Bridgehampton): Private Long Island golf club focused on a marquee golf experience with dining and social amenities. Comparable elite private golf positioning on Long Island, though more golf-centric than Seawane's broader club offering.
• Garden City Golf Club: Premier private members' club on Long Island with a Devereux Emmet-designed golf course. Directly comparable elite Long Island country club with similar golf pedigree, family-friendly positioning, and event-hosting capabilities cited by Seawane as design inspiration.
• Meadow Brook Club: Long Island private country club offering golf, racquet sports, dining, and event hosting to an affluent family membership. Directly comparable in amenities, market positioning, and target demographic on Long Island's North Shore.
• Century Country Club: Long-standing private country club in Westchester County, NY, offering golf, racquet sports, pool, and dining. Comparable historic private club serving affluent New York metro families with a comprehensive amenity portfolio.
• Deepdale Golf Club: Private Long Island country club in Manhasset with golf, tennis, and dining. Comparable member-owned structure, family-friendly positioning, and competitive geography on Long Island.
• The Creek (Locust Valley): Historic Long Island private club with championship golf, equestrian, and racquet facilities. Comparable in heritage (founded early 20th century), affluent membership base, and breadth of recreational amenities.

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/TheSeawaneClub
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheSeawaneClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-seawane-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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