The Westwood Country Club Company

What The Westwood Country Club Company does

The Westwood Country Club Company is a private, member-owned country club incorporated in 1914 and headquartered on a 160-acre campus at 22625 Detroit Road in Rocky River, Ohio. The club's core asset is an 18-hole championship golf course originally redesigned in 1926 by Charles Hugh Alison of the McKenzie, Colt, & Alison firm, complemented by two TrackMan indoor golf simulators, a caddie program with on-site caddie school, and a junior golf program. Supporting amenities include an Olympic-size swimming pool with the Westwood Dolphins swim team, four Har-tru tennis courts and four pickleball courts (added 2025), a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, and multiple dining venues led by Executive Chef Greg Kapel.

The club's revenue model is a private membership model with member dues supplemented by F&B across five dining outlets, banquet and wedding hosting (capacity 300 guests), golf outings and tournaments, swim and tennis programming, and a fully stocked golf shop. Membership is structured across five tiers (Active, Couples Active, Junior for ages 21-39, Clubhouse/Social, and Non-Resident for members beyond 50 miles) with reciprocal privileges at sister private clubs. The club does not publicly disclose pricing, financials, or headcount. Distribution is entirely direct, via phone, email, and an online membership inquiry form, with no public marketing or social media presence beyond its website.

The club has remained under member-shareholder ownership with no parent company, subsidiaries, or disclosed M&A activity. Its 110-year history, C.H. Alison-designed course, and legacy of hosting Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer (professional course record of 64) form the core of its brand equity. Strategic activity has centered on periodic capital reinvestment, most notably the 2009 colonial revival clubhouse and the 2025 pickleball court expansion, alongside consistent amenity programming under a tenured leadership team headed by General Manager Matt Livingston.

Name

The Westwood Country Club Company

Legal name

The Westwood Country Club Company

Website

https://westwoodcountryclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Westwood Country Club Company operates a private, member-owned country club in Rocky River, Ohio, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, pickleball, aquatics, fitness, dining, and banquet services to its Northeast Ohio members across multiple membership tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Recreational club services
• Event venue rental
• Athletic club amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Westwood Country Club Company operates a private member-owned country club in Rocky River, Ohio, providing members and guests with an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and banquet and wedding facilities. Membership is offered across multiple classifications (Active, Couples Active, Junior, Clubhouse/Social, Non-Resident) with reciprocal privileges at sister clubs, while ancillary offerings include a golf shop, caddie program, junior golf program, and golf outing/tournament hosting.

Product overview

The Westwood Country Club Company operates a private country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offering is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by C.H. Alison, supplemented by two TrackMan indoor golf simulators. Additional recreational facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool with kiddie pool, four Har-tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts (built 2025), and a 1,500 sq ft fitness center. The club operates multiple dining venues under Executive Chef Greg Kapel, plus banquet and wedding facilities accommodating 300 guests. Supporting services include a caddie program, junior golf program, golf shop, and practice facilities. The club offers various membership classifications including Active, Couples Active, Junior, Clubhouse/Social, and Non-Resident.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Private club membership across multiple classifications — Active, Couples Active, Junior (ages 21–39), Clubhouse/Social, and Non-Resident (members living more than 50 miles from the clubhouse) — with spouse associate options, legacy reduced initiation fees, and reciprocal privileges at sister clubs. The membership provides access to the clubhouse, tennis courts, swimming pool, driving range, and golf course (depending on tier).
• Banquet & Wedding Facilities Luxury event venue accommodating up to 300 guests with ballroom, bridal room, gazebo veranda, private entrance, valet service, and private coat check. Customized menu design by Executive Chef Greg Kapel. Available for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and private banquets.
• Golf Outings & Tournaments Full-service golf outing and tournament coordination including championship course access, newly installed cart paths, two stone bridges on holes 7 and 18, water feature on hole 7, and customizable tournament options for groups and organizations.
• Business Meeting Services Private meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment including PowerPoint projector, drop-down screens, conference call capability, whiteboard, microphone, and podium, all provided at no extra cost. Available for corporate and small-group meetings.
• TrackMan Indoor Golf Simulators Two TrackMan simulator studios providing state-of-the-art golf instruction, practice, and off-season play capabilities for members and guests, complementing the championship outdoor course.
• Dining Services Multiple dining venues including the Formal Room (lunch and dinner), Alison Room & Bar (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Westwood Room/Family Grill (all meals), Dining Terrace (outdoor), and Lounge Patio, with menus curated by Executive Chef Greg Kapel featuring fresh, seasonal, local, and organic ingredients and an extensive fresh seafood program.
• Caddie Program Comprehensive caddie program with mandatory Caddie School training and college scholarship opportunities for participants. Caddies serve as independent contractors supporting member and tournament play on the championship course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Golf course hosts State Tournament in 1926 upon opening
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mayfield Country Club: Long-established private country club in the Cleveland eastern suburbs (South Euclid/Lyndhurst) offering golf, dining, racquet sports, pool, and events. Direct competitor for the same Northeast Ohio member households as Westwood.
• The Country Club: Historic private club in Pepper Pike, Ohio serving the Cleveland area with golf, dining, squash, and event facilities. Direct peer with similar heritage positioning and member segment.
• Shaker Heights Country Club: Private country club in Shaker Heights, Ohio (Cleveland inner-ring suburb) with golf, tennis, pool, dining, and event venues. Closely comparable in size, amenity mix, and target member demographic.
• Kirtland Country Club: Private country club in Willoughby, Ohio (Cleveland eastside) with golf, tennis, pool, dining, and event facilities. Direct geographic and amenity peer competing for the same Northeast Ohio membership pool.
• Acacia Country Club: Private club in Lyndhurst, Ohio (Cleveland eastside) offering golf, dining, racquet sports, and events. Competes directly with Westwood for Greater Cleveland private-club members.
• Canterbury Golf Club: Historic private golf club in Beachwood, Ohio (Cleveland suburb) founded in 1921. Comparable Cleveland-metro private club with championship golf and member amenities, competing for the same high-end member base.
• Pepper Pike Club: Private country club in Pepper Pike, Ohio (Cleveland eastern suburb) founded in 1924. Direct competitor offering golf, dining, racquet sports, and social memberships to overlapping Cleveland-area households.

Regional players

• Scioto Country Club: Iconic private club in Columbus, Ohio with a Jack Nicklaus-designed course and strong golf heritage. Comparable Ohio private club with championship pedigree and similar full-amenity member offerings, though outside the Cleveland market.
• Inverness Club: Renowned private club in Toledo, Ohio that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships. Comparable Ohio-based private club with championship pedigree and tournament-hosting experience, though serving a different metro area.

Broad incumbents

• Congressional Country Club: Premier private club in Bethesda, Maryland with two championship courses and a history of hosting major USGA events. Comparable in scale, heritage prestige, and multi-amenity member experience, though serving the D.C. metro rather than Northeast Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westwood-country-club-rocky-river

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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