Waverley Country Club

Name

Waverley Country Club

Legal name

Waverley Country Club

Website

https://waverley.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

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 country club
• Golf course facilities
• Member hospitality services
• Racquet and aquatics
• Wedding event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

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

Revenue model

1. Private Membership Dues and Initiation Fees: Waverley Country Club generates revenue through private country club membership fees. Membership is by invitation only, with initiation fees and ongoing dues. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Waverley Country Club operates a private, invitation-only member-owned golf and country club on a 138-acre riverfront site along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. It offers an 18-hole parkland-style golf course, practice facilities, a pro shop, tennis, bocce, swimming, dining and a curated wine program, riverfront recreation, event/wedding venues, guest suites, junior programs, and a caddie program. Access is granted through private membership with dues and initiation fees.

Product overview

Waverley Country Club is a private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services. The core offerings center on an 18-hole golf course with practice facilities and Field House pro shop, complemented by tennis, bocce, and aquatics amenities. Dining services include culinary and wine programs. Event hosting encompasses weddings and special occasions for up to 500 guests. Accommodations include four club suites and Egan Cottage. The club also operates the Waverley Historic Foundation supporting golf history preservation and the Evans Scholars caddie program. The portfolio functions as a single integrated member experience rather than discrete product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course & Facilities An 18-hole parkland-style golf course originally designed by H. Chandler Egan and restored by Gil Hanse, offering members year-round playability, pristine conditions, and strategic bunkering on a riverfront layout.
• Practice Facilities Full-length natural grass driving range, dedicated short game area, and manicured practice greens located on the former polo field for member use.
• Field House (Pro Shop)

Quantifiable outcome

• 62 Evans Scholars alumni from Waverley, more than any other club in the Pacific Northwest
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waverley Historic FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012The Waverley Historic Foundation was formed in 2012 to preserve the rich history and traditions of Waverley Country Club by providing resources to fund historical preservation, promote amateur golf, and engage in other appropriate charitable activities. The IRS has granted 501(c)(3) status to the Foundation. The Foundation manages fundraising for the Evans Scholars Program and supports golf's future through scholarships. The Foundation's Board of Directors includes Fred Buckman Sr. (Vice Chairman), Denise Molendyk (Secretary/Treasurer), and Directors Clarke Leaverton, Todd Melrose, and Jim Morse. Advisory Board includes Tim Boyle, Gil Hanse, Peter Jacobsen, and Scott Julien.
• Western Golf Association (WGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Western Golf Association, located in Chicago, Illinois, administers the Evans Scholars Program which provides full tuition and housing scholarships to deserving caddies. The idea was conceived in 1929 by famed golfer Charles 'Chick' Evans. Waverley is a strong supporter and has more Evans Alumni (62) than any other club in the Pacific Northwest. The Evans Scholarship program is the sole beneficiary of the annual BMW Championship, the third of four events in the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup, which has contributed nearly $50 million to the Program since its inception.
• University of OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Oregon Scholarship House opened in 2016 as part of the Evans Scholars Foundation's network of scholarship houses. Currently, Waverley has several Evans Scholars attending the University of Oregon. The majority of Waverley's 62 Evans Alumni attended the University of Oregon.
• Oregon State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral Waverley Evans Scholars attend Oregon State University, including Michael Gritzmacher, Cooper Roberts, Victor Stelter, and others from the Evans Scholars network.
• Olmsted BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrederick Law Olmsted Jr. and John Charles Olmsted (sons of Frederick Law Olmsted) designed the new road and landscaping surrounding the Waverley property and clubhouse in 1912. The Olmsted Brothers have designed numerous iconic sites including Central Park in New York, the mall in Washington D.C., and the White House grounds. Frederick Law Jr. designed the Jefferson Memorial. Their landscape plan supported and complimented the Whitehouse and Fouiloux architectural design for the clubhouse.
• Whitehouse and FouilouxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Portland architectural firm of Whitehouse and Fouiloux was hired to design the new clubhouse (1912-1913) in a classic Dutch Colonial Revival style. The building features white shingled siding, gambrel roof, porticos supported by simple Tuscan columns, multi-light double hung windows, beveled and leaded glass door elements, and a lengthy river view balcony with balustrades. The cost of the clubhouse was $72,000.
• Gil HanseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGil Hanse is a golf course architect who conducted golf course restoration work at Waverley (2001-2012) for the Golf Course Centennial Gala. Gil Hanse also serves on the Waverley Historic Foundation Advisory Board.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• The Oregon Golf Club: Another top-tier private golf club in the Portland suburb of West Linn, OR. Directly comparable in customer profile, golf-only focus, and Pacific Northwest regional market.
• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club: A premier private golf club located in the Portland-metro area (North Plains, OR). A direct regional peer competing for the same Pacific Northwest affluent members and tournament-hosting opportunities.
• Eugene Country Club: Long-standing private club in Eugene, OR. A Pacific Northwest peer offering golf, racquet sports, and dining to affluent families in the same regional market ecosystem as Waverley.

Broad incumbents

• Pebble Beach Resorts: Iconic American golf destination hosting multiple USGA Championships with a coastal/heritage positioning similar to Waverley's riverfront heritage. Comparable in tournament pedigree, premium branding, and event-driven revenue.
• Augusta National Golf Club: The most iconic private golf club in the U.S., also organized as a non-profit and host of the Masters. Comparable to Waverley as a high-prestige, invitation-only club with deep heritage, tournament-hosting pedigree, and a tightly guarded membership model.

Direct peers

• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: A historic, invitation-only private club on Long Island that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and other USGA Championships. Comparable to Waverley in exclusivity, age (founded 1891), and elite tournament pedigree.
• Congressional Country Club: Major private country club (Bethesda, MD) with strong USGA tournament history and broad amenities (golf, racquet sports, aquatics, dining). Comparable to Waverley as a full-service private country club with championship pedigree.
• Merion Golf Club: A venerated private club in Pennsylvania founded in 1896 (same year as Waverley), host of numerous USGA Championships. Directly comparable as a historic, member-owned East Coast analogue with similar tournament heritage.

Others

• MembersFirst (Clubessential Holdings): Technology vendor that powers Waverley's website platform. An ecosystem enabler/supplier rather than a competitor; relevant as the underlying digital infrastructure provider for private clubs.
• Western Golf Association (Evans Scholars Program): Operator of the Evans Scholars Program that channels Waverley's caddie program into scholarships. An ecosystem partner rather than a competitor; key to Waverley's community/brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WaverleyCountryClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waverley-country-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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