Makefield Highlands Golf Club

What Makefield Highlands Golf Club does

Makefield Highlands Golf Club is a 168-acre public golf facility in Yardley, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, established in 2004 on land historically tied to an early-18th-century Penn Grant. The property is built around an 18-hole championship course designed by Rick Jacobson that plays up to 7,058 yards across five sets of tees, and was recognized by Golf Week Magazine as the #9 Golf Course You Can Play in PA (2013) and has won the NGCOA National Course of the Year Award for Pennsylvania. Adjacent amenities include a Toptracer-equipped driving range with 22 hitting stations (6 covered monitor bays plus 15 mobile stations), the Spirit Golf Academy staffed by PGA-certified professionals, junior and adult instruction programs, a full-service event venue anchored by the 1766 Manor House (a registered historical landmark) plus a Silo Bar and tent complex accommodating up to 200 guests, the on-site Makefield's Public House restaurant and bar, and a pro shop carrying Callaway, Titleist, Mizuno, FootJoy, Adidas, and Bridgestone.

The business operates six revenue streams: green fees and cart rentals (weekday non-resident 18-holes at $58, weekend $88, with resident and senior tiering); Toptracer bay rentals at $30-$45/hour and range-ball sales; Spirit Golf Academy lessons, camps and clinics ($55-$675); corporate golf outings and weddings/private events ($138-$155 per person for golf outings, plus event catering); food and beverage from Makefield's Public House and event catering; and pro-shop merchandise, both on-site and via a WooCommerce online store. Distribution is direct-to-consumer: a Club Caddie tee-time and Toptracer reservation portal, phone bookings via 215-321-7000, a dedicated event sales team (banquets@/[email protected], Melissa Dooley as Events Coordinator), and USchedule-driven lesson scheduling.

The facility has been managed for 14 years by Spirit Golf Management, a PGA-professional-owned firm headquartered in Lambertville, New Jersey, led by President/COO Mike Attara. The club handles roughly 50,000 rounds of golf annually and hosts around 24 private events in a typical peak June month. Senior staff have been recognized with the 2024 NJPGA Bill Strausbaugh Award (Kevin Beirne, General Manager), the 2024 NJPGA Professional Development Award (Mike Attara), and the 2015 Philadelphia PGA Youth Player Development Award (Ed Gibson); the club itself has accumulated eight GRAA Top 50 Public Range awards.

Name

Makefield Highlands Golf Club

Legal name

Makefield Highlands Golf Course

Website

https://makefieldhighlandsgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Makefield Highlands Golf Club is a 168-acre public golf facility in Yardley, PA, operating an 18-hole championship course, a 22-station Toptracer driving range, Spirit Golf Academy instruction, an event venue, and Makefield's Public House restaurant, all managed by Spirit Golf Management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Golf Course & 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)

Keywords

• Public golf course
• Golf instruction academy
• Toptracer driving range
• Golf outing venue
• Wedding event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Yardley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Fees and Cart Rentals: Primary revenue from green fees for 18-hole, 9-hole, twilight, and partial rounds (3-hole and 6-hole options). Cart rental fees at $22/player for 18 holes and $14/player for 9 holes. Weekend rates higher than weekday rates. Special resident and senior pricing available.
2. Toptracer Range and Driving Range: Revenue from hourly bay rentals with Toptracer technology ($30-$45/hour depending on day/time), range ball sales (medium bucket $8, large bucket $13), and range packages ($75, $130, $210).
3. Food and Beverage (Makefield's Public House): Restaurant and bar revenue including seasonal menu offerings and Woodside Smokehouse Grille. Open 7 days a week 10am-8pm. Live music events on weekends drive dining traffic.
4. Golf Instruction (Spirit Golf Academy): Revenue from individual lessons ($95-$135), 3-lesson series ($360), junior lessons ($55-$100), and golf camps ($325-$675). Learning Adult Golf (LAG) clinics at $325 for 5 hours.
5. Merchandise Sales: Pro shop sales of golf equipment and apparel from branded partners including Callaway, Titleist, Mizuno, Footjoy, Adidas, and Bridgestone. Gift card sales also available.
6. Events and Outings: Revenue from corporate events, weddings, golf outings, and special occasions. Morning outing packages at $138-$145 per person, afternoon packages at $148-$155 per person. Private event catering for celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Makefield Highlands Golf Club operates a public 18-hole championship golf course on a 168-acre historic property in Yardley, Bucks County, PA, supplemented by a Toptracer-equipped 22-station driving range, the Spirit Golf Academy (lessons, clinics, junior camps), event hosting (weddings, corporate outings, celebrations) at the historic 1766 Manor House and tent complex, and the Makefield's Public House restaurant and bar.

Product overview

Makefield Highlands Golf Club is a public golf facility offering a single integrated experience built around its 18-hole championship golf course (designed by Rick Jacobson, 7,058 yards). The club's portfolio consists of the core golf course as the anchor, supplemented by the Toptracer Range Experience for technology-enhanced practice, Spirit Golf Academy for instruction, Junior Golf Programs for youth development, Golf Outings for group events, and Event Venue services for weddings/corporate occasions. Supporting these are Makefield's Public House (dining/bar), the Pro Shop (online and on-site retail), and MHGA membership. The facility is managed by Spirit Golf Management and has been recognized with eight GRAA Top 50 Public Facility awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spirit Golf Academy: The golf instruction and academy division offering lessons, clinics, and junior golf programs taught by PGA-certified professionals.
• Makefield's Public House
• Woodside Smokehouse Grille

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
• Toptracer Range Experience
• Spirit Golf Academy
• Junior Golf Programs
• Golf Outings and Tournaments Group golf event hosting for 20-144 players. Morning Package $145/person, Afternoon Package $155/person (2026 rates). Includes shotgun or modified shotgun format, green fees, cart rental, food service, and optional Toptracer virtual golf enhancement ($35/hour/bay). Includes 20th Anniversary Special ($125/person or $500/foursome).
• Event Venue and Catering
• Makefield's Public House Restaurant and Bar Bar and restaurant open 7 days a week, 10am-8pm, featuring seasonal menus, the Woodside Smokehouse Grille concept with smoked meats (Mesquite, Apple Cherry, Hickory, Maple flavors), and live music on Friday evenings. Catering available for events.
• Pro Shop Full-service golf shop offering equipment, apparel, and accessories from Callaway, Titleist, Mizuno, FootJoy, Adidas, and Bridgestone. Online store powered by WooCommerce with gift card purchases available.
• MHGA Golf Association Membership Annual membership program at $280 including MHGA Gift Package, GAP membership, automatic club championship entry, USGA Handicap Service, eligibility for GAP team matches, 10% shop discount, and tournament events on Sundays April through May.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50,000 rounds of golf per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spirit Golf ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpirit Golf Management has managed Makefield Highlands for 14 years. Spirit Golf is a mid-size golf management firm owned and operated by PGA Professionals with corporate offices in Lambertville, New Jersey. They manage and consult with golf courses throughout the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania areas. Mike Attara serves as President/COO of Spirit Golf Management.
• New Jersey Golf FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakefield Highlands works in conjunction with the New Jersey Golf Foundation for women's golf day events and junior golf development initiatives. The foundation provides donations and support for girl golfers.
• Women Golfers Give Back (WGGB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for women's and girls' golf development. Over 7 years, WGGB has donated approximately $30,000 to help junior female golfers at Makefield. Supports scholarships, equipment enhancement, and golf programs targeting course access for young girl golfers.
• ToptracercoreTechnology or IntegrationToptracer provides ball-tracing technology for the driving range experience. Same technology used on PGA Tour broadcasts. 22 hitting stations equipped with Toptracer Range technology across the facility.
• Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakefield Highlands hosts GAP events and participates in the association. The club hosts the Lower Bucks County Pro-Am and Golf Association of Philadelphia US Open Qualifier. MHGA membership includes automatic entry into GAP membership.
• Lower Makefield TownshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal township partnership. Residents of Lower Makefield Township receive discounted golf rates with valid ID (driver's license, utility bill). The township website link is featured on the club's about page.
• Five Ponds Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated through Spirit Golf Management. Mike Attara serves as PGA General Manager for Five Ponds Golf Club. Some Spirit Golf Academy programming cross-promotes between facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: National entertainment-golf chain competing for casual/beginner dollars, group outings, date nights, and family entertainment with tech-enabled bays — overlapping Makefield's Toptracer and outing segments but in a fundamentally different (non-traditional-course) format.

Direct peers

• Eagle Ridge Golf Club: Public 27-hole facility in Lakewood, NJ where Spirit Golf President Mike Attara was previously Director of Operations; a direct operational template and comparable full-amenity public course with range, instruction, and events.
• Five Ponds Golf Club: Public 18-hole facility in Warminster, PA also operated by Spirit Golf Management, with shared PGA professional staff (Mike Attara as GM) and cross-promoted Spirit Golf Academy programming — making it the closest operational and managerial peer.

Regional players

• Bensalem Township Country Club: Public 18-hole municipal-style course in Bensalem, PA — directly within Makefield's trade area — competing on price point for casual public rounds, range use, and lessons.
• Indian Valley Country Club: Semi-private country club in Telford, PA with 18-hole course, range, instruction, dining, and event space — overlaps with Makefield's customer base in the Philadelphia suburbs for both golf and social/wedding events.
• TPC Jasna Polana: TPC-branded private/public course in Skillman, NJ offering high-end public play, weddings, and corporate outings in the same tri-state market; comparable amenity set (F&B, events, instruction) and similar positioning to Makefield's premium day.
• Commonwealth National Golf Club: Public 18-hole course in Horsham, PA with similar yardage, range, instruction, and outing/event services — competing directly for Bucks/Montgomery County public-play rounds and corporate golf business.
• Yardley Country Club: Established private club located in Yardley, PA — directly adjacent to Makefield Highlands in the same local market — competing for the same affluent Bucks County golfers and event clientele across the public/private boundary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MakefldHighlds
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZKZRAXXwyv-1jXQ3npp7yg
• Facebookfacebook.com/MakefieldHighlandsGolfClub
• Instagraminstagram.com/makefieldhighlandsgc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/makefield-highlands-golf-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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