Mt Hawley Country Club

What Mt Hawley Country Club does

Mt Hawley Country Club is a private members club established in 1922 in Peoria, Illinois, operating from a single campus at 7724 N Knoxville Avenue with vista views of the Illinois River. The club provides an 18-hole championship golf course (renovated in 1996 by Lohmann Golf Design with bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways), a three-pool swimming complex with cabana, four tennis courts, two pickleball courts, two bocce ball courts, and six dining and event venues spanning casual, formal, and banquet settings.

The club's product portfolio is anchored by tiered membership programs — Regular Golfing, Intermediate Golfing, Junior Golfing, Social, Non-Resident, and Business Memberships — with monthly dues ranging from $276 to $642 and initiation/annual combinations for the Business and Non-Resident tiers. A $75 monthly food-and-beverage minimum applies to most memberships, and supplementary revenue is generated through pro shop retail, golf outings, weddings, corporate events, and a reforestation program. Technology is limited to Jonas Club Software powering the website and membership management; there is no proprietary technology or AI/ML capability.

The go-to-market is direct sales: prospective members contact the General Manager (Vincent Tracy) for initiation fees and tours, while event inquiries are routed through an online form to the Events Director. Distribution is domestic and single-site, with the market restricted to central Illinois and surrounding 75-mile catchment. No funding rounds, acquisitions, M&A, or institutional investors are identified, and the club appears to be member-owned and governed by a board with elected officers.

Name

Mt Hawley Country Club

Legal name

Mt. Hawley Country Club

Website

https://mthawleycc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mt Hawley Country Club is a private members club in Peoria, Illinois, founded in 1922, offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, bocce, swimming, dining, and event hosting to families, social members, and corporate business members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Recreation

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAE

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAGALAC

Resort Convention Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

SECONDARYTHAGAMAA

Destination Spa Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf course memberships
• Racquet sports facilities
• Club dining services
• Private event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Peoria

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly and annual membership dues from Regular Golfing, Intermediate Golfing, Junior Golfing, Social, Non-Resident, and Business Memberships. Primary revenue stream for the private club.
2. Membership Initiation Fees: One-time initiation fees for new members, particularly the $10,000 Business Membership initiation fee.
3. Food and Beverage: Three dining areas, five banquet rooms, Club Room, Main Bar, The Deck, Summit Grill, and Den. Monthly food and beverage minimum of $75 applies to most memberships.
4. Golf Outings and Events: Corporate and charity golf outing packages. Event hosting including weddings, business meetings, holiday parties, birthday parties, and showers.
5. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands including Titleist, Callaway, Cleveland, and Taylormade. Demo days and club fitting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mt Hawley Country Club is a private members club founded in 1922 in Peoria, Illinois that sells tiered membership subscriptions granting access to an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming complex, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, and multiple dining venues. It also hosts private events such as weddings, corporate golf outings, business meetings, and celebrations through bookable event spaces and catering services.

Product overview

Mt Hawley Country Club is a private members club offering a portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course. The core product portfolio includes golf facilities (course, pro shop, bag room), aquatic amenities (three-pool swimming complex with cabana), racket sports (tennis and pickleball courts), and bocce ball. Dining services span casual, formal, and banquet settings across multiple venues. The club also provides event hosting capabilities for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations, plus a reforestation program for member engagement. Membership programs provide tiered access to all facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course featuring bentgrass greens, tees, and fairways, designed by Lohmann Golf Design in 1996. Rated as one of the top central Illinois golf facilities, it has hosted seven Illinois State Amateur Tournaments and offers a layout with sand bunkering, water features, and tree-lined fairways for members and outing guests.
• Pro Shop Retail golf shop offering clubs, bags, clothing, shoes, and accessories from brands including Titleist, Callaway, Cleveland, and Taylormade, with demo days and club fitting services scheduled in spring.
• Swimming Complex & Cabana Three-pool aquatic facility including a diving well with water slide, a six-lane lap pool, and a baby pool, complemented by a cabana bar and kitchen open during swim hours. Supports an active swim team and aquatics programming for members and their families.
• Tennis & Pickleball Courts Four hard-surface tennis courts (three available for daily open play) and two pickleball courts. Junior and adult lessons are offered in private and group sessions, along with seasonal socials and clinics.
• Bocce Ball Courts & Picnic Grounds Two bocce ball courts available to members daily from dusk until dawn, complemented by firepits and picnic grounds for member social use.
• Dining Facilities Multiple member dining venues including the Club Room and Main Bar for casual year-round dining, The Deck for seasonal outdoor dining, a Ballroom with dance floor and fireplace, Valley View and Boardroom for private functions and business meetings, Summit Grill for events with river views, and the Den for intimate business meetings or private dinners.
• Golf Outings & Packages Hosted corporate and charity golf outings with course availability coordination by the PGA Professional and food and beverage coordination by the Events Director. Packages are available to outside groups and businesses.
• Event Spaces & Catering Private event venues and catering services for weddings, golf outings, business meetings, holiday parties, birthday parties, showers, pool parties, celebrations of life, and luncheon/dinner events. Available spaces include the ballroom, private dining rooms, and outdoor areas with panoramic river views.
• Membership Programs Tiered membership subscriptions granting access to club amenities: Regular Golfing ($642/month, ages 40+), Intermediate Golfing ($433/month, ages 30-39), Junior Golfing ($276/month, ages 21-29), Social ($408/month), Non-Resident ($3,253 annually, beyond 75-mile radius), and Business Membership ($10,000 initiation fee plus $20,000 annual dues, up to 5 designated employees). Most tiers carry a $75 monthly food and beverage minimum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated as one of the top central Illinois golf facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Olympia Fields Country Club: Historic Illinois private country club founded in 1915 with multiple championship golf courses and extensive club amenities. Comparable as an Illinois-based private members club, though materially larger and higher-profile.
• Medinah Country Club: Iconic Illinois private club with three golf courses and a full clubhouse, dining, and event operation. Comparable business model — membership dues, golf, banquets, events — though on a much larger national scale.
• Invited (ClubCorp): Large operator of private golf and country clubs across the U.S. Comparable end-product (membership-based golf, dining, events) though at portfolio scale rather than a single-club operator.

Direct peers

• Exmoor Country Club: Private members country club in Highland Park, Illinois with golf, racquet sports, aquatics, and dining. Operates a similar family-friendly, multi-amenity private club model in the Midwest.
• Biltmore Country Club: Private members country club in Barrington, Illinois offering golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and social programming. Closely comparable product mix and membership tiering to Mt Hawley.
• Peoria Country Club: Private members country club also located in Peoria, Illinois, offering golf, dining, and social amenities. Directly competes for the same local individual, family, and corporate memberships as Mt Hawley in the central Illinois market.
• WeaverRidge Golf Club: Private-style golf club located in Peoria, Illinois with championship golf, dining, and event facilities. Closest geographic competitor and operates with a similar membership-driven, event-hosting model.
• Sunset Ridge Country Club: Private members club in Northfield, Illinois offering golf, tennis, swimming, and dining facilities. Comparable in scale, amenity breadth, and tiered membership structure to Mt Hawley.
• Knollwood Club: Private country club in Lake Forest, Illinois providing golf, racquet sports, swimming, and social amenities. Closely parallels Mt Hawley's family-oriented, multi-amenity private club operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MtHawleyCountryClub
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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