PELICAN MARSH GOLF CLUB, INC.

What PELICAN MARSH GOLF CLUB, INC. does

Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Inc. is a private, member-owned golf and country club located in Naples, Florida, operating since 1996 (with community development dating to 1993) and member-owned since 2007. The club's core asset is an 18-hole, 7,050-yard Robert von Hagge-designed championship golf course certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, complemented by a 25,000 square-foot two-story West Indies-inspired clubhouse, a 10-acre practice facility and learning center, and a full staff of PGA professionals. The club sits within a 1,000+ acre private gated community that includes 133 acres of nature preserves (including the Cocohatchee Strand preserve), a Community Center with tennis, fitness, bocce, spa, and wellness amenities, and 24+ residential subdivisions.

The company generates revenue through three recurring membership tiers (Golf, Social, and Dining), each with a typical annual billing cadence and varying levels of golf, dining, and social privileges. Ancillary revenue derives from a newly renovated Golf Shop carrying premium apparel and equipment brands, PGA professional instruction (e.g., $100/hour private lessons), multiple dining venues (Grille Room, Grille Terrace, formal Dining Room, private dining room), and integration with real estate listings for properties within the Pelican Marsh community. Technology is operational rather than strategic: a MembersFirst platform supports member login, event registration, and communications, while ForeTees handles tee time and lesson booking. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members are routed through a Director of Membership & Communications and private tours.

The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer sales-led, with prospective members requesting information via the website or scheduling private tours; residency within the gated community is not required to join. Management is led by GM/COO Matt Gaudet (joined February 2024), with Shea Brower as Director of Membership & Communications, Michael Korenoski as Director of Golf, Amy Warner as Director of Food & Beverage, Brook Maxwell as Director of Golf Course Operations, and Chad Cruciotti as Executive Chef. The club is independently governed by its members and Board of Governors, with no parent company or private equity ownership.

Name

PELICAN MARSH GOLF CLUB, INC.

Legal name

Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Inc.

Website

https://pelicanmarshgc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pelican Marsh Golf Club, Inc. is a private, member-owned golf and country club in Naples, Florida, offering an 18-hole Robert von Hagge championship course, dining, social, tennis, and fitness amenities across a 1,000+ acre gated community, serving individual members through Golf, Social, and Dining membership tiers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Membership

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Membership club
• Championship golf course
• Club dining services
• Gated community amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Full golf membership offering unlimited access to all club amenities including golf, dining and social privileges. Includes seven-day advanced starting-time privileges for golf bookings and no greens fees.
2. Social Membership: Limited golf access with year-round practice facility access and three-day advanced starting-time privileges. Includes dining and social privileges.
3. Dining Membership: Dining and social privileges at club dining venues including the Grille Room, Grille Terrace, and formal Dining Room.
4. Real Estate Services: The club facilitates property sales and rentals within the Pelican Marsh community through integrated real estate listings with multiple subdivisions including Arbors, Augusta, Bay Laurel Estates, Gables, Grand Isle, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pelican Marsh Golf Club operates a private member-owned 18-hole Robert von Hagge-designed championship golf course in Naples, Florida, paired with a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, multiple dining venues, a ten-acre practice facility, and community amenities. The club sells Golf, Social, and Dining membership tiers on a recurring dues basis, with auxiliary paid offerings including PGA professional lessons and pro shop merchandise. Membership is open to non-residents and grants access to club facilities, golf privileges, dining, and ancillary lifestyle amenities.

Product overview

Pelican Marsh Golf Club operates as a private golf club with a unified membership-based model offering golf, dining, and community amenities. The core product is the Robert von Hagge-designed 18-hole championship golf course complemented by the Golf Shop, Golf Lessons & Clinics, and Practice Facility. Dining is delivered through multiple venues (Grille Room, Grille Terrace, formal Dining Room, private dining room). The club offers three membership tiers: Golf, Social, and Dining memberships. Additionally, the Pelican Marsh community provides residential living with access to Community Center amenities including Tennis Center, fitness, and wellness services, along with real estate services for property transactions within the gated community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course Robert von Hagge-designed 18-hole championship golf course, 7,050 yards with seven sets of tees, Audubon certified sanctuary. Year-round course entertaining players of all abilities; available to club members and their guests.
• Golf Shop Newly renovated pro shop offering premium golf brands including Greyson, Peter Millar, Holderness & Bourne, and equipment from Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, and Ping. Available to members and guests.
• Golf Lessons & Clinics PGA professional instruction including private lessons, men's and ladies' classes, and uniquely designed programs covering all aspects of the game led by Director of Golf Michael Korenoski. Priced at $100/hour or $50/half hour.
• Practice Facility & Learning Center Ten-acre state-of-the-art practice facility and learning center with putting practice areas and instructional amenities. Available to Golf and Social members.
• Member Dining Multiple dining venues including Grille Room (casual dining with panoramic course views), Grille Terrace (outdoor veranda), formal Dining Room, and private dining room for celebrations. Available to members and guests.
• Golf Membership Unlimited golf with full dining and social privileges, access to all club facilities, no greens fees, and seven-day advanced starting-time privileges. Sold on a recurring annual dues basis; pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Social Membership Limited golf with year-round access to practice facility and three-day advanced starting-time privileges, plus dining and social privileges. Sold on a recurring annual dues basis; pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Dining Membership Dining and social privileges at club dining venues including the Grille Room, Grille Terrace, and formal Dining Room, without golf access. Sold on a recurring annual dues basis; pricing not publicly disclosed.
• Pelican Marsh Community Amenities 1,000+ acre private gated enclave with Community Center featuring Tennis Center, Bocce courts, fitness facilities, wellness classes, and spa services. Includes access to the award-winning Cocohatchee Strand preserve. Available to members.
• Real Estate Services Property listings for sale and rent within the Pelican Marsh community, featuring 24+ subdivisions including Arbors, Augusta, Bay Laurel Estates, Grand Isle, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members consistently report quick integration for new members through golf/social activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bonita Bay Club: Premier private member-owned club in Bonita Springs / Naples area with multiple 18-hole courses, clubhouses, dining, tennis, spa and integrated residential community; competes directly for the same HNW retiree / second-home member demographic in SW Florida.
• Bay Colony Golf Club: Private member-owned club in Naples (formerly The Estates at Bay Colony) that originally shared the Robert von Hagge course with Pelican Marsh before the 1996 split; comparable Naples luxury private club with golf, dining and beach amenities.
• Calusa Pines Golf Club: Private member-owned golf club in Naples, FL with a championship course, clubhouse and dining; targets the same Naples HNW private-member pool as Pelican Marsh with comparable membership tiers.
• Old Collier Golf Club: Ultra-premium private member-owned golf club in Naples designed by Tom Fazio with a small membership cap; serves as the upper-tier luxury benchmark in the same Naples market as Pelican Marsh.
• Tiburon Golf Club (Ritz-Carlton): Private 36-hole club in Naples affiliated with The Ritz-Carlton, hosting Champions Tour events; competes for premium SW Florida golfers and corporate outings at the upper tier of the same Naples private-club market.
• Mediterra Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in North Naples with twin 18-hole courses, clubhouse, sports club and integrated residential community; directly competes for the same Naples HNW bundled-lifestyle member.
• Wyndemere Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Naples, FL with 27 holes, tennis, dining and community amenities; comparable mid-tier Naples private club competing for similar members.
• Quail West Golf Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Naples, FL offering an 18-hole championship course, clubhouse, dining, and integrated luxury residential community - the closest direct peer to Pelican Marsh in terms of location, member-owned model, and bundled real estate + club offering.
• The Club at Quail Ridge: Private member-owned golf and country club in Boynton Beach, FL with 36 holes and bundled community amenities; noted as the prior club of Pelican Marsh's Director of Golf Michael Korenoski and directly comparable in private member-owned FL club model.

Regional players

• Forest Glen Golf & Country Club: Private member-owned golf and country club in Naples, FL with 18-hole championship course and bundled community amenities; regional peer in the broader Naples private-club competitive set serving similar demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pelicanmarshgc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pelican-marsh-golf-club-inc.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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