Naperville Country Club

What Naperville Country Club does

Naperville Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1921 in Naperville, Illinois, operating 124 acres of rolling terrain with an 18-hole par-72 championship course redesigned by Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest & Associates in 2006. The club serves dedicated golfers and social members through two capped membership tiers — Golf and Social — with admission subject to availability and approval. Core offerings include the championship course, practice facilities, three dining venues (The Pump Room, The Grille on the Green, and The Outdoor Patio), a full-service Pro Shop carrying Callaway and TaylorMade, and a youth caddie program tied to the Western Golf Association's Evans Scholarship.

The business model is subscription/dues-driven annual recurring revenue, supplemented by pro shop hardware sales and event/catering income. Membership is sold directly through a website inquiry form and the Director of Marketing & Member Relations, with no third-party distribution and no public pricing. The club is governed by its members rather than external investors; there is no venture capital, private equity, or parent company. The Jason Guss Golf Academy and the Troon Prive reciprocal privileges network (100+ private courses worldwide) differentiate the membership value proposition beyond the local facility.

Operations are anchored by a lean management team led by General Manager Brad McMillan, with PGA-certified golf professionals, an Executive Chef, and grounds superintendents overseeing maintenance. NCC holds Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary certification and markets modestly via its website, an Instagram account, and a monthly e-newsletter. Revenue, dues, and current member counts are not publicly disclosed, and the club does not employ any disclosed AI/ML or proprietary technology beyond standard club-management software.

Name

Naperville Country Club

Legal name

Naperville Country Club

Website

https://napervillecc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Naperville Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Naperville, Illinois, founded in 1921, offering capped Golf and Social memberships with access to an 18-hole championship course, three dining venues, instruction, and the Troon Prive reciprocal network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf instruction
• Club dining
• Private events

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

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. Golf Membership Dues: Private golf memberships providing access to the 18-hole championship course, practice facilities, golf lessons, tournaments, and dining amenities. Golf members also receive Troon Privé reciprocal golf privileges.
2. Social Membership Dues: Social memberships offering access to club activities, events, and dining experiences with limited golf privileges. Described as 'Best Kept Secret in Naperville' with three dining areas and a robust calendar of member events.
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail golf equipment (Callaway, TaylorMade) and apparel sales from newly remodeled pro shop. Special orders available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Naperville Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and social club operating an 18-hole par-72 championship course on 124 acres in Naperville, Illinois. The club sells annual Golf and Social memberships with tiered access to the championship course, practice facilities, three dining venues, tournaments, and social events. Ancillary offerings include PGA-certified golf instruction through the Jason Guss Golf Academy, a Pro Shop retailing Callaway and TaylorMade equipment, a youth caddie program with Evans Scholarship pathway, and Troon Privé reciprocal privileges at 100+ private courses worldwide.

Product overview

Naperville Country Club is a private, member-owned golf club offering a unified portfolio of golf and lifestyle services. The core product is its award-winning 18-hole championship golf course, complemented by three dining venues (The Pump Room, The Grille on the Green, and The Outdoor Patio), world-class instruction through the Jason Guss Golf Academy, a full-service Pro Shop, and youth development programs including caddie and junior golf initiatives. Golf and Social memberships provide tiered access to these amenities, with Troon Privé Privileges extending reciprocal access to 100+ private clubs worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jason Guss Golf Academy: World-class golf instruction academy operated at the club, providing advanced swing analysis and personalized improvement plans.
• Troon Privé

Products and services

• Golf Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Troon Privé membership provides access to 100+ private golf courses worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TrooncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTroon Privé Privileges partnership provides NCC members exclusive access to 100+ private golf courses worldwide, preferred rates at 150+ Troon Golf resort and daily fee courses, Cliff Drysdale Tennis amenities, Avis car rental discounts (up to 25%), Ship Sticks, Entertainment offers, and Suntex Marinas discounts (25% off). This significantly extends the value proposition of NCC membership beyond the local facility.
• Western Golf Association (WGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Golf Association administers the Evans Scholarship Program at NCC, providing tuition scholarships to outstanding caddies. NCC proudly participates in the program, with numerous caddies receiving scholarships to universities including University of Illinois, Northwestern, Ohio State, Miami of Ohio, University of Iowa, and Marquette. The WGA website provides caddie resources and training materials.
• Jason Guss Golf AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCC is the exclusive home of the Jason Guss Golf Academy, offering world-class golf instruction with advanced swing analysis and personalized improvement plans designed by Jason Guss. The academy leverages NCC facilities for teaching and development, while Jason Guss serves as Director of Golf Performance at the club.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Butler National Golf Club: Private golf club in Oak Brook, Illinois founded by sports entrepreneur George B. Morris. Comparable as an exclusive Chicago-area private golf club focused on championship play and refined member experience.
• Exmoor Country Club: Private country club in Highland Park, Illinois with golf, dining, and social amenities. Directly comparable as a member-owned private club serving Chicago's North Shore with established heritage and family-oriented programming.
• Olympia Fields Country Club: Historic private country club in Olympia Fields, Illinois that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens. Closely comparable as a long-established Chicago-area private member-owned club with championship pedigree and tournament-host capability.
• Conway Farms Golf Club: Private golf club in Lake Forest, Illinois designed by Tom Fazio. Comparable as a Chicago-area private club focused on championship golf, exclusivity, and refined member amenities in the affluent North Shore market.
• Glen View Club: Private country club in Golf, Illinois (near North Shore) with golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. Comparable as an established Chicago-area private member-owned club offering a similar mix of championship golf and lifestyle amenities.
• Lake Shore Country Club: Private country club in Glencoe, Illinois on the North Shore of Chicago. Comparable as a private member-owned club offering championship golf plus dining and social programming to affluent Chicago families.
• Rich Harvest Farms: Ultra-private golf club in Sugar Grove, Illinois owned by Jerry Rich. Comparable as an exclusive Chicago western-suburb private club with championship course, limited membership, and tournament-hosting capability.
• Butterfield Country Club: Private country club in Oak Brook, Illinois with 18-hole golf course and full club amenities. Comparable as a Chicago western suburb private club competing for the same member demographic as Naperville Country Club.
• Medinah Country Club: Iconic private country club in the Chicago western suburbs featuring 54 holes plus extensive dining and event facilities. Directly comparable as a member-owned private golf and social club serving affluent Chicago-area families with championship-level amenities.

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Global golf and club management company operating hundreds of courses and clubs worldwide. Relevant as NCC's reciprocal-privileges partner and as the broader incumbent providing management services, technology, and reciprocal network access to private clubs across categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/napervillecountryclub
• Facebookfacebook.com/NapervilleCountryClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naperville-country-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 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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