LEMON BAY GOLF CLUB, INC.

What LEMON BAY GOLF CLUB, INC. does

Lemon Bay Golf Club, Inc. is a private, member-owned 18-hole golf club located at 9600 Eagle Preserve Drive in Englewood, Florida. Founded in 1989 by six founding members, the club operates an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary-certified course (one of approximately 165 worldwide) on a 90-acre site that includes an 8-acre eagle preserve with nesting bald eagles. It currently serves approximately 325 members across three membership tiers (Full, Preview, and Summer+), with membership admission requiring sponsorship by two existing members and approval by the Membership Committee and Board of Governors.

The club's core product is championship par-71 golf on a course that recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation designed by Drew Rogers in 2023, the third major renovation since founding. Supporting amenities include multiple dining areas (grille and bar), a golf shop, PGA-led instruction, and locker facilities. A significant community-facing differentiator is the A Better Shot Junior Golf Foundation, established in 1996, which runs an eight-week summer program for over 300 children annually and has awarded more than $760,000 in scholarships to 93 young people, backed by an endowment that surpassed $2,000,000 in March 2023.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues across the three tiers, supplemented by on-site food and beverage service, golf shop retail sales, junior program fees, and endowment donations. Operations are managed by a leadership team including General Manager Damon Williams (since December 2021), Director of Agronomy Eli Rahz (since October 2021), Director of Golf Ben McCoy, Controller Bryan Hawn, and Director of Food & Beverage Michael Durett. Technology infrastructure is conventional and outsourced, comprising ClubSystems Group for website and member management, Paylocity for HR, Kindful for payments, and Google Forms for program applications. The club is privately held, member-owned, and does not disclose financials publicly.

Name

LEMON BAY GOLF CLUB, INC.

Legal name

Lemon Bay Golf Club, Inc.

Website

https://lemonbaygolfclub.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lemon Bay Golf Club, Inc. operates a private, member-owned 18-hole Audubon-certified golf club in Englewood, Florida, serving approximately 325 members with championship golf, dining, instruction, and the A Better Shot Junior Golf Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club memberships
• Junior golf programs
• Golf course operations
• Club dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

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, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Junior Golf Program Fees: Summer junior golf program enrollment fees. 8-week summer program with educational sessions, golf lessons, course play, and lunch. Limited to first 200 applicants.
2. Scholarship Endowment: Donations to A Better Shot Foundation endowment fund supporting college scholarships. Reached milestone of over $2,000,000 in endowment as of March 2023.
3. Membership Fees: Private club membership revenue from three tiers (Full, Preview, Summer+) covering golf access, clubhouse amenities, and dining privileges for members and their guests.
4. Food & Beverage: On-site dining services including lunch menu and bar/grille operations serving members and guests. The clubhouse features several dining areas.
5. Golf Shop Retail: Pro shop sales of golf apparel, equipment, and accessories. Dress code policies specify acceptable golf attire sold in the golf shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lemon Bay Golf Club operates a private 18-hole Audubon-certified championship golf course in Englewood, Florida, serving approximately 325 members across three membership tiers (Full, Preview, Summer+). The club delivers golf access, PGA professional instruction, on-site dining, a golf pro shop, and an annual junior golf program with an associated scholarship foundation. Services are delivered exclusively on the 90-acre club property, with member applications requiring sponsorship by two existing members and approval by the Membership Committee and Board of Governors.

Product overview

Lemon Bay Golf Club is a private golf club offering a single integrated golf and social experience centered around its 18-hole Audubon-certified golf course. The club provides golf course access, instruction, and dining as core services, supplemented by membership programs with three tiers (Full, Preview, Summer+). A distinctive community initiative is the A Better Shot Junior Golf Program and Foundation, which uses golf to teach youth values and provides substantial college scholarships. The club operates a members-only website powered by ClubSystems Group for member login and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lemon Bay Golf Course (Full Membership access) An 18-hole Audubon-certified par-71 championship golf course on 90 acres in Englewood, Florida, completed with a multi-million dollar Drew Rogers-designed renovation in 2023. Provides private member access to the course, clubhouse, dining areas, golf shop, and locker rooms.
• Clubhouse Dining Services On-site food and beverage service at the Grille, offering lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and bar/grille service until 7:00 pm, available to club members and their guests.
• Golf Pro Shop On-site retail golf shop selling golf attire, equipment, and accessories to members and guests, also defining the club's required dress code.
• Membership Programs (Full, Preview, Summer+) Three private club membership tiers — Full, Preview, and Summer+ — each requiring sponsorship by two current members in good standing, letters of recommendation, and approval by the Membership Committee and Board of Governors. Membership fees are not publicly disclosed.
• Golf Instruction PGA professional golf instruction services offered by Director of Golf Ben McCoy (35+ years experience), Head Professional Ryan Hartnett, and PGA Apprentices. Available to members seeking to improve their game.
• A Better Shot Junior Golf Program An annual 8-week summer junior golf program for local children and young adults that teaches golf skills, life skills, rules, etiquette, and social skills through educational sessions, group lessons, course play, and nutritious lunches. Limited to the first 200 applicants each summer, with over 300 children participating annually.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Drew Rogers (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Golf course architect Drew Rogers led the complete multi-million dollar renovation in 2023, one of three major renovations since the club's founding in 1989. This was a significant strategic investment in the club's core asset.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Boca Grande Club: Private club located minutes from Lemon Bay on Gasparilla Island; offers comparable membership-based golf, dining, and social amenities in the same Southwest Florida sub-market, serving a similar affluent seasonal demographic.
• The Oaks Club: Private equity-member country club in Osprey, FL offering 36 holes of golf plus tennis and dining; comparable membership-only business model in the same Sarasota/Englewood corridor.
• Laurel Oak Country Club: Member-owned private country club in Sarasota, FL with 36 holes and full club amenities; Director of F&B Michael Durett previously served as Sous Chef and Executive Chef here, indicating overlapping talent and business model.
• Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club: Large private golf and country club in Lakewood Ranch, FL offering multiple courses and bundled real-estate membership; comparable Southwest Florida competitor cited in Lemon Bay staff bios.
• TPC Prestancia: Private member club operated under the TPC brand in Sarasota, FL; comparable membership golf experience in the same regional market and an employer of Lemon Bay HR staff.
• River Strand Golf & Country Club: Private bundled real-estate golf community in Bradenton, FL; former employer of multiple Lemon Bay management staff and a direct competitor for Southwest Florida private-golf members.
• Pelican Sound Golf & River Club: Private bundled golf community in Estero, FL; comparable membership-based golf experience and an early-career employer of Lemon Bay Head Professional Ryan Hartnett.
• Mediterra: Private golf club community in Naples, FL; comparable high-end Southwest Florida private club where Director of Agronomy Eli Rahz previously oversaw North Course renovations.
• Calusa Pines Golf Club: Ultra-private member-owned golf club in Naples, FL; comparable high-end, low-volume private membership model in the same Florida Gulf Coast corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Troon: Largest third-party club management company in the golf and private-club industry; Lemon Bay's Controller Bryan Hawn previously served as Regional Controller at Troon, making it a relevant industry incumbent comparable in club-management know-how rather than direct facility competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 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 →

Frequently asked questions about LEMON BAY GOLF CLUB, INC.