Illahe Hills Country Club

What Illahe Hills Country Club does

Illahe Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club located at 3376 Country Club Drive S. in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1959 and opened for play in 1961. The club's core asset is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by William Bell that has hosted USGA Championships and is widely regarded for its putting surfaces. The club has progressively expanded its amenity surface over six decades, adding a resort-style swimming pool (2011), a renovated driving range with seven target greens (2016), oyster-shell bocce ball courts (2020), and a six-court dedicated indoor pickleball center with Cushion Extreme flooring (2021). Additional facilities include three indoor tennis courts, a fitness center, dining venues, and two event spaces — the Illahe Ballroom (up to 200 guests) and The Pavilion (up to 250 guests).

The club operates a tiered subscription membership model with six categories: Full Golf ($30,000 initiation plus $842/month), Junior Golf for members 39 and under ($15,000 initiation plus age-tiered dues), Legacy (25% initiation discount for family of current members), Individual Golf ($668/month), Clubhouse ($10,000 initiation plus $451/month, six annual golf rounds), and Non-Resident for those living more than 100 miles from Salem ($5,000 initiation plus $463/month, 16 annual rounds). Revenue is generated primarily through initiation fees, recurring monthly dues, and ancillary streams including dining, golf shop sales (members receive up to 30% retail savings), instruction using Trackman technology, tournaments, and event venue rental open to non-members. The club also maintains reciprocal playing access with 11 regional private clubs across Oregon, Idaho, and Washington.

The company is governed by a Board of Directors (President Brooks Gladow, Vice President Athena Douglas, Treasurer Eric Templeton) and managed day-to-day by General Manager Mike Litwin. Operations are supported by a Head Golf Professional, Golf Course Superintendent, Tournament Director, Director of Instruction, Executive Chef, Finance Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Event Sales Manager, Membership Sales Manager, and three USPTA-certified tennis professionals. Technology infrastructure includes Jonas Club Software for membership management, Trackman radar-based launch monitors for club fitting and instruction, Golf Genius for tournament administration, and a live camera system streaming tee boxes and courts. The club does not have a mobile application, has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and has no disclosed revenue figures, funding events, or external investors.

Name

Illahe Hills Country Club

Legal name

Illahe Hills Country Club

Website

https://illahehills.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Illahe Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Salem, Oregon, operating an 18-hole William Bell-designed championship golf course with year-round amenities including pickleball, tennis, dining, fitness, and event venues serving members and event clients through tiered subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Course

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Championship golf course
• Racquet sports facilities
• Private event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

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. Full Golf Membership: Premium membership category providing unlimited access to the 18-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, golf shop, tennis and pickleball facilities, swimming pool, dining venues, and all social events. Initiation fee of $30,000 plus $842 monthly dues.
2. Junior Golf Membership: Membership available to individuals age 39 and under, with tiered pricing based on age brackets. Ages 21-29: $460/month, Ages 30-35: $564/month, Ages 36-39: $668/month. Initiation fee of $15,000.
3. Clubhouse Membership: Access to tennis, pickleball, swimming pool, dining, fitness room, and social events. Includes maximum of 6 rounds of golf annually with guest green fees. Initiation fee of $10,000, $451 monthly dues.
4. Non-Resident Membership: Available to those without residence within 100 miles of Salem, Oregon. Full access with maximum 16 rounds annually. Initiation fee of $5,000, $463 monthly dues.
5. Individual Golf Membership: Individual golfer-focused membership with unlimited golf access and full club amenities. Spouse and children enjoy social amenities. Monthly dues of $668.
6. Wedding and Event Venue Rental: Non-members can host weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations at the Illahe Ballroom (up to 200 guests) and The Pavilion (up to 250 guests). Event packages include catering, bar service, setup/breakdown, and event coordination. Revenue generated through venue rental fees, food and beverage minimums, and bar service charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Illahe Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1959 (opened 1961) around an 18-hole championship golf course designed by William Bell. It sells club memberships and provides a full amenity platform including golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness, swimming, bocce, dining, and private event hosting.

Product overview

Illahe Hills Country Club is a full-service private country club offering a comprehensive portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around an 18-hole championship golf course. The core product is the golf course (designed by William Bell, opened 1961), complemented by multiple add-on modules including pickleball (6 courts), tennis (3 courts), bocce ball, fitness center, swimming pool, and dining services. The club also operates event venues (Illahe Ballroom and The Pavilion) for weddings and special events. Membership options include Full Golf, Junior Golf, Legacy, Individual Golf, Clubhouse, and Non-Resident categories, each providing different access levels to these integrated facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Golf Membership
• Junior Golf Membership
• Legacy Membership
• Individual Golf Membership
• Clubhouse (Social) Membership
• Non-Resident Membership
• Wedding & Private Event Venue Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Member pricing in the golf shop provides up to 30% savings over normal retail prices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arrowhead Golf & Athletic ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Arrowhead Golf & Athletic Club in Molalla, OR (28301 S Highway 213). Call Pro Shop for restrictions and regulations: 503-829-8080.
• Astoria Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Astoria Country Club in Warrenton, OR (3345 Sunset Beach Ln). Phone: 503-861-2545.
• Crane Creek Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Crane Creek Country Club in Boise, ID (500 West Curling Dr). Mobile: 208-514-4340.
• Mill Creek Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Mill Creek Country Club in Mill Creek, WA (15500 Country Club Dr). Mobile: 425-743-5664.
• Oregon Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Oregon Golf Club in West Linn, OR (25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd). Phone: 503-650-6900.
• Rainier Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle, WA (11133 Des Moines Memorial Dr). Phone: 206-242-2222.
• Riverside Golf & Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Riverside Golf & Country Club in Portland, OR (8105 NE 33rd Dr). Phone: 503-282-7265.
• Rogue Valley Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Rogue Valley Country Club in Medford, OR (2660 Hillcrest Rd). Phone: 541-772-4050.
• Shadow Hills Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Shadow Hills Country Club in Junction City, OR (92512 River Rd). Phone: 541-998-8441.
• Spur Wing Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Spur Wing Country Club in Meridian, ID (6800 N Spurwing Way). Phone: 208-887-1800.
• Willamette Valley Country ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReciprocal club arrangement allowing Illahe Hills members to play at Willamette Valley Country Club in Canby, OR (900 Country Club Pl). Phone: 503-266-2102.
• Golf Genius (Tournament Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationGolf tournament management and registration platform used for member-guest tournaments including the River Pig Invitational and Illashe Ladies Golf Invitational. Members register through golfgenius.com portal.
• Boomstick Sponsors (River Pig Invitational)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTop-tier sponsors for the annual River Pig Invitational member-guest tournament including: Thrivent (Shawn Ryan), Thompson Law (Jason Thompson), Roberson (Brett Roberson), Retina (Dr. Andrew Westfall), CDR (Chad Elliot), Capitol Auto Group (Alex Casebeer), Northside Electric (Nate Scharer), Cascade Tire Pros (Ryan Hazelbaker), Sun Day Red (brand partner), Imperial Headwear (merchandise), and individuals George Carter, Tom Fohn, Tyler Degele.
• Log Driver Sponsors (River Pig Invitational)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSecond-tier sponsors for River Pig Invitational including Salem Heating (Brooks Gladow), DeMuniz, Archer Lewis, Zachary Dablow PC, KYKN Radio, Saffron Supply Co., David Leith Mediation, AmeriTitle (Eric Templeton), Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Dallas Glass, and numerous individual sponsors.
• River Runner Sponsors (River Pig Invitational)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting sponsors for River Pig Invitational including De Muniz Consulting, Zachary Sielicky, and others.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Multnomah Athletic Club: Premier private athletic club in Portland, OR with extensive racquet sports, fitness, dining, and social programming. Comparable member-owned private club with diversified non-golf amenities and similar premium pricing model.
• Shadow Hills Country Club: Private country club in Junction City, OR, reciprocal partner of Illahe Hills. Comparable full-amenity private club in Oregon with golf, dining, and member events.
• Rogue Valley Country Club: Private country club in Medford, OR, reciprocal partner of Illahe Hills. Comparable full-service private club serving southern Oregon with golf, dining, and member programming.
• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club: Acclaimed 36-hole private club in North Plains, OR (near Portland), host of major USGA and PGA events. Comparable championship-caliber Pacific NW private club with similar tournament-hosting pedigree.
• Oregon Golf Club: Premium private 18-hole club in West Linn, OR, listed as a reciprocal partner of Illahe Hills. Comparable Pacific NW private club with full amenities, similar member demographic, and overlapping regional draw.
• Portland Golf Club: One of the oldest and most prestigious private golf clubs in the Pacific NW, located in Portland, OR. Comparable historic member-owned private club with similar demographic and pricing tier.
• Riverside Golf & Country Club: Historic private country club in Portland, OR, reciprocal partner of Illahe Hills. Directly comparable member-owned private club with golf, racquet sports, dining, and event facilities in the same metropolitan region.
• Willamette Valley Country Club: Private country club in Canby, OR, also a reciprocal partner of Illahe Hills. Directly comparable full-service private country club operating in the same Willamette Valley market with golf, dining, and event hosting.
• TPC Portland at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club: Private PGA Tour-affiliated championship course in Aloha, OR. Comparable tournament-host private club in the greater Portland market targeting similar affluent golfer demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Invited (formerly ClubCorp): Large U.S. operator of more than 200 private golf and country clubs. Comparable business model at scale — recurring membership dues, F&B, events — but operating across multiple geographies and segments rather than a single club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 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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