CHATTANOOGA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

What CHATTANOOGA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB does

Chattanooga Golf & Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club founded in 1896 on the banks of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It operates a single integrated property centered on a Donald Ross-designed golf course (1920s) restored by Bill Bergin in 2005 with ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens, consistently ranked top five in the state by Golf Digest. The 58,000 sq ft Tudor-style clubhouse anchors a full amenity portfolio including three full-service dining venues (Living Room, 1896 Bar, Fairway Grille), five banquet rooms with ballroom capacity for up to 400 guests, a multi-generational resort-style pool complex, a fitness center offering a TPI-certified golf fitness program, and a full-service pro shop providing lessons, club fitting, and tournament programming.

The business model is a recurring subscription model built on private membership dues, supplemented by four ancillary revenue streams: food and beverage across multiple venues, private events and banquets (weddings, corporate functions, member celebrations), and transaction-based pro shop retail and instruction. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-member, with non-member access available only when sponsored by an existing member. The go-to-market relies on word-of-mouth referrals and the club's website inquiry form rather than public marketing, consistent with its exclusive positioning. The target customer segment is a single horizontal persona — private members and their families seeking golf, dining, fitness, pool recreation, and event hosting in an exclusive multi-generational setting.

Ownership is not publicly disclosed; the club operates as an independent private membership organization with no parent company, institutional investor, or public listing. There are no subsidiaries, partnerships, or alliance agreements referenced. Operations are supported by Jonas Club Software for member management. No funding rounds, M&A activity, regulatory actions, or financial disclosures have been identified.

Name

CHATTANOOGA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Legal name

Chattanooga Golf & Country Club

Website

https://chattanoogagcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chattanooga Golf & Country Club is a private, invitation-only country club founded in 1896 in Chattanooga, TN, offering a Donald Ross-designed golf course, multiple dining venues, banquet facilities, pool, and fitness amenities to its member families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Golf course facilities
• Event venue hosting
• Club dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Dues: Private membership fees charged to members for access to golf, dining, amenities, fitness, pool, and event facilities. Membership is by invitation only and generates recurring subscription-type revenue from member dues.
2. Food and Beverage Services: Revenue from multiple dining venues including the Living Room (main dining for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch), 1896 Bar, and Fairway Grille family dining. The club offers a range of cuisine from home-style southern cooking to upscale elegant dinners.
3. Private Events and Banquets: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and special member events. The Ballroom accommodates up to 300 for plated meals and 400 for cocktail receptions. All banquets must be for members or sponsored by members.
4. Golf Pro Shop and Lessons: Revenue from golf retail merchandise (men's and ladies golf attire and equipment), private lessons, and club fitting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chattanooga Golf & Country Club operates a private, invitation-only membership club providing championship golf, multiple dining venues, aquatic and fitness facilities, and event spaces. The core offering is a Donald Ross-designed historic golf course complemented by a 58,000 sq ft Tudor-style clubhouse on the Tennessee River offering dining, a multi-generational resort pool, a fitness center, and banquet/event facilities for members and their sponsored guests.

Product overview

Chattanooga Golf & Country Club is a private country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and hospitality services centered around its historic Donald Ross-designed golf course. The club operates as a single integrated property featuring golf, multiple dining venues (Living Room, 1896 Bar, Fairway Grille), pool and aquatic facilities, fitness center, and event spaces for weddings and private functions. Membership is by invitation only and provides access to all facilities for members and their guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course Historic riverside championship golf course designed by Donald Ross in the 1920s and enhanced by Bill Bergin in 2005, featuring ultra-dwarf Bermuda greens. Consistently ranked top 5 in Tennessee by Golf Digest. Available to private members and their sponsored guests.
• Club Dining (Living Room, 1896 Bar, Fairway Grille) Three on-site dining venues: the Living Room (main dining for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch with 100-year-old beams and river views), the 1896 Bar (bluff-top bar with craft cocktails and panoramic views), and the Fairway Grille (family casual dining). Cuisine ranges from home-style southern cooking to upscale elegant dinners.
• Pool & Aquatic Facilities Multi-generational resort-style pool featuring a zero-entry splash section for children, middle section with waterslide and basketball goal, lap pool for swimming, and a separate adult oasis with a lounging pool. Includes the Pool Bistro serving stone-baked gourmet flatbreads and upscale meals.
• Fitness Center Health and fitness facility equipped with treadmills, cardio equipment, stationary bikes, free weights, and strength equipment. Offers group fitness classes (yoga, Pilates, spin, barre), personal training, and a TPI-certified golf fitness program.
• Weddings & Private Events Private event hosting including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, and member special events. Event spaces include the Ballroom (up to 300 plated / 400 cocktail reception), the historic Living Room (up to 150), Donald Ross & Heritage rooms (up to 20), and the Ridgeview room. All banquets must be for members or sponsored by members.
• Private Club Membership Private club membership by invitation offering access to golf, dining venues, pool, fitness center, and event facilities for members and their sponsored guests. Prospective members must be sponsored or recommended by existing members.
• Pro Shop & Golf Services Full-service golf pro shop offering men's and ladies golf attire and equipment, private lessons, club fitting services, and tournament programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently ranked top 5 in Tennessee by Golf Digest
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls: Private golf and lake club community in the Carolinas with multiple clubhouses, golf courses, and luxury amenities. Comparable as a top-tier private club experience with multi-stream membership revenue and premium pricing.

Regional players

• Belle Meade Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Nashville, TN, with golf, dining, pool, and event hosting for member families. Comparable as an established Tennessee private country club with multi-generational amenities and similar revenue mix.
• Cherokee Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Knoxville, TN, offering golf, dining, pool, and event facilities with deep regional history. Comparable as a Top-Tennessee historic private country club competing for similar member demographics within the state.
• The Farm Golf Club: Private golf club in the greater Chattanooga area (Rocky Face, GA) designed by Tom Fazio. Comparable as a high-end private golf club serving the Chattanooga-area affluent market with similar prestige positioning.
• Holston Hills Country Club: Private country club in Knoxville, TN, featuring an historic golf course and member amenities. Comparable as a long-established Tennessee private club with a course designed by a notable architect (A.W. Tillinghast).
• Hillwood Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Nashville, TN, offering golf, dining, swim, and event facilities. Comparable Tennessee private country club with family-focused amenities and similar revenue streams.

Direct peers

• Biltmore Forest Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Asheville, NC, featuring a Donald Ross-designed golf course. Directly comparable as a historic Donald Ross private club in the Southeast with similar prestige positioning and multi-generational member base.
• Lookout Mountain Golf Club: Private golf club on Lookout Mountain in the greater Chattanooga area, operating as a member-focused club with golf and club amenities. Highly comparable given overlapping geography and similar private-club model targeting the same regional member base.
• Signal Mountain Golf & Country Club: Private country club on Signal Mountain adjacent to Chattanooga, offering golf and member amenities to local families. Operates an essentially identical private-membership club model in the same metropolitan draw area as CGCC.
• The Honors Course: Elite private golf club located in the Chattanooga area (Ooltewah, TN), offering an exclusive private membership experience centered on a high-end golf course. Directly comparable as a top-ranked private club competing for the same Chattanooga-area affluent families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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