Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club

What Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club does

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club operates a private 18-hole championship golf club on 700 mountain acres in New Durham, New Hampshire, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Boston. The course was designed by British golf legend and former Ryder Cup player Clive Clark, spans 7,017 yards with bent grass tees, fairways, and greens, and is supported by a $2.7 million computer-controlled irrigation system with 1,400+ sprinkler heads — materially more than the 500–600 typical at top venues. The clubhouse, designed by the William Zmistowski Design Group, anchors an integrated amenity set including four dining venues (The Portage Room, The Inglenook Room, Golfer's Grille, and an outdoor patio), a fully stocked golf shop with custom club fitting, practice facilities with swing analysis and video systems, and event-hosting capacity for 20–125 guests.

The club monetizes through multiple revenue streams: recurring private memberships across four tiers (full golf, corporate, young professional, and social), corporate and charitable golf outings and private events, retail merchandise and custom-fitted clubs, dining and food service across four venues, and PGA professional instruction. PGA Director of Instruction Jason Sedan, named Golf Digest's #1 Teacher in New Hampshire for eight consecutive years and 2022 PGA Teacher of the Year, anchors the instruction offering. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: prospective members submit inquiries through the website, while hosted tournaments, corporate outings, and earned media coverage in Golf Digest, GolfWeek, and World Golf Awards drive awareness.

The business is owned and developed by Bernard Chiu with no disclosed external investors or PE involvement, operating as an individual-founder-owned private luxury golf club. The club has earned sustained recognition including Golf Digest's top-ten new private courses (2004), New England Golf Course Owners Association Golf Course of the Year (2007), host of the New England Open from 2005–2008 (the first NH venue selected for the event), and current rankings of #3 in NH by Golf Digest and #4 by Top100GolfCourses.com in 2024.

Name

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club

Legal name

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club

Website

https://lwgcnh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club is a private 18-hole championship golf club in New Durham, New Hampshire, founded in 2004 by Bernard Chiu, serving affluent members and corporate event clients across the New England region with a Clive Clark-designed course and integrated dining, retail, and instruction amenities.

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)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Golf memberships
• Championship golf course
• Corporate golf outings
• Golf instruction services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Fees: Annual and multi-year private memberships including full golf, corporate, young professional, and social membership tiers.
2. Golf Outings and Events: Corporate golf outings and private event hosting for organizations and groups, including tournament coordination, dining, and venue rental.
3. Golf Shop Merchandise: Retail sales of designer golf apparel, equipment, accessories, custom-fitted clubs, and logo merchandise.
4. Dining and Food Service: Multiple dining venues including The Portage Room, The Inglenook Room, Golfer's Grille, and outdoor patio serving members and guests.
5. Golf Instruction: PGA professional instruction services including individual lessons, golf schools, and training programs led by Golf Digest's #1 Teacher in New Hampshire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club is a private members-only 18-hole championship golf club that sells memberships providing access to its Clive Clark-designed course, clubhouse amenities, and dining venues. Beyond memberships, it generates revenue through PGA-led golf instruction, corporate and private event hosting for 20-125 guests, on-site golf shop retail (apparel, accessories, custom-fitted clubs), and four distinct dining outlets.

Product overview

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club is a premier private golf destination offering a single integrated experience built around its award-winning 18-hole championship golf course designed by Clive Clark. The club provides complementary products and services including four distinct dining venues (The Portage Room, The Inglenook Room, Golfer's Grille, and Outdoor Patio), a fully stocked Golf Shop, professional golf instruction programs, practice facilities with advanced technology, and golf outings and private event hosting. Membership programs provide access to the full suite of amenities including the championship course, clubhouse facilities, and dining experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Clive Clark, spanning nearly 7,017 yards with bent grass tees, fairways, and greens, set on 700 mountain acres overlooking Rust Pond and Lake Winnipesaukee, available to members and their guests.
• Private Golf Club Memberships Private membership programs including Full Golf, Corporate, Young Professional, and Social tiers, providing access to the championship course, clubhouse amenities, dining, and social events for individuals, families, and corporate buyers on an annual subscription basis.
• Clubhouse Dining Venues (The Portage Room, The Inglenook Room, Golfer's Grille, Outdoor Patio) Four distinct on-site dining outlets for members and guests: casual Portage Room, formal Inglenook Room, Golfer's Grille bar/lounge, and outdoor patio, serving a range of menus from casual fare to fine-dining entrees with panoramic course views.
• On-site Golf Shop Retail shop at the clubhouse offering men's and women's designer golf apparel, premium accessories, custom-fitted golf clubs, and logoed merchandise and gifts for members and guests.
• Golf Instruction Programs PGA-led golf instruction including individual lessons, golf schools, and training programs led by PGA Director of Instruction Jason Sedan (Golf Digest's #1 Teacher in New Hampshire for eight consecutive years, 2022 PGA of America Teacher of the Year) using swing analyzers and advanced video systems.
• Golf Outings and Private Events Event hosting services for corporate outings, charitable tournaments, and private gatherings accommodating 20 to 125 guests, with customizable golf formats, dining options, and on-site event coordination by the General Manager.
• Practice Facilities Dedicated practice and training facilities including a driving range, swing analyzers, and advanced video systems enabling members to refine their golf techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked top 10 new private course in America by Golf Digest in 2004
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• William Zmistowski Design Group LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004The internationally renowned architecture and interior design firm designed Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club's main clubhouse, featuring bold natural stone façade, wood-paneled interiors, elegant amenities, and luxurious furnishings that complement the mountain scenery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Quaker Ridge Golf Club: Gil Hanse-restored private club in Scarsdale, NY, with strong national rankings and a high-end membership model. Comparable in prestige, single-asset membership club economics, and championship positioning.
• Plainfield Country Club: Historic private club in Edison, NJ, with similar championship pedigree, multi-revenue stream (membership, events, dining, instruction), and Northeast private-club economics.
• Boston Golf Club: Private 18-hole会员制 club in Hingham, MA, in the New England market. Comparable in scale, membership-based model, premium positioning, and championship-caliber design pedigree to Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club.
• The Stanwich Club: Private club in Greenwich, CT, with a focus on championship-caliber course conditions and family-oriented membership tiers. Comparable in scale, member experience, and Northeast affluent customer base.
• Sebonack Golf Club: Jack Nicklaus/Tom Doak-designed private club in Southampton, NY, with a similar championship pedigree, multi-revenue stream model (membership, events, dining), and elite private positioning.
• Pinehills Golf Club: Private multi-course club in Plymouth, MA, offering a similar premium New England private-golf experience with dining, events, and instruction. Comparable in scale, member experience, and revenue mix.
• Friar's Head: Bunker & Mackenzie-designed private club on Long Island, NY. Comparable in high-end private-course economics, award pedigree, and member-driven event business.
• Wannamoisett Country Club: Historic Donald Ross-designed private club in Rumford, RI, serving a similar affluent New England membership with a strong championship and tournament pedigree. Comparable in scale, member-tier model, and event hosting business.
• The Golf Club of New England: Private 18-hole championship club in Stratham, NH, just down the road from Lake Winnipesaukee. Comparable upscale private golf experience serving the same New Hampshire/New England affluent membership base.

Broad incumbents

• Troon (Troon Golf & Travel): Largest third-party operator of private and resort golf clubs globally. Provides management, branding, and operational services to elite private clubs. Comparable as a strategic operator/peer for private-club economics and member experience, but operates at scale rather than as a single asset.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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