Cherry Hills Country Club

What Cherry Hills Country Club does

Cherry Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club founded in 1922 in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, south of Denver. It operates a 272-acre William S. Flynn-designed championship golf course alongside tennis facilities, a swimming pool, a fitness center, multiple dining venues (including Main Dining and Arnie's Upstairs), event spaces, a golf simulator room, and locker facilities. The club generates revenue through membership dues and fees on a subscription-recurring basis; initiation fees and ongoing rates are not publicly disclosed, and prospective members must inquire directly.

The club's core commercial proposition is exclusive access to one of America's most historically significant golf venues. Cherry Hills has hosted 14 national championships since 1938 — including three U.S. Opens (1938, 1960, 1978), two PGA Championships (1941, 1985), four U.S. Amateurs (1990, 2012, 2023), the U.S. Women's Open (2005), the U.S. Senior Open (1993), and the 2014 BMW Championship — and is the only U.S. course other than Augusta National where both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus won a major championship. The 1938 U.S. Open was the first held west of the Mississippi River, and the 1960 U.S. Open featured Palmer's legendary seven-stroke final-round comeback.

The club's primary customer segment is affluent individuals and families in the Denver metropolitan area seeking championship-caliber golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. Distribution is entirely through direct membership enrollment on a regional basis, with no public-facing sales channel and minimal marketing beyond word-of-mouth and a website powered by Northstar Technologies' club management software. The club also operates the Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund (established 2001), a member-funded program that has raised $4,220,657 and awarded $3,054,015 to 1,479 employee and caddie recipients. Cherry Hills has no parent company, no external institutional investors, and no subsidiaries; it is governed by its membership and managed by club leadership.

Name

Cherry Hills Country Club

Legal name

Cherry Hills Country Club

Website

https://chcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cherry Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, offering a Flynn-designed championship golf course, tennis, dining, and social amenities to affluent Denver-area families. Founded in 1922, it has hosted 14 national championships and is sustained by recurring membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club

NAICS

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 country club
• Championship golf course
• Tennis facilities
• Club dining venues
• Member events

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hills Village

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. Membership Dues: Private country club generates revenue through membership dues and fees for access to championship golf course, tennis facilities, dining venues, pool, fitness center, and event spaces.

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Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Cherry Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned country club providing access to a championship 18-hole golf course designed by William S. Flynn, tennis facilities, a multi-venue clubhouse with dining (Main Dining and Arnie's Upstairs), a swimming pool, fitness center, golf simulator room, and member event spaces. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues and initiation fees rather than public retail sales. The club also administers the Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund, an educational assistance program for employees and caddies.

Product overview

Cherry Hills Country Club is a private golf and tennis club offering membership-based access to championship golf and tennis facilities, clubhouse dining, and event hosting. The core product portfolio centers on golf course access, tennis facilities, and clubhouse amenities including multiple dining venues. The club also operates the Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund, an educational assistance program for employees and caddies established after Arnold Palmer's 1960 U.S. Open victory. The club recently expanded to provide year-round services in a new clubhouse facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Championship Golf Course Access Private member access to the championship 18-hole golf course designed by William S. Flynn in 1922. The course has hosted 14 national championships including the U.S. Open (1938, 1960, 1978), PGA Championship (1941, 1985), U.S. Amateur (1990, 2012, 2023), U.S. Women's Open (2005), U.S. Senior Open (1993), and the BMW Championship (2014). It is for Cherry Hills Country Club members.
• Tennis Facility Access Private member access to Cherry Hills' tennis facilities, which have a notable history including hosting the 1963 Davis Cup match between the USA and Venezuela, marking Arthur Ashe's debut for the United States. Available exclusively to club members.
• Clubhouse Dining and Amenities Member access to the clubhouse including the Main Dining room on the ground level, Arnie's Upstairs dining venue, basement fitness center, golf simulator room, and locker room facilities. Available exclusively to Cherry Hills Country Club members.
• Special Events and Tournament Hosting Event hosting services at Cherry Hills Country Club, including the 2014 BMW Championship and other major tournaments, with banquet and catering capabilities for members and large-scale golf events.
• Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund Educational scholarship program created in 2001 providing financial assistance for educational pursuits to Cherry Hills Country Club employees and golf caddies, funded through member donations and annual fundraising activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted 14 different national championships since 1938
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arnold Palmer Scholarship FundcoreOthers · 1 January 2001The Arnold Palmer Scholarship Fund was created in 2001 following Palmer's 1960 U.S. Open victory. The fund provides financial assistance for educational pursuits to Cherry Hills Country Club employees and golf caddies. Total donations of $4,220,657 with $3,054,015 awarded to 1,479 recipients.
• United States Tennis Association (Davis Cup)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 1963Cherry Hills Country Club hosted the Davis Cup match between USA and Venezuela in September 1963. This historic event featured Arthur Ashe's debut for the United States, making him the first African-American to play in the Davis Cup.
• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGA has awarded Cherry Hills Country Club hosting rights for multiple national championships including the U.S. Open (1938, 1960, 1978), U.S. Amateur (1990, 2012, 2023), U.S. Senior Open (1993), and U.S. Women's Open (2005).
• Professional Golfers' Association (PGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGA has held major championships at Cherry Hills including the PGA Championship (1941, 1985) and hosted the BMW Championship (2014), a PGA TOUR playoff event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Augusta National Golf Club: The most iconic private golf club in the United States, host of the annual Masters Tournament and the only other course where both Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus won majors. Augusta National is the closest comparable to Cherry Hills in terms of elite private membership, championship pedigree, and brand prestige.
• Shinnecock Hills Golf Club: One of the oldest golf clubs in the U.S. and a frequent U.S. Open host, Shinnecock Hills is a private membership club with comparable championship hosting heritage and elite member profile to Cherry Hills.
• Winged Foot Golf Club: A private golf-only club in Mamaroneck, New York, that has hosted multiple U.S. Opens and U.S. Amateurs. Winged Foot is highly comparable to Cherry Hills in its championship pedigree, exclusivity, and A.W. Tillinghast-designed heritage.
• Pine Valley Golf Club: A highly exclusive private golf club in New Jersey consistently ranked among America's top courses. Like Cherry Hills, it operates on a low-volume membership model and emphasizes championship-level conditioning and historic architectural pedigree.
• Oakland Hills Country Club: A historic private club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and multiple-time U.S. Open host with a Donald Ross-designed course. Oakland Hills mirrors Cherry Hills in championship hosting history and elite membership positioning.
• Congressional Country Club: A prestigious private country club in Bethesda, Maryland, that has hosted three U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship. Comparable to Cherry Hills as a multi-championship host with strong private membership economics.
• Cypress Point Club: An ultra-exclusive private club on the Monterey Peninsula with limited membership and globally recognized prestige. Comparable to Cherry Hills in exclusivity, scarcity, and elite private positioning.
• The Country Club (Brookline): A historic private club in Brookline, Massachusetts, and a frequent U.S. Open and U.S. Amateur host. Shares Cherry Hills' profile as a multi-championship host with deep golf heritage and elite membership economics.

Regional players

• Castle Pines Golf Club: A private golf club in Castle Rock, Colorado (south of Denver), founded by Jack Nicklaus. It is the most direct local competitor to Cherry Hills in the Denver market, targeting the same affluent golfing membership base.
• Denver Country Club: The historic private club from which Cherry Hills' founders split in 1922. Denver Country Club is a comparable elite private country club serving the same Denver metro clientele, with overlapping golf, tennis, and social amenities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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