daniel island club

Name

daniel island club

Legal name

Daniel Island Golf Club LLC

Website

https://danielislandclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf & Country Club

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Country club membership
• Racquet sports club
• Private event venue
• Club dining and lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Initiation Deposits: The club collects partially refundable initiation deposits for various membership categories including Golf (Daniel Island Golf, Invitational, National), Social, and Sports memberships.
2. Membership Dues: Ongoing membership fees for access to club facilities and amenities.
3. Private Event Services: Revenue from hosting weddings, corporate events, meetings, and private functions. The ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests for reception-style events.
4. Dining and Beverage: Food and beverage revenue from multiple dining venues including Harry's (adults-only), Dover Grill (family-friendly), locker room lounges, and The Cabana at Park Club.
5. Club Cottages Rental: Three cottages (Wando, Cooper, Ashley) available for members and their guests, providing on-site accommodations with access to club amenities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Daniel Island Club is a private, member-owned golf and country club in Charleston, South Carolina, offering championship golf, racquet sports (tennis and pickleball), aquatics, fitness, full-service club dining, overnight lodging, and private event hosting (weddings, corporate, and social). Membership is the primary product, supported by à la carte programming such as lessons, leagues, clinics, dining, banquets, and overnight stays.

Product overview

Daniel Island Club is a private, non-equity golf and country club offering a unified portfolio of recreational and social amenities. The core offering centers on two nationally-ranked 18-hole championship golf courses (Beresford Creek by Tom Fazio and Ralston Creek by Rees Jones) accessible from a single clubhouse. Supporting amenities include tennis and pickleball facilities (14 courts, 6 pickleball courts), a 12,000 sq ft fitness center, two resort-style saltwater pools, and multiple dining venues (Harry's, Dover Grill, The Cabana, locker room lounges). Event capabilities span an elegant ballroom (up to 500 capacity), private meeting spaces, and outdoor venues. Accommodations are provided through three club cottages. Membership tiers include Golf, Sports, and Social categories, with golf memberships available as transferable Daniel Island Golf, Invitational, or National options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Membership Recurring private membership tier that grants full access to the championship golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse dining, and general club amenities, targeted at individual members and their households.
• Racquet Sports Membership Private membership tier providing access to the club's tennis and pickleball courts, lessons, leagues, and clinics for individuals and families seeking racquet-focused club participation.
• Social Membership Lower-tier private membership providing clubhouse, dining, and social event access for members who do not require golf or racquet privileges.
• Golf Instruction and Programming Paid golf instruction, clinics, camps, and player development programs using video analysis and on-course coaching, sold to members, juniors, and guests.
• Private Events and Weddings Full-service private event hosting including weddings, corporate meetings, galas, and social celebrations with on-site catering, ceremony and reception space, and lodging blocks.
• Club Lodging On-property overnight accommodations available to members and event guests, typically bundled with wedding, tournament, and stay-and-play packages.
• Club Dining Multi-outlet member dining including casual and formal clubhouse restaurants, bars, and member social events, plus banquet catering for private functions.
• Fitness and Aquatics Member access to pool facilities, fitness center, group fitness classes, swim programming, and family aquatics offerings.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Oldfield Club: Private golf and equestrian club in Okatie, SC with a Greg Norman-designed course within a master-planned residential community — comparable developer-tied private club model in the broader Lowcountry region.
• Sea Pines Country Club: Private club on Hilton Head Island, SC with three nines, tennis, pool, and dining serving Sea Pines Resort residents. Comparable coastal Carolina private club offering but located in a different sub-market from Charleston.
• River Club (Mount Pleasant): Private club in Mount Pleasant, SC (Charleston metro) with golf, swim, tennis, and social memberships — regional Charleston-area comparable at slightly lower price point and amenity scale.

Direct peers

• May River Club: Private golf club in Bluffton, SC inside the Palmetto Bluff community featuring a Jack Nicklaus-designed course, cottages, dining, and similar real-estate-linked membership — direct comparable for the developer-tied membership funnel model.
• Secession Golf Club: Exclusive private golf club in Beaufort, SC known for a Bruce Hills-designed course, small elite membership, and Lowcountry setting — comparable on exclusivity, single-marquess-course positioning, and coastal Carolina geography.
• Kiawah Island Club: Premier private golf club in the Charleston, SC Lowcountry with multiple championship courses (including the Ocean Course, a major PGA venue), resort-style amenities, and gated residential integration — the closest direct comparable to Daniel Island Club on geography, member model, and coastal championship positioning.
• Haig Point Club: Private club on Daufuskie Island, SC with a Rees Jones-designed golf course, equestrian, tennis, dining, and ferry-based member access — comparable private-club exclusivity model in the Lowcountry with a single marquee course.
• The Country Club of Charleston: Historic private country club in Charleston offering golf, tennis, dining, and event facilities to a similar affluent Charleston-area member base. Same regional private-club competitive set with comparable membership tiers and Charleston destination event exposure.
• Colleton River Club: Private Lowcountry golf club in Bluffton, SC featuring two Fazio/Jones-designed championship courses and a similar gated community membership model. Direct comparable on architect pairings (Fazio + Nicklaus), dual-course setup, and private equity-style membership structure.

Broad incumbents

• Pinehurst Resort & Country Club: Iconic multi-course private/resort golf destination in North Carolina with multiple Donald Ross and other architect-designed courses, massive clubhouse and lodging infrastructure. Comparable on championship-course portfolio and event prestige, but materially larger scale and more resort-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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