the country club of naples

What the country club of naples does

The Country Club of Naples is a private, member-owned country club located on a 160-acre campus at 185 Burning Tree Dr. in Naples, Florida. Founded in 1966 as the first full-service country club in the Naples area, it operates a bundled lifestyle offering anchored by an 18-hole championship golf course originally designed by William Diddel in 1963, modernized by Gordon Lewis in 2009, and restored in 2023 by JDR Golf Design (Drew Rogers) for $8 million, with Platinum Paspalum turf and a fully renovated practice area. The clubhouse underwent a $7.6 million renovation in 2016, housing indoor and outdoor dining venues staffed by a Mexican-trained executive chef, and supporting a ballroom that accommodates up to 230 guests for member-sponsored weddings and private events.

Beyond golf, the club offers two tennis courts, two pickleball courts, bocce, a golf shop, and a year-round social calendar covering bridge, mahjongg, book clubs, themed parties, and trivia nights. It fields multiple membership tiers - Single Golf, Family Golf, Social, and Dining Membership - sold directly through a Membership Director. Members reside throughout Naples (Pelican Bay, Park Shore, Gulf Shore Blvd, Old Naples) rather than within an associated gated community; the club is not affiliated with any real estate component. The club has 11-50 employees and is governed by its members with no parent company, venture backing, or public listing.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring annual membership dues, dining and food-and-beverage spend, golf shop merchandise sales, and event hosting fees for member-sponsored functions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Operational leadership comprises a GM/COO (Blayne Gilbert, CCM), CFO (Colby Smith, CHAE), Director of Golf, Director of Membership & Marketing, Director of Food & Beverage, Racquet Sports Director, and an Executive Chef. The club has hosted USGA sectional qualifying events (2012 U.S. Open, 2013 U.S. Amateur and U.S. Junior Amateur) and the Florida Senior Amateur Championship (2015).

Name

the country club of naples

Legal name

The Country Club of Naples

Website

https://ccnaples.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Country Club of Naples is a private, member-owned country club in Naples, Florida, offering an 18-hole championship golf course, clubhouse dining, racquet sports, social programming, and event venues to dues-paying members residing across Naples communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Country Club & Golf Membership

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Private country club
• Golf membership
• Club dining
• Wedding venue
• Racquet sports

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Golf Membership: Annual membership fees for golf access. Multiple tiers including Single Golf, Family Golf, Social, and Dining Memberships. Members pay recurring annual dues for access to golf course, practice facilities, clubhouse amenities, dining, and social events.
2. Wedding & Private Events: Event hosting services including weddings, banquets, and private functions. Ballroom accommodates up to 230 guests. Revenue from venue rental, catering, and event planning services.
3. Golf Shop Merchandise: Pro shop selling golf apparel, shoes, and equipment. Merchandise sales to members and their guests.
4. Dining Services: In-house dining including lunch, casual dinner, and club dining. Multiple dining options from casual to formal, with seasonal menus and special event dining.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Country Club of Naples is a private, member-owned country club that sells annual memberships (Single Golf, Family Golf, Social, and Dining tiers) granting access to an 18-hole championship golf course, full practice facilities, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, dining venues, a year-round social events calendar, and lifestyle programming. It also hosts member-sponsored weddings and private events in a ballroom accommodating up to 230 guests, and operates a pro shop selling golf apparel, shoes, and equipment.

Product overview

The Country Club of Naples is a private, member-owned country club offering a comprehensive suite of recreational and social services. The core offering centers on an 18-hole championship golf course (with five sets of tees) complemented by full golf practice facilities and a golf shop. Beyond golf, the club provides tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, and extensive lifestyle activities (bridge, mahjongg, book clubs, social events). The clubhouse houses indoor and outdoor dining venues with a Mexican-trained executive chef. Event services include wedding and private event hosting with a ballroom accommodating up to 230 guests. The club operates multiple membership tiers (Golf, Family Golf, Single Golf, Social, and Dining Membership) to serve different member needs. The clubhouse was most recently renovated in 2016 ($7.6M) and the golf course in 2023 ($8M restoration by JDR Golf Design).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course with five sets of tees and two combo-tee sets, fully walkable with no restrictions on walking. Originally designed by William Diddel, modernized by Gordon Lewis in 2009, and restored in 2023 by JDR Golf Design (Drew Rogers) with Platinum Paspalum turf, reshaped bunkers, new tees, and updated irrigation. Available to club members and their guests.
• Golf Practice Facilities Full golf practice facilities including driving range, short game areas, and practice putting greens, fully renovated in 2023 as part of the JDR Golf Design restoration. Available to club members and their guests.
• Golf Shop On-site golf shop selling golf apparel, shoes, and equipment to club members and their guests, staffed by the club's Merchandise Manager.
• Clubhouse and Dining Newly renovated clubhouse with expanded outdoor dining, spacious indoor dining room with golf course views, and multiple dining venues. Lunch served daily 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM; casual dinner Tuesday, Wednesday & Sunday; club dining Friday & Saturday. Available to club members and their guests.
• Tennis and Pickleball Courts Two tennis courts and two pickleball courts with clinics for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels during season, plus open play round robins and private court reservations. Available to club members.
• Bocce Bocce court facilities available to club members as part of the court's recreational offerings.
• Social Events Program Year-round social calendar of member events including Welcome Back Gala, Thanksgiving Dinner, Seafood Buffets, New Year's Party, Dinner Dances, Fashion Shows, Theme Parties, Girls Night Out, Yappy Hour, Trivia, and Music Bingo. Available to club members.
• Wedding and Private Events Event venues for weddings and private functions, featuring a ballroom accommodating up to 230 guests (divisible for smaller events), an in-house culinary team, AV equipment, and professional event planning. Non-member events must be sponsored by a member.
• Lifestyle Activities Organized lifestyle activities including Bridge (social, duplicate, couples social, Men's Thursday Bridge, Tuesday Night Social Bridge), Mah Jongg, Book Clubs (morning and evening groups), Girlfriends' Luncheons, Movie Nights, Trivia, and Music Bingo. Available to club members.
• Golf Membership Annual full golf membership granting access to the 18-hole championship course, practice facilities, and all club amenities. Quote-based annual pricing.
• Family Golf Membership Annual golf membership covering an entire family unit (spouse and dependent children) with access to golf facilities and club amenities. Quote-based annual pricing.
• Single Golf Membership Annual individual golf membership for single members seeking access to golf facilities and club amenities. Quote-based annual pricing.
• Social Membership Annual social membership providing access to dining, social events, and non-golf amenities without full golf course privileges. Quote-based annual pricing.
• Dining Membership Annual dining membership providing access to club dining facilities and restaurant services, with a lower initiation cost than full golf membership. Quote-based annual pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #8 in Naples Daily News 'Dream 18' course ranking (15th Hole Par 3)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• JDR Golf Design (Drew Rogers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Led the complete 2023 six-month golf course and practice facility renovation. Restored the 'Old Florida' feel to the course with classic contours, new tees, reshaped bunkers, and Platinum Paspalum turf installation.
• Gordon Lewis (Golf Course Architect)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Laid out master plans for the 2009 modernization of the classic 'ground game' golf course, with emphasis on drainage and landscaping while maintaining the character and challenge of the course.
• William Diddel (Golf Course Designer)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963Original designer of the golf course in 1963. Diddel fashioned a user-friendly and enjoyable layout that established the foundation for the club's golfing tradition.
• Northstar TechnologiessupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides club management software powering the website and member portal. Powers the member login system, website hosting, and club operations technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mediterra Golf & Country Club: Private club in the Bonita Springs/Naples corridor offering two 18-hole courses, clubhouse and full amenities. Comparable full-service model serving the same affluent SW Florida market as CCN.
• Grey Oaks Country Club: Private equity club in Naples with two 18-hole courses, clubhouse and racquet sports. Competes head-to-head with CCN for premium Naples private club memberships.
• Bay Colony Golf Club: Private equity-membership country club in North Naples offering a championship golf course, clubhouse, dining and racquet sports. Direct competitor to CCN in the same Naples private golf market with a comparable full-service amenity mix.
• Fiddlesticks Country Club: Private equity club in Fort Myers with two 18-hole courses and full amenities. Comparable membership-driven country club model; CCN's current GM Blayne Gilbert previously served six years at this club.
• Bonita Bay Club: Large private club in Bonita Springs with five 18-hole courses, clubhouse and resort-style amenities. Directly comparable business model and Naples-adjacent geography.
• TwinEagles Club: Private club in Naples offering championship golf (two courses) and full club amenities. Directly comparable membership model and Naples geographic overlap with CCN.
• The Colony Golf & Country Club: Private club located in Pelican Bay, Naples providing golf, dining and social amenities. Directly comparable to CCN, serving the same Pelican Bay / Naples residential catchment.
• Kensington Golf & Country Club: Private club in Naples offering golf, tennis, dining and social amenities. Direct competitor to CCN in the Naples private club market.
• Quail West Golf & Country Club: Luxury private club in Naples offering 36 holes of golf plus clubhouse, dining and wellness amenities. Competes with CCN for the same affluent SW Florida member demographic with an overlapping amenity mix.
• Calusa Pines Golf Club: Private golf club in Naples with an 18-hole championship course and full club amenities targeting affluent Naples residents. Directly comparable to CCN in scale, membership model and product offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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