Company Overview

Escalante Golf stands as one of the nation’s premier boutique owners and operators of luxury golf properties and private clubs. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has built its reputation on more than 30 years of operational excellence, focusing on careful stewardship and long-term maintenance of its prestigious portfolio.

“Every day we work toward our vision with heart. Sure we hold deeds and titles and contracts, but we really hold a heart of stewardship in the forefront of our efforts,” states the company’s leadership. “We diligently care for our teams and physical properties, and we also create and deliver Remarkable Experiences and Remarkable Results for others.”

Key Facts:

• 24 properties across 16 states
• Over 10,000 Members
• More than 2,000 Team Members
• Portfolio spans from Florida to Oregon and California to Massachusetts
• Latest acquisition: The Wilderness Club in Montana (2024)

Property Portfolio

Notable properties in Escalante’s collection include:

• The International (Massachusetts)
• Black Diamond Ranch (Florida)
• The Dye Preserve (Florida)
• Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (Oregon)
• Sonoma Golf Club (California)
• Kingsley Club (Michigan)
• Kingsmill Resort (Virginia)
• Pursell Farms (Alabama)
• The Gallery Golf Club (Arizona)
• The Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Arizona)
• The Wilderness Club (Montana)

Business Innovation

Escalante has had great success with its boutique approach to property ownership and management, with a focus on careful stewardship, the customer experience, strategic planning, and continuous improvements that consistently enhance financial standing and consumer satisfaction.

An extension of Escalante Golf is Icon Golf, an innovative membership program offering exclusive travel, stay, and access privileges to a curated collection of the company’s private clubs nationwide. The program includes partnership perks with premium brands such as Ship Sticks, Seamus Golf, Straight Down, Travis Mathew, Greyson, Club Glove, Lululemon, and G/FORE.

Future Focus

The company continues to expand strategically, as evidenced by its recent acquisition of the 550-acre Wilderness Club in Montana, where Escalante will oversee more than $15 million worth of expansion and improvements. This includes managing golf operations, hospitality, food & beverage, and real estate development and sales.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Escalante Golf has distinguished itself through its boutique approach to property ownership and management, focusing on careful stewardship rather than short-term returns. The company’s success stems from its high expectations for its luxury properties, emphasizing attention to detail, customer experience, and strategic planning. Through these principles and continuous improvements at its clubs, Escalante has demonstrated consistent growth in bottom-line revenue while increasing member and consumer satisfaction. The company maintains its vision to be the most influential golf company in the world, delivered through a uniquely boutique approach that ensures remarkable experiences across its national portfolio.