What Can You Actually Make Running a Neighborhood National Club?

We say it all the time: you shouldn’t start a Neighborhood National club to make money — you should start one because it's fun, it builds community, and ideally it's something you want for your own personal use too.

But once you decide to do it, you’re going to ask:
"How much could I actually make?"

And that’s fair.

Quick basics below based on our experience and clubs that are working well. It's a conservative view of what your first year might look like when you have a club that aligns with the neighborhood we're building.

Skewed a bit to residential clubs, it holds directionally for commercial clubs too. They'll carry higher costs but will also be able to earn a bit more, on higher member counts and potentially a slightly higher price to start.

The Build: What It Costs to Set Up a Club

Our clubs generally range between $10K and $20K per bay – you can get a great setup at either end point. We’ll use $15,000 here to cover both home and commercial spaces. It includes projector, screen, hitting mat, PC, enclosure materials, and the actual launch monitor. Some spend a little less. Some spend more. But $15K is a fair reference.

On top of that, you’ll likely spend about $1,000 in administrative and startup costs — things like forming an LLC, securing insurance, and prepping your space.

You’ll also have some ongoing annual costs:

• GSPro subscription (or other software): $250/year
• Internet: ~$100/month

That’s about $1,500/year in basic ongoing expenses.

So all in, your Year 1 total costs (fixed + annual) are usually around $17,500.

Member Growth: A Conservative Ramp

Our clubs generally aim to support 15–20 members, each paying $65–$75/month for unlimited use and guest access. We typically recommend starting at $65/month, and once the club is full (or clearly in demand), many choose to increase that to $75/month — as long as they’re delivering on the mission.

Most clubs don’t fill overnight. A realistic and healthy ramp looks like:

• 5 members by Month 2
• 10 by Month 4
• 15 by Month 5 or 6

With NN’s 20% revenue share, that ends up being around $7,500 in Year 1 revenue if you land on 15 members at the $65 price point.

Year 1: Still a Loss on Paper

In this example, your club earns $7,500 in revenue and carries $2,500 in annual operating costs, leaving $5,000 in net revenue. Subtracting that from your total Year 1 costs (~$17,500) gives you a $12,500 loss on paper.

But here's where the tax benefits kick in.

The Tax Benefit: Why It Matters

Because you’ve set up a legitimate LLC and are operating a real business, you can typically deduct that loss from your personal income — which can create a real cash savings.

At a 30% tax rate, a $12,500 deduction equals a $3,750 reduction in taxes owed.

So now, your real Year 1 benefit looks more like:

• $5,000 in actual revenue,
• $3,750 in tax savings,
  = $8,750 total benefit on something you already wanted to build.

Important note: we’re not accountants and don’t give tax advice — you'll want to talk with your tax pro about your specific situation. But this structure has held true across most clubs in our network. Virtually all have expensed their build in Year 1 and realized these benefits.

Year 2 and Beyond

Once you’re up and running, you’ve covered your setup costs. That means you’re mostly just covering annual expenses and keeping the rest.

At 15 members paying $65/month with NN’s rev share, you’re looking at:

• ~$9,400 in revenue
• ~$1,500 in expenses
  = ~$7,900 in profit annually

And if your club reaches 20 members or increases pricing to $75/month over time, that net number jumps closer to $10K–$12K/year.

Transparency: Not Every Club Crushes It

Some of our clubs have done even better than this. Some take longer to ramp. A few haven’t hit their target numbers yet — and we’re okay with that. This isn’t a race, and it’s not for everyone.

We don’t expect perfection. We expect good people, a decent space, and a commitment to building something real. You give your neighbors access to great golf. You get a club you’re proud of. And yeah — the financials often work out pretty well too.

Thinking about starting a club?

We’re happy to talk through it — casually, without pressure.
You bring the garage. We’ll bring the playbook.
Contact us today to get started

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