Golf Course Acquisition Intelligence

Know the course
before you
make the call.

FairwayIntel compiles pre-contact screening data on golf courses across Florida, Arizona, and Texas — land value, flood zones, zoning, USGA ratings, green fees, and composite acquisition scores. All from public records.

3
States Covered
FL · AZ · TX
Active Markets
6
Scoring Factors
100%
Public Records
Land Value FEMA Flood Zone Zoning Classification USGA Course Rating Green Fee Benchmarks Conversion Potential Composite Score Acquisition Tier Property Tax $/Acre Parcel ID Renovation History Land Value FEMA Flood Zone Zoning Classification USGA Course Rating Green Fee Benchmarks Conversion Potential Composite Score Acquisition Tier Property Tax $/Acre Parcel ID Renovation History
Data Coverage

Every data point
that matters.

All sourced from public records.

Land Value & $/Acre

Assessed land value, improvement value, total assessed, property tax, and price per acre for each parcel.

County Assessor

Flood Zone

FEMA FIRM flood zone classification — Zone X, AE, A, D — with conversion impact rating for each designation.

FEMA FIRM Maps

Zoning & Conversion

Zoning code, conversion potential (High / Medium / Low), and conversion score based on zoning flexibility and land cost.

County Planning Dept.

USGA Course Data

Official USGA course rating, slope rating (middle tees), hole count, year opened, and course type classification.

USGA Database / NGF

Green Fee Benchmarks

Weekday, weekend, and twilight rack rates benchmarked against the local market average by course type.

GolfNow / Course Websites

Composite Score & Tier

6-factor weighted acquisition score. Courses classified as Priority Target, Watch List, or Developmental based on fundamentals.

FairwayIntel Methodology
Multi-State Sample — FL · AZ · TX
Course State Zoning Flood Score Tier
Meadow Golf Center FL REC X 6.8 Watch List
Sunrise Golf Center FL OS X 5.9 Developmental
Westwood Golf Club FL CF-1 A 6.4 Watch List
Glen Golf Links FL OS A 6.8 Watch List
Coral Fairways AZ GC A 6.5 Watch List
Palmetto Golf Course AZ PAD X 6.9 Watch List
Silver Golf Center AZ PAD X 6.8 Watch List
Summit Country Club TX GC AE 6.8 Watch List
Meadow Golf Resort TX MXD X 6.4 Watch List
Hollow Golf Course TX PD AE 6.7 Watch List

Built for buyers
who move fast.

FairwayIntel puts the research in your hands before you make first contact — so every conversation starts with the right information.

  • Identify Priority Targets before engaging a broker or approaching an owner
  • Flag flood zone exposure and zoning limitations upfront — not during due diligence
  • Benchmark green fees against the local market to assess revenue upside instantly
  • Understand land value and $/acre before you know the ask price
  • All data from public records — county assessor, FEMA FIRM, USGA, GolfNow, Census ACS
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Who It's For

Serious buyers.
Informed decisions.

01

Buyers & Investors

Individual investors, family offices, and PE-backed buyers looking at golf course acquisitions in FL, AZ, or TX. Screen more courses in less time before committing to a deal.

02

CRE Investors New to Golf

Commercial real estate investors moving capital into golf to chase higher cap rates. Get up to speed on what matters in golf acquisitions without institutional golf expertise.

03

Advisors & Brokers

Investment advisors and brokers who need market intelligence to prepare clients before first contact with an owner. Better data means better conversations.

Active Markets

Where we cover.

Depth over breadth. Three states, fully covered.

FL

Florida

38% of all national golf course transactions occur in the Southeast. Florida is the most active golf acquisition market in the country.

Orlando Tampa Sarasota Naples Jacksonville Palm Beach
AZ

Arizona

Scottsdale and Phoenix rank among the most active golf markets in the Southwest. High-net-worth demographic, year-round play, and strong investor interest.

Scottsdale Phoenix Tucson Chandler Mesa
TX

Texas

Dallas, Houston, and Austin are seeing significant capital inflows into golf. Population growth and strong demographics make Texas a priority acquisition market.

Dallas Houston Austin San Antonio Fort Worth

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