named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Golf Course Operations
Operation and maintenance of an 18-hole golf course originally designed by Walter J. Travis, featuring challenging greens and shot-placement demands.
Practice Facilities
Modernized practice facility with multiple teeing grounds, created in the mid-1990s, offering members space to train and improve their game.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Host weddings, private events, and golf outingsProvides venue and catering services for weddings, member-hosted social and business events, and corporate or philanthropic golf outings. Wedding celebrations are hosted in a ballroom and porch with ceremony options at a white gazebo or behind the 18th green; customizable menus are developed by the Events Manager and Executive Chef.
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Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
- Maintain golf practice and playing facilitiesOperates and maintains a Walter Travis-designed 18-hole golf course with two 29,000-square-foot tee decks, two practice greens (putting and chipping), and a driving range with complimentary Titleist range balls replenished regularly by staff. Offers full golf membership including access to lessons, clinics, tournaments, and club fitting services.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Offer dining services with seasonal menusProvides a dining experience with frequently changing menus based on in-season ingredients, offering light meals and fine dining in the Grill Room, Patio, and Upper Terrace for members and guests.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operate private country club facilities for recreation and social eventsProvides a private club environment for over 500 families, operating a country club in Orchard Park, NY, with year-round access to an 18-hole championship golf course, practice facilities, dining, social spaces, and event hosting. Facilities include a clubhouse with banquet and a la carte dining, seasonal pool, and administrative office open daily Monday through Friday.
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Amateur and Professional Golf Tournament Hosting 1 activity
- Participate in Walter J. Travis Cup international golf matchesParticipates in the annual Walter J. Travis Cup, an international golf competition established in 1995 among country clubs with courses designed by Walter J. Travis.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Provide tennis, pickleball, and aquatics programmingOffers tennis and pickleball programming across four courts each, including clinics, interclub play, and junior lessons and teams. Operates a seasonal heated pool from Memorial Day to Labor Day with swim lessons and the OPCC Gators junior swim team.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fund research for Walter J. Travis biography through donor challengeInitiated and led a donor challenge to fund research for the biography *The Old Man* on Walter J. Travis, encouraging matching contributions from other clubs, reflecting a grantmaking role in supporting historical research.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$6.80M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.41M80%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1.39M
expenses
Total expenses$6.47M
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.60M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.78M
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.32M
Net assets$5.46M
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +14.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| STEPHEN R FEUZ | GENERAL MANAGER | 50 | $251K |
| DANIEL WEITZEL | HEAD OF GROUNDS | 40 | $178K |
| GARY OCCHINO | HEAD GOLF PRO | 40 | $169K |
| EVAN THUR | HEAD CHEF | 40 | $134K |
| MAUREEN LOUNSBURY | CONTROLLER | 40 | $129K |
board members · 12
- A DALE SCHAEFER — DIRECTOR
- DR EDWARD T PLATA — DIRECTOR
- DR MICHAEL HANZLY — DIRECTOR
- DUANE PIERI — DIRECTOR
- JAMES GOTTSTINE — DIRECTOR
- JESSICA NAFFKY — DIRECTOR
- JON PIEROWICZ — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL F LEYDECKER — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SULLIVAN JR — PRESIDENT
- PATRICK J SGROI — TREASURER
- PRESTON L ZARLOCK — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS A DOBINSKI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Cherry Hill Club Partner — Participates with Orchard Park Country Club in the annual Walter J. Travis Cup international golf competition.
- Federal & New York State Labor Laws Government — Complies with federal and state labor regulations in employment practices.
- Lookout Point Country Club Partner — Participates with Orchard Park Country Club in the annual Walter J. Travis Cup international golf competition.
- M&T Bank Government — Provided a $35,000 mortgage in 1946 to a member group enabling the purchase and formation of Orchard Park Country Club Inc.
- Pennhills Club Partner — Participates with Orchard Park Country Club in the annual Walter J. Travis Cup international golf competition.
- Stafford Country Club Partner — Participates with Orchard Park Country Club in the annual Walter J. Travis Cup international golf competition.
- The Walter J. Travis Society, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with the nonprofit Walter J. Travis Society to promote awareness of Walter J. Travis's contributions to golf and co-sponsors the annual Walter J. Travis Cup.
- Walter J. Travis Society Network — Proud member of the Walter J. Travis Society, recognizing its historical connection to the course designer.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-Centered Engagement Modelmethodology: family_centered_private_club_modelBy creating a private club environment that includes comprehensive recreational, social, and family-inclusive amenities, the club fosters long-term multi-generational engagement and social continuity because shared experiences strengthen family bonds and institutional loyalty.
- Heritage-Based Community Buildingmethodology: heritage_preservationBy preserving the legacy of Walter J. Travis and hosting inter-club competitions among Travis-designed courses, the club strengthens member identity and inter-club relationships because shared historical and design heritage fosters pride and belonging.