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LAUREL LINKS COUNTRY CLUB INC
LAUREL, NY · EIN 113591822 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · laurellinkscc.com
revenue
$5.3M
expenses
$5.5M
net assets
$-1.6M
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
0%
profile · synthesized from sources

Laurel Links Country Club is a private country club located in Laurel, New York, offering a championship-caliber golf course and racquet sports facilities. The club emphasizes a culture of camaraderie, competition, and connection, set within the natural beauty of Long Island's East End. It provides members with golf, tennis, pickleball, and social experiences in a scenic, member-focused environment.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Golf Program
18-hole championship golf course designed for strategic play, featuring dunes, sandscapes, and wind-influenced holes that reward precision and adaptability.
Racquets Program
Includes two clay tennis courts and four pickleball courts, led by Richard Sipala, offering lessons, clinics, and events for members of all skill levels.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Private Golf Course Operations 1 activity
    • Operate and maintain championship golf course
      Provides a championship-caliber golf experience through a strategically designed course featuring natural elements such as dunes, sandscapes, and variable wind conditions. The course emphasizes precision, thoughtful play, and high-quality conditioning, with specific hole designs that reward strategic decisions and accurate shots.
  • Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
    • Operate tennis and pickleball facilities and programs
      Operates two clay tennis courts and four pickleball courts for member use, offering seasonal instruction, clinics, and events led by Richard Sipala, a former collegiate and professional coach.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.26M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.95M75%
Investment income$175K3%
Other revenue$1.13M
expenses
Total expenses$5.46M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.01M
Cash$2.34M
Investments$0
Liabilities$17.64M
Net assets$-1.63M
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM SHUFORD SUPERINTEDENT 0 $192K
ROBERT ELDON GENERAL MANAGER 0 $190K
STEPHEN HAGGERTY HEAD GOLF PROFESSI 0 $174K
JAMES LANDERS DIRECTOR OF OPERAT 0 $139K
JOSEPH FRIEL EXECUTIVE CHEF 0 $111K
board members · 9
  • DANIEL DUBINSKY — Director
  • JESSICA MURPHY — ASST. SECRETARY
  • KEVIN GEIGER — Director
  • MICHAEL WARLAN — President
  • PATRICK HAYES — Director
  • PAUL REILLY — Vice President
  • PHILIP DI PIPPO — President
  • ROBERT GRILLO — Director
  • TIMOTHY MCMANUS — Treasurer
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Hofstra University Partner — Richard Sipala served as head coach, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • Laurel Links Country Club Partner — Operates a golf course and membership program centered on competitive and social engagement.
  • Princeton University Partner — Richard Sipala served as assistant coach, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • University of Arkansas Partner — Richard Sipala served as assistant coach, indicating a professional affiliation.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Championship-Caliber Experience Anchored in Place
    methodology: championship-caliber_design
    By designing and managing the course to deliver a championship-caliber experience that reflects the natural beauty of the East End, the club attracts and retains members who value both excellence and authenticity because the course offers a rare fusion of challenge and regional character.
  • Inclusive High-Performance Coaching
    methodology: inclusive_high-performance_coaching
    By offering high-level coaching tailored to all skill levels, the club promotes member growth and retention because members experience personal development and feel supported regardless of ability.
  • Lifestyle-Integrated Club Culture
    methodology: lifestyle-integrated_club_culture
    By anchoring the club experience in the natural and cultural character of the East End, the club cultivates a slower-paced, meaningful lifestyle because members connect not just through sport, but through place and shared values.
  • Member Engagement Through Shared Experience and Camaraderie
    methodology: member_engagement_through_shared_experience
    By integrating competitive golf with intentional social connection and post-play interaction, the club deepens member engagement because shared experiences foster lasting personal connections and a sense of belonging.
  • Strategic Course Design for Precision and Engagement
    methodology: strategic_course_design
    By designing the golf course to integrate natural landscape features and require strategic decision-making, the club enhances member engagement and rewards precision in play because the course itself becomes a dynamic challenge that fosters thoughtful, skill-based golf.