Golfclub Montfort Rankweil

What Golfclub Montfort Rankweil does

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil is a privately held golf club operating an 18-hole course on Kirchstraße 70 in Rankweil, Vorarlberg, Austria. The club is managed by Montfort Golf-Management GmbH and is governed by an elected board led by President DI Dr. Richard Fischer and Managing Director Christoph Fröhle. Its core product is the 18-hole championship course in the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley, supported by a driving range, a TrackMan 4-equipped indoor golf studio, an on-site golf school with three professionals (Hans Rüffer, John Gregory, Mark Nisbet), and a restaurant (Gaumenkitzlerei). The pro shop is operated as a separately branded retailer, McPhil's GolfStore, located at the driving range.

The club runs a hybrid direct-to-consumer go-to-market model combining recurring annual memberships (full membership ≈ €2,615/year, with reduced tiers for children, youth, students, and golfers up to 33) and transactional green fees (€105 for an 18-hole adult round). Additional revenue streams include driving range fees and ball blocks, TrackMan simulator usage (€50/hour, members only), electric cart rental, golf lessons, Platzreife licensing (€449), and specialty merchandise including the award-winning 'Wahlsche Birne' pear schnapps co-developed with Brennerei Ketschela 47.

It serves a diverse customer mix — golf enthusiasts across all skill levels, beginners working toward their Platzreife, competitive senior and mid-amateur teams, a youth program under Maria Hössl, corporate groups (notably via the Audi quattro Cup), and regional golf tourists routed through five partner hotels and a six-club reciprocal discount network across Vorarlberg. The technology stack is modest (WordPress/Elementor CMS, Google Analytics, PC Caddie tee-time booking, TrackMan 4 simulator), with no proprietary AI/ML capability; competitive moat rests on community ecosystem, regional distribution partnerships, and a strong multi-age competitive track record rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil

Legal name

Montfort Golf-Management GmbH

Website

https://golfclub-montfort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil is a privately held Austrian golf club operating an 18-hole course in Vorarlberg, offering memberships, green fees, a TrackMan studio, golf school, and on-site pro shop and restaurant for members, visitors, corporate groups, and regional golf tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course operations
• Golf membership programs
• Golf instruction services
• Golf retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Rankweil

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees including plat preservation contribution (Platzerhaltungsbeitrag), annual play rights (Jahresspielrecht), and ÖGV/VGV/Club fees. Various tiers for different age groups including children, youth, students, and regular adults.
2. Green Fees: Revenue from green fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds for adults, students, and youth. Discounts available for members of partner golf clubs.
3. Driving Range: Range fees, range ball purchases, and annual range memberships. Range balls sold in blocks of 13 or 26.
4. Pro Shop (McPhil's Golfstore): Golf equipment and apparel retail operated by McPhil's GolfStore located at the driving range. Top golf clothing brands available.
5. Golf Lessons: Golf instruction services from professional instructors including Hans Rüffer, John Gregory, and Mark Nisbet. Individual lessons and TrackMan analysis sessions.
6. Golf Cart Rental: Electric golf cart rentals for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds.
7. Golf Simulator: TrackMan simulator usage fees for members, €50 per hour.
8. Club Merchandise and Specialty Products: Sale of logo merchandise and specialty products like the 'Wahlsche Birne' pear schnapps from hole 8, made in partnership with Brennerei Ketschela 47.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil operates an 18-hole golf course in the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley of Austria, complemented by a driving range, TrackMan 4-equipped indoor golf studio, on-site golf school with three professional coaches, and a pro shop (McPhil's GolfStore). The club sells annual memberships, green fees, golf cart rentals, range balls, simulator hours, individual and group lessons, Platzreife licensing, and tournament participation across Ladies, Men's, Mid-Am, Senior, and Youth competitive teams.

Product overview

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil operates a unified golf club offering centered on its 18-hole championship golf course in the Vorarlberg Rhine Valley. The product portfolio includes the core golf course, a TrackMan 4-equipped golf studio for indoor simulation and analysis, a comprehensive golf school with three professional coaches, and an on-site golf shop (McPhil's GolfStore). Supporting services include competitive teams across multiple age categories (Ladies, Herren, Mid-Amateure, Senioren), youth development programs, tournament organization, and a members-only restaurant. The club serves both recreational golfers and competitive players, with offerings ranging from beginner training to professional-level competition teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course (18-Loch-Anlage)
• Golf Studio with TrackMan 4 Simulator
• Golf School (Golfschule)
• Driving Range
• Pro Shop (McPhil's GolfStore)
• Club Restaurant & Sun Terrace (Clubrestaurant & Sonnenterrasse)
• Annual Club Memberships
• Platzreife Course Licensing
• 'Wahlsche Birne' Pear Schnapps (Club Specialty Product)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ladies 50+ team promoted to Austrian Division 2 in Senior Team Championships 2026
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Montfort-das HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFour-star family-run hotel in Feldkirch, 10 minutes from the club. Guests receive 30% green fee discount. Hotel has been operating for over 60 years. Also offers discounts at 5 other Vorarlberg golf courses within 40 minutes drive.
• Hotel FirmamentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLifestyle and Business Hotel in Feldkirch, walking distance to the golf course. Features show kitchen and sommelier service. Guests receive 30% green fee discount.
• Hotel SchäfleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenovated hotel in Feldkirch-Altenstadt near the golf course. Offers golf packages and regional/international cuisine with own wine and bread from stone oven.
• Hotel FreschenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel in Feldkirch with premium rooms featuring Italian bathrooms, oak floors, and panoramic views. Offers 30% green fee discount to guests.
• TRAUBE BRAZ Alpen.Spa.Golf.HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFour-star golf founder hotel south of Vorarlberg in Braz, 20 minutes from the club. Ideal base for Vorarlberg golf safari with discounts on all Vorarlberg courses. Features Alpine Spa and traditional Austrian cuisine.
• McPhil's GolfstorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent pro shop operator located at the driving range with unique on-site positioning. Offers full equipment range for testing, professional fitting services, and top golf clothing brands. Contact: +436765566630.
• Brennerei Ketschela 47minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistillery partnership producing the award-winning 'Wahlsche Birne' (Wahlsche Pear) schnapps from pears grown on hole 8 of the golf course. Product won double gold awards. Available for €29 at the club secretariat.
• Partner Golf Clubs (Montafon, Brand, Bludenz-Braz, Bregenzerwald, Lech/Arlberg)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of 6 Vorarlberg golf clubs offering mutual 20% discount on green fees to members. This is a key element of regional golf tourism infrastructure.
• Vorarlberg Tourismus GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism organization partnered for data processing related to targeted advertising campaigns through Adform A/S platform.
• Autohaus Rudi LinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive dealership sponsor of the Audi quattro Cup tournament, contributing to event success.
• Ski & GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of children and youth closing tournament 2025, providing food and prizes. Company operated by Wolfgang Kopf.
• Jugend- und Sport-Förderverein RankweilminorOthersYouth and sports promotion association (ZVR 547728371) organizing the Ski & Golf Charity event combining skiing and golfing while supporting local children and youth in need.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golfclub Montafon (Brand): 18-hole golf club in neighboring Montafon/Brand, Vorarlberg. Direct partner in the six-club reciprocal network with overlapping membership catchment and competing in the same Bodensee Seniors Tour and Vorarlberg championships.
• Golfclub Bregenzerwald: Regional Vorarlberg golf club and reciprocal network partner, operating a similar 18-hole course serving the same regional catchment with comparable membership, instruction, and tournament offerings.
• Golfclub Bludenz-Braz: Vorarlberg-based golf club and direct reciprocal partner. Rival in Vorarlberg Senior Team Championships (recent vice-champion title holder at Montfort), competing for the same regional golfer pool and tourism green-fee demand.
• Golfclub Lech/Arlberg: Premium Vorarlberg golf club and reciprocal partner with similar 18-hole layout, membership tiers, and tournament program; competes directly for alpine-region golfers and tourism play.

Broad incumbents

• Leading Golf Courses of Austria: Austrian golf marketing and quality consortium that aggregates leading Austrian courses including reciprocal member benefits. Comparable as a network/club-card structure that competes for the same cross-club play demand.
• Topgolf: Global entertainment-golf concept with TrackMan-powered hitting bays. Comparable in using technology-enabled golf experiences to broaden audience, though operating as entertainment venues rather than traditional member clubs.

Regional players

• Diamond Country Club (Atzenbrugg): Larger Austrian premium golf club with 36 holes and host venue for European Tour events. Comparable in offering Austrian championship-caliber golf, competitive teams, and pro instruction, but at materially larger scale and budget positioning.
• Golf Club Urslautal: Austrian club that hosted the Mid-Am championship where Montfort earned promotion. Comparable Austrian regional golf club competing in the same national league tiers with similar 18-hole championship orientation.
• Golfclub Schloss Ernegg: Austrian championship venue that hosted the Senior Team Championships where Montfort's Ladies 50+ earned promotion. Comparable as a competitive Austrian club with team league participation and tournament-host function.

Others

• Troon Golf: Global golf course management and advisory firm. Comparable as a potential operator/advisor that touches similar 18-hole private and semi-private clubs, useful for benchmarking professional management practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/golfclubrankweil
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfclub.montfort.rankweil

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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