Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband

What Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband does

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband (BWGV) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, Amtsgericht Stuttgart VR 3180) founded on 18 January 1975 and headquartered in Holzgerlingen, Germany. It functions as the state-level governing body for golf in Baden-Württemberg, serving approximately 100 member golf clubs across the region. The association is led by President Michael Marbler and a board of vice presidents including Marcus Weller (VP/Treasurer), Urs Christen, Huber Hörmann, Claudia Zwilling-Pinna, Klaus J. Kroll, and Anja Canz, with 11-50 employees. BWGV's customer segments span member golf clubs, individual golfers, junior and youth golfers, school-age children, and senior/mid-amateur players competing in age-class championships (AK 30/50/65/75).

The association's product portfolio centers on tournament organization (BWGV Youngsters Series, Baden-Württembergische Mannschaftsmeisterschaften, International Matchplay-Trophy, Präsidenten-Cup, DGL), youth talent development (multi-tier Kader System from Förderkader through Landeskader, VR-Talentiade Golf, Jugend trainiert für Olympia, Junior Tees, Golfmobil mobile outreach), coach certification (C-Trainer, Jugendassistent Golf), and environmental programs (Lebensraum Golfplatz, Golf&Natur). The technology backbone is the third-party PC CADDIE://online tournament management platform integrated into the BWGV website, supplemented by Eye-Able accessibility software and CCM19 cookie consent tooling. The technical stack is operationally focused and dependent on external vendors rather than proprietary IP.

Revenue is derived from recurring membership fees paid by approximately 100 member clubs, supplemented by transactional tournament entry fees and commercial sponsorship income (Husqvarna, Abacus Sportswear, Volks Raiffeisenbanken, TaylorMade, TrackMan, Maserati, Audi Stuttgart, Gloria Hotels, Europapark, CartCare, VIOhealth). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution occurs through the club network, the digital tournament platform, school golf programs, and the Golfmobil outreach unit. The association has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and operates as a member-governed non-profit under §26 BGB.

Name

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband

Legal name

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband e.V.

Website

https://bwgv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband is a German non-profit regional golf association founded in 1975 that governs approximately 100 member golf clubs in Baden-Württemberg, providing tournament organization, youth talent development pathways, coach certification, environmental programs, and community outreach services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Golf association services
• Sports federation management
• Golf tournament organization
• Youth golf development
• Golf coach training

Headquarters

HQ city

Holzgerlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The association derives revenue from membership fees paid by its approximately 100 member golf clubs across Baden-Württemberg. The association was founded on 18 January 1975 and is registered in Stuttgart (VR 3180).
2. Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue generated from individual and team tournament registrations for events including ranking games, championships, and youth competitions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband (BWGV) is a registered non-profit regional golf association that organizes competitive golf tournaments, supports youth golf development programs, provides coach training and certification, and represents approximately 100 member golf clubs in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The association also runs school programs (Golfmobil), environmental initiatives on golf courses (Lebensraum Golfplatz), and maintains an online tournament calendar through PC CADDIE://online.

Product overview

Baden-Württembergischer Golfverband (BWGV) operates as a regional golf association offering a portfolio of interconnected products and services organized around tournament management, youth development, and golf sport promotion. The core product ecosystem includes the Online-Turnierkalender (powered by PC CADDIE://online) for tournament registrations and results management, multiple competitive event series (BWGV Youngsters Series, Baden-Württembergische Mannschaftsmeisterschaften, International Matchplay-Trophy, BWGV Präsidenten-Cup), and youth talent development programs (VR-Talentiade Golf, Jugend trainiert für Olympia, Kader System with multiple levels). Supporting services include coach training (C-Trainer Ausbildung, Jugendassistent Golf), the Golfmobil mobile outreach service, environmental programs (Lebensraum Golfplatz), and membership communication tools (Newsletter). The association's 100 member clubs are served through an integrated platform combining tournament software, youth development pathways, and educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BWGV Youngsters Series A youth-oriented regional tournament series providing competitive playing opportunities for junior golfers affiliated with member clubs across Baden-Württemberg.
• C-Trainer Ausbildung Golf Formal training and certification program for golf coaches (C-trainer level), preparing instructors to deliver coaching at member clubs in Baden-Württemberg.
• Jugendassistent Golf Training program that qualifies club members as youth assistants to support junior golf activities at member clubs.
• BWGV Präsidenten-Cup An annual invitational golf tournament hosted under the BWGV president's patronage for representatives and members of affiliated clubs.
• International Matchplay-Trophy An international match-play team trophy competition organized by BWGV, featuring teams from member clubs playing across regions.
• Baden-Württembergische Mannschaftsmeisterschaften The state-level team championships for member clubs of BWGV, held across multiple age and gender categories.
• Golfmobil A mobile outreach program that introduces golf to school children by bringing golf equipment and introductory sessions to schools across Baden-Württemberg.
• Lebensraum Golfplatz Environmental initiative helping member clubs manage golf course habitats to promote biodiversity and ecological sustainability.
• Schulen ans Netz Program that connects schools with BWGV member clubs to facilitate school golf partnerships and joint activities.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HusqvarnacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHusqvarna is a sponsor of the BWGV with involvement in DP World Tour events. As part of their sponsorship of premium golf tournaments including the BMW International Open 2026 and Husqvarna British Master, Husqvarna offers BWGV members VIP travel packages and promotional highlights.
• Abacus SportswearcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAbacus Sportswear is positioned as the premium partner and exclusive outfitter of BWGV, providing TEAMWEAR and LOGO solutions for clubs and members. The partnership enables clubs to outfit players of all age groups with branded golf apparel. Contact: Frau Rike Vormwald, +49 163 922 23 93.
• Volks Raiffeisenbanken (VR-Talentiade)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolks Raiffeisenbanken sponsors the VR-Talentiade Golf program, a youth talent identification initiative that introduces children to golf and provides a pathway to club membership and competitive play.
• PC CADDIE://online GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationPC CADDIE://online provides the online tournament management system used by BWGV, including tournament calendar, online registration, start time management, results publication, and scorecard services. Stubber Weg 39, 23847 Pölitz, Germany.
• TaylorMademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerTaylorMade is listed as a sponsor on the BWGV website, providing equipment sponsorship and promotional support for association events.
• G.K.M.B. GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerG.K.M.B. GmbH (www.gkmb.de) is responsible for the conception, design, programming, and hosting of the BWGV website, providing technical and digital infrastructure support.
• MaseratiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaserati is listed as a sponsor on the BWGV website, with promotional presence on the homepage.
• Gloria Hotels & ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGloria Hotels & Resorts (gloria.com.tr) is listed as a sponsor, providing accommodation and resort services for BWGV tournament participants.
• EuropaparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropapark theme park is listed as a sponsor on the BWGV website, offering leisure benefits for association members.
• CartCareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCartCare provides golf cart care and maintenance services, listed as a sponsor on the BWGV website.
• VIOhealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVIOhealth powers golf performance and health solutions, listed as sponsor with 'VIOhealth4golf' branding on the BWGV website.
• Audi StuttgartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAudi Stuttgart is listed as a sponsor on the BWGV website.
• Lebensraum-Golfplatz.deminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLebensraum-Golfplatz.de is an environmental initiative that promotes biodiversity and habitat quality on golf courses. BWGV participates in this initiative and promotes it on its website.
• NaturschutzcenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Naturschutzcenter (Nature Conservation Center) collaborates with BWGV on environmental sustainability initiatives for golf courses, supporting the 'Lebensraum Golfplatz' biodiversity program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Golf Verband (DGV): The national governing body for golf in Germany and the umbrella organization for state-level associations including BWGV. Directly comparable in mandate (governance, rules, tournaments, youth development) but operates at national rather than state level and does not duplicate BWGV's club-level club-service focus.
• Professional Golfers' Association of Germany (PGA of Germany): The German professional golfers' association representing club pros and coaches. Comparable as a golf-governance stakeholder with overlapping interests in coach certification and tournament play, but focused on the professional rather than amateur/membership side.

Regional players

• England Golf: The national governing body for amateur golf in England — structurally equivalent to a state-level association at much larger scale. Comparable in mandate (club affiliation, handicaps, championships, development pathways) but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Hessischer Golfverband: State golf association for Hesse, providing the same combination of club membership services, tournament calendars, and youth development programs as BWGV. Comparable in scale, structure, and revenue model.
• Bayerischer Golfverband (BGV): State-level golf association for Bavaria with a near-identical mandate: member club oversight, tournament organization, youth talent development, and coach training. The closest functional peer to BWGV in structure, scope, and product mix.
• Golfverband Nordrhein-Westfalen: State golf association for Germany's most populous state, NRW. Comparable to BWGV in operating a regional tournament and youth development ecosystem on behalf of member clubs within a defined geographic territory.
• Niedersachsen-Bremischer Golfverband: Regional golf association covering Lower Saxony and Bremen with a similar member-club governance, tournament, and youth development focus. Directly comparable in scale and product mix.

Others

• Golf Club Managers' Association of Europe (CMAE): European association of golf club managers and operators. Adjacent to BWGV because both serve the operational and managerial needs of European golf clubs, though CMAE targets club leadership rather than member golfers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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