Lisbon Sports Club

What Lisbon Sports Club does

Lisbon Sports Club (LSC) is a member-owned private sports club founded in 1861 as the Lisbon Cricket Club by the British community in Lisbon. Its core product is a single 18-hole PAR 69 golf course of 5,261 meters, located in Serra da Carregueira, Belas, approximately 20 kilometers from Lisbon. Supporting facilities include a Driving Range (inaugurated 2012), a Padel court (opened 2016), a seasonal swimming pool, and a concession-operated restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine. The club also operates the Lisbon Golf School with multiple qualified instructors and runs heritage tournaments including the Lisbon Cup, the third-oldest trophy in Portugal, played since 1917.

The club monetizes through multiple subscription membership tiers (Permanent Effective, Permanent Weekday, Annual Weekday, and Pay & Play), visitor green fees, Padel court rentals (3-5 EUR per 1.5 hours) and annual passes (50-60 EUR), golf lessons and seasonal clinics (75-145 EUR per week), and concession income from the restaurant. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the Golf Manager online booking platform, walk-in visitors, and a network of hotel partnerships across the Estoril/Cascais, Sintra, and Lisbon areas; the club is also one of seven courses in the Estoril Golf Coast regional tourism initiative and joined the Hole 19 digital golf platform in 2017. Customers include local golf enthusiasts, families, junior players, and international golf tourists from markets such as the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia, supplemented by reciprocity agreements with international clubs in Macau, Paris, Madrid, and Peru.

Technology is limited to operational SaaS rather than proprietary platforms: the Golf Manager booking system handles tee-time reservations, and the Hole 19 partnership provides GPS, course information, and ratings exposure to over 800,000 players in 154+ countries. The club holds affiliation number 2 with the Portuguese Golf Federation as a 1949 founding partner, is Clean & Safe certified by Turismo de Portugal, and has no external investors, parent company, or venture funding.

Name

Lisbon Sports Club

Legal name

Lisbon Sports Club

Website

https://lisbonclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lisbon Sports Club is a member-owned private golf and sports club founded in 1861 in Belas, Portugal, operating a single 18-hole PAR 69 course, Driving Range, Padel court, restaurant, and golf school for local members, families, and inbound golf tourists near Lisbon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Recreational Sports Facilities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course operations
• Golf instruction
• Sports club membership
• Recreational facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Belas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Subscriptions: Annual and permanent membership categories including Effective (full), Weekday (Semana), and Pay & Play options. Multiple membership tiers with different pricing and access levels
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees for non-members playing the 18-hole course, with different rates for weekday and weekend/bank holiday play
3. Padel Court Rentals: Revenue from padel court rentals at 3.00-5.00 EUR per 1.5 hours depending on membership status, plus annual passes
4. Golf School/Lessons: Golf instruction through Lisbon Golf School with lessons from qualified instructors including Marco Rios (Grade II Golf Coach) and other professionals
5. Restaurant Operations: Restaurant managed by concession operators, serving Portuguese food and wines, light meals on the veranda

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lisbon Sports Club is a member-owned private sports club operating an 18-hole PAR 69 golf course (5,261 meters) located in Serra da Carregueira, Belas, near Lisbon, Portugal. The club provides golf playing access, a golf school with qualified instructors, a driving range, a padel court, a swimming pool, and a restaurant. Founded in 1861, it serves members, walk-in visitors, and international tourists through on-site play, online bookings, and reciprocal partnerships with other golf clubs.

Product overview

Lisbon Sports Club is a traditional golf club offering a single 18-hole PAR 69 golf course (5,261 meters) as its core product, located in Serra da Carregueira near Lisbon. The club provides supporting facilities including the Lisbon Golf School for training, a Driving Range for practice, a Padel court, swimming pool, and restaurant. Key tournaments include the Lisbon Cup (18-hole competition dating from 1917, the third oldest trophy in Portugal), Christmas Cup (Texas Scramble format), and various internal competitions. Additional offerings include Pitch & Putt, and the club's own craft beer brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Core 18-hole PAR 69 golf course spanning 5,261 meters in a valley with forest biodiversity and a brook running throughout. Available to members and visitors with tee times after 9:30 on weekdays and 10:30 on weekends.
• Lisbon Golf School Golf instruction program for players of all ages and skill levels, including junior clinics, summer and Easter golf clinics, and ongoing lessons coordinated by qualified instructors (Marco Rios, Ricardo Candeias, André Serra Carvalho).
• Driving Range Practice facility with covered positions allowing members and visitors to warm up and practice shots.
• Padel Court Outdoor padel court open to members and visitors with equipment rental, padel lessons with instructor João Ambrósio, and annual passes. Court rental ranges from 3.00-5.00 EUR per 1.5 hours.
• Pitch & Putt Course 18-hole Pitch & Putt course offering shorter format golf gameplay for practice and competition.
• Lisbon Cup Tournament 18-hole golf tournament and the oldest competition at the club, played in Strokeplay format over 36 holes. Counts for Portuguese Golf Federation (FPG) official ranking.
• Christmas Cup Tournament Annual Christmas tournament played in Texas Scramble format (teams of 3-4 players). Open to all golf members with valid EGA handicap.
• Restaurant Club restaurant serving Portuguese cuisine and Italian dishes, managed by concession operators Barbara & Giovanni. Features a veranda overlooking the golf course with light meals available.
• Swimming Pool Seasonal outdoor swimming pool facility open from June with bar service available on weekends and holidays.
• Lisbon Craft Beer Own-brand craft beer produced by Lisbon Sports Club featuring three varieties: The Five Drive (American Pale Ale), The Long Eighteen (Porter), and The Devil Three (Indian Pale Ale).

Quantifiable outcome

• Lisbon Cup tournament attracts players from across Portugal and internationally since 1917
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Real Club de Golf La HerreriaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Reciprocity agreement with Madrid club (near El Escorial) allowing LSC members to play at preferential rates: 30 EUR weekdays, 40 EUR weekends/holidays, up to 10 times per year, max 8 players per day.
• Country Club de Villa (Peru)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Reciprocity agreement with Peruvian club allowing LSC members to use all club facilities for 30 days with club card. Extended stays possible up to 11 months with monthly fee.
• Golf de Saint-CloudminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Reciprocity agreement for 2018 with Paris-based golf club allowing LSC members free rounds subject to conditions: max 4 members per month, 2 visits per member per year, 2 days per visit.
• Hole 19 Golf AppcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Partnership with Hole 19, one of the largest digital golf platforms worldwide. The app provides GPS distances on golf courses globally, course information, ratings, and score sharing. Used by more than 800,000 players across 154+ countries. Downloadable on App Store and Google Play.
• Quinta das Lágrimas Golf ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Reciprocity agreement allowing LSC members to enjoy two free rounds at the Pitch & Putt course in Coimbra, with availability subject to booking. Partnership continued into 2018.
• Macau Golf & Country ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Reciprocity agreement extended to 2018, allowing LSC members to enjoy ten free rounds at this Macau-based golf course subject to booking availability.
• Liberty SeguroscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Sponsorship partnership with Liberty Seguros and Corbroker S.A. for organizing golf tournaments. Partnership aligns with Liberty Seguros strategy of sports sponsorships promoting values of dedication, commitment, and rigor.
• Make-A-Wish PortugalminorOthers · 1 January 2016Charitable partnership hosting 1st Solidarity Golf Tournament raising 1,221 EUR to help grant wishes to children and young people aged 3-18 with life-threatening diseases.
• Estoril Golf CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSC is one of seven golf courses part of the Estoril Golf Coast initiative promoting golf tourism in the Sintra and Cascais region.
• Federação Portuguesa de Golfe (FPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation #2 with Portuguese Golf Federation. Lisbon Cup counts for FPG official ranking. Club participates in FPG-organized competitions and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Troia Golf Resort: Resort-style golf course in Setúbal Peninsula attracting Lisbon-region tourists. Competes with LSC for tourist rounds and is referenced in shared international press coverage lists.
• Penha Longa Resort: Luxury Lisbon-area resort with championship-grade golf course. Competes for premium tourist and corporate green-fee demand in the same geography as LSC, with broader hospitality amenities (hotel, spa).
• Oitavos Golfe: Top-ranked Cascais-area resort course competing for high-end tourist rounds in the same Lisbon corridor. LSC's regional competitor for premium green-fee and corporate-outing revenue.

Direct peers

• Belas Clube de Campo: Nearby Lisbon-area traditional golf club where LSC's Lisbon Golf School coordinator Marco Rios previously worked. Directly comparable as a member-accessible Portuguese golf facility targeting the same metropolitan Lisbon catchment and tourist market.
• Quinta do Peru Golf Club: Another Estoril Golf Coast course alongside LSC, directly competing for tourist rounds and corporate outings in the same Sintra/Cascais corridor with similar mid-tier positioning.
• Quinta das Lágrimas Golf Club: Reciprocity partner of Lisbon Sports Club. Comparable traditional Portuguese golf club offering member-based access and tournament play, with similar customer base and operating model.
• Estoril Golf Club: Co-member of the Estoril Golf Coast initiative with LSC, serving the same Lisbon/Cascais tourism corridor. Comparable heritage club positioning with green-fee and membership revenue mix targeting overlapping visitor segments.

Regional players

• Real Club de Golf La Herreria: Madrid-based traditional member golf club with reciprocity agreement to LSC. Comparable traditional European golf-club model targeting similar member and visitor segments in a different geography.
• Golf de Saint-Cloud: Prestigious Paris-area golf club with which LSC has a reciprocity agreement. Comparable member-owned heritage club in a different European market, sharing similar member-value proposition and tournament traditions.

Emerging players

• Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort: Óbidos-area resort course where LSC's golf instructor André Serra Carvalho previously worked. Competes for Portuguese golf-tourist rounds with a more resort-oriented offering versus LSC's club-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lisbonsportsclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/lisbonsportsclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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