Lyngbygaard Golf

What Lyngbygaard Golf does

Lyngbygaard Golf is a private Danish golf club located in Brabrand, near Aarhus, operating an 18-hole championship course designed by Canadian architect Rick Baril with Thomas Bjørn as technical advisor across 108 hectares, alongside a 9-hole SEGA course. The club maintains practice facilities including a driving range (planned for expansion), putting greens, and a short-game area, supported by PGA-qualified teaching professionals and a chief greenkeeper (Andreas Lauritzen). On-site amenities include Brasseriet, a restaurant operated as a separate entity by independent operators.

The club monetizes through multiple revenue streams: tiered membership subscriptions priced between 1,000 and 9,650 DKK per member annually, greenfee rounds (475–650 DKK for 18 holes, 250 DKK for 9 holes), individual and group lessons (500–900 DKK), custom club-fitting (1,500 DKK), and corporate sponsorship packages. Customer segments span 991 full members, 270 9-hole members, a junior-to-elite development pipeline (with men's first team in DGU Elitedivisionen and women's team in the 1st division), and Erhvervsklubben — a corporate business club of roughly 100 companies anchored by Spar Nord as elite sponsor. Reciprocal greenfee arrangements with seven partner clubs extend effective distribution.

As of end-2025 the club reported 1,311 active members — up from 1,094 in 2024 and 946 in January 2025 — and 20,900 rounds played, up from 15,700 in 2024, both described as club records. Average member age is 43 versus a Danish national average of 54, indicating successful recruitment into younger cohorts. Operational changes in 2025 included re-letting the restaurant to new operators (Troels, Vinnie, and Lars) and a greenkeeper leadership transition; a 2026 driving range expansion and new website launch are scheduled.

Name

Lyngbygaard Golf

Legal name

Lyngbygaard Golf Klub

Website

https://lyg.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lyngbygaard Golf is a private Danish golf club near Aarhus operating an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole course, serving 1,311 individual members, a junior-to-elite development pipeline, and a corporate business club of roughly 100 companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction academy
• Corporate golf events
• Beginner golf programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brabrand

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions across multiple tiers (Senior, Intro, UngSenior, Longdistance, 9-huls, Ynglinge, Studie, Training, UngFlex, Junior, Passive). These represent the primary recurring revenue stream for the club. Membership fees range from 1,000 DKK (passive) to 9,650 DKK (senior full membership).
2. Greenfee Revenue: One-time greenfee charges for visiting golfers playing the 18-hole championship course (475 DKK weekdays, 650 DKK weekends/holidays) or the 9-hole SEGA course (250 DKK). Revenue also includes equipment rental (club sets, trolleys, buggies) and driving range balls.
3. Golf Instruction and Academy: PGA professionals Peter Krøyer and Morten Paulsen provide individual and group lessons, group courses, and custom club fitting. Lesson packages include 5-lesson (10% discount) and 10-lesson (15% discount) bundles. Custom fitting sessions cost 1,500 DKK (free with equipment purchase).
4. Restaurant (Brasseriet Lyngbygaard): On-site restaurant managed by a separate operator (Troels, Vinnie, and Lars) serving members, guests, and external diners. The restaurant offers à la carte dining with seasonal menus and can host private events up to ~130 guests. Revenue flows through the separate restaurant entity but benefits the overall club ecosystem.
5. Sponsorships and Business Club: Corporate sponsors (hole sponsorships, signage, event sponsorships) and Erhvervsklubben membership fees provide revenue from the business community. The Erhvervsklubben has approximately 100 member companies contributing to the club's commercial ecosystem.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lyngbygaard Golf is a private golf club operating an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole SEGA course on a 108-hectare site near Aarhus, Denmark. The club sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, per-round greenfee access, PGA-led lessons and custom fitting, beginner programs, junior/youth/elite training, corporate golf events, and a business networking club (Erhvervsklubben). Supporting amenities include an on-site restaurant (Brasseriet Lyngbygaard), meeting facilities, and equipment rental.

Product overview

Lyngbygaard Golf is a golf club operating as a unified facility with multiple interconnected products and services. The core offering includes an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole SEGA course, supported by comprehensive training facilities (Driving Range, putting greens, short game areas) operated through the Dansk Golf Akademi. Beyond golf, the club provides beginner programs, junior and youth development, and elite training programs. Ancillary services include the Brasseriet restaurant (operated separately), meeting and conference facilities, corporate golf events, and an Erhvervsklub business networking club. The portfolio is structured around the golf courses as the central product, with support services (academy, training) and lifestyle offerings (restaurant, events, business club) as complementary offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brasseriet Lyngbygaard: On-site restaurant at Lyngbygaard Golf serving seasonal cuisine with views over the golf course. Located by the 18th hole.
• Dansk Golf Akademi Lyngbygaard

Products and services

• 18-Huls Mesterskabsbane (18-Hole Championship Course) An 18-hole championship golf course designed by von Hagge, Smelek & Baril (Rick Baril) with Thomas Bjørn as technical advisor, spanning 108 hectares with links-inspired holes, natural bunkers, five tee boxes per hole, and red fescue/bent grass greens built for near-year-round play. Available to members and greenfee-paying guests.
• SEGA 9-Hulsbane (9-Hole Course) A 9-hole golf course offering shorter rounds for players seeking quicker play or those developing their game. Operated alongside the 18-hole championship course on the same Brabrand site. Includes dedicated 9-hole memberships (5,000 DKK/year) and 250 DKK greenfee.
• Golf Club Memberships (12 Tiers) Annual subscription memberships granting access to Lyngbygaard Golf's courses, driving range, and club facilities. Tiiers range from 1,000 DKK (passive) to 9,650 DKK (senior full), with age-, student-, and distance-based discounts. Members receive DGU card for greenfee at other clubs and 33% discount at 7 partner clubs.
• Begyndergolf (Beginner Golf Program) 4-week structured beginner program (plus turbo weekend option) including instruction, equipment loan, driving range balls, theory, and exam support. Includes 3 months of 9-hole membership. Priced at 1,195 DKK. In 2025, 117 beginners enrolled and 84 converted to full membership (72%).
• Dansk Golf Akademi (Golf Academy) PGA-led training academy offering individual lessons (40 or 60 minutes), group training (4 persons/hour), and custom club fitting using TrackMan launch monitor data combined with physical swing analysis. Custom fitting session 1,500 DKK (free with equipment purchase). Partners with TaylorMade, Titleist, Callaway, and Mizuno for equipment sales.
• Golfarrangementer (Golf Events) Corporate golf event services including Company Days, VIP days, tournament setup, scoring, and professional event management. Bespoke events for companies with full tournament management and catering to clients and partners.
• Erhvervsklub (Business Club) Corporate membership-based business networking club with approximately 100 member companies, offering 8–9 annual events combining business networking, golf, and corporate hospitality. Includes corporate golf days, conference facilities, and tournament sponsorships.
• Møder & Konferencer (Meetings & Conferences) Meeting and conference facilities in Pejsestuen (fireplace room) with AV equipment and catering from Brasseriet, capacity up to 50 participants. Available to corporate clients and members.
• Brasseriet Lyngbygaard On-site restaurant offering seasonal à la carte cuisine with panoramic views over the golf course, seating up to 130 guests, with fireplace lounge and private event capabilities. Operated by independent restaurateurs; revenue flows through separate restaurant entity.
• Elitegolf (Elite Golf Program) Elite competitive golf program with men's team in Elitedivisionen (top national league) and women's team in 1st division, plus youth elite training. Competes in Danmarksturnering national tournament. Sponsored by Spar Nord and Aarhus Malerforretning.
• Juniørgolf (Junior Golf Program) Junior golf program for ages 10–18 with training twice weekly, outdoor play in season, and indoor training during winter. Designed to grow the next generation of competitive golfers at the club.
• Ungdomsgolf (Youth Golf 18–29) Golf program for members aged 18–29 with group play, social events, and competitive opportunities. Targeted at retaining young adult golfers, contributing to the club's below-national-average member age of 43.
• Træningsfaciliteter (Training Facilities) Comprehensive training area including Driving Range with 2-piece training balls, practice greens for chipping and putting, and short game practice areas. Expansion underway in 2026 to add 12 outdoor and 8 covered hitting positions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member base grew from 946 (Jan 2025) to 1,311 (end of 2025), a 39% increase in one year — the largest growth of any golf club in Denmark in 2025.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plus 4 – Silkeborg GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement giving Lyngbygaard Golf members discounted greenfee at Plus 4 – Silkeborg Golf. Full members receive 33% discount at partner clubs. Partnership provides member access to one of Denmark's well-known golf destinations.
• Stensballegaard GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement. Full members receive 33% discount at partner club. Partnership expands playable golf options for members.
• Aalborg GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement with 33% discount for full members. Extends member access to northern Denmark.
• Lübker GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement with 33% discount for full members. Located in the Aarhus region area.
• Himmerland GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement with 33% discount for full members. One of Denmark's premier golf destinations.
• Esbjerg GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement with 33% discount for full members. Extends member access to western Denmark.
• Holstebro GolfklubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal greenfee agreement with 33% discount for full members. Located in central Jutland.
• Rick Baril (von Hagge, Smelek & Baril)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead course architect for the 18-hole championship course design. Rick Baril (von Hagge, Smelek & Baril firm) designed the 108-hectare course in collaboration with Thomas Bjørn as technical advisor. The design creates a varied terrain from open landscapes to forested zones.
• Thomas Bjørn (Technical Advisor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Bjørn served as technical advisor during the 18-hole championship course design process, contributing to the course's high-quality layout and challenge profile. His involvement adds credibility and professional golfer insight to the course design.
• Arthascope (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor of Lyngbygaard Golf with branding on the club's sponsorship page.
• Brasseriet Lyngbygaard (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-site restaurant operating as both a sponsor and a key amenity for members and guests. Run by Troels, Vinnie, and Lars.
• Carlsberg (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor national brand sponsor with branding on the club's sponsorship page.
• Cklar Service (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleaning services company listed as a sponsor.
• Ditur (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor with branding on the club's sponsorship page.
• Djurslands Bank (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank listed as sponsor.
• DP Ventilation (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVentilation company listed as sponsor.
• ECOR (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the club's sponsorship page.
• Fynske Bank (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank listed as sponsor.
• Formue Pleje (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWealth management firm listed as sponsor.
• Hørkram Foodservice (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoodservice supplier listed as sponsor.
• Plantas Group (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the club's sponsorship page.
• Porsche (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium automotive brand listed as sponsor of Lyngbygaard Golf.
• PwC (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor professional services firm listed as sponsor. PwC also serves as the club's elected auditor.
• Quintet Bank (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate bank listed as sponsor.
• Raundahl & Moesby (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the club's sponsorship page.
• Risskov Installatør Forretning (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInstallation services company listed as sponsor.
• Sparinvest (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvestment firm listed as sponsor.
• Kost & Spand (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor on the club's sponsorship page.
• SEGA Gardiner & Markiser (Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindow treatment and awning company listed as sponsor.
• Spar Nord (Elite Golf Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSpar Nord is a primary sponsor of Lyngbygaard's elite golf teams, including holdleder (team manager) responsibilities for the men's first division team.
• Aarhus Malerforretning (Elite Golf Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAarhus-based painting company is a sponsor of Lyngbygaard's elite golf program, supporting the competitive teams.
• Golfexperten (Prize Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment retailer sponsors prizes for BegynderMix tournaments held every Monday for beginners.
• Dansk Golf Union (DGU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for golf in Denmark. Lyngbygaard Golf participates in DGU's Danmarksturnering (national tournament) with teams in Elitedivisionen, 1st–3rd division. Club has been nominated for 'Årets golfklub' (Golf Club of the Year) by DGU.
• DGI Østjylland (Regional Sports Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional sports organization for East Jutland. Lyngbygaard Golf participates in DGI networking meetings and may access DGI support for fund applications, communication, and municipal relations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Helsingør Golfklub: Historic Danish golf club north of Copenhagen offering 18-hole play, member tiers and corporate hospitality. Comparable as a traditional Danish private member club with a similar tiered membership and greenfee model.
• The Scandinavian Golf Club: Modern Danish championship course that previously hosted the Made in Denmark European Tour event, with a strong corporate hospitality and member offering. Comparable to Lyngbygaard on course pedigree, B2B event revenue and elite-league participation.
• Københavns Golfklub (Copenhagen Golf Club): Denmark's oldest golf club (founded 1898), a traditional private member club with an 18-hole championship course and full club facilities. Comparable as a long-standing Danish member-owned club serving a similar member-and-guest model.
• Aalborg Golfklub: Established Danish golf club in northern Jutland offering 18-hole and 9-hole courses, member tiers and corporate events. Comparable business model and reciprocal greenfee partnership with Lyngbygaard.
• Himmerland Golfklub: One of Denmark's most prominent golf destinations in Himmerland (Jutland), operating multiple courses and a full resort-style member and visitor experience. Highly comparable to Lyngbygaard as a Danish member-and-visitor club with reciprocal greenfee ties.
• Esbjerg Golfklub: Jutland-based Danish golf club offering 18-hole and 9-hole courses, member tiers, academy services and corporate events. Comparable on business model, geographic market and reciprocal greenfee partnership with Lyngbygaard.
• Gl. Holtegaard Golfklub: Danish golf club operating 18-hole and 9-hole courses in eastern Denmark with member, greenfee and corporate offerings. Comparable business model and tiered membership structure to Lyngbygaard.
• Stensballegaard Golfklub: Jutland-based Danish golf club operating an 18-hole course with member, visitor and corporate offerings. Highly comparable given reciprocal greenfee partnership and similar tiered membership and event programming.
• Holstebro Golfklub: Jutland-based Danish golf club with 18-hole and 9-hole courses and full member services. Comparable to Lyngbygaard via the reciprocal greenfee agreement and similar mid-sized Danish member club economics.
• Lübker Golfklub: Danish club known for its distinctive course design and modern clubhouse facilities in the Aarhus region. Comparable to Lyngbygaard on geographic market, course positioning and reciprocal member access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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