Kjekstad Golfklubb

What Kjekstad Golfklubb does

Kjekstad Golfklubb is a member-based Norwegian golf club founded on January 27, 1976, and located at Golfveien 1, Røyken in Asker municipality. It operates an 18-hole main course (completed 1989), a 9-hole short course (inaugurated 2004), a driving range, and an indoor golf simulator center equipped with TrackMan radar technology used for year-round play and competition. The club is organized under Norges Golfforbund (NGF) and Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF) and governed by a member-elected board led by Styreleder Erling Nilsen with Daglig leder Kjetil Larsen as CEO. It is Miljøfyrtårn-certified for environmental responsibility.

The club serves a horizontally segmented member base spanning juniors (Mix 6-9, Kjekstadgruppen 10-13, Jentegolf 13-19), adult members across multiple age tiers, seniors (50+) organized under Norsk Seniorgolf (NSG), women's groups (Formiddagsdamene, Tirsdagsdamene), men's groups (Herregruppa, Herresimulator), and elite/competitive players in the Prestasjonsgruppen. Revenue derives from annual membership subscriptions, green fees, instruction and training packages (including Veien til Golf beginner courses priced at 1,500-1,900 NOK), simulator rentals, tournament entry fees, pro shop retail, and an on-site café and kiosk (Gapahuken at hole 10). Three certified instructors (Svein Nummestad Hansen, Douglas Craig, Mariell Bruun) deliver lessons bookable via Golfbooking.no, with member and tournament administration handled through Golfbox and the website powered by Clubsite CMS.

Kjekstad's go-to-market is community-led: it acquires members through beginner courses (VTG) with mentor support, word-of-mouth referrals through established member groups, and tournament participation including the Østlandstour, Lag-NM, and national events. The club hosted NM Senior 50+ in June 2026, fielded a girls' team at Lag-NM Junior 2026 for the first time (earning silver), and is currently investing in capital improvements to the short course while celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Name

Kjekstad Golfklubb

Legal name

Kjekstad Golfklubb

Website

https://kjekstad-gk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kjekstad Golfklubb is a Norwegian member-based golf club in Røyken, Asker, founded 1976, operating an 18-hole course, 9-hole short course, driving range, and TrackMan simulator center, serving members and guests across all age and skill tiers through subscriptions, instruction, tournaments, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Simulators, Nets & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAGAI), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Golf instruction services
• Junior golf programs
• Golf tournament events

Headquarters

HQ city

Røyken

HQ country

Norway

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. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to 18-hole course, 9-hole course, driving range, simulators, and club facilities.
2. Green Fees: Fees charged to non-member guests for playing the course, including advance booking options.
3. Instruction and Course Fees: Revenue from beginner courses (VTG), summer training packages, and individual instruction with professional coaches.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Golf equipment, apparel, and club merchandise sales through the on-site pro shop.
5. Café and Kiosk: On-site café and kiosk (Gapahuken at hole 10) serving food and beverages to members and guests.
6. Junior Training Programs: Organized junior training groups including Mix (6-9 years), Kjekstadgruppen (10-13 years), and Jentegolf (13-19 years) with registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kjekstad Golfklubb is a member-based golf club operating an 18-hole championship course, a 9-hole short course, driving range, indoor TrackMan golf simulator center, pro shop, and café in Røyken, Norway. The club offers structured beginner courses (Veien til Golf/VTG), professional golf instruction from certified coaches, community groups for juniors, seniors, women, and men, and an extensive tournament program including club championships and national-level competitions. Membership subscriptions and green fees are the primary access mechanisms, with year-round play enabled by outdoor courses during summer and indoor simulators during winter.

Product overview

Kjekstad Golfklubb is a golf club in Røyken, Asker municipality, Norway, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. The club operates a comprehensive golf facility consisting of an 18-hole main course (opened 1989), a 9-hole short course (opened 2004), an indoor golf simulator center with TrackMan technology, a driving range, a pro shop and café, and extensive instruction programs. The club offers a structured beginner program (Veien til Golf/VTG), professional instruction from three certified trainers, diverse tournament programs including club championships, and comprehensive junior and senior programs. The facility integrates with Golfbooking.no for lesson scheduling, Golfbox for member/tournament management, and TrackMan for simulator analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Veien til Golf: Beginner golf course program for adults and juniors
• Golfshop og Kafé
• Golfsimulator

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course The main 18-hole golf course, opened in 1989, offering full-length championship golf with slope and course ratings for handicap play. Available to members and green fee guests.
• 9-Hole Short Course A 9-hole short course (korthullsbanen) opened in 2004, serving as a low-threshold offering for recruitment and beginners, with new green 9 under development as of June 2026.
• Golf Simulator Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Silver medal (2nd place) for women's team at Lag-NM Junior 2026 - first time club fielded a girls' team
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grunnmur ASminorOthersLocal sponsor supporting Kjekstad Golfklubb's 50th anniversary celebrations and club activities.
• TeknosminorOthersPaint and coating company sponsor providing support for club activities and events.
• Erling Nilsen Management ASminorOthersManagement consulting firm and sponsor. Erling Nilsen is also Board Chair of the club.
• Italiensk BakeriminorOthersLocal bakery sponsor providing refreshments or prizes for club events.
• ConstominorOthersConstruction company sponsor supporting club activities.
• DNVminorOthersInternational classification society and risk management firm sponsor.
• Golfpremier.nominorOthersGolf equipment retailer sponsor providing prizes and equipment for tournaments.
• AvinorminorOthersNorwegian airport operator and sponsor of golf club activities.
• Rygg og RehabminorOthersPhysiotherapy and rehabilitation clinic sponsor supporting member health and wellness.
• EM TeknikkminorOthersTechnical services company sponsor for club activities.
• Å EnteliosminorOthersEnergy solutions company sponsor.
• FlexiprintminorOthersPrinting services sponsor providing promotional materials.
• OricaminorOthersMining services company and sponsor of club activities.
• GjensidigeminorOthersNorwegian insurance company sponsor providing insurance services and sponsorship.
• Norges Golfforbund (NGF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational golf federation providing handicapping systems (Golfbox), tournament regulations, course rating (slope/course rating), and national competition framework. Club participates in Østlandstour and Lag-NM under NGF auspices.
• Norsk Seniorgolf (NSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Senior Golf organization for golfers 50+. Club has dedicated NSG Kjekstad group participating in NSG Match (team league) and NSG CBE Senior Tour events.
• Golfbooking.nocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking platform for instructor lessons and training sessions. Provides booking calendar and instructor profiles.
• Strawberry (NGF Hotel Partnership)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel chain partnership via Norges Golfforbund offering members discounted accommodation for golf travel and tournaments.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Golfbox: Nordic golf booking, handicap, and tournament-management platform used by Kjekstad for member bookings, live scoring, and tournament administration. An ecosystem platform rather than a competitor; comparable clubs rely on the same platform.
• Norges Golfforbund (NGF): National golf federation governing handicapping, course ratings, and tournament structure in Norway. Kjekstad participates in NGF's Østlandstour and Lag-NM frameworks; the federation shapes the competitive and regulatory environment all Norwegian clubs operate within.
• TrackMan: Provider of the radar-based golf simulator and swing/ball-flight analytics technology that Kjekstad has integrated. Not a competitor, but a critical technology enabler for the club's indoor simulator center, Brutto Challenge, and winter-season training packages.

Direct peers

• Bærum Golfklubb: A long-established member-based golf club in the Bærum municipality adjacent to Kjekstad's Asker catchment. Comparable in scale, member demographics, and community-led structure; competes for the same Greater Oslo golfer pool.
• Drammen Golfklubb: Regional member-based golf club serving the Drammen area adjacent to Kjekstad's Røyken/Asker location. Comparable in operating model, course type, and reliance on Eastern Norway's golfing population.
• Losby Golfklubb: Member-based golf club located in Lørenskog just east of Oslo, offering 18-hole course plus indoor simulator and training facilities. Operates a similar multi-segment member community (juniors, seniors, women, men, corporate) and competes in the same Eastern Norway golf market.
• Oslo Golfklubb: Founded in 1924, Oslo Golfklubb is Norway's oldest and most historic member-based golf club, operating a championship 18-hole course in the Oslo region. It is directly comparable to Kjekstad on member-based operating model, course-hosting credentials, and participation in national NGF tournament structures.
• Holtsmark Golfklubb: Norwegian member-based golf club located in the Asker/Bærum area, overlapping directly with Kjekstad's local catchment. Comparable in scale, junior development programs, and NGF-affiliated tournament participation.
• Miklagard Golf: Norwegian member-access golf facility with full 18-hole course, training amenities, and indoor simulator capability. Operates a comparable mixed-membership model in the Greater Oslo region.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Global golf entertainment operator with technology-driven simulator bays, food/beverage, and event hosting. While Kjekstad is a traditional member club, Topgolf represents the broader 'golf-as-entertainment' category that may shape member expectations on simulators and social play.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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