Bergisch Land Golf Club

What Bergisch Land Golf Club does

Bergisch Land Golf Club (legal name: Golf-Club Bergisch Land Wuppertal e.V., DBA "GC Bergisch Land") is a private, member-owned German golf club founded in 1928 by Willy Schniewind — later President of the German Golf Association and the European Golf Association — and headquartered on Siebeneicker Strasse in Wuppertal at the border to Velbert. The club operates a full 18-hole championship golf course with practice facilities, ranked 12th of the top 50 courses in Germany (top ~2% of approximately 7,000 courses) by Golf Magazin in 2024, and was the home amateur venue of professional golfers Martin Kaymer (honorary member) and Marcel Siem. It currently fields 13 competitive teams in the NRW league system, including three youth teams, and competes in the 2nd Bundesliga of the German Golf League.

The club operates as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein / e.V.) under German law, governed by an elected board (President Stephan Gerlich, Vice-President Wolfram Schnurbusch, Treasurer Michael Kraft, Secretary Dr. Roland Schröder) with no external shareholders or institutional investors. It generates revenue across six streams: recurring membership dues (multiple models for individuals, families, and youth), usage-based green fees, on-site pro-shop retail, restaurant operations (leased to Casa Lo Monaco Golf-Club Bergisch Land UG), golf instruction courses (Platzreife, Rookie, and thematic programs), and tournament entry fees. The youth development pipeline (ages 3-18), family-friendly positioning, and personal-contact membership sales led by Corina Gothe form the core acquisition engine.

Service surface extends from beginner entry (trial courses, Platzreife certification, Rookie program) through to competitive tournament play and professional event hosting. The club hosted the Ladies German Challenge powered by VcG in 2026 — the first LET Access Series tournament held in Germany in seven years — and serves as host venue for GV NRW championships across multiple age categories. Technology is minimal but functional: a website with real-time weather integration and course status, plus the PCCaddie tee-time booking system. Distribution is regional (NRW), primarily through direct membership sales, on-site facility usage, and partnerships with Mercedes-Benz (Wuppertal & Dortmund) and Westdeutsche Zeitung for GTM and event marketing.

Name

Bergisch Land Golf Club

Legal name

Golf-Club Bergisch Land Wuppertal e.V.

Website

https://golfclub-bergischland.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1928 and member-owned, Bergisch Land Golf Club operates a top-12-ranked 18-hole golf course in Wuppertal, Germany, serving families, competitive golfers, and beginners through memberships, instruction, youth programs, professional event hosting, and on-site pro-shop and restaurant services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course & Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies (THAAAKAM)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course access
• Golf membership programs
• Golf instruction courses
• Tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

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 Dues: Annual and monthly membership fees from individual, family, and youth members. Various membership models offered to accommodate different golfer types.
2. Green Fee Revenue: Daily course usage fees charged to visitors and non-members for playing the 18-hole course
3. Pro-Shop Sales: Golf equipment and merchandise sales through on-site pro-shop
4. Restaurant/Gastronomy: On-site restaurant operated by Casa Lo Monaco Golf-Club Bergisch Land UG generating food and beverage revenue
5. Golf Instruction Courses: Revenue from trial courses, course qualification (Platzreife) courses, and thematic courses for beginners and improving golfers
6. Tournament Entry Fees: Registration fees for club tournaments, championship events, and hosted championships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bergisch Land Golf Club operates an 18-hole golf course at the Wuppertal/Velbert border, providing recurring memberships, daily green fees, structured golf instruction (Platzreife, Rookie, and thematic courses), youth development programs for ages 3-18, tournament hosting including NRW Championships and the LET Access Series Ladies German Challenge, an on-site pro-shop, and the Casa Lo Monaco restaurant.

Product overview

Bergisch Land Golf Club offers golfing services centered around an 18-hole golf course at the Wuppertal/Velbert border. The club provides comprehensive golf learning programs for all ages, youth development with three competitive teams, tournament organization including professional events, a pro-shop, and on-site restaurant. The club was founded in 1928 and is recognized among Germany's top 50 golf courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Membership Program
• Golf Learning Programs
• Youth Golf Development Program
• Tournament Hosting and Participation
• Pro-Shop
• Casa Lo Monaco Restaurant

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 12th best golf course in Germany (Top 2%) by Golf Magazin 2024

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mercedes-Benz (Wuppertal & Dortmund)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercedes-Benz branches Wuppertal & Dortmund sponsor annual MercedesTrophy golf tournament held at the club. Tournament is a significant marketing event attracting participants with high-quality prizes and exclusive atmosphere.
• Westdeutsche Zeitung (WZ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal newspaper WZ partners with club for WZ-Turnier and WZ Schnuppergolfen (try golfing) events. Provides media coverage and attracts readers/members to club events.
• Golfverband NRW (GV NRW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRW Golf Association organizes tournaments at the club including NRW Championships for various age categories. Club serves as host venue for regional championship events. Partnership includes hosting DMM regional finals and NRW youth championships.
• Ladies European Tour (LET) Access SeriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Ladies German Challenge powered by VcG - first LET Access Series tournament in Germany in seven years (2026). Positions club as significant venue for professional women's golf in Germany.
• Casa Lo Monaco Golf-Club Bergisch Land UGcoreOthersRestaurant operator Casa Lo Monaco UG operates on-site gastronomy. Provides food and beverage services for members and visitors. Restaurant open Wednesday-Sunday with reservations required.
• VcG (Verkehrsclub im Golfsport)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVcG powers the Ladies German Challenge tournament hosted at the club. Partnership enables professional LET Access Series event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Frankfurter Golf Club: Premier private golf club in the Frankfurt region with strong league infrastructure and corporate membership focus. Comparable as a top-tier German private club competing for elite members and hosting high-profile tournaments.
• Golf Club Hubbelrath: Leading German golf club in NRW competing in 1st Bundesliga with established competitive team infrastructure. Directly comparable as a regional NRW peer operating in the same geographic market with similar league participation and member base.
• Düsseldorfer Golf Club: Historic NRW-based German golf club with a traditional member-owned structure and competitive league teams. Comparable as a regional peer in the same Düsseldorf/Wuppertal catchment competing for local members, corporate hospitality, and tournament hosting.
• Golf Club München Eichenried: Top-ranked German golf club and former BMW International Open venue with elite competitive infrastructure and youth development programs. Comparable to Bergisch Land as a top-tier German private club hosting professional tournaments and fielding multiple league teams.
• Berliner Golf Club Gatow: Long-established Berlin-based German golf club with active competitive team infrastructure and youth programs. Comparable as a heritage German private club with structured youth development and league participation similar to Bergisch Land's model.
• Hamburger Golf-Club: One of Germany's oldest golf clubs, founded in 1906, with a strong tradition of competitive teams and host of elite amateur events. Comparable to Bergisch Land as a heritage German private club with league teams and premium membership positioning.
• Golf Club St. Leon-Rot: One of Germany's most prestigious private golf clubs, hosts professional events including the SAP Open and is consistently ranked among Germany's top courses. Directly comparable as a top-ranked, tournament-hosting German golf club competing for the same elite member and corporate hospitality segment.

Broad incumbents

• Augusta National Golf Club: Global benchmark for elite private golf clubs, hosting The Masters annually. Comparable in the broadest sense as the archetype of an elite, member-owned, tournament-hosting golf club whose model Bergisch Land aspires to in terms of prestige and pricing power.

Regional players

• Golfclub Paderborner Land: Regional German golf club operating in NRW's neighboring catchment area. Comparable as a regional peer offering similar 18-hole facilities, league teams, and youth programs to local members in a different NRW sub-market.
• Golfclub Schönenberg: Premium Swiss private golf club in the German-speaking market offering a similar elite private club experience. Comparable as a regional competitor targeting the DACH region's affluent golfers and corporate hospitality clients, though based across the Swiss border.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/golfclubbergischland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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