The Kempferhof

What The Kempferhof does

The Kempferhof is a privately-held golf resort and social organization operating on an 85-hectare estate in Plobsheim, Alsace, France, approximately 15 minutes from Strasbourg. Its core asset is an 18-hole, par-72, 5,989-metre championship course designed by American architect Robert von Hagge in 1990, ranked among the top 10 most beautiful golf courses in Europe. The resort serves individual golfers of all skill levels (beginner to professional), corporate/seminar clients, and youth development participants through a vertically integrated offering: the championship course, a technology-enabled golf academy (TrackMan, Smart2Move force plates, SAM Putt), a TaylorMade-exclusive fitting center for East France, structured junior golf school programs, multi-day intensive stages, and a temporary 50-seat restaurant (Red House) operated by Chef Emmanuel Willer.

The Kempferhof monetizes through transactional and subscription-based revenue streams: seasonally priced green fees (€50-95 per 18-hole round), a 30-round carnet (€1,200), individual and group lessons (€60-110), club fitting (€70), intensive stages (€250-1,000), annual junior/adult school programs (€250-590), practice range ball sales, and F&B. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the multilingual website (French, English, German), partner networks (Golf en Alsace, LeClub Golf, GolfPartnerClub), third-party tee-time booking (TeeItUp), and an e-commerce boutique and gift-box storefront (SecretBox).

A material strategic transformation is underway: the château-hotel closed in February 2023 to enable a multi-year construction project adding 45-52 high-end rooms, a 150-seat bistronomic restaurant, a 1,600 m² spa, a microbrewery, a bakery, a florist, and an event space, targeted to open in summer 2027. The course remains operational throughout and is supported by a greenkeeping team including Alejandro Reyes, Greenkeeper of the 2023 and 2018 Ryder Cups. The resort employs 11-50 staff, and the firm is family/privately owned with no disclosed outside investors.

Name

The Kempferhof

Legal name

Golf du Kempferhof

Website

https://kempferhof.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Kempferhof is a private golf resort and social organization in Plobsheim, Alsace, France, operating an 18-hole Robert von Hagge-designed championship course, technology-enabled TrackMan and Smart2Move-powered academy, and TaylorMade-exclusive fitting center for golfers, corporate clients, and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort & Academy Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Golf course services
• Golf instruction
• Club fitting services
• Golf resort
• Golf academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Plobsheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fee Revenue: The primary revenue driver is green fee income from the 18-hole course. Green fees vary by season: high season (April–October) at €85/weekday and €95/weekend; mid-season at €65–€75; low season at €50. Member guests receive a 20% discount. There is also a 9-hole option and end-of-day rates.
2. Restaurant & F&B: The temporary restaurant (Red House) serves traditional cuisine with seasonal menus by Chef Emmanuel Willer, accommodating around 50 guests. The permanent bistronomic restaurant (150 seats) will open with the new resort in summer 2027. The restaurant is open to the general public, non-stop from 12:00 to 15:00, Monday through Sunday.
3. Golf Academy Instruction: Revenue from individual lessons (€60/1h members, €70/1h visitors), duo lessons (€50–60/1h per person), group accompaniment (€85/2h members, €110/2h visitors including green fee), and intensive courses (€250–350/person). Golf school programs range from €250/year (Baby Golf, ages 3–6) to €590/year (Competition Group). Fitting sessions are €70/1h.
4. Practice Range & Balls: Revenue from practice range balls (€4/seau for members) and rechargeable practice cards (lot of 10 seaux €175, lot of 20 seaux €235, lot of 50 seaux + 10 free).
5. Club Fitting Services: Revenue from TaylorMade club fitting sessions (€70/1h). Fitting covers all clubs: driver, fairway wood, hybrid, irons, wedges, and putter.
6. Golf School Programs: Structured youth and beginner programs: Baby Golf (€250), Golf School ages 6–12 (€350), Competition Group ages 8–14 (€590), and Groupes Espoir/Performance/Avenir programs. Also includes a comprehensive 'All in One' 12-month beginner package covering training, green card, equipment, and course access.
7. Intensive Golf Stages: Revenue from multi-day intensive golf programs. Stage Kempf (2 days with Laurent Cabanne/Léo Mathard): €540 members / €590 visitors. Stage Intensif (2 days, 2–4 people): €700 for 2, €900 for 3, €1,000 for 4 persons.
8. Green Fee Books / Carnet: Carnet of 30 green fees usable November–March for €1,200, offering discounted access to the course during off-peak months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Kempferhof operates a championship 18-hole par-72 golf course (5,989m) on an 85-hectare estate in Plobsheim, Alsace, founded in 1990. It delivers golf play, professional instruction at the Kempferhof Academy using TrackMan and Smart2Move technology, custom club fitting via an exclusive TaylorMade partnership, structured youth and beginner programs, and dining at a temporary restaurant. A major resort expansion is underway with new upscale accommodation, spa, and event facilities scheduled for summer 2027.

Product overview

The Kempferhof is a golf resort offering a unified set of services centered around its 18-hole golf course. The product portfolio includes the core golf course (par 72, 5,989m designed by Robert von Hagge), the Kempferhof Academy for professional instruction using TrackMan and video analysis technologies, Practice Facilities with TrackMan Range connectivity, a TaylorMade Fitting Center for custom club fitting, and various training programs (Golf School for juniors, Intensive Stages, and All-in-One beginner packages). During the ongoing resort transformation, a temporary restaurant serves traditional cuisine. A major expansion project is underway to add upscale accommodation (45-52 rooms), a bistronomic restaurant (150 seats), spa (1,600 m2), microbrewery, bakery, florist, and event space, with completion targeted for summer 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Par 72, 18-hole golf course covering 5,989 metres, designed by Robert von Hagge in 1990 on an 85-hectare estate 15 minutes from Strasbourg. Features over 15 water hazards, sculpted greens, and bunkers on most holes; playable year-round.
• Kempferhof Golf Academy (individual and duo lessons, course accompaniment)

Quantifiable outcome

• TrackMan Range makes the driving range entirely connected, allowing shot-by-shot analysis via smartphone and progression tracking for all skill levels
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TaylorMadecoreTechnology or IntegrationKempferhof has an exclusive partnership with TaylorMade, creating the only TaylorMade fitting center in East France. The center features a TrackMan studio, Smart2Move force plates, TaylorMade balls, and outdoor/on-course testing. TaylorMade is a leading golf equipment manufacturer whose athletes include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy (World No. 1), Dustin Johnson, and Jon Rahm.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort: Luxury integrated golf resort in Provence with two 18-hole courses, hotel, spa, and academy. Closest South-of-France comparable for the Kempferhof's planned hotel + spa + golf + academy offering.
• Royal Mougins Golf Resort: Premium French Riviera golf course and resort with high-end hospitality and corporate event capacity. Comparable mid-sized premium golf estate serving affluent international clientele.
• Le Golf National: France's premier championship golf venue (2018 Ryder Cup host, 2024 Olympic venue) and a Robert von Hagge-designed course. Comparable premium French golf destination with a similar high-spec event-hosting orientation.
• Le Golf Club de Cannes-Mougins: Long-established premium French golf club with international standing and corporate hospitality focus. Comparable profile of an upscale regional course combining member play and outside visitors.
• Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche: Prestigious private French golf club near Paris with a championship course and strong member/event mix. Comparable member-driven premium positioning and event-hosting profile.
• Château de Taulane: Luxury 4-star hotel and golf resort in Provence combining an 18-hole course with upscale lodging. Relevant comparable for the integrated hotel + golf hospitality model Kempferhof is targeting.
• Evian Resort Golf Club: Championship French golf course co-located with a luxury hotel, spa, and restaurants. Closest one-to-one model for Kempferhof's post-2027 resort structure and premium positioning.
• Fontainebleau Golf Club: Historic French golf course near Paris with strong tournament pedigree. Comparable premium French golf estate serving corporate and member audiences.

Regional players

• Golf Resort Bad Griesbach: Large integrated golf and spa resort in Bavaria with multiple courses, hotel, and academy. Comparable bundling of golf + wellness + lodging and a relevant cross-border competitor for the same Alsace/Baden-Württemberg tourist pool.
• PGA Catalunya Resort: Top-ranked European golf resort near Barcelona with hotel, academy, and two championship courses. Comparable internationally branded European golf resort with similar resort-plus-academy architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeKempferhof
• Instagraminstagram.com/golf.kempferhof

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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