Golf of Lavaux

What Golf of Lavaux does

Golf de Lavaux is a private members' golf club operating under Swiss association law from a single site in Puidoux, between Lausanne and Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva and the UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux vineyard. Founded in 1999, the club's core asset is an 18-hole championship course (6,136 meters, Par 72) designed by architect Peter Harradine, complemented by a 6-hole short course, driving range, putting green, practice zones, a clubhouse restaurant (Le Club House) open to the public, and a Planete Golf-operated pro shop. The club holds GEO Certified® (September 2023) and Pro Specie Rara certifications and maintains 3 hectares of ecological zones with over 200 rare fruit trees, positioning sustainability as a stated operational priority.

The business model is multi-stream. Recurring revenue comes from annual memberships across Individual (CHF 3,050/year plus CHF 2,500 one-time playing rights), Corporate (CHF 3,050/year plus CHF 5,000 playing rights, convertible to 40 non-nominative green fees), Young Golfer (CHF 1,100-2,400), Junior (CHF 650), and 6-hole subscription (CHF 720) tiers. Transactional revenue is generated through seasonal green fees (CHF 100-155 on the 18-hole course), equipment rentals, driving range balls, and private lessons delivered by six PGA-certified professionals. Additional lines include team-building packages (CHF 310-1,930 for groups of 5-40), private competition organization, restaurant F&B, and academy programs for ages 3-18 that ranked top 3 in Switzerland in 2018 and 2019.

The club's go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer via its website, on-site secretariat, and downloadable membership forms, supplemented by Instagram, email newsletters, hotel partnerships in the Lavaux region, and the Private Partner Golf (PPG) network, which since December 2020 has granted Lavaux members reciprocal free access to 12 premium Swiss courses. Management is led by Director Yannick Gardiol, with governance under President David Sifonios and an elected committee; professional management and a 51-100 employee base support operations from March through December.

Name

Golf of Lavaux

Legal name

Golf de Lavaux

Website

https://golflavaux.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Golf de Lavaux is a private Swiss members' golf club in Puidoux operating an 18-hole Peter Harradine-designed course, 6-hole short course, academy, restaurant, and pro shop, serving individual members, corporate clients, juniors, and Lavaux-region tourists via memberships, green fees, lessons, and PPG network access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course operations
• Golf membership programs
• Golf instruction services
• Sports hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Puidoux

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Visitors pay green fees to play the 18-hole and 6-hole courses. Seasonal pricing with higher rates during high season (May-September) and weekends/holidays.
2. Memberships: Annual memberships providing unlimited access to courses and facilities. Multiple tiers: Individual (CHF 3,050/year + playing rights), Corporate, Junior (CHF 650/year), Young Golfer (CHF 1,100-2,400/year), 6-hole subscription (CHF 720/year). Revenue includes one-time playing rights fees.
3. Golf Lessons and Instruction: Private lessons from certified PGA professionals, golf school programs for juniors and adults, team building packages. Multiple pricing tiers for groups of various sizes.
4. Restaurant and Club House: Restaurant open to public daily from 9h to 21h. Hosts events including casino nights, private competitions, and corporate events. Evening dining by reservation (48h advance).
5. Equipment Rentals and Pro Shop: Cart rentals, club rentals, electric trolley rentals, caddy room storage, driving range ball buckets. Pro Shop operated by Planete Golf.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Golf de Lavaux operates a private 18-hole championship course (Par 72, 6,136m) and a 6-hole short course designed by Peter Harradine, plus a driving range and practice facilities. It sells annual memberships (Individual, Corporate, Junior, Young Golfer tiers), green fees to visitors, private lessons from six PGA-certified professionals, an age-grouped Golf Academy for ages 3-18, corporate team-building packages, restaurant services at Le Club House, and tournament organization services. Members also receive reciprocal access to 12 Swiss clubs via the Private Partner Golf network.

Product overview

Golf de Lavaux operates a traditional golf club centered around an 18-hole championship course (6136m, Par 72, designed by Peter Harradine in 1999) complemented by a 6-hole course and comprehensive practice facilities including driving range and putting green. The club offers structured learning through its Golf Academy for juniors ages 3-18 and private lessons with six PGA-certified professionals. Membership programs range from individual (CHF 3,050/year) to enterprise tiers, with reciprocal access to 12 Private Partner Golf courses across Switzerland. Additional revenue streams include restaurant/club house operations, tournament organization services, group team building packages, and online visitor booking. The club holds GEO Certified® and Pro Specie Rara sustainability credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Club House: The restaurant and club house facility at Golf de Lavaux, open to the public with terrace seating and mountain views.
• Planete Golf (Proshop)
• Ecole de Golf

Products and services

• 18-Hole Course The main 18-hole championship course spanning 6,136 meters with a Par of 72, designed by Peter Harradine and inaugurated in 1999. Located between Lausanne and Montreux with views of the Alps and Lake Geneva, suitable for all skill levels but demanding for attacking players. Available to members and visiting green-fee players.
• 6-Hole Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked in top 3 of Swiss golf academies in 2018 and 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Private Partner Golf (PPG) NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 December 2020Golf de Lavaux joined the Private Partner Golf association on December 9, 2020. PPG is Switzerland's largest golf association with 12 member clubs. The network allows members to play freely and free of charge on all PPG courses 7 days a week. PPG was founded by Gstaad, Heidental, Interlaken, Wallenried, and Wylihof on November 15, 2018, with additional members Küssnacht (April 2019), Lavaux, Schloss Goldenberg, Obere-Alp, and Engelberg (December 2020), and Neuchâtel and Lipperswil (2024). Booking conditions: 3 days advance for free rounds, 7 days for tournaments. Maximum handicap 54.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Küssnacht Golf Club: PPG network member in central Switzerland. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux in club structure, subscription membership tiers, PPG reciprocal access and full-service facilities (course, restaurant, academy).
• Lipperswil Golf Club: Latest (2024) addition to the PPG network. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux as a premium Swiss member club that gains incremental value from PPG reciprocal play, sharing similar subscription economics and corporate/event channels.
• Engadin Golf Club (Engadin St. Moritz): Premium alpine Swiss club also leveraging a world-class tourism destination. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux on premium positioning, hospitality partnerships and dependence on tourist green-fee revenue alongside membership.
• Schloss Goldenberg Golf: PPG network member in German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux as a premium member club with reciprocal network access, multi-tier membership and full-service event offerings.
• Golf Club Wallenried: Founding PPG network member. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux in being a Swiss premium member club with reciprocal network access, restaurant/clubhouse and corporate event capability.
• Golf Club Wylihof: Founding PPG network member and a leading premium Swiss club. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux in club scale, full-service offerings (course, academy, restaurant, events), and PPG reciprocal access economics.
• Golf Club Crans-Montana: Premium Swiss alpine course combining golf with luxury tourism (Crans-Montana resort). Highly comparable to Golf de Lavaux in leveraging an iconic Alpine/lake setting for premium pricing, hospitality tie-ins and corporate/event revenue.
• Gstaad Golf Club: Co-member of the Private Partner Golf network and one of Switzerland's most prestigious alpine golf clubs. Closely comparable to Golf de Lavaux in premium positioning, network-driven membership value, and Swiss tourism-driven demand.
• Golf Interlaken-Unterseen: PPG network member located in the Bernese Oberland. Directly comparable to Golf de Lavaux in offering 18-hole championship play, hospitality and tourism-driven demand within a similar premium Swiss club framework.

Regional players

• Golf Club de Genève: Historic premium Swiss club serving the Geneva/Lake Geneva region. Comparable to Golf de Lavaux in serving affluent Lake Geneva golfers, premium fee structure and corporate hospitality demand, though not part of the PPG network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/golfdelavaux
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfdelavaux
• Xx.com/lavauxde
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golf-de-lavaux

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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