Golf Club Esery

What Golf Club Esery does

Golf Club Esery is a private members' golf club founded in 1990 in Reignier-Ésery, France, operating on a 90-hectare estate at the crossroads of the Swiss and French borders, 30 minutes from Geneva and 35 minutes from Annecy. The club's core product is a dual-course golf facility: Le Sacconay, an 18-hole championship course (Par 72, 6,283m) designed by architect Michel Gayon, and Le Champs des Combes, a 9-hole technical course (Par 31, ~1,849m). Supporting infrastructure includes 30 practice stations (15 covered), 2 training bunkers, a putting green, a ProShop carrying brands such as Titleist, FootJoy and Callaway, the Les Terrasses d'Esery panoramic restaurant operated by chef David Vizzini, and a Club House housed in the 11th-century Château de Sacconay. The Esery Golf Academy fields 5 certified professional instructors and serves roughly 100 junior players from age 5, having produced PGA Tour professional Adrien Saddier (2025 Open d'Italia winner).

Revenue is generated through eight distinct streams: annual membership subscriptions structured around 800 available shares (the sole path to full membership), green fees (€130/€60 for 18-hole/9-hole respectively), ProShop and equipment rental sales, restaurant transactions, corporate seminars and team-building events, selective partnership/sponsorship deals, golf instruction packages (Le Genevois €980, annual 9-hole subscription €1,450), and ancillary rentals (carts, trolleys, practice balls). The club maintains dual affiliation with FFGolf and Swiss Golf, hosts the 300-player La Savoyarde competition annually, and was ranked 6th out of 667 French clubs and 2nd out of 86 in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with a 'Golf pour la Biodiversité' Silver label awarded in 2019. Corporate structure consists of the Association du Golf et Country Club d'Esery (member organization) and SAGE (Société d'Aménagement du Golf d'Esery), the wholly-owned commercial entity that markets the membership shares.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: the club sells directly to individual golfers (local residents, Geneva-based multinational executives, tourists) via its website and onsite staff, and separately targets corporate clients through a dedicated [email protected] channel for seminars, team-building, and partnership programs. Marc Gaillard serves as President and legal representative of the Association.

Name

Golf Club Esery

Legal name

Association du Golf et Country Club d'Esery

Website

https://golf-club-esery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf Club Esery is a private French golf club on the Swiss-French border, operating two golf courses (18-hole Sacconay and 9-hole Champs des Combes), a 30-station practice facility, restaurant, ProShop, and junior golf academy for ~1,400 licensed players and 800 members, generating revenue from subscriptions, green fees, equipment sales, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Resort

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYCRAMAGAA

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Golf Equipment & Apparel Retail

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Corporate golf events
• Golf membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Reignier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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 through share ownership (buying or renting 800 available shares). Members pay annual dues for access to all facilities including courses, pool, training areas, and receive discounts at proshop and restaurant.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees for 18-hole Sacconay (130€ visitors, 90€ invited, 75€ twilight, 60€ juniors, 70€ young adults) and 9-hole Champs des Combes (60€ full, 50€ invited, 30€ juniors, 40€ young adults).
3. Proshop Sales: Sales of branded and premium golf apparel, equipment, shoes, and accessories. Brands include Titleist, FootJoy, RLX Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Ecco, Callaway. Members receive exclusive discounts.
4. Restaurant Revenue: Les Terrasses d'Esery restaurant operated by David Vizzini, offering market-fresh seasonal cuisine. Open to all visitors and members, with special events like Friday perch fillets and Sunday brunch.
5. Corporate Events & Seminars: Meeting room rental for seminars, team-building events, and corporate gatherings. Includes golf initiation sessions with pro instructors and customized catering services.
6. Partnerships & Sponsorship: Selective partnership programs offering brand visibility through competition sponsorship, practice area branding, golf cart coverings, signage, and presence in club displays.
7. Golf Academy & Lessons: Golf instruction programs including individual lessons, group sessions, intensive courses during school holidays. Also offers discovery packages like Le Genevois (980€) and annual 9-hole subscription (1450€).
8. Equipment Rentals: Golf cart rental (50€ 18-hole, 40€ 9-hole), electric trolley (30€ 18-hole, 25€ 9-hole), golf bag rental (60€ full set), and practice balls (5€ per bucket).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Golf Club Esery operates two on-site golf courses (the 18-hole championship Sacconay and the 9-hole Champs des Combes), supported by a 30-station practice facility, the Les Terrasses d'Esery restaurant, a branded pro shop, and the Esery Golf Academy. It sells access through share-based memberships (800 shares) and pay-as-you-go green fees to individual golfers, and offers corporate seminar, team-building, and sponsorship packages to business clients.

Product overview

Golf Club Esery operates a dual-course golf resort featuring two complementary courses: Le Sacconay (18-hole championship Par 72 designed by Michel Gayon) and Le Champs des Combes (9-hole Par 31 technical course), complemented by a 30-station practice facility, Les Terrasses d'Esery panoramic restaurant, a pro shop, and the Esery Golf Academy with 5 teaching professionals. The club offers corporate services including seminar venues and team-building activities, selective partnership programs, and membership options through share ownership. Positioned between Geneva and Mont Blanc, the 90-hectare property has produced PGA Tour professional Adrien Saddier and hosts annual competitions including La Savoyarde.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Esery Golf Academy: Golf school for juniors starting from age 5, providing structured training, competitions, and team spirit development under the guidance of club Pros.

Products and services

• Le Sacconay 18-Hole Championship Course An 18-hole championship golf course (Par 72, 6,283m) designed by architect Michel Gayon, offering panoramic views of the Mont Blanc chain and featuring strategic, undulating greens. Available to members and day visitors with max index 36.
• Le Champs des Combes 9-Hole Course A 9-hole technical golf course (Par 31, approximately 1,849m) featuring slopes, dog-legs, a pond, bunkers, and sloped greens. Suitable for beginners, training, and quick rounds. Course authorization required.
• Practice and Training Facilities 30 practice stations (15 covered), dedicated short-game areas, two training bunkers, and large putting greens matching course conditions. Open year-round.
• Les Terrasses d'Esery Restaurant Panoramic restaurant run by chef David Vizzini serving seasonal market-fresh cuisine, including Friday perch fillets, Sunday brunch, and winter fondue, with 180-degree mountain views. Open to members, golfers, and outside visitors.
• Proshop Golf pro shop offering branded Golf Club Esery merchandise and major golf brands (Titleist, FootJoy, RLX Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, Ecco, Callaway), with custom fitting and personalized gift options. Members receive a 10% discount.
• Seminars and Team-Building Corporate event services including two meeting rooms with 20-person capacity, professional equipment (WiFi, projectors, screens), customized catering, and team-building activities such as golf initiation sessions with pro instructors and mini-competitions.
• Esery Golf Academy Golf instruction program with five certified professional instructors offering individual lessons, group sessions, intensive holiday camps, and a junior golf school accepting children from age 5. Discovery packages include Le Genevois (€980) and an annual 9-hole subscription (€1,450).
• Membership Programs Share-based membership program offering 800 shares that grant annual subscription rights, providing access to both courses, pool, restaurant discounts, pro shop benefits, federation licensing (FFGolf and Swiss Golf), and exclusive member events.
• Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 2nd out of 86 clubs in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fédération Française de Golf (FFGolf)coreOthers · 1 January 1990French national golf federation affiliation providing membership licensing, competition calendar access, and national golfing community integration. All members subscribe to FFGolf licenses as part of membership.
• Swiss GolfcoreOthers · 1 January 1990Swiss national golf federation affiliation enabling cross-border recognition and participation in Swiss competitions. Unique dual affiliation at the crossroads of French and Swiss borders.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Belfry Hotel & Resort: UK golf resort operator with three courses, hotel, and leisure facilities (host of multiple Ryder Cups). Broader incumbent in the European golf-hospitality segment with integrated F&B, hotel, and meetings/events comparable to Esery's seminar product.
• Le Golf National (France): FFGolf's flagship public facility near Versailles, Ryder Cup 2018 and 2024 venue with the Albatros course and Stade course. Broad incumbent in the French golf ecosystem; not a private member club, but a relevant comparable for tournament-host capability and French golf stature.
• Wentworth Club: Iconic UK private golf, health and country club in Surrey (BMW PGA Championship host). Comparable premium European member club with corporate hospitality, F&B, and tournament programming, though at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche: Top-ranked private French country club west of Paris with 36 holes, full member amenities (clubhouse, restaurant, tennis), and a strong pro/am tournament tradition. Comparable member-driven French premium golf club model targeting affluent executives.
• Evian Resort Golf Club: Premium French resort golf club on the southern shore of Lake Geneva, similarly positioned across the French-Swiss border with corporate and tournament appeal (host of The Evian Championship). Directly comparable cross-border premium positioning, member/visitor business model, and ESG-conscious affluent customer base.
• Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club: Swiss alpine private golf club in Crans-Montana with 18-hole Seve Ballesteros-designed championship course and luxury hospitality. Comparable premium alpine member club with similar cross-border clientele and tournament-hosting profile (Omega European Masters).
• Golf Club de Genève: Swiss private golf club serving the Geneva executive community with member-only access and tournament play. Comparable full-service member club model serving the same multinational catchment as Golf Club Esery.
• PGA Catalunya Resort: Premium Spanish golf resort near Girona with two championship courses (Stadium and Tour), hotel, and residential real estate. Comparable dual-course European premium golf facility with corporate events, real estate, and pro shop retail mix.
• Monte Carlo Golf Club: Members-only club perched above the Mediterranean, founded 1911, hosting the Monte-Carlo Open on the European Tour. Comparable historic, high-prestige European member club with panoramic setting, F&B, and tournament tradition.
• Golf de Chantilly: Historic French members' club near Paris, host of multiple French Opens and Ryder Cup events. Comparable heritage French country club with championship pedigree, FFGolf affiliation, and corporate/hospitality offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/golf_club_esery
• Facebookfacebook.com/GolfClubEsery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golf-club-esery

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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