Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden

What Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden does

Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden is a privately held French golf resort operating as a Société Anonyme (SA) on a 120-hectare site in Soufflenheim, Alsace, near the German border. Its core product is a three-course facility anchored by an 18-hole championship course designed by Bernhard Langer — described in marketing materials as unique in France — supplemented by a 9-hole course for handicap improvement and a 6-hole compact course with practice facilities. The site's infrastructure includes 14 ponds, multiple bunkers, a clubhouse housing the Restaurant Le Panorama, a pro shop, PGA-certified teaching professionals, a Toptracer-equipped driving range, footgolf operations, and on-site electric vehicle charging.

The business operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer and partnership-driven distribution model. Individual golfers and visitors can book via phone, the company's trilingual website (French, English, German), and third-party platforms including GolfNow, LeClub Golf, and TeeItUp; members access tee times through a dedicated member portal; and corporate clients are served through a direct business development team with formal VIP and Green partner sponsorship tiers. Revenue is generated from green fees (transaction-based), annual memberships (subscription), restaurant and F&B service, pro shop retail, professional lessons and academy programs (including the 8-week Carte Verte beginner program priced at €349), corporate event hosting, equipment rental, and footgolf events including the Open de footgolf d'Alsace.

The company serves three primary customer segments: individual golfers spanning beginners to experienced players, corporate clients seeking event hosting and team-building, and beginners/youth entering through the academy. It is affiliated with the Fédération Française de Golf (FFGolf), FFGolf Grand Est, and Association Footgolf France, and has been recognized through Golfamore 2025 awards and a Golf Post Community #1 ranking. Operations were disrupted by flooding on May 17, 2024, with the 18-hole course reopening on May 30, 2024.

Name

Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden

Legal name

SA Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden

Website

https://golfclub-soufflenheim.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden operates an 18-, 9-, and 6-hole golf resort in Soufflenheim, Alsace, serving individual golfers, beginners, and corporate clients across the French-German border with green fees, memberships, F&B, academy, and footgolf operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Bags, Carts & Travel Gear Retail (CRAMAGAC)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf instruction services
• Golf memberships
• Footgolf operations
• Corporate golf events

Headquarters

HQ city

Soufflenheim

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fee Revenue: Revenue from day visitors paying to play on 6, 9, or 18-hole courses. Visitors can book through GolfNow, LeClub Golf, or directly by phone/website.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions for club members with unlimited or preferential access to all courses, including priority booking and member rates.
3. Restaurant Le Panorama: On-site restaurant serving golfers and visitors, generating food and beverage revenue. Recognized with Golfamore awards for quality.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories including clubs, balls, and merchandise.
5. Golf Lessons and Academy: PGA-certified professional instruction including individual lessons, group clinics, and intensive programs like the Carte Verte 8-week beginner course.
6. Corporate Events: Tournament organization, team building events, and corporate golf packages for businesses.
7. Equipment Rental: Rental services for golf clubs, electric trolleys, and golf carts.
8. Footgolf Operations: Dedicated footgolf course and events including national championship hosting (Open de footgolf d'Alsace, 7th stage of French championship).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The company operates a 120-hectre golf resort in Soufflenheim, Alsace, featuring a unique 18-hole Bernhard Langer-designed championship course, a 9-hole course, and a compact 6-hole course with practice facilities including Toptracer. Revenue is generated through green fees, annual memberships, golf lessons, an on-site restaurant (Le Panorama), a pro shop, footgolf activities, equipment rentals, and corporate event hosting.

Product overview

Golf International Soufflenheim Baden-Baden operates as a golf resort offering multiple interconnected golf products: the core offering consists of three distinct courses (18-hole championship course designed by Bernhard Langer, 9-hole course for handicap improvement, and compact 6-hole with practice facilities) with Toptracer technology at the driving range. The resort supplements its golf operations with ancillary services including the Restaurant Le Panorama, Pro Shop, Golf Academy with PGA-approved instructors, Footgolf activities, and corporate event hosting. Access products include daily green fees, the Carte Privilège frequent-player card, and annual memberships. Additional amenities such as club rentals and electric vehicle charging round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Panorama: On-site restaurant at the golf club serving meals to golfers and visitors.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Course
• 9-Hole Course
• Compact 6-Hole Course and Practice Facility
• Restaurant Le Panorama
• Pro Shop
• Golf School (École de Golf)
• Footgolf
• Annual Memberships (Abonnements)
• Carte Privilège (Privilege Card)
• Corporate Events and Seminars
• Equipment Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded 1st place in Golfamore 'Community-Empfehlung' category for 2024/2025 based on community reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GolfNowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party tee time booking platform enabling green fee sales to a broader audience. Visitors can book tee times through GolfNow for the 18-hole course.
• LeClub GolfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf membership card network providing reciprocal access to partner courses. The club participates in the Classic and Gold card programs.
• FFGolf (Fédération Française de Golf)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial French golf federation affiliation. Tournament results and start times are published through FFGolf platforms. Members must be licensed through FFGolf or equivalent federation.
• FFGolf Grand EstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional golf league for the Grand Est region organizing events including Alsace Tour youth competitions hosted at the club.
• Association Footgolf FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational footgolf association partnering with the club's dedicated footgolf operations. The club hosted the Open de footgolf d'Alsace, 7th stage of the French championship.
• Association Footgolf SoufflenheimcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal footgolf sports association operating dedicated footgolf courses and organizing footgolf events at the club.
• GolfInAlsaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional golf marketing initiative promoting golf tourism in Alsace.
• Golf O MaxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf partner network providing cross-promotion and booking services.
• GolfStarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf booking and discovery platform.
• SportsNextminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports booking and reservation platform.
• Leisure BreaksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeisure travel booking platform for golf packages.
• Golf AbsoluteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf directory and booking service.
• MyGreenFeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf green fee booking platform.
• Association Sportive du Golf de Soufflenheim (ASGS)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerClub's internal sports association organizing member events, competitions, and social golfing activities.
• TeeItUpcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline tee time booking platform for visitor reservations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• GolfNow: Global tee-time booking marketplace that is both a partner and adjacent competitive channel. Relevant as a distribution peer and as a reference point for how Soufflenheim monetizes inventory through third-party platforms.

Direct peers

• Albatros Golf Resort: Multi-course French golf resort with academy, restaurant, and tournament hosting. Comparable on the integrated golf-plus-hospitality product and ability to monetize through academy and events.
• Golf de Chantilly: Two-course French club recognized as a Championship golf venue. Directly comparable on membership-driven, tournament-hosting, premium-tournament positioning, and multi-course operations.
• Golf de Fontainebleau: Historic French championship course near Paris. Comparable as a premium French golf destination, with similar reliance on championship pedigree and event hosting to attract visitors from outside the immediate catchment.
• Golf Resort Bad Griesbach: Major German multi-course golf resort along the border region. Comparable as a cross-border destination golf resort with multiple courses, hotel partners, and tournament operations, often competing for the same German golfers.
• Golf de Strasbourg: Regional Alsatian golf club offering similar multi-course layouts and access to cross-border golfers. The most direct geographic competitor for Alsace-based golfers and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• UGOLF: Largest golf course operator in France with a portfolio of dozens of courses. Directly comparable as a French multi-course golf operator, but operates at significantly larger scale across many sites rather than a single flagship resort.
• LeClub Golf: French/European golf network offering reciprocal access and member benefits across partner courses. Soufflenheim is already a partner; the network is a peer in distribution and member acquisition rather than physical golf operations.
• Bluegreen (Pierre & Vacances): Operates a network of French golf courses and resorts, including golf-and-hotel packages. Comparable on the multi-course, membership, and resort-amenity dimensions, though on a broader national scale and integrated with hospitality.

Regional players

• Golfclub Baden-Baden: German golf club in the Baden-Baden region directly across the border from Soufflenheim. Highly relevant as a cross-border competitor for the same Franco-German golfer pool referenced in Soufflenheim's positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GolfInternationalSouffenheimBadenBaden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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