Alboran Golf

What Alboran Golf does

Alboran Golf is a municipal 18-hole golf course located in Urbanización El Toyo, Almería (Andalusia, Spain), owned and operated by the public municipal entity Empresa Municipal de Turismo de Almería. The facility includes what management describes as the largest driving range in the province of Almería, an on-site restaurant (Hoyo 19), equipment rental services (buggies, trolleys, clubs), and supporting amenities. Founded in 2005, the operation is staffed by a small team (11–50 employees) headed by Managing Director Francisco Venegas Alonso, with Greenkeeper Francisco Rafael Pascual Sánchez and Golf Academy leads David Chaves and Daniel Parrón.

The business operates a diversified revenue model spanning six streams: green fees (€30–€45 per 18-hole round depending on season), annual memberships (€600–€1,900 for individual, family, senior, and 9-hole midweek passes), tournament entry fees within the year-round Torneo Anual Puntuable circuit, Golf Academy instruction (private and group lessons, ~70 junior students per course), equipment and locker rentals, and restaurant/catering services. Customer segments are horizontally split between local golf enthusiasts, golf-tour operators and hotel guests (20–25% discount partners), academy students from age 6, and corporate/charitable event organizers.

The technology stack is light and operational rather than proprietary: the Nextcaddy platform handles tournament registration and electronic scoring (replacing paper scorecards via mobile), Evoragolf powers the online green-fee payment system for members, and the bilingual (Spanish/English) website drives direct bookings. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the clubhouse and website, supplemented by channel partnerships with hotels and tour operators under the IAGTO membership framework. A €1.33M EU-funded new clubhouse ('Proyecto Mediterréneo') began construction in 2026 as part of the 'Cabo de Gata, Paraíso del Turismo Activo' Tourism Sustainability Plan, signaling continued municipal and EU capital support for facility expansion.

Name

Alboran Golf

Legal name

Empresa Municipal de Turismo de Almería

Website

https://alborangolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alboran Golf operates a municipal 18-hole golf course in Almería, Spain, offering green fees, memberships, a year-round tournament circuit, a golf academy, restaurant, and equipment rentals to local residents and inbound golf tourists under the IAGTO network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Operations

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)

SECONDARYIMAIAIAH

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Landscaping, Groundskeeping & Snow Removal

Keywords

• Municipal golf course
• Golf tournament management
• Golf academy instruction
• Golf membership services
• Green fee access

Headquarters

HQ city

Almería

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Revenue from visitor green fees for 9 and 18 hole rounds, with seasonal pricing (high season Oct-May, low season Jun-Sep)
2. Annual Memberships: Annual subscriptions including individual, family, and 9-hole weekday passes
3. Tournament Entry Fees: Revenue from organized tournaments with various prize structures
4. Golf Academy Lessons: Individual, group, and children's golf instruction programs
5. Equipment Rentals: Buggy, trolley, and club rentals; locker and club storage services
6. Restaurant (Hoyo 19): On-site restaurant and event catering services including tournament meals and celebrations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alboran Golf operates an 18-hole municipal golf course in El Toyo, Almería, Spain, offering year-round play via green fees (9- and 18-hole rounds) and annual memberships (individual, family, senior, midweek). The facility also runs a Golf Academy with private, group, and junior lessons, an annual competitive tournament circuit (Torneo Anual Puntuable) with electronic scoring through Nextcaddy, an on-site restaurant (Hoyo 19), and equipment rental and event hosting services.

Product overview

Alborán Golf operates a single municipal golf course facility in El Toyo, Almería, offering a comprehensive range of golf services. The core offering centers on the 18-hole Alborán Golf Course, complemented by a Golf Academy for instruction, a year-round Tournament Program (Torneo Anual Puntuable), and various green fee and membership products. Supporting services include Restaurant Hoyo 19, equipment rental (buggies, clubs), and event hosting capabilities. The facility is owned by the Municipal Tourism Company of Almería (Empresa Municipal de Turismo de Almería) and is a member of IAGTO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Alboran Golf Course An 18-hole municipal golf course located in El Toyo, Almería, Spain, serving as the primary facility for green fees, tournaments, and academy programs; the largest in the province of Almería.
• Green Fees (9- and 18-hole) Day-play access to the 9- or 18-hole course with seasonal rates (high season Oct-May; low season Jun-Sep), group packages, and discounts for juniors, seniors, hotel guests, and tour operators.
• Annual Memberships Annual subscription plans (individual €1,300; family €1,900; 9-hole midweek €750; senior 9-hole €600) providing discounted or unlimited green fee access throughout the year.
• Golf Academy (Escuela de Golf) Year-round golf instruction program offering beginner courses, improvement classes, junior academy, and group/individual lessons on the largest driving range in Almería province; averages ~70 junior students per course.
• Annual Tournament Program (Torneo Anual Puntuable) Annual competitive tournament circuit (January–December) with multiple categories, sponsored events including Gran Premio Alda & Integra2, and a two-day grand final; uses Nextcaddy for electronic registration and scoring.
• Equipment Rental Rental services for buggies (18- and 9-hole), manual trolleys, full club sets, individual clubs, and club storage lockers.
• Restaurant Hoyo 19 On-site restaurant and bar operated at the club, offering tournament meals, casual dining, and event catering (cocktails, picnics, barbacoa).
• Event Hosting Hosting of corporate events, charity tournaments, and social gatherings with catering options including cocktail parties, picnics, and barbacoa events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €1 million in annual revenue with year-over-year growth
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and standard.

• IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational golf tourism organization membership providing visibility and credibility for attracting international golf tourists to the facility
• Empresa Municipal de Turismo de AlmeríacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent municipal company that owns and operates Alboran Golf, providing public funding, strategic direction, and integration with regional tourism development
• Transformaciones y Embalses Parra, S.L.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction company awarded the €1.3M new clubhouse project under the sustainable tourism plan
• AldamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Gran Premio Alda annual tournament series (Torneo Anual Puntuable), providing prize support and visibility
• Integra2majorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransport and logistics company sponsoring the Gran Premio Integra2 tournament series annually since 2014
• Interalmería TVmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal TV channel sponsoring the annual Interalmería TV tournament with special TV programming coverage
• Partner HotelsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotels in Almería offering 20% discounts on green fees for their guests through coordinated booking
• Tour OperatorsstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTourism operators offering 25% discounts on green fees as part of golf vacation packages

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Troia Golf Resort: Coastal resort course on Portugal's Troia Peninsula with green fees, academy, and resort amenities; competes in the broader Iberian golf tourism market rather than locally in Almería.

Direct peers

• La Cala Resort: Three-course resort in Mijas (Málaga) with hotel, academy, and tournament operations; comparable as an Andalusian golf destination targeting international golf tourists with multi-revenue stream business model.
• Club de Golf Alcanada: Public-accessible golf course in Mallorca with green fees, tournaments, and academy; competes for Mediterranean golf tourism with similar climate-driven seasonality and target customer segments.
• El Saler Golf: Public-affiliated championship course south of Valencia, with green fees, tournaments, and academy; comparable business model as a publicly accessible Spanish coastal course attracting member and tourist play.
• Mar Menor Golf Resort: Resort-style golf facility in Murcia region offering green fees, memberships, and lessons; direct competitor for southeastern Spain golf tourism demand with similar climate advantage.
• Real Club de Golf Las Brisas: Premier golf club in Marbella with active tournament calendar and membership model; comparable as a Spanish 18-hole course serving both members and tourist green-fee players.
• La Manga Club: Major multi-course golf destination in Murcia, southeastern Spain, with hotel, F&B, and tournament infrastructure; competes with Alboran for international golf package tourists visiting the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
• Campo de Golf La Envía: Andalusian coastal course in Almería province with green fees, tournament programming, and academy; nearest regional peer competing for the same Almería-based golf tourists.
• Desert Springs Golf Club: Closest geographic peer — another golf facility in Almería province serving international golf tourists with comparable climate-driven year-round playability. Direct head-to-head competitor for Almería golf tourism demand.

Others

• Nextcaddy: Technology platform Alboran uses for tournament registration and electronic scoring; an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, but closely tied to Alboran's tournament operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alborangolf

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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