Berlin Golf Club Gatow

What Berlin Golf Club Gatow does

Berliner Golf Club Gatow e.V. is a registered non-profit sports association (e.V.) operating a traditional golf facility in the Gatow district of Berlin-Spandau, Germany. Founded in 1969 by British Forces Germany, the club operates an 18-hole parkland championship course built on the former Gatow airfield and a 6-hole Par 3 short course (the Francois Fiedler Kurzplatz, opened 2016). Supporting infrastructure includes a Trackman-equipped driving range for swing analysis, putting and pitching greens, a clubhouse (renovated 2002, originally a 1933 British flying school building), and the Birdie Club-Restaurant operated by an external gastronomer.

The club's core offerings center on membership-based access (approximately 800 members, of which roughly 200 are children and youth aged 6–18), guest greenfee play, equipment rentals, structured youth training programs organized across seven training groups, tournament organization (including knock-out matchplay and club championships), and competitive team golf with squads in the 2. Bundesliga (women), Oberliga (men), and multiple age-class (AK30/AK50/AK65) teams under the GVBB and DGL. Revenue is generated through recurring annual membership subscriptions tiered by age (€100–€275 for juniors, with adult lifetime admission + investment contribution of €6,700), usage-based greenfees (€50–€95 per round), Trackman hourly fees and annual passes, youth training fees (€75–€300 per season), equipment rentals, and gastronomy.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and event-driven: members and guests are acquired through the club website, PC Caddie online tee-time booking, on-site service point, school outreach via the DGV "Abschlag Schule" program (financed by VcG since 1999), and word-of-mouth within the Berlin-Brandenburg golf community. Marketing channels include a dedicated iOS/Android mobile app, Facebook, Instagram, a WhatsApp channel, and email newsletters. The organization is governed by a volunteer board (President Dr. Wolfgang Fischer, Vice-President André C. Böhme, Treasurer Wolfgang von Eckartsberg) with a paid club management team led by Clubmanager Björn Maas and Sport- und Jugendkoordinator Simon Jacombs, plus PGA professionals Joel Goodson, Uwe Gellert, and a head greenkeeper staff.

Name

Berlin Golf Club Gatow

Legal name

Berliner Golf Club Gatow e.V.

Website

https://golfclubgatow.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Berliner Golf Club Gatow e.V. is a Berlin-Spandau-based non-profit golf association operating an 18-hole course, a 6-hole short course, Trackman range, golf academy, youth development programs, and on-site restaurant for approximately 800 members and guests across the Berlin-Brandenburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Sports Facility

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Youth golf development
• Golf training academy
• Golf tournament services
• Membership sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

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. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions with different tiers for children (up to 12 years), youth (up to 18 years), regular members, and passive members
2. Greenfee Revenue: Fees charged to non-members for playing the golf course, with varying rates for 9-hole, 18-hole, Early Bird/Sundowner, and Kurzplatz (6-hole short course)
3. Equipment Rental: Rental fees for trollies, E-trollies, E-carts, and golf clubs
4. Trackman Range: Hourly fees for Trackman range usage, plus annual passes for members and guests
5. Youth Training Programs: Fees for youth training including summer training and winter athletics programs
6. Gastronomy: Restaurant operations (Birdie Club-Restaurant) operated by Jens Janke, open to members, guests, and external visitors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berliner Golf Club Gatow operates a golf facility featuring an 18-hole championship course and a 6-hole Par 3 short course (Francois Fiedler Kurzplatz), along with a Trackman-equipped practice range. The club sells memberships, guest greenfees, equipment rentals, golf instruction through its PGA-led Academy, tournament and team-competition participation, structured youth development programs, and on-site gastronomy through the Birdie Club Restaurant. Revenue is generated primarily through membership subscriptions, pay-as-you-go greenfees, training fees, and ancillary amenities.

Product overview

Berliner Golf Club Gatow e.V. operates a golf facility with an 18-hole championship course (established 1969) and a 6-hole Par 3 short course (Francois Fiedler Kurzplatz, opened 2016). Supporting services include a Trackman-equipped practice range, a Golf Academy with PGA professionals offering individual and group training, tournament organization (including knock-out matchplay and team competitions), youth development programs with approximately 200 junior members, and an on-site restaurant (Birdie Club). The club offers various membership types and guest green fee packages. The club participates in competitive team golf at regional and national levels (Ladies in 2nd Bundesliga, Men in Oberliga).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Birdie Club-Restaurant: On-site restaurant operated by gastronomer Jens Janke offering a changing daily menu
• Francois Fiedler Kurzplatz
• Joel Goodson Golf Academy

Products and services

• 18-Loch Platz (18-Hole Course) The main 18-hole golf course at the club, established in 1969 by British Forces Germany with English design characteristics, old tree stock and park-like terrain. Available to members and guest greenfee players.
• Francois Fiedler Kurzplatz (6-Loch Short Course) A 6-hole Par 3 short course (Pitch & Putt) opened in 2016 and renamed in 2024, playable from two tees per hole, offering optimal training conditions for short game. Available to members and guests and playable without handicap at 20 Euro per round.
• Trackman Range Trackman-equipped practice range for golf swing analysis and performance tracking, with hourly booking and annual passes available for members and guests.
• Golf Academy / Einzel- & Gruppentraining Professional golf instruction operated by PGA Headprofessional Joel Goodson (since 1998), including individual training, trial courses (Schnupperkurse), course readiness courses (Platzreifekurse), and training courses for beginners through advanced players.
• Turniere & Wettspiele (Tournaments) Tournament organization including club championships, knock-out matchplay events, and various competition formats for all skill levels.
• Mannschaftssport (Team Sports Programs) Team golf programs including ladies team (2. Bundesliga), men's team (Oberliga), and various age-class (AK30, AK50, AK65) teams competing in DGL and GVBB league competitions.
• Jugendförderung (Youth Development Program) Youth development programs including training groups for ages 6-18, kids experience days, summer and winter athletics training, camps, birthday parties, and youth tournaments, with approximately 200 children participating.
• Birdie Club Restaurant On-site restaurant operated by gastronomer Jens Janke, offering a regularly changing daily menu and catering for club events; open to members, guests, and external visitors.
• Memberships Multiple membership tiers including full membership (one-time admission 2,700 Euro + investment contribution 4,000 Euro), trial/Schnupper membership (1,500 Euro/year), children membership up to 12 years (100-125 Euro/year), youth membership 12-18 years (275 Euro/year), and passive membership.
• Gästetarife (Greenfees & Equipment Rental) Guest green fee pricing for 9-hole (50 Euro Mon-Fri) and 18-hole (80 Euro Mon-Fri, 95 Euro weekend) rounds, Early Bird/Sundowner rates (65-80 Euro), 6-hole Kurzplatz (20 Euro), and equipment rentals including trolleys (5 Euro), e-trolleys (15 Euro), club rentals (30 Euro), and e-carts (35-40 Euro for 18-hole).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 children actively participating in youth training programs out of approximately 200 youth members
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DGV (Deutscher Golf Verband) - Abschlag SchulecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999The Abschlag Schule initiative by the German Golf Association (DGV), financed by VcG (Vereinigung clubfreier Golfspieler), introduces golf in German schools. Since 1999, over 66,500 students from more than 1,700 schools have participated. The club participates in this youth development program.
• Prep PathwayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended partner for youth interested in High School programs in the USA, specializing in sports athletes combining academics and golf development.
• ScholarbookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended partner for sports scholarships in the USA, having placed over 1,500 athletes since 2010. Recommended pathway for talented club members seeking college golf opportunities.
• GVBB (Golfverband Berlin-Brandenburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional golf association for Berlin-Brandenburg. The club participates in GVBB league competitions, team championships, and regional tournaments through this membership.
• Gemeinsam gegen DopingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnti-doping initiative supported by the club to educate young athletes about doping prevention as golf is an Olympic sport.
• Team SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual team sponsors who financially support the club's competitive teams (1st Herren and Damen squads). Sponsors receive recognition and branding opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GolfRange GmbH: Germany's largest driving-range and urban golf-access chain, with Trackman-equipped facilities and pay-as-you-play models. Adjacent/partial competitor for range usage, beginner access, and academy revenue in Germany — but does not offer full 18-hole membership competition.

Regional players

• Golf- und Landclub Schloß Klingenburg: A well-established German registered golf club (e.V.) with similar membership, course, academy and team-sport structure, but located in Bavaria rather than Berlin. Comparable as a peer association-model club but geographically non-overlapping.

Broad incumbents

• Golf Club St. Leon-Rot e.V. One of Germany's leading and largest membership-based golf clubs with 36 holes, elite competitive teams, and a top-tier academy. Comparable as an e.V.-structured golf club with Bundesliga presence but operates at materially larger scale than BGCG.

Direct peers

• Golfpark Schloss Wilkendorf: A multi-course golf facility east of Berlin (Brandenburg) offering 18-hole and short-course play, academy, and membership. Comparable in regional catchment, course mix (18-hole + short course), and DGV-affiliated youth programming.
• Golf & Country Club Motzener See: Berlin-area 18-hole country club with academy, hospitality and competitive league involvement. Direct competitor for adult and youth members in the greater Berlin catchment.
• Berliner Golfclub Stolper Heide e.V. Another Berlin-Brandenburg registered golf club (e.V.) with 18-hole course, team sports participation in GVBB/DGL, and member-based operations. Competes for the same regional member and competitive-team talent pool as BGCG.
• Golf Club Wannsee e.V. One of Berlin's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, also operating as a registered association with an 18-hole course, competitive league participation, and a strong member-based model. Directly comparable in geography, structure, and offering to BGCG.

Others

• Leading Courses of Germany GmbH: A marketing and distribution platform that aggregates German and European golf courses for tee-time booking and member benefits. Relevant as a distribution/visibility peer through which BGCG can market greenfees and trial experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/golfclubgatow/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/berlinergolfclubgatow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Berlin Golf Club Gatow