Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo

What Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo does

Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo is a private amateur sports association (A.S.D. - Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica) founded in 1929 and currently owned by the Liguria Region government entity. The club operates an 18-hole, PAR 70 golf course spanning 45 hectares in Rapallo, Italy, alongside six tennis courts (four red clay, one synthetic clay, one synthetic grass), a driving range with 22 tees, a fitness area, an English-style Club House, and a restaurant serving Ligurian cuisine. The facility was designed by Engineer Maffei, with subsequent contributions from Architect Migliorini, and more recent restyling by Architect Cabell B. Robinson and professional golfer Costantino Rocca.

The club's core products are sports and hospitality services: golf and tennis instruction from nationally certified professionals, year-round play enabled by Liguria's mild climate, youth development programs (Swing Studio Academy and Ferrando Tennis Academy), equipment retail through an affiliated Pro Shop, and event hosting at the Club House. Technology assets are modest but functional — third-party Chronogolf tee-time booking, an in-house tennis reservation platform (prenota.golfetennisrapallo.it), Lightspeed Golf management software, Navimeteo weather integration, and standard social channels (Facebook, YouTube).

Revenue mechanics combine recurring membership subscriptions, usage-based green fees and court fees (€45-€115 for 18 holes depending on member status and weekday/weekend), instruction services, equipment rentals, restaurant and bar revenue, and corporate/private event hosting. The club serves over 600 members and approximately 30,000 guests annually. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with marketing concentrated on a bilingual website, social media, email newsletter, partner hotel promotions, and an active calendar of F.I.G. and F.I.T. tournaments. The entity holds no AI or proprietary technology platforms; its competitive position rests on real estate, heritage brand, and certified accessibility.

Name

Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo

Legal name

A.S.D. Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo (Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo)

Website

https://golfetennisrapallo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo is a 1929-founded Italian amateur sports association operating an 18-hole golf course, six tennis courts, fitness area, and restaurant in Rapallo near Portofino. It serves 600+ members and 30,000 annual guests, and is owned by the Liguria Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf and Tennis Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

Keywords

• Golf club facilities
• Tennis court rentals
• Sports club memberships
• Golf instruction services
• Club house hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapallo

HQ country

Italy

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 subscriptions: Annual membership fees for golf and tennis, with family and youth (U18) subscription options available
2. Green fees and court fees: Per-use fees for golf green fees and tennis court rentals, with different pricing for members vs non-members and weekday vs weekend
3. Restaurant and bar: On-site restaurant and bar services offering Ligurian and Italian cuisine, available to members and guests
4. Pro Shop: Golf and tennis equipment retail through affiliated Pro Shop (golfus.it)
5. Instruction services: Golf and tennis lessons from certified professionals
6. Equipment rental: Golf cart, hand trolley, electric trolley, and club set rentals; tennis ball cans
7. Driving range tokens: Practice facility access and token-based ball purchases
8. Golf competition entries: Registration fees for golf tournaments and competitions
9. Event hosting: Private dining, conferences, and events hosting at the Club House

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo operates an 18-hole PAR 70 golf course (designed in 1929, inaugurated in 1931) and six tennis courts (four red clay, one synthetic red clay, one synthetic grass) on a 45-hectare estate in Rapallo, Italy. The club provides memberships, daily green fees, tennis court rentals, certified professional instruction for both sports, youth development programs, a restaurant serving Ligurian cuisine, a fitness area, a driving range, a Pro Shop, and hosts tournaments and private events for members and day guests.

Product overview

Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo is a sports club offering an integrated portfolio of golf and tennis facilities and services. The core offering includes an 18-hole golf course designed in 1929 and a six-court tennis facility. Supporting services include a restaurant with Ligurian cuisine, a fitness area, Pro Shop, driving range, and youth schools for both golf and tennis. The club also provides booking integrations through Chronogolf (golf) and an internal system (tennis), weather information via Navimeteo, and tournament registration through the Italian Tennis Federation portal. The facility serves over 600 members and 30,000 annual guests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course (18 Holes, PAR 70) An 18-hole golf course covering 45 hectares in the center of Rapallo with PAR 70, featuring narrow fairways, small well-protected greens, and numerous bunkers. Holes 5 and 6 redesigned by Costantino Rocca, with recent restyling by Architect Cabell B. Robinson. Available to members and day guests via green fees or Chronogolf online booking.
• Tennis Courts Six tennis courts including four red clay, one synthetic red clay, and one synthetic grass court. Equipped with artificial lighting and open daily until 11 pm. Reservations available via the dedicated online portal prenota.golfetennisrapallo.it.
• Youth Golf School Golf training program organized by the Swing Studio Academy (Luigi Figari, Marco Brizzolara, Simone Brizzolari, Chiara Brizzolari). Includes group and individual lessons for beginners from age 6 and over, plus youth competition development.
• Youth Tennis School (Ferrando Tennis Academy) Tennis training program operated by Ferrando Tennis Academy (Paolo Ferrando and Miriana Marelli) for young people and adults. Group lessons scheduled on weekdays, season runs October through May with indoor court availability in winter.
• Golf Lesson Services Individual and group golf instruction provided by certified professionals from the National School including Simone Brizzolari, Chiara Brizzolari, Marco Brizzolara, Luigi Figari, Vincenzo Parente, and Anna Maria Rossi for beginners.
• Tennis Lesson Services Tennis instruction by qualified technicians recognized by the Italian Tennis Federation (F.I.T.), including Paolo Ferrando (National Technical), Alessandro Mozzi (National Master), Miriana Marelli (National Master 2nd Level), and Linda Ferrando (National Technical).
• Driving Range Practice facility with 12 covered tees and 10 uncovered tees located near hole 1, including putting green near hole 18, two approach areas, and putting greens. Tokens sold for ball baskets (30 balls per token).
• Restaurant Club restaurant serving Ligurian and Italian cuisine with a covered terrace overlooking the golf course, accommodating up to 200 guests on the external veranda in summer. Known for traditional dishes including award-winning lasagnette al pesto. Available to members and guests.
• Fitness Area Gym facility managed by trainer Davide Ghisi with cardio-training machines, weight room, and bodyweight exercise area. Open daily except Tuesday from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, dedicated to sports activities preparatory to golf and tennis.
• Pro Shop On-site golf and tennis equipment shop accessible at golfus.it, offering equipment retail for members and visitors.
• Club House with Event Hosting

Quantifiable outcome

• First golf club in Italy certified for disabled player accessibility
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChronogolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital tee time booking platform integration allowing online reservations for the golf course
• DeloitteminorOthersProfessional services firm providing technical sponsorship to the club
• AllianzminorOthersInsurance company providing technical sponsorship to the club
• ERG S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company listed as a course partner
• OtralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCourse partner
• Biscottificio Grondona S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBiscuit company listed as course partner
• HOWDENminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance broker listed as course partner
• COSMET S.n.c.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCourse partner
• InterglobominorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational freight forwarders listed as course partner
• Porto Carlo RivaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarina listed as course partner
• Telenord S.r.l.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia company listed as course partner
• Sogegross S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWholesale distribution company listed as course partner
• Comune di RapallominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipality of Rapallo listed as course partner, with whom the club has synergy for strengthening tennis activities
• Ignazio Messina & C. S.p.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping company listed as course partner
• Ferrando Tennis AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaolo Ferrando and Miriana Marelli lead tennis school programs for both young people and adults, organizing group lessons and managing youth development
• Swing Studio AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy comprising Luigi Figari, Marco Brizzolara, Simone Brizzolari, and Chiara Brizzolari organizing all young sport activities, coordinating technical and human aspects
• Italian Golf Federation (F.I.G.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for golf; club participates in federation tournaments, youth competitions, and has received awards including Seminatore d'Oro
• Italian Tennis Federation (F.I.T./FITP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for tennis; club participates in federation tournaments and employs certified F.I.T. professionals

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Golf Club Punta Ala: Tuscan coastal 18-hole resort-style club catering to seasonal and international members. Comparable as a destination Italian club with tourism-driven demand.
• Royal Park I Roveri: Premier 18-hole golf club near Turin operating as a private members' club with F&B, tennis, and wellness. Closely comparable business model (membership, green fees, hospitality) and Italian premium positioning.
• Argentario Golf & Wellness Resort: Tuscan golf resort with 18 holes, tennis, wellness, F&B, and hotel partnership. Comparable as a premium Italian destination club combining sport, hospitality, and event hosting.
• Golf Club Milano: Historic 18-hole private club near Milan (founded 1923) serving affluent members with similar tournament calendars and youth programs. Comparable Northern Italian positioning and member economics.
• Marco Simone Golf and Country Club: Italian 18-hole golf club near Rome that hosted the 2023 Ryder Cup and operates a similar multi-revenue model (golf, F&B, events). Comparable as a historic Italian club with international tourism draw and tournament-host capabilities.
• Villa d'Este Golf Club: Historic 36-hole club on Lake Como founded 1926; known for high-end membership and Italian/international tournaments. Comparable heritage positioning and Northern Italian location.
• Golf Club Monticello: Two 18-hole courses near Como with strong tournament history (Italian Open). Comparable operating model and Italian premium positioning.
• Castelconturbia Golf Club: 36-hole Piedmont club dating to 1898 with private membership, F&B and event hosting. Comparable heritage, member-economics profile and tournament activity.
• Circolo Golf Bogogno: Two 18-hole courses (Bogogno and Conturbia) in Piedmont with members' club and resort accommodations. Comparable as a multi-course Italian private club with similar weather/demographic profile.

Emerging players

• Circolo del Tennis Bologna: Historic Italian tennis-only club. Comparable as a historic Italian racquet-sports members' club with same FIT/FIG federation alignment, although without the golf side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVHGtiWs1_gzCXFkry6AQAQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/circolo-golf-e-tennis-rapallo

Compliance5 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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