The Scandinavian

What The Scandinavian does

The Scandinavian is a premium private golf club and resort located 25 minutes from Copenhagen in Farum, Denmark, operating under The Scandinavian ApS and The Scandinavian Golf Club on more than 200 hectares of former Danish military land. Its platform is two 18-hole championship courses — the Old Course and New Course — designed by Robert Trent Jones II Golf Architects (Bruce Charlton) and built between 2006 and 2010, featuring USGA-specification creeping bentgrass greens, fully sandcapped and drained fairways, large-scale irrigation with recycled lake water, and 5 sets of tees per course. Both courses rank in the Top 50 in Continental Europe (Today's Golfer), a distinction unique to The Scandinavian. The clubhouse, designed by Henning Larsen Architects and awarded the Tømrerprisen 2009, sits alongside a Torben Wind contemporary art collection featuring works by Ai Weiwei, Jenny Holzer, Yoshitomo Nara, and others. Supporting facilities include a driving range with fairway bunkers, chipping area, four putting greens, an indoor simulator, a Pro Shop, the Hedebolund four-room guesthouse, conference facilities for up to 12 people (with receptions for up to 150 via The Waters restaurant), and a TrackMan-equipped PGA coaching operation.

The business operates on a diversified revenue model combining recurring membership subscriptions (Senior, Family, Young Senior, Junior, Long-distance Senior), per-round greenfees (DKK 1,800/round or DKK 3,200 for both courses over two days), annual corporate greenfee partnerships (DKK 27,800–53,000), PGA coaching and TrackMan custom fitting (DKK 575–950/session), retail at the Pro Shop, meeting room rentals, and Stay & Play packages at EUR 1,095. Memberships are supply-constrained: full capacity was reached in 2020 and waitlists are active across all categories. The go-to-market motion is primarily sales-led and referral-based — prospective members require two existing member sponsors, corporate clients are sold to directly by the CEO and events manager Magnus Bastholm, and guests are acquired through direct greenfee bookings, partner-club referrals, and earned media from independent rankings (Golf Digest USA, Today's Golfer, World Golf Awards).

The customer base spans affluent individual golfers, Danish and international corporations (Deloitte, Ricoh, Quooker, Velliv, TPT, PPG, SIRIUS, ArthaScope, Pingala, Rings as Platinum Club Partners), and visiting golfers accessing the facility through reciprocal arrangements with Gleneagles, Monte Rei, Finca Cortesin, Praia D'el Rey, Ullna, Centurion, and the IMG Prestige network of 100+ clubs across six continents. The club holds GEO Certified status for sustainability, joined the Danish Golf Union in 2011, and operates with 51–100 employees under CEO Christian Tage Nyvang Hansen (since March 2024), CFO Marianne Anderson (since 2009), and Course Manager Russell Anderson (since 2006).

Name

The Scandinavian

Legal name

The Scandinavian ApS

Website

https://thescandinavian.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Scandinavian is a premium private golf club near Copenhagen, Denmark, operating two Top-50 Continental European 18-hole courses designed by Robert Trent Jones II on a 200-hectare site, serving affluent individual members, Danish and international corporations, and visiting golfers through memberships, greenfees, coaching, custom fitting, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Golf Club & Resort

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Championship golf courses
• Corporate golf events
• Golf coaching
• Greenfee play

Headquarters

HQ city

Farum

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Greenfee (Guest Play): Non-member guests pay green fees to play on the Old Course and/or New Course. Greenfee includes golf, range balls, course guide, scorecard, and tees. Additional revenue from buggy rental, electric trolley rental, and golf set rental.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Annual memberships across multiple categories (Senior, Family, Young Senior, Junior, Long-distance Senior). Membership grants unlimited access to both courses, driving range, practice facilities, and member benefits including partner club access and member events. Entrance fees apply for Senior and Young Senior members.
3. Corporate Greenfee Partnership Programs: Companies purchase annual greenfee packages (24–55+ greenfees) at fixed prices, providing a predictable B2B revenue stream. Partnerships are sold directly by the CEO.
4. Golf Coaching and Custom Fitting: Individual and group golf lessons delivered by PGA-qualified professionals using TrackMan technology. Custom club fitting services for Titleist, Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade, XXIO/Srixon, and Mizuno brands.
5. Conference and Meeting Facilities: Meeting room rental to corporate groups (up to 12 people). Half-day meetings at 2,500 DKK and full-day meetings at 4,500 DKK. Catering from The Waters restaurant is booked separately. The restaurant also accommodates larger events and receptions for up to 150 guests.
6. Pro Shop (Retail): Pro Shop sells golf apparel, shoes, equipment, and accessories from international golf brands, including member-exclusive merchandise and curated seasonal collections featuring the club logo.
7. Guesthouse (Hedebolund): On-site four-room guesthouse with shared kitchen, accommodating up to 8 guests. Rented nightly at 1,500 DKK per room. Stay & Play packages combine accommodation with golf at 1,095 EUR for two players (two rounds, one night, two buggies).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Scandinavian operates a private golf club and resort 25 minutes from Copenhagen featuring two 18-hole championship courses (Old Course and New Course) designed by Robert Trent Jones II. It offers annual memberships, public greenfee play, PGA coaching and custom club fitting using TrackMan, corporate golf events and greenfee partnerships, a Pro Shop, conference and meeting facilities, an on-site guesthouse (Hedebolund), and a gourmet restaurant (The Waters). Both courses rank in the Top 50 in continental Europe by Today's Golfer.

Product overview

The Scandinavian is a premier golf resort and private members club located 25 minutes from Copenhagen, offering a platform-plus-services model centered around two 18-hole championship courses (Old Course and New Course) designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The product portfolio includes golf membership with multiple categories, greenfee day-play, corporate event services, a pro shop, PGA professional coaching, custom club fitting using TrackMan technology, conference and meeting facilities, an on-site restaurant (The Waters), and a guesthouse for stay-and-play packages. The venue also features a contemporary art collection and is GEO Certified for sustainability. Both courses rank in the Top 50 in Continental Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Old Course An 18-hole championship golf course at The Scandinavian designed by Bruce Charlton of Robert Trent Jones II Golf Architects, where accuracy from the tee counts more than length. Features five sets of tees, water hazards on all five Par 3 holes, and fast undulating greens. Ranked 43rd in Continental Europe by Today's Golfer. For members, guests, and corporate clients.
• New Course An 18-hole championship golf course at The Scandinavian designed by Bruce Charlton of Robert Trent Jones II Golf Architects, demanding precision and consistent focus on course management. Features narrow fairways with strategically positioned bunkers. Ranked 39th in Continental Europe by Today's Golfer and voted Best Golf Course in Denmark by Golf Digest USA. For members, guests, and corporate clients.
• Golf Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Both courses ranked in Top 50 in continental Europe — the only facility in continental Europe with this distinction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TitleistcoreTechnology or IntegrationTitleist is a key partner for custom club fitting at The Scandinavian. PGA professionals use TrackMan technology to conduct personalized fitting sessions. Titleist Pro V1 balls are used at the driving range. Demo and fitting days for Titleist are scheduled throughout the golf season (e.g., April 11, May 16, June 26, 2026).
• CallawaycoreTechnology or IntegrationCallaway provides golf equipment for custom fitting sessions and rental sets. Fitting days are scheduled (e.g., April 14, May 13, June 13, 2026).
• PingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPing golf equipment is featured in custom fitting sessions. Fitting days scheduled (May 22, June 12, 2026).
• TaylorMadecoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylorMade equipment is available for custom fitting. Fitting days to be announced.
• TrackMancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackMan radar-based launch monitors are used by PGA coaching professionals for data-driven instruction and custom club fitting. TrackMan Level 2 certified coaches. Oliver Wendt previously worked with TrackMan quality assurance and testing.
• GolfBox A/ScoreTechnology or IntegrationGolfBox A/S is the provider of the GolfBox application, which is used for membership administration, tee time bookings, tournament management, and handicap regulation in accordance with Danish Golf Union (DGU) requirements.
• GleneaglescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGleneagles (Scotland) is one of The Scandinavians partner golf clubs, providing reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• Monte ReicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonte Rei Golf & Country Club in Algarve, Portugal, is a partner club offering reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• Praia D'el Rey ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPraia D'el Rey Resort in Portugal is a partner golf resort offering reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• Ullna Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUllna Golf Club (Sweden) is a partner golf club providing reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• Centurion Golf ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenturion Golf Club (UK) is a partner golf club providing reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• Finca CortesincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinca Cortesin (Spain) is a partner golf club/resort providing reciprocal access for members of both clubs.
• IMG PrestigecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMG Prestige provides members access to over 100 golf clubs across six continents through reciprocal arrangements.
• Links2Golf NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinks2Golf Network allows members to play on multiple courses and enjoy at least 50% off standard green fees at partner facilities.
• The Waters RestaurantcoreOthersThe Waters is the on-site restaurant and café at The Scandinavian, operated by The Waters A/S. It serves gourmet dishes and casual café fare. Catering for meetings and events is arranged through The Waters. Contact: [email protected]. The Waters A/S also services member relationships in connection with dining.
• Danish Golf Union (DGU) / DIFcoreOthersThe Scandinavian Golf Club became a member of the Danish Golf Union (DGU) on February 1, 2011. Membership data is administered via GolfBox A/S in accordance with DGU requirements. DGU and DIF (Danish Sports Confederation) are sources of member data in cases of club transfers.
• Klinik for Osteopati og FysioterapiminorOthersThe Scandinavian has a partnership with a clinic offering osteopathy and physiotherapy services. Members receive discounts and booking benefits.
• ArthaScopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• SIRIUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• PingalaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• PPGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• QuookerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian. Quooker Nordic A/S holds the exclusive distribution rights for Quooker in Scandinavia.
• RicohminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• RingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian (automotive brand).
• TPTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian.
• VellivminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Club Partner of The Scandinavian (pension/insurance).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Valderrama Golf Club: Premier Spanish private members club, host of the 1997 Ryder Cup. Comparable on ultra-premium continental European positioning, Robert Trent Jones Sr. design heritage, and member-only access model.
• Ullna Golf Club: Premium Scandinavian members club in Stockholm, Sweden, and a reciprocal partner club of The Scandinavian. Directly comparable on member-only positioning, course quality, and Nordic luxury golf market dynamics.
• Praia D'el Rey Marriott Golf & Beach Resort: Portuguese partner resort with golf and full hospitality services. Comparable on integrated destination golf model with on-site lodging, F&B, and meeting facilities.
• Finca Cortesin: Luxury golf resort and hotel in Andalusia, Spain, and a reciprocal partner. Comparable on championship course quality, integrated hotel/lodging, and high-end corporate golf event hosting.
• Monte Rei Golf & Country Club: Jack Nicklaus-designed members club in the Algarve, Portugal, and a reciprocal partner. Comparable on premium membership pricing, exclusivity (no daily play at peak), and European luxury golf positioning.
• Royal Copenhagen Golf Club (Københavns Golf Klub): Denmark's first golf club, located in the Copenhagen area. The Scandinavian's CEO Christian Tage Nyvang Hansen led this club for nine years before joining The Scandinavian. Closest geographic and demographic peer in the premium Danish golf market.
• Gleneagles: Iconic Scottish luxury golf and leisure resort, a reciprocal partner of The Scandinavian. Comparable on multi-course premium resort model, corporate event hosting, and international destination positioning.

Regional players

• Royal Zoute Golf Club: Historic Belgian private members club on the North Sea coast. Comparable on traditional European private members model, partnership/reciprocal club dynamics, and coastal resort-style premium positioning.

Emerging players

• Diamond Country Club: Top-ranked Austrian championship course and members club. Comparable on European Top 50 positioning, premium corporate event hosting, and recent course development pedigree.

Broad incumbents

• Centurion Golf Club: Private members club in the UK and a reciprocal partner. Comparable on exclusive private club model with corporate entertainment focus and premium UK/European positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-scandinavian

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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