What Sola Golfklubb does

Sola Golfklubb is a member-owned Norwegian golf club headquartered in Sola, Rogaland, operating Norway's largest golf facility under the tagline "one club - 3 courses - one membership." The club runs three distinct golf experiences — Forus (18-hole course with driving range and simulator center), Solastranden (18-hole course at Ræge with the clubhouse and Sola Bistro), and Golfparken (which includes Pitch & Putt and Football Golf for shorter-format play) — plus a year-round indoor Trackman simulator center at the Forus indoor hall. It serves over 3,200 active members, plus visitors and corporate groups, and recorded 81,500 rounds played in 2025 (up 7% year-over-year) with a member satisfaction score of 58/100 versus a national average of 40.

The club's technology stack is built around GolfBox (the Norwegian Golf Federation's member management, handicap, and tee-time booking platform), Trackman launch monitors at the simulator and driving range, the Gimmie mobile app for tee-time confirmations (84% of tee-times in 2025, up from 70% in 2024), robotic mowers on both courses, and a Clubsite CMS website. Membership, junior programs (Golf School, Summer School at NOK 2,350 per participant for a week in 2026), the Veien til golf beginner course, and tournament programming (including the Srixon Tour, Equinor Open, Alba Championship, and GoldenChild Open charity event) drive community-led member acquisition.

Revenue is generated through annual membership subscriptions (active and passive tiers, with pricing not publicly disclosed), greenfee paid by visiting non-members, the Sola Proshop retail partnership with GolfStore, Sola Bistro food and beverage, simulator and training program fees, and a sponsorship portfolio of more than 30 corporate partners including DNV, Vår Energi, Sparebank 1, ATEA, and McDonald's. Combined club and proshoap turnover exceeded NOK 60 million in 2025, up from approximately NOK 22 million in 2018 when the entity became a combined "new club," with major capital projects (a 2-story driving range, expanded clubhouse, Trackman outdoor screens) planned or underway through 2026.

Name

Sola Golfklubb

Legal name

Sola Golfklubb

Website

https://solagk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sola Golfklubb is Norway's largest golf club, operating three courses (Forus, Solastranden, Golfparken) under one membership for 3,200+ members in Rogaland, with year-round Trackman simulator facilities, a GolfStore-partnered proshoap, and Sola Bistro restaurant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

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), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course operations
• Indoor golf simulator
• Golf training programs
• Junior golf development

Headquarters

HQ city

Sola

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for golf club members. Membership categories include full/active membership and passive membership. The club had over 3,200 active members in 2025, with approximately 600 new members added in 2025. A significant waiting list of 242 people existed as of January 2026.
2. Greenfee (Visitor Play): Revenue from non-member visitors playing the club's three golf courses (Forus, Solastranden, Golfparken). The club actively promotes greenfee to tourists and out-of-town golfers through its website and third-party platforms like bligolfspiller.no.
3. Proshop Sales: Revenue from the Sola Proshop selling golf equipment, golf carts for rental, and gift cards. The proshoot is operated in partnership with GolfStore and features Click&Collect.
4. Golf Courses and Training: Revenue from training programs including summer school, beginner courses, golf school, and simulator sessions. Summer school 2026 is priced at NOK 2,350 per participant. Simulator hours are sold at the Forus indoor center.
5. Sola Bistro: Food and beverage sales through the club's restaurant, Sola Bistro, which serves hot lunch during summer school and provides catering for tournament banquets.
6. Sponsorship: Revenue from over 30 corporate sponsors listed on the club's website, including companies across oil & gas, finance, retail, hospitality, and professional services sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sola Golfklubb is a Norwegian member-owned golf club that sells one annual membership granting access to three distinct golf facilities — the Forus 18-hole course with driving range, the Solastranden 18-hole course, and Golfparken (Pitch & Putt / Football Golf). The club additionally sells Trackman indoor simulator sessions, golf training programs (golf school, summer school for juniors, beginner courses, individual instruction), driving-range use, tournament services, retail through the Sola Proshop partnership with GolfStore, and food & beverage through Sola Bistro.

Product overview

Sola Golfklubb is a golf club operating three golf courses (Forus, Solastranden, and Golfparken) under a single membership, offering both traditional outdoor golf and indoor simulator facilities. The club's core offerings include 18-hole courses at Forus and Solastranden, plus Golfparken, Pitch & Putt, and Football Golf for varied formats. The product portfolio also includes a year-round golf simulator center with Trackman technology, structured training programs (Golf School, Summer School, beginner courses, and instruction), tournament services (Medal, Club Championship, senior and ladies events), retail through Sola Proshop, and dining via Sola Bistro. The club has approximately 3,200 active members with 81,500 rounds played annually, and is investing in expanding the driving range facility at Forus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Annual club membership granting access to all three Sola GK golf courses (Forus, Solastranden, Golfparken/Pitch & Putt) plus driving range, simulator and club facilities; managed via the GolfBox platform. Categories include full active membership and lower-cost passive membership; 3,200+ active members in 2025 and a 242-person waiting list as of January 2026.
• Forus Golf Course One of Sola GK's three golf courses, located at Åsenvegen 281, Sola; includes the club's driving range, grass range and full 18-hole championship course. Hosts Medal Forus 2026 events and the Forus indoor simulator center (Ateahallen).
• Solastranden Golf Course 18-hole golf course at Nordsjøvegen 280, Ræge; hosts Medal Solastranden 2026 events and is the location of the Sola Proshop physical storefront and Sola Bistro restaurant.
• Golfparken Third Sola GK facility offering a shorter-format, accessible alternative to the full-length 18-hole courses; sits alongside Pitch & Putt and Football Golf under the "one club - 3 courses - one membership" positioning.
• Indoor Golf Simulator Center (Ateahallen, Forus) Year-round indoor golf facility at Forus using Trackman launch monitors and simulator systems; hosts individual practice, group sessions, the Alba Championship (Norway's largest simulator golf tournament), Senior Simulator League, Ladies Golf Hour and other events. Pricing available on the simulator/priser page.
• Driving Range Practice facility at Forus with outdoor grass bays, covered bays equipped with Trackman screens (78% August utilization, 91% peak-hour), and ball dispenser hitting nearly 5 million balls per year; the Trackman system recorded 3.5M ball strikes in 2025.
• Golf School (Golfskolen) Junior golf training program running Monday–Friday 09:00–15:00 during summer holidays, including hot lunch from Sola Bistro; a key member-acquisition channel and the on-ramp to junior membership without waiting list.
• Summer School 2026 (Sommerskole) Junior summer golf program priced at NOK 2,350 per participant for one week (Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00), including hot lunch from Sola Bistro; age-appropriate golf instruction for kids during the Norwegian summer holiday.
• Veien til golf Beginner Course Beginner-on-ramp golf course ("Road to Golf") for new players that introduces the sport and converts beginners into members without waiting-list delay; listed in kurs-og-treninger on solagk.no.
• Individual Golf Instruction One-on-one and group golf instruction services for members and visitors looking to improve their game; offered under the kurs-og-treninger/instruksjon section.
• Greenfee (Visitor Play) Day fee greenfee for non-member guests to play at Sola GK's three courses; marketed to tourists, out-of-town golfers, and trial players via the gjester/greenfee section, the bligolfspiller.no third-party platform and hotel partnerships.
• Tournament Services Year-round calendar of competitive events including Medal Forus 2026 and Medal Solastranden 2026 (weekly handicap competitions), Club Championship, Senior Tournaments, Ladies events, Olyo Tour, NSG Vårspretten, the Srixon Tour, the Equinor Open, the Alba Championship (Norway's largest simulator tournament), and the GoldenChild Open charity tournament.
• Sola Proshop (Retail) Physical retail storefront at Solastranden operated in partnership with GolfStore, selling golf equipment, apparel, golf-cart rentals, gift cards and offering a Click&Collect service.
• Sola Bistro (Restaurant and Catering) On-site restaurant at Solastranden serving hot lunch to summer-school participants and providing catering and banquets for tournaments such as GoldenChild Open.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81,500 rounds played in 2025 (+7% YoY), averaging 25.2 rounds per member
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alba (AlbaPlay)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlba is a golf simulator platform that organizes the Alba Championship, Norway's largest simulator golf tournament. Sola Golfklubb's Forus simulator center hosts the qualification rounds for this national competition. The tournament runs from February to March 2026, with the final held in Oslo in April 2026.
• TrackmancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackman provides launch monitor and simulator technology used at the Forus indoor center and driving range. The Trackman system recorded 3.5 million ball strikes in 2025. Screens are being expanded to outdoor covered bays. The Alba Championship tournament is run through Trackman's platform.
• GolfBox (Norges Golfforbund)coreTechnology or IntegrationGolfBox is the Norwegian Golf Federation's official platform for member management, handicap tracking, tournament registration, and tee-time booking. All Sola GK members are registered through GolfBox, which also integrates with NIF's minidrett.no for member verification.
• Norges Idrettsforbund (NIF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIF is the Norwegian Sports Confederation that governs Norwegian sports organizations. Sola Golfklubb is a member club and subject to NIF regulations including the requirement for member verification through minidrett.no and compliance with NIF's club governance standards.
• GolfStore / Sola ProshopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSola Proshop operates in partnership with GolfStore, Norway's golf retail chain. The prosHop sells golf equipment, apparel, golf cart rentals, and gift cards. Click&Collect service is available.
• Sola Strand HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner listed on the club's partner page. Provides accommodation options for visiting golfers and tourists playing the club's courses.
• GoldenChild FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoldenChild is a foundation focused on childhood cancer research. Sola Golfklubb hosts the annual GoldenChild Open charity golf tournament, with proceeds going to the foundation. The 2026 edition includes a 2-person Texas Scramble and bankett.
• bligolfspiller.nominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party platform promoting trial golf experiences. Sola Golfklubb is listed on bligolfspiller.no for first-time golfers to try golf at the club, serving as a customer acquisition channel.
• Cobra / Titleist (Demo Days)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment brands Cobra and Titleist hold demo days at the club, allowing members to test new equipment. These are promotional events that benefit the club's prosHop and member experience.
• Onsøy GK / Miklagard GK (Ryder Cup Trip)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSola Golfklubb partnered with Onsøy GK and Miklagard GK for a group trip to the Ryder Cup 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland. The combined group sold out their allocation of tickets.
• Corporate Sponsors (30+ companies)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 30 corporate sponsors including EI Revisjon og Rådgivning, Backe, Dolphin Drilling, Rumag, DNV, McDonald's, Innovar, SFF, Visere, Norwegian Seals, Hytech, Worley, Vår Energi, Faber, ATEA, Seabrokers, Cegal, TalentFix, Strawberry, Algeco, OK Bad, Sparebank 1, Rygehus, Handelsbanken, Tomax, Pizzabakeren, and Søderberg og Partners. These sponsors provide financial support, event prizes, and marketing exposure.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miklagard GK: Norwegian member golf club and confirmed Sola GK partner (Ryder Cup 2027 trip). Comparable as a Norwegian private golf club with membership model, tournaments, and travel packages.
• Holtsmark Golfklubb: Norwegian member golf club near Oslo offering 18-hole course and member services. Comparable scale and member-club structure to Sola GK.
• Bærum Golfklubb: Major Norwegian member-owned golf club in the Oslo region operating 27 holes, simulator, training facilities, and a strong junior program. Comparable scale and product mix (multi-course membership, simulator, training) to Sola GK.
• Drammen Golfklubb: Established Norwegian member golf club operating 18 holes with active tournament and junior programming. Comparable as a regional Norwegian member-owned club with similar product mix.
• Oslo Golfklubb: One of Norway's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, operating an 18-hole course near Oslo with a membership model, proshop, and tournament programming. Directly comparable as a member-owned Norwegian golf club offering full-service facilities to a regional membership base.
• Haga Golfklubb: Norwegian member golf club with full 18-hole course and member services. Comparable as a Norwegian private golf club with membership-based revenue and tournament programming.
• Kongsberg Golfklubb: Norwegian member-owned golf club offering 18-hole course, training, and tournament programming. Comparable as a regional Norwegian private golf club serving a member catchment.
• Losby Gods Golfklubb: Norwegian member-owned golf club near Oslo operating 36 holes with hotel and conference facilities. Comparable scale and integrated leisure/hospitality offering to Sola GK's three-course + bistro model.
• Onsøy GK: Norwegian member golf club and confirmed Sola GK partner (Ryder Cup 2027 trip). Comparable as a Norwegian private golf club with membership, tournaments, and active member programming.

Broad incumbents

• TopGolf: Global entertainment golf operator with technology-enabled driving range venues. Comparable technology and Trackman-style hitting bay experience, but serves a broader mass-market entertainment use case rather than a member club model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SolaGolfklubb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sola-golfklubb

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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 Sola Golfklubb