Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche

What Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche does

Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche is a private Dutch golf club and operator of an 18-hole, 60-hectare championship course situated on a ~25-meter ridge in the Rottemerengebied north of Rotterdam (Bergschenhoek). Founded in 1989 as Golfvereniging De Hooge Bergsche and rebranded in 2013, the club has grown from 450 members at its 1990 9-hole opening to more than 1,000 members following the 1992 18-hole expansion, and is the home course of professional golfer Joost Luiten. The integrated Golfdashboard platform combines Golfspot (member administration), TeeControl (tee-time booking) and Parrow (competition scoring), supplemented by GLFR digital course guide and MyNetpay ball-machine payment, providing a single member web app for booking, check-in, competition management and live scoring. The club became Dutch National Champion (Landskampioen) for the first time in 2026 in the NGF Hoofdklasse 27 holes.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model anchored by tiered annual memberships (Onbeperkt, Jaarkaart 900, Midweek, Jong Volwassenen) plus a corporate Business Club of ~30 named Dutch companies, and is supplemented by per-round green fees, the Rijnmond Open Golf tournament (now in its 15th edition and WAGR-counting), the in-house Brasserie restaurant (managed directly since January 2014, offering lunch, dinner and event catering), golf lessons and club fitting, driving range facilities, EV charging, retail (adopted olive oil, gift vouchers), and the Golfchain reciprocal multi-course network. Customers span individual golfers across all handicap levels, corporate networking members, private event clients, and tournament entrants.

Operational footprint is single-site, supported by a kitchen team, greenkeeping crew, and reception staff, with ongoing investment in sustainability (Husqvarna CEORA autonomous electric mowers on 12 of 18 fairways), EV charging (8 new 11 kW points), driving range renovation (Jan 2026) and nature partnerships (Natuur- en Vogelwacht Rotta). Technology and brand positioning center on Joost Luiten's professional association, a digital-first member experience, and a tournament calendar that includes the Rijnmond Open, NGF Family Tournament national final, and the GOLF.NL Birdiescramble charity series.

Name

Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche

Legal name

Exploitatiemaatschappij De Hooge Rotterdamsche B.V. / Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche

Website

https://dehoogerotterdamsche.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche operates an 18-hole championship golf course on a 25-meter ridge in Bergschenhoek near Rotterdam, serving 1,000+ individual members, ~30 corporate Business Club members, and tournament entrants through tiered memberships, an integrated Golfdashboard platform, an in-house Brasserie, golf school, and the Rijnmond Open Golf.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Hospitality

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Venue Sourcing & Contracting (Hotels, Conference Centers) (THACAFAC)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• 18-hole golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Club fitting services
• Restaurant event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergschenhoek

HQ country

Netherlands

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership Fees: Annual subscription-based memberships including unlimited play (Onbeperkt), 900-round card (Jaarkaart 900), midweek-only, and Junior/Youth (Jong Volwassenen) tiers. Golfchain add-on allows play at 8 partner courses for an additional annual fee.
2. Green Fees (Non-member Play): Non-members and introduced guests pay per-round green fees for 9 or 18 holes. Introductory rates available for guests of members (up to 4 times). Rijnmond Open Golf tournament entry fees: members €40, non-members €95.
3. Golf Lessons and Club Fitting: Golf school offering lessons including free introduction sessions, group clinics, women's golf programs, and professional club fitting center. Fitting days hosted with equipment partners such as Mizuno.
4. Brasserie / Restaurant: In-house restaurant and terrace (Brasserie De Hooge Rotterdamsche) serving international cuisine with views over the golf course and Rotterdam skyline. Opened since January 2014 under direct management. Also offers catering for private events (High Tee, BBQ, Dutch buffet).
5. Business Club / Corporate Memberships: Corporate business packages offering company golf memberships, networking events, 9-hole and 18-hole competitions, inter-club exchanges, and branding visibility. Includes ~30 named business members (Intercable Tools, LBC Tank Terminals, Company Real Estate, etc.).
6. Event Hosting and Private Celebrations: Private event hosting including parties, celebrations, meetings, and corporate days. Services include High Tee (€28.50/pp), Dutch buffet (€36.50/pp), BBQ (€42.50/pp), and custom catering from 20 persons.
7. Retail Merchandise: Sale of adopted olive oil (€11.95 for 0.25L) in the brasserie. Gift vouchers (cadeaubonnen) available for purchase.
8. EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging stations on-site (11 kW charging points), managed in-house, providing revenue from EV-charging users.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche operates an 18-hole championship golf course on a 25-meter elevation ridge in Bergschenhoek, north of Rotterdam, sold through tiered annual memberships and per-round green fees. The club complements golf access with an in-house Brasserie restaurant, golf lessons and a club-fitting center, an integrated Golfdashboard member platform, a Business Club program for corporate members, tournament organization (including the Rijnmond Open Golf), and private event hosting.

Product overview

Golfclub De Hooge Rotterdamsche operates a single 18-hole golf course as its core product, complemented by an in-house Brasserie restaurant, comprehensive Golfdashboard member platform (integrating Golfspot, TeeControl, and Parrow), and diverse membership tiers including Golfchain multi-course access. The club offers golf instruction, club fitting services, practice facilities including a driving range (under renovation in 2026), and organizes major tournaments including the annual Rijnmond Open Golf. Additional offerings include corporate Business Club memberships, beginner R&R competitions, group training programs, and event catering services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Championship 18-hole golf course situated on a 25-meter elevated ridge in the Rottemerengebied north of Rotterdam, featuring significant elevation changes unique in the region. Open to members and paying green-fee guests; homecourse of professional golfer Joost Luiten.
• Membership Packages Annual membership tiers including Onbeperkt (unlimited play), Jaarkaart 900 (900 rounds), Midweek (weekday-only), Jong Volwassenen (young adults), and corporate Business Club memberships. Includes access to Golfdashboard, competition programs, and benefits.
• Brasserie De Hooge Rotterdamsche On-site restaurant and terrace serving international cuisine with views over the golf course and Rotterdam skyline. Open to members and the general public for lunch, dinner, events, and celebrations. Operated in-house by the club since January 1, 2014.
• Golf Lessons & Golf School Golf instruction services including individual lessons, group clinics, free introduction sessions, women's golf programs, and practice courses for all skill levels, delivered by in-house golf professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Heren 1 won Dutch National Championship (Landskampioen) 2026, defeating two-time defending champion Veldzide 11–7 in the final at Haviksoord
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MizunominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Mizuno fitting days hosted at the golf school on July 3, 2026. Golfers can experience and purchase Mizuno equipment including the Mizuno Pro M-15, JPX series, and JPX One Driver. Promotional event for club members and visitors.
• Natuur- en Vogelwacht RottacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025De Hooge Rotterdamsche collaborates with neighboring nature organization Natuur- en Vogelwacht Rotta (nearly 1,000 members) on biodiversity projects. Joint projects include the Langste Blote Voetenpad (Longest Barefoot Path), a project installing 54+ nest boxes for starlings, woodpeckers, and treecreepers across the course, and nature education events. Rotta's experts guide nature walks and provide bird identification expertise.
• GOLF.NLminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025GOLF.NL Birdiescramble charity golf events held at the club. GOLF.NL personalities play with club members to raise funds for the Joost Luiten Foundation. Each birdie raises €25 for the foundation. Generates editorial coverage and community engagement.
• Lentiz MBO OostlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Educational partnership with Lentiz MBO Oostland offering students a glimpse into greenkeeping as a career. Students from the 'Hovenier – oriëntatie golfbanen, sportvelden en kunstgrasvelden' (level 4) program visit the course multiple times per year for hands-on experience. De Hooge Rotterdamsche is recognized as an approved training company (leerbedrijf).
• Flor y SaborminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Adopted an olive tree from a Spanish Andalusian farm supported by sustainable agriculture organization Flor y Sabor. Olive oil from the adopted tree is sold in the brasserie (€11.95 for 0.25L). Supports traditional Moors olive farmers and biodiversity.
• Golfchain ConsortiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolfchain is a consortium of 9 Dutch golf courses allowing members of any participating club to play at all other courses for €195/year. Partner courses include Golfbaan Stippelberg, Landgoed Bergvliet, De Herkenbosche, Goese Golf, Golfclub Midden Brabant, Steenhoven Country Club, Golfresidentie Brunsummerheide, De Hooge Rotterdamsche, and Golfbaan Moyland. Valid January 1 – December 31, 2026.
• Golfspot (Club Management System)coreTechnology or IntegrationGolfspot is the member administration system integrated into the Golfdashboard. Stores personal data, membership details, and Q-cards (score history). Members who already have a Golfdashboard account at another Golfdashboard club can use the same login credentials at De Hooge Rotterdamsche.
• TeeControl (Tee Time Booking)coreTechnology or IntegrationTeeControl handles tee time reservations for both members and guests, integrated into the Golfdashboard. Members and guests can book start times up to 8 days in advance online. TeeControl app also available separately with same login credentials.
• Parrow (Competition Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationParrow manages competition organization, start lists, and score processing. Members download the Parrow app (iOS/Android) to input scores during or after competitions. Fully integrated with the Golfdashboard for registration and results.
• Batenburg (Construction Contractor)minorOthersAannemer Batenburg began construction of new driving range teeing grounds in January 2026, building new teeing positions as part of the driving range renovation project.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club: Royal Hague Golf & Country Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious Dutch members' clubs with 18 holes, F&B, and corporate hospitality. Directly comparable as a premium Dutch private club targeting similar individual and corporate member segments.
• The Dutch Golf Club (NGF): Top-ranked Dutch championship golf course hosting the KLM Open. Directly comparable as a premium Dutch members' and tournament-host venue, with similar golf-school, hospitality, and corporate sponsorship revenue streams.
• Eindhovensche Golf: Established Dutch 18-hole members' golf club in Brabant with restaurant, golf school, and event facilities. Direct peer in scale, offerings, and corporate member programming.
• Rosendaelsche Golf Club: Prestigious Dutch private members' golf club near Arnhem offering 18 holes, dining, and event hosting. Comparable member-base scale, tiered subscriptions, and corporate networking proposition.
• Hilversumsche Golf Club: Historic Dutch members' golf club (founded 1910) with 18 holes, clubhouse dining, and corporate networking offerings. Closely comparable club profile, member tier structure, and event hosting business in the Netherlands.
• Amsterdamse Golf Club: Members-only 18-hole Dutch golf club with clubhouse restaurant and event hosting. Comparable premium Dutch club with similar member tier, corporate, and F&B revenue mix — though serves Amsterdam rather than Rotterdam.
• Golfclub de Goyer: Mid-sized Dutch 18-hole members' golf club with clubhouse restaurant and similar membership tier structure. Comparable in scale (~1,000+ members), revenue model, and regional/competitive context to De Hooge Rotterdamsche.
• Golfclub Toxandria: Dutch private 18-hole golf club in Brabant region with similar full-service positioning (membership tiers, clubhouse restaurant, corporate events). Directly comparable as another premium Dutch members' club competing in the same national market.

Broad incumbents

• Golfresidentie Brunsummerheide: Dutch championship golf and leisure resort course, partner in the Golfchain network. Comparable as an established Dutch 18-hole venue with hospitality and lodging, operating at slightly broader/resort scale.

Regional players

• Princenbosch Golfclub: Dutch golf club near Breda with 18 holes, clubhouse dining, and corporate events. Comparable member-tier and event-hosting model, serving a different (Brabant) geography from De Hooge Rotterdamsche's Rotterdam region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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