Rosendaelsche Golfclub

What Rosendaelsche Golfclub does

Rosendaelsche Golfclub is a private Dutch golf club association founded on 17 February 1895, headquartered at Apeldoornseweg 450 in Arnhem. It operates an 18-hole championship course laid out on natural heath-and-forest (bos-heide) terrain within a Natura 2000 protected area on the edge of the Veluwe. The course was designed by Aalbrecht del Court van Krimpen, expanded to 18 holes by Frank Pennink in 1977, and refined in 2014 with two new holes by architect Christoph Staedler. The club is among the oldest in the Netherlands and Europe, hosts European-level competitions (LET Dutch Open in 2021 and 2022, 2021 European Men's Club Trophy winners), and has held GEO Certified environmental status since 2012, currently valid through 2030. Membership applications require endorsement by three existing voting members and interview with the Advisory Committee for New Members, with twice-yearly intake (January and July start dates).

The club's integrated product surface spans five pillars: (1) the championship course with five tee options (65, 60, 55, 51, 46) accommodating varied skill levels; (2) the Rosendaelsche Golf Academy, offering PGA-led lessons (Menno Pelk, Paul Berkhout, incoming Head Pro Hiddo Uhlenbeck) and TPI-certified fitness training by Tom Budding, supported by Trackman range technology (14 high-tech screens), an indoor SAM PuttLab / Capto / Boditrak putting studio, and unlimited range balls; (3) Restaurant de Rosendaelsche, providing F&B and event hospitality under Director Laurens van Spankeren; (4) the Foregolfers pro shop, offering equipment, club fitting, and merchandise across locations in the Netherlands and Germany; and (5) a corporate partnership program serving approximately 27 organizations (ABCO Beveiliging, KPMG, Handelsbanken, Kuiper Bouw, Eshgro, Ekris, JTP Brandinghouse, Kiwitz, Buro Bruisvogel, Uitvaartverzorging Kramer BV, Wealth Management Partners NV) under custom maatwerk propositions. The club joined The 1895 Club international reciprocal network in November 2020 and participates in Dutch golf governance through NGF affiliation and EGA handicapping.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring subscriptions (age-tiered annual contributions plus structured entrance fees), usage-based green fees for guests and NGF/EGA-affiliated visitors (€170 / €127.50 for 18-hole Q/Non-Q), corporate partner subscriptions, professional services (lessons at €65-€230, F&B, event hosting), and pro-shop sales. Customer base includes approximately 1,000 adult members plus 100+ youth members, supported by staff of 11-50 employees across secretariat, finance, golf technical, and facility functions plus hospitality and academy personnel.

Name

Rosendaelsche Golfclub

Legal name

Rosendaelsche Golfclub

Website

https://rosendaelsche.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rosendaelsche Golfclub is a private Dutch golf club founded 1895 operating an 18-hole championship heath-and-forest course in Arnhem. It serves approximately 1,000 members plus 27 corporate partners through memberships, green fees, PGA instruction, restaurant services, tournaments, and a pro shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Championship golf course
• Golf instruction services
• Corporate hospitality events
• Golf academy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions with age-based contribution structure. Special contribution build-up for ages 18-34. Entrance fees vary by age (under 35: 10 installments; 35+: 150% of annual contribution over 3 installments or 140% lump sum). Applications accepted twice yearly with January or July start dates.
2. Green Fees: Day visitor fees for 18-hole and 9-hole rounds. Rates vary based on qualifying status (Q/Non-Q), temporary greens, and NGF/EGA club affiliation. Introduced guests, twilight rates, and youth rates available.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality: On-site restaurant (Restaurant de Rosendaelsche) serving members and guests. Lounge terrace, event hosting for special occasions, intimate receptions, cocktail parties, and private dinners. Contact: Laurens van Spankeren (Director) and Marieke van Kooi (Sales & Marketing).
4. Golf Shop (Foregolfers): On-site golf shop operated by Foregolfers offering golf equipment, club fitting services, and Rosendaelsche branded merchandise. Multiple locations in Netherlands and Germany enable competitive pricing.
5. Golf Lessons: Professional golf instruction by PGA Pro's (Menno Pelk, Paul Berkhout, Tom Budding). Lessons in 45-minute blocks or multiples. Individual, duo, and group training. TPI fitness training available. 2026 rates: 1-2 persons 45 min €65, 90 min €130; 3-4 persons 45 min €90, 90 min €170.
6. Corporate Partnerships: Custom partnership propositions for approximately 27 organizations. Maatwerk propositions for business relationships, corporate events, and networking opportunities. Partners include ABCO Beveiliging, Buro Bruisvogel, Ekris, Eshgro, Handelsbanken, JTP Brandinghouse, Kiwitz, KPMG, Kuiper Bouw, Uitvaartverzorging Kramer BV, Wealth Management Partners NV.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rosendaelsche Golfclub is a traditional Dutch golf club founded in 1895 operating an 18-hole championship heath-and-forest course on a Natura 2000 protected area. The club offers membership subscriptions, green fee access for day visitors, PGA professional instruction through its Golf Academy, on-site restaurant hospitality, and a corporate partnership program for business clients. Approximately 1,000 members, 100+ youth members, and 27 corporate partners form the club's customer base.

Product overview

Rosendaelsche Golfclub is a traditional Dutch golf club offering a unified portfolio centered on its 18-hole championship heide-and-forest course, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. The club's core offerings are supported by the Rosendaelsche Golf Academy for instruction, Foregolfers Pro Shop for equipment and fitting, and Restaurant de Rosendaelsche for hospitality. Additional services include golf event hosting, membership programs, a partnership program for corporate relations, and membership in The 1895 Club international network. The integrated experience covers the full golf journey from training and play to dining and corporate events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rosendaelsche Golf Academy: Complete golf sports approach with PGA professionals offering lessons, training programs, and fitness coaching including Trackman, SAM PuttLab, and TPI-certified training.

Products and services

• 18-hole Championship Course An authentic heath and forest golf course with 5 tee options (65, 60, 55, 51, and 46) and 18 holes, considered one of the oldest and most challenging courses in Europe with narrow fairways and strategic bunkers. Located on estate Delhuijzen in Arnhem, Netherlands.
• Rosendaelsche Golf Academy A complete golf sports approach with PGA professionals offering lessons, training programs, and fitness coaching including Trackman technology, SAM PuttLab, and TPI-certified training for all skill levels from low-handicappers to starting golfers.
• Restaurant de Rosendaelsche On-site restaurant and lounge terrace serving members and guests with a varied menu, event catering, and hospitality services including golf day provisions.
• Foregolfers Pro Shop Professional golf shop offering equipment testing on putting green and driving range, club fitting services, and merchandise with multiple locations in the Netherlands and Germany enabling competitive pricing.
• Golf Lessons and Training Programs Golf instruction services including individual and duo lessons (45 min €65, 90 min €130), group training (3-4 persons 45 min €90, 90 min €170; 5-6 persons 90 min €230), competition team training, and youth programs delivered by PGA professionals.
• Golf Event Hosting Corporate and charity golf events, ProAm tournaments, Trackman Range experiences, meetings, presentations, and relationship gatherings with full hospitality services on club facilities.
• Membership Program Club membership program with annual subscriptions including options for adults (28+), young adults (18-34) with tiered contributions, and youth memberships (7-18), requiring endorsement by three existing voting members for application.
• Corporate Partnership Program Corporate partnership offering custom maatwerk propositions for approximately 27 partner organizations to entertain clients and relationships in a premium golf club environment, including business networking opportunities.
• The 1895 Club Network Access International network of golf clubs founded in 1895 enabling members to play on each other's courses under attractive conditions with a minimum distance requirement of 120 km.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course record 64 strokes by Bernhard Langer during European Tour Dutch Open 1984
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ABCO BeveiligingminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• Buro BruisvogelminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• EkrisminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• EshgrominorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• HandelsbankenminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• JTP BrandinghouseminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page. Also designed club branding/logo materials.
• KiwitzminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• KPMGminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• Kuiper BouwminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• Uitvaartverzorging Kramer BVminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• Wealth Management Partners NVminorOthersCorporate partner of Rosendaelsche Golfclub. Partner logo displayed on partnership page.
• NGF - Koninklijke Nederlandse Golf FederatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Royal Dutch Golf Federation for handicapping, competition standards, and golf governance. NGF passes and EGA handicap system are integral to club operations.
• LET Golf (Ladies European Tour)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted LET Dutch Open - Big Green Egg Open in 2021 and 2022. Ladies European Tour professional tournament hosted at the club.
• The 1895 ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoined November 2020. Global network of 54 golf clubs founded in 1895. Enables members to play at other member clubs under attractive conditions (minimum 120km distance).
• Natura 2000coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club is located in a Natura 2000 protected area, subject to environmental regulations and sustainability requirements that align with GEO Certified status.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hilversumsche Golf Club: Historic Dutch golf club and 'Old Nine' hospitality peer of Rosendaelsche. Comparable membership-based championship club with similar premium positioning and reciprocal play access.
• Eindhovensche Golf Club: Old Nine hospitality peer of Rosendaelsche. Comparable Dutch heritage membership club with reciprocal access arrangements and similar target member profile.
• Noordwijkse Golf Club: Old Nine hospitality peer of Rosendaelsche. Comparable Dutch seaside championship club with similar membership structure and corporate hospitality positioning.
• Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club: One of the oldest Dutch golf clubs and a designated 'Old Nine' hospitality partner of Rosendaelsche. Comparable as a premium Dutch membership club with reciprocal green-fee arrangements and similar heritage positioning.
• Kennemer Golf & Country Club: Top Dutch championship course and former employer of Rosendaelsche's incoming Head Pro. Directly comparable as a high-prestige Dutch links-style membership club competing for the same corporate and competitive member base.
• Utrechtse Golfclub 'de Pan': Old Nine hospitality peer and one of the older Dutch clubs. Comparable premium membership course with similar reciprocal green-fee structure and Dutch championship pedigree.
• Golfclub Toxandria: Old Nine hospitality peer of Rosendaelsche. Comparable premium Dutch membership club, similar championship status and reciprocal green-fee economics.
• Royal Hague Golf Club (Koninklijke Haagsche Golfclub): Royal-designation Dutch club in the same premium segment. Comparable membership-driven championship club competing for elite Dutch golfers and corporate hospitality spend.

Emerging players

• Royal Wellington Golf Club: Member of the global 1895 Club network alongside Rosendaelsche. Comparable heritage private club with similar sustainability and tournament credentials but operating in a different geography.

Regional players

• The International (The International Golf Club, Netherlands): Premium Dutch championship club with comparable corporate hospitality and member-event positioning, but slightly more accessible membership model; regional rather than fully direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rosendaelsche
• Facebookfacebook.com/rosendaelschegolfacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rosendaelsche-golfclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/rosendaelschegolfclub

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 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 →

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