Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster

What Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster does

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster is a private members' golf club (vereniging) operating an 18-hole championship course (par 72, 6,188 meters, slope 142) designed by golf architect Gerard Jol within the De Groene Ster nature reserve in Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands. The facility includes a 5-hole Par-3 practice course, a JUNCTION driving range with free Callaway balls, chipping and putting greens, a practice bunker, six Handicarts, locker facilities, a clubhouse restaurant and terrace, and EV charging stations. The club operates under a board chaired by Heert Zijlstra, with daily operations run by Clubmanager Paul Roman, and employs 11-50 staff. Affiliated foundations (Stichting Golfbaan Leeuwarden, Stichting Obligatiefonds Golfclub De Groene Ster, Stichting Handicart) manage course assets, the €1,000 member bond program, and cart rental.

The club generates revenue across six streams: tiered membership subscriptions (€90-€1,395 per year, including youth, twilight, Par-3, aspirant trial, and full-with-or-without-bond tiers), greenfees (€15-€70), horeca (restaurant and events up to 80 guests), Business Drive corporate membership and sponsorship, bundled golf-and-dining and stay-and-play packages (€56-€183.50 per person), and locker rental (with a waiting list). Tee-time management runs on the third-party Nexxchange platform with QR-code member self check-in. The club holds GEO sustainability certification continuously since 2013, renewed in 2024, and competes in the NGF league with 17 teams.

The member proposition is built on reciprocity (4-star golf network with Havelte, Veendam, and Zwolle; SGNL covering 20+ Dutch clubs; nine Hospitality Chain partners), beginner onboarding (free intro lessons, All-In-One €725 package, aspirant trial), youth and family programming, and Business Drive corporate networking with a monthly bedrijvencompetitie. The 50,000+ annual visitor base and 17 NGF competition teams position the club as a community-led regional venue rather than a high-end private course.

Name

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster

Legal name

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster

Website

https://leeuwardergolfclub.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster is a Dutch private members' golf club in Leeuwarden, Friesland, operating an 18-hole course, Par-3 practice course, driving range, and clubhouse. It serves recreational golfers, business professionals via the Business Drive program, youth and families, beginners, and visitors through tiered memberships, greenfees, horeca, and stay-and-play packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Course Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf course operations
• Golf club memberships
• Golf lessons training
• Corporate golf networking
• Golf hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeuwarden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from €90 (youth 5-11) to €1,395 (full membership without obligation). Multiple tiers including twilight, par-3, and aspirant memberships. Obligatie (bond) program where members invest €1,000 that is repaid upon leaving.
2. Greenfee Revenue: Day fees for visitors playing 9 holes (€45), 18 holes (€70), or Par-3 course (€30). Additional revenue from SGNL partners (€36-56), Hospitality Chain guests (€40-55), and 4-star golf clubs (€15). Youth under 18 pay €20.
3. Horeca (Food & Beverage): Restaurant and terrace operations seven days per week. Kitchen open daily 11:30-19:00 in summer, until 15:00 in winter. Revenue from lunches, dinners, and catered events for groups up to 80 guests.
4. Sponsorship & Businessclub: Corporate membership packages (Business Drive) providing playing rights, competition participation, network events, and visibility through sponsor boards, narrowcasting, and website. Sponsorship modules tailored to organizational objectives and budgets.
5. Golf Packages & Arrangements: Bundled offerings including golf + lunch (from €56), golf + borrel (from €57.50), golf + dinner (from €70), and overnight packages with partner hotels (from €110.50-€183.50 per person).
6. Locker Rental: Annual rental of storage lockers: under-lockers €80, upper-lockers €60, electric lockers €120. Currently with waiting list indicating demand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster operates an 18-hole golf course (Par 72, 6,188m, Slope 142) plus a 5-hole Par-3 course, driving range, and clubhouse with restaurant in Leeuwarden, Friesland. The club sells annual memberships, pay-as-you-go greenfees, golf lessons and clinics, hospitality and food services, and corporate Business Drive networking memberships. It also offers bundled golf-and-stay packages with partner hotels and reciprocal play via the 4-Star Golf Network with three other Dutch clubs.

Product overview

Leeuwarder Golfclub De Groene Ster is a traditional golf club operating a single 18-hole golf course (par 72, 6188 meters) designed by Gerard Jol, supplemented by a 5-hole Par-3 practice course and comprehensive practice facilities including a JUNCTION driving range with free Callaway balls, chipping/putting greens, and a practice bunker. The club offers a range of membership tiers (full, twilight, youth, student, Par-3 only, aspirant) and green-fee play, alongside structured learning programs (All-In-One beginner package, golf clinics, rule/handicap certification via GOLF.NL). Hospitality services include an on-site restaurant and terrace, plus curated golf-and-dining/golf-and-stay packages (Lus & Lunch, Baan & Borrel, Van Tee naar Tafel, Golf & Grill, and hotel partnerships with Post-Plaza, Van der Valk Hardegarijp, and B&B Hippe Schuur). Business offerings center on the Business Drive corporate membership with networking events and the 4-star reciprocal golf network with three partner clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business Drive: Business membership program combining golf with networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and organizations
• 4-Sterren Golf

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole championship golf course spanning 6,188 meters with Par 72 and a Slope rating of 142, designed by golf architect Gerard Jol and located within the De Groene Ster nature reserve. Available to members and greenfee visitors.
• 5-Hole Par-3 Practice Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ annual visitors to the club
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Golfclub De Compagnie (Veendam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-star golf partnership enabling members of both clubs to play each other's courses for €15/day. Part of 4-star network with Havelte and Zwolle golfclubs for cross-club play privileges.
• Golfclub HaveltecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-star golf partnership enabling members of both clubs to play each other's courses for €15/day. Part of 4-star network with Veendam and Zwolle golfclubs for cross-club play privileges.
• Golfclub ZwollecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-star golf partnership enabling members of both clubs to play each other's courses for €15/day. Part of 4-star network with Havelte and Veendam golfclubs for cross-club play privileges.
• SGNL (Samenwerkende Golfbanen Nederland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of golf clubs across the Netherlands. Leeuwarder members receive 20% discount on greenfees at participating SGNL courses. Members from other SGNL clubs receive 20% discount at Leeuwarden.
• Golfclub De SemslandenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Gasselternijveen.
• Golfclub MartensplekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Tiendeveen.
• Golfclub HolthuizenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Roden.
• Golfclub De KoepelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Wierden.
• De Texelse GolfclubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in De Cocksdorp on Texel island.
• Zaanse Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Wijdewormer.
• Golfbaan De VlietlandenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Wervershoof.
• Lochemse GolfclubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs. Located in Lochem.
• Golfbaan TespelduynminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality Chain partner allowing reduced-rate play for members of both clubs.
• Golfstore FrieslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site golf shop and school providing lessons, clinics, and equipment. Martin Wedema serves as Head Professional since 2006. Gerald Sibon also provides instruction. Located at clubhouse rear.
• Vos Golf & SportcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCourse maintenance contractor responsible for daily upkeep of the golf course. Partner in GEO sustainability certification efforts.
• Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand CaféminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partnership in Leeuwarden city center offering golf packages including overnight stay, 3-course dinner, and 18-hole greenfee. Located in former post office building.
• Van der Valk Hotel HardegarijpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partnership 5 minutes from golf course offering stay-and-play packages. Includes 32 rooms and restaurant. Greenfee vouchers provided for hotel guests.
• B&B Hippe SchuurminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBed and breakfast partnership 5 minutes from course in Tytsjerk. Rural setting with EV charging. Packages include overnight stay, breakfast, and greenfee voucher.
• Businessclub Members and SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCompanies participating in Business Drive corporate membership program. Includes bedrijfslid (corporate members), sponsors, and partners. Forms a business networking community meeting at the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Technology-driven entertainment golf concept focused on social play, food/beverage, and broad demographic appeal. Represents the emerging alternative to traditional 18-hole club golf that could erode demand from younger and casual players.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Golf: Largest multi-course golf operator in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, running multiple premium courses and F&B outlets. Same fundamental business model as Leeuwarder Golfclub but at significantly greater scale and operational leverage.
• ClubCorp: Large US-based owner/operator of country clubs and golf clubs with a portfolio of hundreds of member-based properties. Same membership-driven golf club economics and member-services model at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Golfclub Havelte: Direct peer and 4-star golf network partner in Havelte (Drenthe). Operates an 18-hole course with the same membership-and-greenfee model in northern Netherlands, with reciprocal play at €15/day for members of both clubs.
• Golfbaan Tespelduyn: Direct peer and Hospitality Chain partner in Noordwijkerhout. Same membership-and-greenfee Dutch golf course model with reciprocal reduced-rate play privileges across the partner network.
• Golfclub Zwolle: Direct peer and 4-star golf network partner in Zwolle (Overijssel). Same membership tiers, course-based operation, and northern Netherlands footprint with reciprocal reduced-rate play for partner-club members.
• Golfbaan Semslanden: Direct peer and Hospitality Chain partner in Gasselternijveen (Drenthe). Same 18-hole regional golf course operating model with reciprocal reduced-rate play for partner-club members.
• Golfclub De Compagnie: Direct peer and 4-star golf network partner in Veendam (Groningen). Comparable 18-hole regional Dutch golf club with identical membership structure and reciprocal play privileges.
• Golfclub Martensplek: Direct peer and Hospitality Chain partner in Tiendeveen (Drenthe). Comparable course-and-membership operating model with reciprocal reduced-rate play agreement for partner-club members.

Others

• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie): National golf federation governing handicaps, competition rules, and club development in the Netherlands. Not a commercial peer but a critical ecosystem enabler - the club's 17 NGF competition teams and GEO certification pathway depend on this federation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/leeuwardergolfclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leeuwarder-golfclub-de-groene-ster
• Instagraminstagram.com/leeuwardergolfclub

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 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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