De Texelse
De Texelse is the 18-hole Par 72 links golf course on Texel island in the Netherlands, operated by De Krim Texel and serving members, greenfee visitors, golf school students, and resort guests.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersDe Cocksdorp, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What De Texelse does
De Texelse is the operating name of Golfbaan De Texelse, an 18-hole Par 72 links golf course located in the dune landscape of northern Texel island in the Wadden Sea, Netherlands. Founded as a club in 1994 and currently operated by N.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim (De Krim Texel), the facility combines a single 18-hole championship layout with a 9-hole Par 3 practice course, driving range, putting greens, and a clubhouse ('t Hanenhuus) rebuilt in 2022 that houses a restaurant, golf shop, locker rooms, and reception. The course is supported by an engineering-grade closed freshwater system with 30,000 m³ of storage basins that capture surface water for summer irrigation — a notable technical asset given the island's saltwater surroundings and freshwater scarcity. The course is ranked 8th of 279 Dutch 18-hole courses in 2025 (up from 11th in 2024) on Leading Courses and holds Green Key Gold sustainability certification since 2022.
The business operates a multi-stream revenue model: transactional greenfees (€95 for 18 holes, with early-bird and twilight discounts), annual memberships (€1,450 for A/B-tier, lower for C-tier and youth), equipment rentals (ClubCars €21–€31, trolleys, Motocaddies), PGA-led lessons through Golfschool Texel (€25–€70 per session, plus multi-step NGF certification courses), and restaurant F&B. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via online booking at texelse.nl, phone reservations, walk-in traffic, and a channel partnership with parent De Krim Texel, whose resort guests receive 30% greenfee discounts and golf vacation packages. Membership sits at approximately 450 golfers (including a growing 39-member youth division) and customer segments span greenfee day visitors, mainland and island club members, golf school students, corporate groups, and families.
The legal entity operating the course is N.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim, a private Dutch N.V. (KvK 37035448) that also owns vacation homes, bungalow parks, campings, a swimming pool, and other Texel recreation assets — De Texelse is therefore better understood as a strategically important asset within a diversified Texel hospitality conglomerate rather than a standalone scale-up. The facility is not separately funded, has no disclosed revenue, employs 1–10 people directly, and is currently migrating from E-golf4U to the Nexxchange platform for bookings and member services.
De Texelse firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- De Texelse
- Legal name
- N.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim
- Website
- https://texelse.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- De Texelse is the 18-hole Par 72 links golf course on Texel island in the Netherlands, operated by De Krim Texel and serving members, greenfee visitors, golf school students, and resort guests.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
De Texelse industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Golf Course & Recreation Services
- 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
- Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH), Golf Bags, Carts & Travel Gear Retail (CRAMAGAC)
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Where De Texelse is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- De Cocksdorp
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
De Texelse business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Greenfee Revenue: Daily greenfee payments from non-member visitors playing the 18-hole Par 72 course, 9-hole options, Par 3 course, and twilight/early bird discounted rounds.
- Annual Memberships: Annual playing rights (speelrecht) memberships at different tiers: A-members (full access), B-members (outside members), C-members (home course at Texelse), plus age-based categories for youth, students, and seniors.
- Golf School Lessons: Revenue from golf instruction including private lessons (€25-70 per person), group lessons, golf clinics, and multi-step certification courses for beginners through advanced players.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of ClubCars (€21-31), handicarts (€11-15), trolleys (€5.50/day), and Motocaddies (€12-18.50 per round).
- Restaurant & Clubhouse: Food and beverage revenue from Restaurant 't Hanenhuus including lunch, dinner, and event catering services.
- Group Events & Packages: Corporate outings, golf clinics for groups, and complete golf vacation packages coordinated with De Krim Texel resort.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | 18-Hole Greenfee - Standard |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | 9-Hole Greenfee - Standard |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Par 3 Course |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | ClubCar Rental |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Trolley/Motocaddy Rental |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Golf Lessons - Private |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Golf Lessons - Group |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Intro Golf Lesson |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Golf Courses - Certification |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual Membership - A/B Type |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual Membership - Youth/Student |
| Subscription | Annual | Club Membership Fee |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
De Texelse product offering
Product offeringCore offering
De Texelse is an 18-hole Par 72 links golf course set in the dunes of northern Texel island in the Netherlands, operated by N.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim. Its core offerings consist of pay-per-round greenfee play (18-hole, 9-hole, Par 3, and twilight/early-bird rounds), annual memberships across multiple tiers (A, B, C, youth, students, seniors), an affiliated PGA-led golf school providing private and group lessons and NGF certification courses, equipment rental (ClubCars, handicarts, trolleys, Motocaddies), and on-site restaurant/clubhouse facilities at 't Hanenhuus.
Product overview
De Texelse is a golf resort comprising a single 18-hole Par 72 links golf course, supported by practice facilities (driving range, putting green, Par 3 course), the clubhuis 't Hanenhuus housing a restaurant and golfshop, and Golfschool Texel offering lessons and courses. Additional offerings include green fee play, equipment rental, golf vacation packages, membership through Golfclub De Texelse (approximately 450 members), NGF competition teams, youth development programs, and group/corporate event services. The course was ranked 8th out of 279 Dutch golf courses in 2025, earning 'Outstanding' recognition.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Golfbaan De Texelse (18-hole Links Course) An 18-hole Par 72 links golf course set in the dunes of northern Texel, featuring large greens, water hazards, and natural obstacles shaped by wind and weather. Open to non-members via greenfee, members, and corporate groups; ranked 8th of 279 Dutch 18-hole clubs in 2025.
- Practice Facilities (Driving Range, Putting Green, Par 3 Course)
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked 8th best 18-hole golf club in Netherlands (2025), up from 11th in 2024
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use De Texelse
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
De Texelse technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature1 record
De Texelse partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- E-golf4UcoreE-golf4U is the booking and member management system used by Golfbaan De Texelse for processing tee time bookings, member information management, competition registration, and handicap tracking. The platform serves as the club's primary digital infrastructure for member and visitor services.
- TesocoreTeso operates the ferry service connecting Den Helder to Texel island. As the course is located on the island, accessible only by ferry, Teso is essential infrastructure for mainland visitors to reach the golf course.
- Handicart StichtingminorThe Handicart Foundation provides golf carts for golfers with mobility limitations at reduced rates. The golf course provides 5 carts for pasholders and participates in the national network of accessible golf facilities.
- De Krim Texel (Parent Company)coreN.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim is the parent company that owns and operates the golf course along with vacation homes, bungalow parks, campings, swimming pool, and other recreational facilities on Texel. Provides cross-selling opportunities through golf vacation packages.
- Leading CoursescoreLeading Courses is a European golf course directory and review platform that provides marketing visibility and collects golfer reviews and ratings. The platform determines Golfers' Choice rankings based on member reviews.
- NGF (Nederlandse Golffederatie)coreThe Dutch Golf Federation provides competition frameworks, handicap registration systems, youth development programs (Committed to Jeugd), and governance support for golf clubs and courses in the Netherlands.
- Golfschool Texel PGA ProfessionalscorePGA Golf Professionals Jan van Wijk and Robbert-Jan Kleingeld operate the Golfschool Texel, providing golf instruction, youth programs, and beginner introduction courses. Professional instruction is integrated with course operations.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
De Texelse competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Golf Club de Lage Vuursche: Top-ranked Dutch 18-hole golf club in Utrecht region. Comparable to De Texelse in club membership structure, premium positioning, and member competition offerings.
- Kennemer Golf & Country Club: Historic Dutch links-style golf and country club near Zandvoort. Comparable to De Texelse as a top-ranked Dutch course offering member and visitor play, clubhouse dining, and tournament hosting in a coastal dune setting.
- Toxandria Golf Club: Historic Dutch golf club in Brabant with a full 18-hole course, clubhouse, and member competitions. Comparable to De Texelse in club operations, member tiers, and tournament programming.
- Royal Hague Golf Club: Prestigious Dutch golf club near The Hague. Comparable to De Texelse in club membership scale, F&B operation, and tournament/event hosting at the upper tier of the Dutch market.
- Eindhovensche Golf Club: Well-established Dutch golf club near Eindhoven with 18-hole course and full member facilities. Comparable to De Texelse in member subscriptions, F&B revenue, and club competition structure.
- Hilversumsche Golf Club: One of the oldest and most prestigious Dutch golf clubs, consistently ranked among the top courses in the Netherlands. Comparable to De Texelse in tier, club structure (~hundreds of members), F&B and competition offerings.
- The Dutch (Spijk): 18-hole Dutch championship course in Gelderland. Comparable to De Texelse as a premium public-access Dutch course offering clubhouse, practice facilities, and tournament hosting.
- Noordwijkse Golf Club: Dutch links-style course in the coastal dunes near Noordwijk. Closely comparable to De Texelse in dune landscape, links-style play, and member/visitor mix on the Dutch coast.
Broad incumbents
- Pinehurst Resort: Multi-course American golf resort with lodging, dining, and instruction. Comparable to De Texelse as a destination golf property integrating course, school, clubhouse, and resort accommodation.
- Gleneagles: Iconic Scottish luxury golf and leisure resort with multiple championship courses, hotel, and F&B. Comparable to De Texelse at scale in the golf-resort-plus-accommodation model that De Krim Texel partially mirrors.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
De Texelse social profiles
Digital presenceDe Texelse compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
De Texelse financial estimates
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De Texelse leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
De Texelse funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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De Texelse M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about De Texelse
What does De Texelse do?
De Texelse is an 18-hole Par 72 links golf course set in the dunes of northern Texel island in the Netherlands, operated by N.V. Exploitatiemaatschappij De Krim. Its core offerings consist of pay-per-round greenfee play (18-hole, 9-hole, Par 3, and twilight/early-bird rounds), annual memberships across multiple tiers (A, B, C, youth, students, seniors), an affiliated PGA-led golf school providing private and group lessons and NGF certification courses, equipment rental (ClubCars, handicarts, trolleys, Motocaddies), and on-site restaurant/clubhouse facilities at 't Hanenhuus.
Is De Texelse a public or private company?
De Texelse is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was De Texelse founded?
De Texelse was founded in 1994. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is De Texelse based?
De Texelse is headquartered in De Cocksdorp, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does De Texelse make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Greenfee Revenue is the primary driver. The others are annual Memberships, golf School Lessons, equipment Rental, restaurant & Clubhouse and group Events & Packages.
Who are De Texelse's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Golf Club de Lage Vuursche, Kennemer Golf & Country Club, Toxandria Golf Club, Royal Hague Golf Club, Eindhovensche Golf Club, Hilversumsche Golf Club, The Dutch (Spijk) and Noordwijkse Golf Club. Broad incumbents are Pinehurst Resort and Gleneagles.
Does De Texelse have an API?
No public API is recorded for De Texelse.
What industry is De Texelse in?
De Texelse's product category is Golf Course & Recreation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAEAD, Golf Courses & Golf Facilities, with a secondary code of MPAKABAE, Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs). Its NAICS code is 713910 and its SIC code is 7997.