Vestfold Golfklubb

What Vestfold Golfklubb does

Vestfold Golfklubb (VGK) is a membership-based golf club located in Vear, just south of Tønsberg in Vestfold county, Norway. Founded in 1958 and registered in Norway (Org.nr 971428600), the club operates from Golfbaneveien 44-46 and serves a regional Vestfold catchment. Its infrastructure comprises an 18-hole main course (par 72, 6,420m from white tees), a 9-hole course (par 64, 3,384m), a 4-hole practice course, a driving range, three practice greens, practice bunkers, and an indoor training studio with swing-analysis tools. All courses were designed by architect Jeremy Turner. On-site amenities include a pro shop and Saga Kafè, and the club manages the full facility stack — courses, practice areas, clubhouse, F&B, and retail — under one operating entity.

The club runs a community-led go-to-market anchored on annual memberships and a structured beginner pathway called Veien til Golf (VTG), which funnels newcomers into membership. Member and tournament operations are delivered through the GolfBox platform (tee-time booking, tournament registration, score tracking) and the GolfNext mobile app for driving-range ball purchases. Booking of professional instruction (protimer) is handled via Proplanner iframes for the club's two resident pros, Thomas Lysgaard and Gordon Morrison. The club organizes segment-specific programming — Herredagene for men, Damekomitè ladies' days, Juniorkomité youth training, and handicap-indexed A-E class tournaments — supported by a formal committee structure (Ladies, Men, Junior, Tournament, Handicap, Course, Welcome, Disciplinary, Election, Control). Digital channels include the vgk.no website, GolfBox, and a Facebook ladies' group; an annual 'Ta med en venn' (bring a friend) day drives grassroots member referrals.

Revenue is generated through eight identifiable streams: membership fees (subscription/recurring), green fees from guest players (transaction), VTG beginner course fees (one-time, 500-7,000 NOK tiers), pro shop retail (transaction), Saga Kafè F&B and catering (transaction), golf clinics (one-time), tournament entry fees (~100 NOK including 20 NOK two-ball competition), and seasonal equipment storage rentals (1,100-1,300 NOK). Pricing is published on vgk.no. The club also maintains 22+ local sponsor partnerships (Color Line, Creo Nordic, Bilia Vestfold, Jotun, Meny, Seiko via Optura Nordic, Franzefoss, and others) that provide cross-promotion and supplemental funding. Control rests with the membership via an elected Styret and annual Årsmøte; no parent company, institutional owner, or external investor has been disclosed.

Name

Vestfold Golfklubb

Legal name

Vestfold Golfklubb

Website

https://www.vgk.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vestfold Golfklubb is a Norwegian member-owned golf club in Vear (Vestfold) operating an 18-hole and 9-hole Jeremy Turner-designed course, driving range, training studio, pro shop, and café, serving regional golfers via memberships, beginner courses, clinics, and tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Sports 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), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course operations
• Golf membership programs
• Golf instruction training
• Sports recreation facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Fjellhaug

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for different categories including junior, senior, and various playing rights (9-hole, 18-hole)
2. Green Fees: Fees charged to guest players for playing the 9-hole and 18-hole courses
3. Golf Course Fees (VTG): Veien til Golf beginner course fees with various membership packages ranging from 1500-7000 kr
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment and merchandise through the on-site pro shop
5. Café Operations: Saga Kafè restaurant and catering services including event grilling
6. Golf Clinics: Paid training sessions including ladies clinics, putting school, and handicap-specific sessions
7. Tournament Entry Fees: Participation fees for club tournaments including Herredagene and other competitions
8. Equipment Storage: Locker/tralley storage rental at 1100-1300 kr per season

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vestfold Golfklubb is a membership-based golf club operating an 18-hole championship course (par 72, 6420m) and a 9-hole course (par 64, 3384m), along with driving range, 3 practice greens, bunkers, and an indoor analysis studio. The club sells annual memberships in multiple tiers (junior, 9-hole, 18-hole), provides VTG (Veien til Golf) beginner courses, golf clinics, private instruction from professionals Thomas Lysgaard and Gordon Morrison, and operates a pro shop and Saga Kafé on-site.

Product overview

Vestfold Golfklubb operates a golf club facility consisting of an 18-hole main course and 9-hole course (both Par 72 and Par 64 respectively), a 4-hole practice course, driving range, and indoor training studio with analysis tools. The club offers structured golf education through Veien til Golf (VTG) beginner courses and various golf clinics led by professional instructors Thomas Lysgaard and Gordon Morrison. Additional services include Proshop, Saga Kafè café, tournament organization (Herredagene for men, Damedager for women), junior programs, and golf travel packages to Spain. Tee time booking and membership management are handled through GolfBox integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course Main championship golf course, par 72, with total length of 6,420 meters from white tees. Features color-coded flag positions (red, green, yellow) on greens. Available to members and to guest players via green fees.
• 9-Hole Golf Course Shorter course option for players seeking a quicker round, with total length of 3,384 meters from yellow tees. Open to members and guest players.
• Training Facility (Treningsfelt) Training complex including driving range, short game area with 4 holes, 3 practice greens, sand bunkers, and indoor studio with analysis tools. Open 07:00-21:30 for practice.
• Veien til Golf (VTG) Beginner Course Structured beginner golf course introducing new players to the sport through practical training in basic technique, rules, safety, and on-course play. Required as a stepping stone before full club membership. Includes equipment borrowing.
• Golf Clinics (Golfklinikk) Group and individual golf training sessions led by club professionals Gordon Morrison and Thomas Lysgaard. Topics include putting, wedges, full swing, and handicap-specific techniques. Sessions priced at 200 kr each (e.g., ladies' clinic) or 700 kr for a half-day putting school.
• Proshop On-site golf equipment and merchandise retail store for members and visitors.
• Saga Kafé Clubhouse café offering food and beverages, operated separately with rotating staff. Hosts social events, tournament gatherings, and event grilling on selected Saturdays.
• Golf Travel to Spain (Golfreise til Spania) Organized group golf travel package to Spain available to club members.
• Annual "Bring a Friend" Day (Ta med en venn) Annual member referral event offering free play for guests introduced by existing members, with priority access to a future Veien til Golf beginner course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual membership with full access to all facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Color LineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed on club materials. Color Line is a Norwegian shipping company.
• Creo NordicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed on club materials.
• Fast Eiendomspartner ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate company sponsor with logo displayed.
• Bilia VestfoldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBMW dealer in Vestfold region, sponsor with logo displayed.
• Eiken MaritimeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaritime company sponsor.
• EDH UtleieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment rental company sponsor.
• FranzefossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrushing and recycling company, sponsor with logo.
• GrunnteknikkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGround engineering company sponsor.
• JotunminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaint and coatings manufacturer, international sponsor with logo displayed.
• SolskjermingsgruppenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSun shading solutions company sponsor.
• WangminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed.
• H. Skjelbred ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor with logo displayed.
• MenyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorwegian grocery chain, sponsor with logo displayed.
• OslofjordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed, possibly related to Oslofjord area.
• Per Johansen ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor with logo displayed.
• Personal UtvelgelseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR/staffing company sponsor.
• SeikominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWatch brand sponsor through Optura Nordic.
• Strandman ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor with logo displayed.
• ExpoteketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed.
• Fargerike MeyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPaint/decorating company sponsor.
• Micasa ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor with logo displayed.
• Temptech ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology/temperature solutions company sponsor.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miklagard Golf Club: Established member-based Norwegian golf club with championship course, full practice facilities, and similar membership programming — the closest structural parallel to Vestfold GK.
• Bærum Golfklubb: Long-established Norwegian member-based golf club with similar 18-hole infrastructure and community-driven committee programming around the Oslo catchment.
• Drammen Golfklubb: Regional Norwegian golf club in the adjacent Buskerud county with comparable member-based structure, training facilities, and tournament programming.
• Losby Golf Club: Norwegian member-based golf club with championship course, practice facilities, and active tournament schedule serving the greater Oslo region.
• Oslo Golfklubb: Historic Norwegian golf club (founded 1924) operating a member-based model with similar 18-hole facility focus, providing a benchmark for mature Norwegian club operations.

Regional players

• Sandnes Golfklubb: Established regional Norwegian member-based golf club with comparable course infrastructure and community programming model, serving the Stavanger/Sandnes catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Large international golf entertainment operator representing the broader addressable market for golf leisure and entertainment — relevant for understanding the long-run competitive context, not a direct Norwegian competitor.

Others

• GolfBox: Technology platform provider integrated into Vestfold GK for tee-time booking, member management, and tournament registration — an adjacent ecosystem enabler in the Norwegian golf operations stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vestfoldgolfklubb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vestfold-golfklubb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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