Golf Club De Hoge Kleij

What Golf Club De Hoge Kleij does

Golf Club De Hoge Kleij is a private members' golf club (ledenvereniging) founded in 1985 and headquartered in Leusden, Netherlands, on the protected nature estate of Landgoed Den Treek-Henschoten on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The club operates an 18-hole forest and heathland course designed originally by Frank Pennink, completed by Donald Steel, and substantially renovated by Frank Pont in 2012. It was officially opened in 1987 by His Royal Highness Prince Claus of the Netherlands and is currently ranked 9th in the Top 10 of Dutch golf courses. The facility includes a driving range, two practice greens, three small practice holes, a Pitch & Putt course, a clubhouse with Restaurant DeClub (operated by independent concessionaires Bas and Wouter), and nine handicarts.

The club generates revenue through five primary streams: recurring membership dues (with youth discounts of 35–50% and a Club van 100 patron tier at €100/year), greenfees from visitors and hospitality chain members (€40–€200/round), golf school instruction delivered by four PGA professionals using FlightScope, force plates, and SAM Puttlab technology (€25–€77.50/lesson), on-site food and beverage, and a diversified corporate sponsorship portfolio of approximately 20+ club sponsors plus 30+ tournament sponsors. Distribution is direct: caddiemaster-managed bookings for visitors, secretariat-managed membership, and the iGolfinstructor app for lessons. Non-members are capped at five rounds per year. The club is GEO Certified since 2018 for sustainable course management, and it is a member of a 15-club domestic hospitality chain plus one international partner (Real Sociedad de Neguri, Spain). The club hosts the annual Kleij Masters tournament and the 2023 NGF NK Strokeplay Dutch National Championship.

Name

Golf Club De Hoge Kleij

Legal name

Golfclub De Hoge Kleij

Website

https://hogekleij.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf Club De Hoge Kleij is a private members' golf club in Leusden, Netherlands, operating an 18-hole course ranked 9th in the Dutch Top 10. It serves members, greenfee visitors, golf school students, and corporate sponsors through membership dues, greenfees, instruction, F&B, and sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Golf course membership
• Golf instruction services
• Golf tournament hosting
• Clubhouse hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Leusden

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees with tiers for adults, youth (35% up to age 14, 50% ages 15–21), and a Club van 100 at €100/year. A mandatory catering fee is also charged annually. The club notes limited membership availability due to high demand.
2. Greenfee Revenue: Non-members pay greenfees ranging from €40 (9 holes, introduced guest) to €200 (18 holes, no own club/NGF). Hospitality chain members pay €40–€50. Competition preshoot fee is €50/player. Registration player fee is €70/year for handicap tracking.
3. Golf School: Golf instruction delivered by four PGA professionals (Wiebe Giesen, Robert van Kranen, Dennis Viergever, Ché de Bake) and yoga specialist Daphne Mulder. Pricing from €25–€72.50 per person per lesson depending on group size and membership status. Driving range access is included; non-members pay €5 mat fee.
4. Food & Beverage (Restaurant DeClub): On-site restaurant operated by two independent entrepreneurs (Bas and Wouter) on a concession basis. Catering fee charged to members annually. Horeca open from 08:00 to 1.5 hours after sunset.
5. Sponsorships: Approximately 20+ club sponsors (ABN AMRO, Canon, Heineken, Rabobank, a.s.r., Lomans, and others) provide financial contributions, greenfee cards, and in-kind support. Sponsors receive logo placement, sponsor days, and hospitality chain participation. Kleij Masters tournament sponsors at Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Golf Club De Hoge Kleij operates an 18-hole parkland and heathland golf course on Landgoed Den Treek-Henschoten in Leusden, Netherlands. The club offers membership subscriptions, pay-per-play greenfee access, a PGA-staffed golf school (Golfschool De Hoge Kleij), an on-site restaurant (Restaurant DeClub), practice facilities, handicart rentals, and reciprocal play via a hospitality chain with 15 affiliated clubs. Annual events include club championships and the Kleij Masters tournament.

Product overview

Golf Club De Hoge Kleij operates as a membership-based golf club offering a unified portfolio of golf-related services centered on its 18-hole forest and heathland course. The core offering is the 18-hole golf course (ranked 9th in Dutch top 10), supplemented by practice facilities (driving range, practice greens, small holes), and Golfschool De Hoge Kleij for instruction. On-site amenities include Restaurant DeClub and handicart rental. The club offers various membership types (adult, youth, registration player), with members enjoying unlimited play without tee times. Additional services include the Hospitality Chain (reciprocal play with 16 partner clubs), the Club van 100 patron program, and annual events like the Kleij Masters tournament. No technology products, APIs, or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Restaurant DeClub: On-site restaurant operated by Bas and Wouter, offering hospitality, events, and dining with panoramic views over the golf course.
• Golfschool De Hoge Kleij

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course
• Practice Facilities
• Golfschool De Hoge Kleij
• Restaurant DeClub
• Handicart Service
• Golf Membership
• Hospitality Chain (Reciprocal Play)
• Kleij Masters Tournament
• Club van 100 (Patron Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 9th in the Top 10 of Dutch golf courses (2022/2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting Leergeld Amersfoort (Charitable Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Kleij Masters charity partner for 2026. The tournament raises €75/team (doubled by an anonymous sponsor) for Stichting Leergeld Amersfoort, which enables children from low-income families to participate in sports, culture, and education. The Beat the Pro event also raises funds for this charity.
• Cromstrijen Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling members of Cromstrijen Golf Club to play at De Hoge Kleij at reduced rates (€40 for 9 holes, €50 for 18 holes) with max 8 players and 5x/year. De Hoge Kleij members enjoy the same at Cromstrijen.
• Domburgsche Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership. Note: hospitality chain does not apply in July and August for Domburgsche members.
• Geijsteren Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Gelpenberg Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Grevelingenhout Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Hooge Graven Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Lauswolt Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Lochemse Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Noord Nederlandse Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Oosterhoutse Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Real Sociedad de Neguri Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational reciprocal hospitality chain partnership (Spain), enabling mutual reduced-rate play across borders.
• Sallandsche Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Twentsche Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Wittem Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• Wouwse Plantage Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal hospitality chain partnership enabling mutual reduced-rate play between clubs.
• De Ridder (Course Maintenance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Ridder BV from Soesterberg is responsible for course maintenance of De Hoge Kleij's golf course.
• Hole 18 Golf Course PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHole 18 Golf Course Photography provides professional photography for the course and holes, featured extensively on the website and in marketing materials.
• Celsius Benelux (Driving Range Balls)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelsius Benelux sponsors the driving range balls, which are 80% compression balls (traveling 20% less far than course balls). Featured as a sponsor on the driving range.
• Frank Pennink (Golf Course Architect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal golf course architect of De Hoge Kleij. Pennink was a Dutch-born English golf course architect who designed the course but passed away in 1984 before construction was completed.
• Donald Steel (Golf Course Architect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish golf course architect who took over from Frank Pennink after his death in 1984, completing the design and overseeing construction. The first peg was driven on 25 February 1985.
• Frank Pont (Golf Course Architect — Renovation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch golf course architect who advised on and executed an extensive course renovation including rerouting of holes from 2009–2012. The renovated course was officially opened in June 2012.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club: Royal Hague Golf & Country Club is a top Dutch private member club bearing royal patronage, comparable to De Hoge Kleij's opening by Prince Claus and its similar ledenvereniging structure with national brand recognition.
• Rosendaelsche Golf Club: Parkland course in the Arnhem area and one of the well-established top Dutch clubs. Comparable as a historic 18-hole private member club with similar brand prestige and member-driven economics.
• Eindhovensche Golf Club: Established Dutch private member golf club. Comparable ledenvereniging model with 18-hole course and corporate sponsorship relationships targeting a similar member base.
• Golfclub Toxandria: Top-ranked Dutch private golf club with historic pedigree. Comparable as an 18-hole Dutch member club competing for the same elite golfers within the Netherlands.
• Hilversumsche Golf Club: One of the oldest and most prestigious private member golf clubs in the Netherlands (founded 1888). Directly comparable as a top-tier Dutch 18-hole private member club with similar membership-dominant revenue model and historical prestige.
• Golfclub Princenbosch: Dutch private member golf club with 18-hole course and historical pedigree. Comparable as a mid-tier Dutch ledenvereniging competing for golfers in the same regional talent pool.
• Noordwijkse Golf Club: Coastal Dutch private member 18-hole club. Similar ledenvereniging structure with comparable member-driven economics and national recognition in the Dutch golf market.
• Utrechtse Golfclub 'De Pan': Utrecht-based Dutch private member club specifically referenced as the parent organization from which De Hoge Kleij's founders (Stichting Golf in Leusden) originated. Same region, similar 18-hole private member model.

Regional players

• Koninklijke Golf Club de Fagne: Belgium-based royal private member golf club. Comparable as a top-tier private 18-hole member club in the Benelux region, sharing the cross-border Dutch-Belgian golfer catchment and similar royal-patronage ledenvereniging governance model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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