Sallandsche Golfclub

What Sallandsche Golfclub does

Sallandsche Golfclub 'de Hoek' is a private members' golf association (vereniging) founded in 1934 in Diepenveen, near Deventer in the Netherlands. It operates an 18-hole parkland course (originally 9 holes, expanded in 1990 based on Frank Pennink designs from 1970), with twelve holes running through forest and six surrounded by forest, plus a 220-meter illuminated driving range, putting/chipping facilities, and on-site amenities including a club restaurant (operated by Golf Horeca), a pro shop (operated by Foregolfers with Trackman club fitting), and locker/cart rentals. The club is owned and governed by its members through an elected board, is GEO-certified for environmental management since 2018, and sits within the Natuur Netwerk Nederland ecological network.

The club generates revenue through a multi-stream model: tiered annual memberships (€125 for Mini's 4–12 up to €1,440 for senior 31+), Business Club memberships (Basis €830, Compleet €2,270 — currently at full capacity), green fees (€69.50–€87.50 per arrangement), instruction (Headpro Marc Brorens and Pro Jochem Hubregtse, €35–€75 per session), junior programs (€112.50–€187.50 packages), F&B (external operator Golf Horeca), tee sponsorships (€655–€1,310), magazine advertising (€325–€700), and event hosting. It uses IntoGolf 3.0 club management software (migrated from Proware in December 2024) for competition registration, handicap management, and NGF pass integration, and maintains a custom live scoring system used for the Overijssels Golfkampioenschap.

Its customer base spans individual golfers across all ages (Mini's through 75+), a Business Club for corporate networking, junior development participants, and visitors booking green fees. The club has a current membership waiting list (ledenstop) and a record 144 participants in the 2026 season-opening competition, evidencing demand strength. It has produced notable Dutch amateurs and professionals (Daan Huizing, Dewi-Claire Schreefel, Tim Sluiter, Myrte Eikenaar) and has hosted national-level events including the 2009 NK Matchplay and the 2025 Overijssels Golfkampioenschap.

Name

Sallandsche Golfclub

Legal name

Sallandsche Golfclub 'de Hoek'

Website

https://sallandsche.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sallandsche Golfclub 'de Hoek' is a private members' golf association founded in 1934 in Diepenveen, Netherlands, operating an 18-hole Frank Pennink-designed course, driving range, golf school, pro shop, restaurant, and corporate Business Club, serving individual golfers of all ages, businesses, and visitors in the Overijssel region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Golf instruction services
• Golf event hosting
• Club restaurant hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Diepenveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from €125 to €1,440 depending on age category (senior, youth, student), plus bar contributions. Multiple membership tiers including standard playing membership, youth, student, outside member, tea member, and family tea member.
2. Green Fees / Visitor Play: Revenue from non-member visitors playing the 18-hole course. Various arrangements offered (Caddie €69.50, Birdie €74.50, Condor €77.00, Hole in One €87.50) plus 9-hole options and 18-hole surcharges.
3. Golf Lessons and Clinics: Professional golf instruction from Head Pro Marc Brorens and Pro Jochem Hubregtse. Individual lessons (25-50 min), group lessons, and the Slagvaardig training program (10 sessions €675). Marc's rates: €40-75 per session; Jochem's rates: €35-70 per session.
4. Junior Golf Programs: Youth lessons program with Pakket A (25 lessons €187.50) and Pakket B (15 lessons €112.50). Organized youth competitions and the Slagvaardig training program for members aged 6-18.
5. Food & Beverage / Club Restaurant: On-site restaurant operated by Golf Horeca (Dennis Smit and Sander Slinkman) serving lunches, dinners, and events. Catering services for member events and private functions. Menu includes bar bites, lunch items, main courses, and beverages.
6. Pro Shop: On-site golf shop selling equipment, clothing, balls, gloves, and accessories. Operated in partnership with Foregolfers.
7. Sponsorship: Tee sponsorship (single €655/year, double €1,310/year), advertising in the bi-annual club magazine 'de Eik', and Business Club partnerships (Basis €830/year, Compleet €2,270/year).
8. Facility Rentals: Locker rentals in two equipment storage facilities (stokkenloodsen), handicart rentals (€30/round for non-members, €6/round for foundation members), and meeting room rentals for Business Club members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sallandsche Golfclub operates an 18-hole golf course (designed by Frank Pennink) plus driving range, professional golf instruction, on-site restaurant, pro shop, and event hosting. The club sells memberships across multiple age tiers, accepts green-fee visitors, and runs youth development and Business Club (corporate networking) programs. It is a members' association (vereniging) located in Diepenveen, near Deventer in the Netherlands, founded in 1934.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Businessclub Sallandsche: Corporate/business membership tier offering networking golf events, unlimited play rights, sponsor visibility, and meeting room access for business members.
• Golfschool
• De Eik
• Golf Horeca

Products and services

• Golf Club Memberships Tiered annual memberships for individuals across all age categories (Mini's 4-12, Youth 13-18, Student 19-25, Youth 26-30, Senior 31+, Outside, Tea, Family Tea, Handicap Registration) with monthly or annual billing, including unlimited play, competition participation, voting rights, and guest privileges. Subject to bar contribution fees and NGF registration. Currently has a membership waiting list.
• Business Club Membership Corporate membership tier providing networking golf events, sponsor visibility, meeting room access, and NGF-linked benefits. Two annual tiers: Basis (€830/year) with 8x 9-hole competitions and complimentary dinner/BBQ, and Compleet (€2,270/year) with unlimited play rights, bar credit, and NGF contribution. Currently at full capacity with a waiting list.
• Visitor Green Fee Play Day-play access for non-members on the 18-hole course via four bundled arrangements with food and beverage: Caddie (€69.50), Birdie (€74.50), Condor (€77.00), and Hole in One (€87.50), with 9-hole options and 18-hole surcharges. Group bookings handled separately for 12+ players.
• Golf Instruction (Golfschool) Professional golf lessons delivered by Head Pro Marc Brorens (€40-75/session) and Pro Jochem Hubregtse (€35-70/session), offered as individual (25 or 50 min), group, or 10-lesson packages. Includes Trackman ball-flight analysis. Available to members and visitors.
• Slagvaardig Training Program Group training program of 10 sessions for groups of 3-4 people, priced at €675 (€75/group reimbursed by TC). Runs from 1 November to 30 April annually.
• Junior Golf Lesson Programs Youth golf instruction packages for ages 6-18: Pakket A (25 lessons for €187.50) and Pakket B (15 lessons for €112.50), plus youth competitions and the Slagvaardig training program.
• Pro Shop (Foregolfers) On-site golf retail shop operated in partnership with Foregolfers, selling equipment, clothing, balls, gloves, trolleys, and accessories. Also provides club fitting services using Trackman technology. Open Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.
• Club Restaurant (Golf Horeca) On-site food and beverage service operated by Golf Horeca (Dennis Smit and Sander Slinkman), offering lunch, dinner, bar bites, main courses, and an extensive wine and beer selection. Provides catering for member events and private functions.
• Sponsorship Packages Sponsor offerings including Tee Sponsorship (Single €655/year, Double €1,310/year) with tee signs and 9-hole vouchers, and magazine advertising in the bi-annual club magazine 'de Eik' (€325-700/year depending on ad size).
• Handicart / Buggy Rentals Rental of 8 golf buggies (handicarts) supplied by Stichting Handicart, available to members and visitors with mobility limitations. Non-members pay €30/round; Stichting Handicart members pay €6/round.
• Driving Range & Practice Facilities Illuminated 220-meter driving range with 7 covered teeing bays, 5 outdoor bays, and covered teaching space for golf professionals. Used by members and for professional instruction.
• Locker & Equipment Storage Rentals (Stokkenloodsen) Locker and equipment storage rentals in two club facilities (stokkenloodsen) for members to store their golf equipment on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 144 participants in 2026 season opening competition, demonstrating strong member engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Foregolfers Club FittingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Club fitting days organized on the driving range with clubs from all leading brands. Fitting days scheduled for June 26, July 8, and July 31, 2026, from 14:00-17:00. Registration via [email protected].
• IntoGolfcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 December 2024IntoGolf 3.0 golf club management software implemented December 2024, replacing Proware. Provides member portal, competition registration, handicap management, score entry, and NGF pass integration.
• GEO Foundation (Golf Environment Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International environmental certification organization. GEO Certificate obtained in 2018 covering sustainable course management, wildlife habitat protection, energy efficiency, and environmental monitoring. Includes participation in NGF research on turf diseases.
• ForegolferscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForegolfers operates the on-site pro shop and provides professional club fitting services using Trackman technology. They also provide golf instruction services and manage the shop operations on club premises. Joint efforts include club fitting days with all leading brands.
• TrackmancoreTechnology or IntegrationTrackman ball-flight analysis technology used for golf instruction and club fitting. Enables precise swing and ball analysis for lesson programs and professional coaching. Marc Brorens is Trackman Certified Professional Level 1.
• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Golf Federation handles member registration and handicap system. Sallandsche members receive NGF registration. Club participates in NGF competitions and the club has hosted national championships including NK Matchplay 2009.
• Stichting HandicartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation provides 8 golf buggies/handicarts to the club for use by members and visitors with mobility limitations. Members can join as temporary or ongoing members of the foundation for reduced rental rates (€6/round vs €30/round).
• Vogelwerkgroep IJssellandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBird watching group conducts annual birdwatching day on the course, monitors breeding in nest boxes, and rings young birds. Part of environmental management program.
• IVN (natuureducatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature education organization creates detailed inventories of butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, plants, and fungi found on the course. Contributes to biodiversity documentation and conservation.
• De Enk (Greenkeeping Contractor)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal greenkeeping contractor maintaining the course. De Enk is also GEO certified and employs nature-friendly management practices, including selective mowing, wildlife habitat protection, and responsible pest management.
• Christoph Städler (Golf Course Architect)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf course architect who designed the renovated holes 14 and 16, opened August 2, 2024. Provided design expertise for the masterplan improvements to the course.
• NGF Turf Disease Research ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub participates in NGF's large-scale research program on turf diseases like Dollarspot. Multiple experts visit the club and other golf courses throughout the year as part of the study to develop better prevention measures.
• Golf HorecacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal horeca operator manages the club restaurant under the name Golf Horeca, led by Dennis Smit and Sander Slinkman. Provides all food and beverage services including lunch, dinner, catering, and events. Menu includes bar bites, lunch items, main courses, and extensive wine and beer selection.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• De Hoge Dijk Golf: Dutch golf club in the Randstad with 18/27-hole facility, members' access, lessons, F&B, and pro shop. Comparable in offering breadth and member-based revenue model, though somewhat larger scale.
• Golfclub Toxandria: Established Dutch members' golf club with 18-hole course in North Brabant, offering similar membership tiers, youth programs, F&B, and corporate/business club arrangements. Comparable in scale, heritage, and full-service club offering.
• Golfclub de Pan: Dutch private members' golf club with 18-hole course and comparable member-based operating model. Similar pricing tier structure, member-driven governance, and offering of course play, lessons, restaurant, and pro shop.
• Kennemer Golf & Country Club: Historic Dutch private members' club (founded 1910) operating 18 holes and a full set of member amenities. Comparable as a heritage members' club with similar service offering, although located in a different region.
• Hilversumsche Golf Club: One of the oldest golf clubs in the Netherlands, with an 18-hole heathland course and traditional members' club model. Comparable in heritage, full-service member amenities (clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop), and tournament hosting.
• Twentsche Golfclub: One of the oldest Dutch golf clubs (founded 1927) located near Delden, also in the Overijssel/Overijssel-adjacent region. Most direct comparable: established members' club, 18-hole parkland course, similar heritage positioning. Notably, Sallandsche's original 1934 course designer Frank Spalding was the pro at Twentsche, creating a direct historical link.
• Eindhovensche Golf: Dutch private members' golf club operating 18-hole course with structured membership tiers, lessons, restaurant, and pro shop. Comparable scale and member-centric operating model to Sallandsche.
• Rosendaelsche Golfclub: Historic Dutch private members' club near Arnhem, founded 1896, operating an 18-hole course with similar membership tiers, junior programs, and tournament hosting. Comparable in heritage, scale, and member experience focus.
• Golfclub Broekpolder: Dutch private members' golf club with 18-hole course and standard member-tier structure including youth, senior, and student categories. Comparable in operating model, scale, and service mix to Sallandsche.

Others

• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie): National governing body of golf in the Netherlands, of which Sallandsche is a member club. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem enabler — provides handicap administration, NGF pass integration, competition licensing, and national championships that Sallandsche participates in and hosts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Sallandsche
• Facebookfacebook.com/Sallandsche
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sallandsche-golfclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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