Golf Wouwse Plantage

What Golf Wouwse Plantage does

Golf Wouwse Plantage (legal name: Golfclub Wouwse Plantage) is a Dutch member-owned 18-hole golf club operating as a Stichting and Vereniging (KvK 41102768 / 40281980) on a 18-hole championship course in the Wouwse Plantage nature reserve between Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal. The 2021 redesign introduced two loops — De Plantage and De Bleekloop — separating forest and parkland holes, and the property includes a driving range, putting green, six practice holes, and a Par 3 course. The club serves individual golfers across age-tiered memberships (free youth through €3,000+ adult packages), corporate members (€2,950–€4,200+ tiers plus exposure packages from €1,000), and non-member visitors via green fees and handicap registration.

Underlying technology is conventional club management software rather than differentiated IP: GolfDashboard powers the member portal (gwp.golfdashboard.com), MyNetPay/XAFAX provides a digital wallet linked to the NGF pass for horeca and driving range payments, and ProAgenda integrates lesson booking with golf professionals. The on-site restaurant Fair Way 66 operates daily for F&B revenue and is tied to a mandatory €125 member horeca contribution. Four golf professionals (Marjet van der Graaff, Wes van den Boogaart, Edwin Derksen, Ivar Leijsen) drive lesson and clinic revenue.

The club monetizes through recurring annual membership subscriptions, green fees, corporate packages, golf school lessons, horeca, and ancillary rentals (bag storage €76–€164, lockers €29–€34). Distribution is sales-led, relying on direct outreach, a structured corporate outreach function (Club Manager Nienke Brosens, Commissaris Algemene Zaken Michel Poucet), and the "Wouwse Means Business" networking initiative with peer clubs (Grevelingenhout, De Haenen, Goese Golf). Marketing channels include the club website, social media (Facebook/X/Instagram), Leading Courses marketplace, NGF affiliation, and corporate day events.

Name

Golf Wouwse Plantage

Legal name

Golfclub Wouwse Plantage

Website

https://golfwouwseplantage.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf Wouwse Plantage is a Dutch member-owned 18-hole golf club in Bergen op Zoom operating as a Stichting/Vereniging, serving individual members, youth golfers, corporate members, and walk-up visitors with course access, a golf school, the Fair Way 66 restaurant, and corporate hospitality events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Course Operations

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 industry

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course operations
• Golf instruction services
• Corporate golf events
• Sports hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen Op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from individual members including contribution, play rights, NGF fees, entry fees, and participation certificates. Revenue stream includes youth, junior, young adult, and adult memberships.
2. Green Fees: Revenue from non-member visitors playing the 18-hole course. Also includes handicap registration for non-members at €130 annually.
3. Golf School & Lessons: Professional golf instruction through three golf pros (Marjet van der Graaff, Wes van den Boogaart, Edwin Derksen) offering individual and group lessons, lesson packages, and golf clinics
4. Horeca - Fair Way 66 Restaurant: On-site restaurant and bar operating daily with lunch and dinner service, generating revenue from food and beverage sales. Mandatory annual horeca contribution (€125) credited to members' bar account.
5. Facility Rentals: Bag storage (tassenberging) and locker rentals at various price points ranging from €76-164 annually depending on size and type
6. Corporate Memberships: Business memberships and corporate packages including Bedrijfslidmaatschap (€2,950/year first member, €2,200 additional), Bedrijfslabel flexible packages (€4,200 first), and exposure packages (from €1,000/year)
7. Driving Range: Practice facility with ball purchases via MyNetPay/XAFAX system, daily 100 ball allocation per member

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Golf Wouwse Plantage operates an 18-hole championship golf course set in the Wouwse Plantage nature reserve, structured into two distinct loops (De Plantage and De Bleekloop) introduced in 2021. The club sells individual, youth, and corporate annual memberships, pay-as-you-go green fees to visiting golfers, professional golf lessons through four in-house golf pros, on-site food and beverage service through its Fair Way 66 restaurant, and ancillary services such as bag storage, lockers, and corporate clinics/events.

Product overview

Golf Wouwse Plantage is a golf club offering an 18-hole course with two distinct loops (De Plantage and De Bleekloop), supplemented by a Par 3 course and practice facilities. The club operates its own restaurant (FAIR WAY 66) and runs a professional golf school offering lessons through multiple instructors. Membership options include standard, junior (up to age 20), and non-playing memberships, alongside corporate packages. Additional services include golf clinics for groups, locker/storage facilities, and handicap registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FAIR WAY 66: Restaurant and hospitality brand operating within the golf club premises, serving lunch, dinner, and events.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course Full 18-hole course set in the Wouwse Plantage nature reserve between Bergen op Zoom and Roosendaal, with two distinct loops and a mix of forest and parkland holes. Available to members via subscription and to non-members via green fees.
• Practice Facilities Driving range (with daily 100-ball allocation per member via MyNetPay/XAFAX), putting green, six challenging practice holes, and a Par 3 course. Available to members and paying visitors.
• Golf School (Golfschool) Professional golf instruction delivered by four in-house pros (Marjet van der Graaff, Wes van den Boogaart, Edwin Derksen, Ivar Leijsen) offering private lessons, group lessons, lesson cards, and clinics, with booking via ProAgenda.
• Fair Way 66 Restaurant and Bar On-site restaurant and bar operating daily with lunch and dinner service, terrace overlooking the course, and a mandatory €125 annual horeca contribution credited to members' bar accounts.
• Individual and Junior Memberships Age-tiered annual memberships covering youth (free under 12 with €265 lesson contribution), junior ages 13-16 (€82 + €265 + €12 NGF), junior ages 17-20 (€164 + €265 + €12 NGF), young adult ages 21-27 (€492 + €26.50 NGF), and adult 28+ (€1,640 + €100 entry + €26.50 NGF + €1,200 participation + €125 horeca). Includes handicap tracking and NGF affiliation.
• Business and Corporate Membership Packages Bedrijfslidmaatschap corporate memberships (€2,950 first member, €2,200 additional, optional netwerk pakket €650), Bedrijfslabel flexible non-personalized packages (€4,200 first label, €3,500 second), and exposure packages from €1,000/year for companies seeking visibility, networking, and client entertainment.
• Golf Clinics and Corporate Days Group golf clinics for 7+ persons ranging from 1-hour demonstrations (€17.50/person) to 3-hour sessions including Par 3 play (€45/person), plus corporate day events combining instruction, play, and hospitality for business groups.
• Bag Storage and Locker Facilities Annual bag storage (tassenberging) in four configurations ranging from €76/year (small hip-height) to €164/year (large ground floor duo), plus locker rentals from €29 to €34 per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2021 course redesign improved routing and separated forest/park holes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fairway66coreOthersOn-site restaurant and horeca operator Fair Way 66 provides food and beverage services to members and visitors, open daily with varying hours by season.
• RABOBANKminorOthersCorporate member of the golf club, providing financial services sponsorship to the club.
• HELIO advocaten mediatorsminorOthersCorporate member and sponsor participating in GWP bedrijfsdag (corporate day) events.
• Hotel Central - Restaurant SistermansminorOthersCorporate member providing hospitality services and sponsor for marshall car.
• Golfarrangementje.nlminorOthersCorporate member providing driving range boards and sponsorship for holes and youth team polo shirts.
• Edwin Derksen GolfserviceminorOthersCorporate member providing golf services and sponsoring driving range boards and youth team polo shirts.
• Leading CoursesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf club listed on Leading Courses platform for visibility and reviews, with partnership for collecting member reviews.
• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie)coreOthersDutch Golf Federation affiliation for official handicap registration and member recognition. Membership requires NGF contribution payment.
• Beagels & BeansminorOthersNamed sponsor of Wouwse Junior Pro-Am 2026 event, organized by Koen van Bijsterveldt for the 3rd edition on September 13, 2026.
• GrevelingenhoutminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner for corporate events and networking opportunities through Wouwse Means Business initiative.
• De HaenenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner for corporate events and networking opportunities through Wouwse Means Business initiative.
• Goese GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration partner for corporate events and networking opportunities through Wouwse Means Business initiative.
• Charity EventminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity event initiative organized through Wouwse Means Business to promote networking and community involvement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eindhovensche Golf: Established 18-hole member-based Dutch golf club in Brabant with similar adult, junior, and corporate membership structures and on-site F&B.
• Golfclub Toxandria: Long-established Dutch 18-hole golf club operating under similar member-based and corporate membership models in the Netherlands, with comparable green fee, clubhouse, and lesson offerings.
• Oosterhoutse Golf Club: Dutch regional 18-hole golf club with member subscriptions, F&B, and golf school; operates in close geographic proximity to Golf Wouwse Plantage and serves a similar member and corporate segment.
• Golfclub De Haenen: Dutch regional golf club collaborating with Golf Wouwse Plantage on corporate networking events; offers similar membership tiers, F&B, and 18-hole course play.
• Golfclub Goese Golf: Dutch member-based golf club partnering with Golf Wouwse Plantage on Wouwse Means Business events; comparable offering of memberships, green fees, clubhouse, and youth development.
• Prinsenbosch Golfclub: Member-based Dutch golf club with comparable 18-hole course, clubhouse, and corporate hospitality offerings, directly competing for members in the Brabant/West-Netherlands region.
• Golfclub Grevelingenhout: Dutch golf club partnered with Golf Wouwse Plantage under the Wouwse Means Business initiative; operates a comparable member-based 18-hole facility with green fees, clubhouse, and corporate event hosting.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club: Historic, premium Dutch golf club serving corporate and individual members across similar member and corporate segments, providing a regional competitive benchmark.
• The Dutch Golf Club: Premium Dutch championship-level golf club and broader market incumbent, comparable in operating model (member subscriptions, corporate hospitality) but positioned at a higher price tier.
• Golfclub Bergschenhoek: Larger, more established Dutch golf club offering a broader portfolio of facilities and competitions, providing competitive overlap in membership pricing and corporate event offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WouwseGolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/GolfWouwsePlantage
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfwouwseplantage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golfwouwseplantage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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