GVBB

Name

GVBB

Legal name

Golfverband Berlin Brandenburg e.V.

Website

https://gvbb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Association / Golf Governance

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Regional golf association
• Golf tournament organization
• Youth golf development
• Golf coach certification
• Golf sports governance

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: As a registered association (e.V.), GVBB generates revenue through membership fees from its 27 member golf clubs representing over 27,000 golfers in Berlin and Brandenburg.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GVBB is the official regional golf association for Berlin and Brandenburg, organizing competitive golf tournaments, rankings, and championships for 27 member clubs and 27,000+ golfers. It runs youth development programs (Kindergolfschule, Jugendkader, Kadersichtung), senior leagues (Hagen-Brembach-Liga), certified training for coaches and tournament directors (C-Trainer, Spielleiter, Club-Spielleiter), and promotes regional golf tourism through the Hauptstadt Golf magazine.

Product overview

The Golfverband Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (GVBB) operates as a regional sports federation rather than a technology product company. The association offers a unified portfolio of golf sports services centered around competitive golf organization across the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The core offerings include tournament management through various competitive programs (GVBB Ranglisten rankings, Deutsche Golf Liga/LGV Gruppenliga team competitions, Hagen-Brembach-Liga senior leagues); youth development via the GVBB Kindergolfschule children's golf school, GVBB Scouting Team, Kadersichtung talent identification, and Jugendkader youth cadre programs; professional certification through C-Trainer, Spielleiter, and Club-Spielleiter training programs; and golf tourism promotion through the Hauptstadt Golf magazine and regional club directory. The association represents 27 member clubs with over 27,000 golfers and is affiliated with the German Golf Association (DGV) and Landessportbund Berlin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hauptstadt Golf - Das Magazin: A golf tourism magazine covering the Berlin-Brandenburg region, featuring information about golf courses and tourism in the area.
• GVBB Kindergolfschule
• GVBB-Hagen-Brembach-Liga
• Golf & Natur
• Jugend aktuell

Products and services

• GVBB Kindergolfschule Children's golf school combining beginner training for children up to age 13 (born 2013 and younger) with youth training for young golfers up to age 13 holding an HCPI of 36 or better. Training delivered at two facilities: Berliner Golfclub Stolper Heide and GolfRange Grossbeeren.
• GVBB Kadersichtung (Talent Identification) Annual talent identification program for children and youth up to age class AK16, held at the Gross Kienitz golf facility. The selection process includes combine tests, short game tests, putting tests, rule knowledge assessments, and athletic tests based on DGV test battery guidelines.
• GVBB Jugendkader (Youth Cadre) Official youth cadre program for talented young golfers, consisting of a Landeskader (state cadre) and a Landes-Entwicklungskader (state development cadre). Includes structured training, competition opportunities, and development pathways for youth golfers in the region.
• GVBB-Hagen-Brembach-Liga Senior team league competition for golfers aged 50+ (AK50) and 65+ (AK65) in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Managed through TourLevel online portals for registration and results, with semi-finals and finals determining league champions.
• GVBB Ranglisten (Rankings) Series of competitive ranking lists for Herren AK 50, Damen AK 50, Herren AK 65, Damen AK 65, and youth categories (Mädchen/Jungen AK 12, 14, 16, 18). Rankings are calculated from competition results and presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Niederlassung Berlin.
• Deutsche Golf Liga / LGV Gruppenliga German Golf League team competition system comprising multiple division levels (Gruppenliga 1 and 3) for both men and women. Clubs compete across multiple match days to earn points and qualify for higher divisions.
• GVBB Breitensport Förderung (Mass Sports Funding) Youth mass sports funding initiative that provides 3,000 EUR per golf facility to support golf clubs in Berlin-Brandenburg in developing programs to attract children and youth to the sport.
• Hauptstadt Golf Das Magazin Golf tourism guidebook for the Berlin-Brandenburg region, published by GVBB, featuring information on all golf facilities in the area, cultural attractions, and landscapes. Available for free ordering or online viewing.
• GVBB Club-Spielleiter Ausbildung Two-day certification program for club-level tournament directors providing foundational knowledge in competition preparation, execution, and completion. Required for DGL-participating clubs since 2018. Priced at 250.00 EUR.
• GVBB Spielleiter Ausbildung Year-long certification program for GVBB tournament directors, including intensive training in golf rules, regulations, and tournament management plus practical assignments at association competitions. Concludes with a 3-hour examination. Priced at 350.00 EUR.
• GVBB C-Trainer Ausbildung Trainer certification program aligned with German Olympic Sports Confederation guidelines, covering youth golf, school golf, and broad sports development for adults/seniors. Total of 150 learning units including theoretical education, practical training, club internship, and examination. Priced at 820.00 EUR.
• Jungen und Mädchen Länderpokal Regional youth team competition for boys and girls, representing GVBB at the national Jugendländerpokal (JLP) and Mädchen-Länderpokal (MLP). In 2026, the boys' team won silver and the girls' team finished fourth.
• Golf & Natur (Golf & Nature) Sustainability initiative and educational content program covering biodiversity on golf courses, water management, sustainable course maintenance, and environmental topics. Includes articles and video content on golf course ecology.
• GVBB Ergebnislisten (Competition Results) Comprehensive archive of competition results spanning multiple years, including qualification tournaments, team championships, ranking games, regional finals, and championship events across all age categories.
• GVBB Scouting Team Dedicated scouting team that evaluates and analyzes young golfers' physical abilities, mindset, development, and other factors across the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The team attends youth competitions, conducts GVBB junior training, manages the talent identification process, and supports cadre players during training sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Silver medal for boys team at JLP 2026 (Jugendländerpokal)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutscher Golf Verband (DGV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVBB is a member of the Deutscher Golf Verband (German Golf Association), the national governing body for golf in Germany. As a member Landesgolfverband, GVBB receives delegated responsibilities from the DGV including organizing regional competitions that feed into national championships, maintaining player rankings, and implementing DGV regulations. The partnership includes participation in national team comparisons (Ländervergleiche) with selection teams.
• Landessportbund BerlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVBB is a member of the Landessportbund Berlin (State Sports Association Berlin), the regional umbrella organization for sports associations in Berlin. This membership provides legitimacy, potential funding access, and integration with the broader Berlin sports ecosystem. GVBB has received the Kinderschutzsiegel (Child Protection Seal) from the LSB Berlin.
• Golf Sustainable Berlin-BrandenburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGVBB participates in the Golf Sustainable initiative for Berlin-Brandenburg, which focuses on sustainability in golf including biodiversity, water management, and environmental stewardship on golf courses. The initiative is part of a broader DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) platform promoting sustainable golf course management.
• Mercedes-Benz Niederlassung BerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercedes-Benz Niederlassung Berlin sponsors the GVBB Rankings, with the branding 'präsentiert von der Mercedes-Benz Niederlassung Berlin' appearing on the ranking pages and associated materials.
• Golfanlagen in Berlin-BrandenburgcoreOthersGVBB is a member organization comprising 27 golf facilities (Golfanlagen) in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. These member clubs range from historic facilities like Berlin-Wannsee (established 1895) to modern facilities, creating a network that covers the entire region for tournaments, youth development, and golf tourism.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bayerischer Golfverband (BGV): Regional golf federation for Bavaria, the largest Landesgolfverband in Germany by member count. Directly comparable role to GVBB as a DGV-delegated state federation running championships, youth development, and trainer certification in its territory.
• Hessischer Golfverband: State golf federation for Hesse. Peer in structure, mandate, and offerings — operates regional rankings, youth programs, and trainer certifications with DGV delegation, comparable in scope to GVBB.
• Golfverband Schleswig-Holstein: Regional golf federation for Schleswig-Holstein. Same DGV-delegated e.V. model, comparable size to GVBB, focused on regional tournament organization and youth golf development in northern Germany.
• Badischer Golfverband: Regional golf federation for Baden. Comparable Landesgolfverband structure — DGV-delegated e.V. delivering regional rankings, youth development, and tournament organization.
• Golfverband Nordrhein-Westfalen (GV NRW): Regional Landesgolfverband for North Rhine-Westphalia, one of Germany's largest state golf federations. Closest structural peer to GVBB — same delegated authority model from DGV, same e.V. non-profit status, same youth development and tournament organization mandate, but operating in a much larger geography.
• Golfverband Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland: Combined state golf federation for Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Direct structural peer running DGV-delegated tournament and youth programs in a two-state region.
• Württembergischer Golfverband: State golf federation for Württemberg. Peer regional federation with DGV delegation, running regional championships, youth programs, and trainer certifications analogous to GVBB's portfolio.
• Niedersächsischer Golfverband: State golf federation for Lower Saxony. Comparable Landesgolfverband offering the same portfolio of tournaments, youth development, and coach/tournament director training with DGV delegation.

Others

• Landessportbund Berlin: Umbrella sports association for Berlin. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem enabler — GVBB is a member, and the LSB issues the Kinderschutzsiegel. Comparable in non-profit association governance and member-club structure.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Golf Verband (DGV): The national governing body for golf in Germany and GVBB's parent federation. Comparable in mission (governing golf, organizing championships, certifying trainers) but operating at national scale and setting the framework within which GVBB executes its regional mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GVBBeV
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfverbandbb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gvbb

Compliance3 records

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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