Arujá Golf Clube

What Arujá Golf Clube does

Arujá Golf Clube is a private, member-owned golf club located in Arujá, São Paulo, Brazil, founded on June 29, 1965 by 33 members of the Japanese-Brazilian community. It operates an 18-hole par-72 championship course (7,020 yards from the black tee) and historically maintained approximately 500 members. The club's offerings include an 18-hole course, driving range, putting and chipping greens, a 9-hole par-3 junior course, GPS-equipped golf cart rentals, social bar and restaurant, locker rooms, and a live weather camera for visitor use.

Revenue is generated through membership title subscriptions (historically structured as financial contributions), green fees for visitors (R$170–710 per round depending on weekday/weekend and time slot), driving range fees (R$72–80 per session with R$5 ball tokens), golf cart rentals, and tournament/event sponsorship. The flagship annual event is the Campeonato Aberto (Honda Open), which has run for over 45 years and attracts 1,300+ participants including players, partners, guests, and collaborators. The tournament has been valid for the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) since at least the 40th edition in 2016. Honda serves as title sponsor, supported by a broader sponsor roster including YKP, Sompo Seguros, SKN Enterprise, Panasonic, Brasil Kirin, Deutsche Bank, and Kawasaki.

The club operates as a direct-to-consumer membership club with a small disclosed staff of 13, no disclosed parent company, and no venture capital or private equity backing. Strategic priorities include the youth golf program (Espaço Infanto-Juvenil, established 1978; KIDS golf school; mini course inaugurated 2004), community-building tournaments with Japanese cultural traditions (Aozora, Kanreki, Cerejeira), and continuous sponsorship of the Honda Open. Affiliations include the Federação Paulista de Golfe (FPG) and Confederação Brasileira de Golfe (CBG).

Name

Arujá Golf Clube

Legal name

Arujá Golf Clube

Website

https://arujagolfclube.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arujá Golf Clube is a private, member-owned Brazilian golf club founded in 1965 by the Japanese-Brazilian community. It operates an 18-hole par-72 course, junior golf programs, and the annual Honda Open tournament, serving members, visitors, and corporate sponsors in the São Paulo region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Country Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG)

Keywords

• Golf course access
• Golf membership services
• Golf tournament events
• Junior golf programs
• Golf practice facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Arujá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: The club operates as a traditional golf club with membership titles sold to individuals and families, generating recurring revenue from annual/periodic membership fees.
2. Green fees: Visitors and non-members pay green fees to play the 18-hole course. Fees vary by day of week and time slot, with higher rates on weekends and holidays.
3. Driving range fees: Charges for use of the driving range practice facility, with ball tokens sold separately.
4. Golf cart rentals: Golf carts are available for rent to players, providing additional per-use revenue.
5. Tournament and event sponsorship: The annual Aberto Arujá Golf (Honda Open) and other tournaments generate revenue through sponsor partnerships, including title sponsors, co-sponsors, and additional sponsors across multiple categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arujá Golf Clube operates a traditional 18-hole, par-72 golf course (7,020 yards from the black tee) in Arujá, São Paulo, Brazil, alongside practice facilities (driving range, putting green, chipping green), a children's mini par-3 course, a junior golf development program (Espaço Infanto-Juvenil), tournament hosting (including the annual Aberto / Honda Open), social club amenities, and GPS-equipped golf cart rentals. Primary revenue is generated through membership subscriptions and pay-as-you-go green fees for visitors.

Product overview

Arujá Golf Clube is a traditional golf club offering a comprehensive golf experience centered around its 18-hole official golf course (Par 72, 7,020 yards from black tee). The club provides practice facilities including a driving range, putting green, and chipping green. A dedicated children's program features a 9-hole mini-golf course and the Espaço Infanto-Juvenil facility. The club operates golf cart rentals with GPS tracking, social bar and restaurant services, and locker rooms. The annual Honda Open championship is the flagship tournament event, attracting over 1,300 participants. Various tournament formats are offered throughout the year including Aozora, Suyo Kai, Cerejeira, and Match Play Scratch competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Official Golf Course

Quantifiable outcome

• The Aberto Arujá Golf attracts 1,300+ participants per edition (players, partners, guests, collaborators)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Honda (Automóveis)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHonda is the title sponsor of the club's flagship annual tournament, the Aberto Arujá Golf, known as the Honda Open. Honda has been the sponsor for multiple editions including the 40th (2016), 41st (2017), 44th (2020), 48th (2024), and 49th (2025). As title sponsor, Honda receives prominent brand placement, hospitality opportunities, and access to over 1,300 participants including golf professionals, amateurs, and business leaders.
• YKPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerYKP is a co-sponsor of the Aberto Arujá Golf, supporting the tournament alongside Honda. Listed as co-patrocinador in the 40th Aberto documentation.
• Sompo SegurosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as an additional sponsor of the 40° Aberto Masculino e Feminino do Arujá Golf Club.
• SKN Enterprise Empreendimentos ImobiliáriosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate development company listed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• PanasonicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectronics company listed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• NKGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Diamante PetróleominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• JapexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJapanese-Brazilian company listed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Brasil KirinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage company listed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Deutsche Bank GroupminorOthersIn 2015, Deutsche Bank Group approached the club to authorize Bret Dandoy and his father Jeremiah to play as part of the Chasing the Sun Challenge for Prostate Cancer, a world record attempt to play 18 holes of golf on six continents in the shortest time. The club received these players and provided support. The initiative was a worldwide fundraising effort for prostate cancer research.
• Ouro VerdeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Euro CelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• MidoriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• HossminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• KawasakiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• PlenitudminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Golf TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf travel company listed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• São Bento GolfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Tom TomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a tournament sponsor for the 40° Aberto.
• Federação Paulista de Golfe (FPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPG is the state golf federation with which the club is affiliated. The Aberto tournament uses FPG's registration system and is valid for the São Paulo state amateur ranking. The club also participates in FPG-organized events such as the Golfe Nota 10 circuit and Brazil Kids Golf Tour, and hosted the Embrase Golf Center (FPG's training center) youth events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sports Club do Recife: Historic Brazilian private sports club with golf facilities in the Northeast. Comparable as a traditional member-owned club with deep cultural roots, but serving a different geographic catchment than Arujá.
• Clube de Campo Alphaville: Country club operator with golf facilities outside the immediate Arujá/São Paulo core. Comparable as a São Paulo-state private club offering golf alongside broader recreation, competing for similar affluent families.

Direct peers

• Clube de Campo de São Paulo: Major São Paulo-area country club with a full 18-hole golf course and broad recreational amenities. Comparable as a traditional member-owned club with similar pricing structure and event-driven revenue model.
• Gávea Golf and Country Club: Traditional private golf and country club in Rio de Janeiro. Comparable as a long-established, member-only golf club with a championship course, active tournament calendar, and strong social/cultural identity.
• Damha Golf Club: Brazilian golf club/resort operator with multiple championship courses and residential integration. Comparable as a Brazilian 18-hole venue competing for affluent golfers and corporate golf events in the São Paulo catchment.
• São Fernando Golf Clube: Traditional private golf club in the greater São Paulo area. Comparable as a member-driven 18-hole course with similar pricing tiers, tournament calendar, and affluent São Paulo member base.
• Terras de São José Golf Club: Premium São Paulo-state golf club operated as part of a broader country/residential development. Comparable as an 18-hole championship-venue with corporate sponsorship, green-fee access, and tournament programming.
• São Paulo Golf Club: One of Brazil's oldest and most traditional private golf clubs, located in the São Paulo metro area. Comparable as a member-owned, heritage-driven 18-hole club serving an affluent catchment and hosting premium amateur tournaments.
• Itaúna Golf Clube: São Paulo-area golf club serving the same metropolitan catchment. Comparable as an 18-hole private golf venue with tournament programming and green-fee-based visitor access.

Others

• Federação Paulista de Golfe (FPG): State golf federation that channels tournament registration, ranking validation, and youth circuit participation (e.g., Golfe Nota 10, Brasil Kids Golf Tour) for clubs like Arujá. Included as an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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