Dinard Golf

What Dinard Golf does

Dinard Golf is a private members golf club founded in 1887 in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer on the Emerald Coast of Brittany, France. The club operates a single 18-hole links-style course (5,334m, Par 68) laid across approximately 50 hectares of heath, dunes, cliffs, and beaches, designed by Scottish architect Tom Dunn and founded by British residents. The clubhouse, built in 1927 and classified as a French monument historique in 2015, houses a restaurant, pro shop, and locker facilities, with supplementary amenities including a driving range, two putting greens, a tennis court, gym, and relaxation area.

The club generates revenue through five principal streams: annual memberships (€2,600 individual, €1,500 under-35, with a one-time entry fee of €1,800–€3,600), pay-as-you-go green fees (€50–€110 depending on season), PGA-certified lessons by François Delamontagne and Sylvain Besnoux (€35–€125 per session), pro shop retail, and on-site restaurant and bar. A structured junior Golf School (Baby Golf, Golf Loisirs, Golf Competition) runs at €260–€490 annually. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via on-site sales, online tee-time booking, and a network of hotel partnerships (Le Nessay, Grand Hôtel Barrière, Hôtel Royal Emeraude, Novotel Thalassa, Castelbrac) and the Golf Bretagne pass covering three regional courses.

The company occupies a regulated niche: the course has operated under a préfectoral biotope protection order since 1998 and a floral heritage conservation agreement since 2004, limiting competing development. Reciprocal playing arrangements with 11 prestigious courses (Fontainebleau, Biarritz, Pau, Royal Jersey, Golf de Kobé) extend the effective value of membership. The club is operated as an association under President Marie-Christine Paris and Director Jean-Guillaume Legros, with approximately 14 employees and no disclosed external ownership or institutional capital.

Name

Dinard Golf

Legal name

Dinard Golf

Website

https://dinardgolf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dinard Golf is a private members golf club founded in 1887 in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, Brittany, operating a single 18-hole links-style course (5,334m, Par 68) on a protected coastal habitat. It serves individual members and visiting golfers through memberships, green fees, PGA-certified lessons, a junior academy, and on-site restaurant and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

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 operations
• Golf course management
• Golf instruction services
• Clubhouse hospitality
• Golf tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Briac-sur-Mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Memberships: Annual membership fees providing unlimited practice access and reduced green fees for guests. Individual membership at 2600€, with discounts for spouses, young members under 35, and children's rates.
2. Green Fees: Per-play green fees for visitors, ranging from 50-110€ depending on season (low vs high season). Includes course guide and practice token.
3. Golf Instruction and Lessons: Individual and group lessons provided by certified PGA professionals François Delamontagne and Sylvain Besnoux.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment and branded merchandise, with club rental available.
5. Restaurant and Bar: On-site restaurant with daily lunch service and bar, open during club hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dinard Golf Club operates a historic 18-hole links-style golf course (5334m, Par 68) in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France, founded in 1887 by British residents. The club functions as a private member-owned association offering annual memberships, pay-as-you-go green fees, PGA-certified golf instruction, a structured youth golf school, and on-site amenities including a clubhouse restaurant, pro shop, driving range, tennis court, and gym. It also hosts an annual calendar of competitive tournaments and provides reciprocal play access at 11 partner courses across France and internationally.

Product overview

Dinard Golf is a traditional golf club offering a single, historic 18-hole golf course (Par 68, 5334m) as its core product, founded in 1887 and located on the Emerald Coast in Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France. The club supplements its course with golf instruction services led by certified PGA professionals (François Delamontagne and Sylvain Besnoux), a structured youth golf school, comprehensive practice facilities including a driving range and covered putting, and on-site amenities such as a restaurant, proshop, tennis court, and gym. The club also manages an extensive calendar of competitive tournaments including its signature Trophée Dinard Golf and the Grand Prix de Bretagne, while offering packages like the Golf Pass Bretagne for multi-course access. The offering is unified around the historic golf course as the central product, with services and facilities designed to support members and visitors in playing, learning, and competing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dinard 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole links-style golf course spanning 5,334 meters with Par 68, located between gorse and broom on moors, dunes, cliffs and beaches. One of the oldest golf courses on the European continent, operated as a private members club with on-site clubhouse, restaurant, and practice facilities.
• Annual Golf Membership Annual subscription providing unlimited practice access, reduced green fees for guests, reciprocal play at 11 partner courses, clubhouse and restaurant access, plus tennis and gym facilities. Individual membership 2600€, with discounted spouse (1550€), under-35 (1500€), joint under-35 (950€), and free entry for members under 35.
• Green Fee Round Access Pay-as-you-go per-play access to the 18-hole course for visiting golfers, priced seasonally at 70€ (low season, January–March, November–December) and 110€ (high season, April–November), with end-of-day rates from 50€ and a 50% discount for under-18 players.
• Golf Instruction and Lessons Individual and group golf lessons delivered by PGA-certified Golf Professionals François Delamontagne (former European Tour player, certificate 2003) and Sylvain Besnoux (certificate 2007, Trackman Certified Level 2). Priced per session by duration and group size, with group rates for two and three players.
• Youth Golf School (École de Golf) Tiered junior golf development program including Baby Golf (260€/year, 1h lessons plus license and unlimited practice balls), Golf Loisirs (410€/year, 1h30 lessons plus license and unlimited practice), and Golf Competition (490€/year, license, competition rights, and unlimited practice). Annual license fees range from 22€ (under 13) to 62€ (adult).
• Golf Pass Bretagne Multi-course Brittany golf pass providing 3 green fees per person across three partner courses: Le Golf des Ormes, Golf de Dinard, and Golf de Saint Malo. Reservations handled through Ormes and Saint-Malo.
• Pro Shop Retail On-site retail shop at the clubhouse offering branded golf merchandise, equipment, and club rental, open 7 days a week with varying seasonal hours.
• Clubhouse Restaurant and Bar On-site restaurant and bar within the historic 1927 clubhouse, offering daily specials and plat du jour during lunch service with bar access throughout club hours.
• Golf Competitions and Tournaments Annual calendar of member and open tournaments including the Trophée Dinard Golf, Grand Prix de Bretagne, Stableford du Nessay series, Coupe Taittinger (156 players in 2025), and Coupe de l'Hôtel Barrière (100 players in 2025), with registration via j.netgolf.fr.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Le Golf des OrmescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby golf course in the Golf Bretagne pass partnership, allowing cross-booking between the three partner courses (Dinard, Ormes, Saint-Malo). Reservation handled through Ormes at +33.2.99.73.54.44.
• Le Golf de Saint MalocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby golf course in the Golf Bretagne pass partnership. Reservation handled through Saint-Malo at +33.2.99.58.96.69.
• Le Nessay HotelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric boutique hotel (17 bedrooms) located 500m from the golf course, offering spa access to members and guests. Partnership provides accommodation for visiting golfers with exclusive facilities.
• Golf de BiarritzminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Biarritz.
• Golf du Château d'AugervilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf du Château d'Augerville.
• Golf de FontainebleauminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Fontainebleau.
• Golf de FourqueuxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Fourqueux.
• Golf de GranvilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Granville.
• Golf de KobéminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational reciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Kobé (Japan).
• Pau Golf ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Pau Golf Club.
• Golf de Saint-Jean-De-MontsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal arrangement for member play at Golf de Saint-Jean-De-Monts.
• Royal JerseyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational reciprocal arrangement for member play at Royal Jersey (Channel Islands).
• Le NessaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the Stableford du Nessay tournament series (11-tour annual competition), demonstrating ongoing partnership support.
• Grand Hôtel BarrièrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor annual sponsor of the Coupe de l'Hôtel Barrière - Le Grand Hôtel Dinard competition, with 100 players participating in the 2025 edition.
• Hôtel Royal EmeraudeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership providing accommodation options for visiting golfers.
• Novotel ThalassaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership providing accommodation options for visiting golfers.
• CastelbracminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership providing accommodation options for visiting golfers.
• Champagnes TaittingerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the annual Coupe Taittinger competition (156 players in 2025), with Pascal Boyer representing the champagne house.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golf de Granville: Normandy-based links course and Dinard reciprocal partner; comparable coastal links character and regional French positioning serving northern France's golf tourism corridor.
• Golf de Saint-Malo (Le Tronchet): Third course in the Golf Bretagne pass with Dinard; regional Brittany peer targeting the same coastal tourist golfer demographic and offering a comparable 18-hole layout.
• Golf de Saint-Jean-de-Monts: Atlantic coast French golf course and Dinard reciprocal partner; comparable seaside tourism-driven model with member and visitor play on the western French coast.
• Golf de Fontainebleau: Prestigious French golf course and Dinard's reciprocal partner; one of the oldest and most renowned courses in continental Europe, offering a direct comparison point for heritage-driven French private clubs with championship layouts.
• Pau Golf Club: Historic 19th-century French club (1856) and Dinard reciprocal partner; one of the oldest courses on the continent, directly comparable heritage positioning targeting elite national members.
• Golf de Biarritz (Le Phare): Historic French coastal links course in the Basque Country and another Dinard reciprocal partner; comparable heritage (founded 1888), seaside links character, and prestigious member base make it a near-direct competitor for elite French golf tourism.
• Le Golf des Ormes: Brittany-based golf course and Dinard's core partner in the Golf Bretagne pass bundle; directly comparable regional peer competing for the same Brittany tourist and member segments via joint distribution.
• Golf du Château d'Augerville: French château-estate golf course and Dinard reciprocal partner; comparable premium positioning with luxury hospitality integration, competing for the same high-end French member market.

Broad incumbents

• Le Golf National (FFGolf): France's flagship championship venue (host of the 2018 Ryder Cup); a larger, established national incumbent that does not directly compete in Dinard's niche but anchors the broader French golf market and partner federation ecosystem.

Regional players

• Royal Jersey Golf Club: Channel Islands-based reciprocal partner and historical British-heritage links course; not direct competition due to different jurisdiction, but comparable heritage and traditional private member-club model relevant for benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dinardgolf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dinard-golf

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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