DRØBAK GOLFKLUBB

What DRØBAK GOLFKLUBB does

Drøbak Golfklubb is a Norwegian private membership golf club organized under Norwegian sports law and affiliated with Norges Golfforbund and Norges Idrettsforbund. Founded in 1900 (Org.nr. 958 799 470), it operates a single 18-hole course, driving range, practice green, and a clubhouse at Belsjøveien 50, Drøbak, in Frogn municipality, serving members and visitors in the greater Oslo metropolitan area. The club runs segmented programs for beginners (Veien til Golf), juniors aged 5–18 (Golfkarusellen, Golfskolen, Golfcamp, Olyo Juniortour participation), women (Dametrening), men (Herretrening), and seniors, plus a comprehensive tournament calendar (Månedsmester, Order of Merit, Pinse Eclectic, dugnadsturnering).

The technology stack is third-party-only: GolfBox handles tee-time booking, tournament registration, member administration, and handicap synchronization with Norges Golfforbund; ClubSite CMS powers the club's web presence; and a custom Marshall App schedules pace-of-play volunteers. The club does not develop proprietary software or AI capability. On-site commercial facilities include the Golfkaféen (café) and ProShop (staffed by the head pro), supplemented by golf-cart rental.

The business model is membership-subscription-led (PLUSSmedlem, PLUSSmedlemTotal, full membership), with green-fee revenue from non-member visitors, beginner and junior course fees (2,400–8,200 NOK), tournament entry fees, corporate golf (Bedriftsgolf) packages, and ancillary transactional revenue from the café, ProShop, and cart rentals. A mix of paid staff (3 administrative including an interim daily manager, finance, and golf-coordinator pro; plus a small maintenance crew) and volunteer participation through the Norwegian dugnad tradition underpins operations. The club's 2026 leadership transition, with Jens Gilboe departing after nearly 20 years and Cathrine Saxebøl appointed as acting daily manager from June 15, 2026, introduces near-term execution risk against an otherwise stable community-golf operating model.

Name

DRØBAK GOLFKLUBB

Legal name

Drøbak Golfklubb

Website

https://drobakgolf.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Drøbak Golfklubb is a Norwegian private membership golf club (founded 1900) operating a single 18-hole course in Drøbak, serving members and green-fee visitors in the greater Oslo metropolitan area through memberships, beginner and junior training programs, tournaments, an on-site café, and a ProShop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Operations

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Membership sports club
• Golf course management
• Junior golf programs
• Golf training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Drøbak

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees with various tiers including standard membership, PLUSSmedlem, and PLUSSmedlemTotal. Members receive access to club facilities, tournaments, and training programs.
2. Green Fee Revenue: Revenue from non-member visitors playing the golf course. Prices vary by time and season.
3. Golf Courses and Training: Beginner courses (Veien til Golf), junior golf school (Golfskolen), men's and women's training sessions, and golf camps for youth. Prices range from 2,400 NOK for Golfskolen to 8,200 NOK for Veien til Golf with full playing rights.
4. Golfkaféen: Restaurant and café operations within the clubhouse serving members and visitors
5. ProShop: Retail golf equipment and merchandise shop operated on-site
6. Golf Cart Rental: Rental of golf carts and pull carts to players
7. Tournament Fees: Registration fees for club tournaments including monthly competitions, special events, and Order of Merit events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Drøbak Golfklubb operates an 18-hole golf course in Drøbak, Norway, offering members and visitors access to course play, driving range, practice facilities, an on-site ProShop, and a clubhouse café (Golfkafeen). The club also provides structured training and beginner programs (Veien til Golf, Golfskolen, Golfcamp, Golfkarusellen, Herretrening, Dametrening), green fee access for non-members, golf cart rental, corporate golf packages, and a comprehensive tournament calendar including monthly competitions, Order of Merit series, and hosted national junior events.

Product overview

Drøbak Golfklubb operates as a traditional golf club with a unified service model centered on its 18-hole golf course. The club's core offering is golf play access, supplemented by multiple supporting services including a ProShop, on-site café (Golfkafeen), and clubhouse facilities. Educational programs include Veien til Golf (beginner course), Golfskolen (junior golf school), Golfcamp (summer camps), and Golfkarusellen (children's intro program). Regular training is offered through Herretrening and Dametrening sessions. The club also provides tournament organization with various competition formats, greenfee day passes, golf cart rental, corporate golf packages, and multiple membership tiers. GolfBox serves as the integrated management system for bookings, tournaments, and member services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole golf course in Drøbak, Norway, with varied terrain including water hazards, bunkers, and greens maintained daily, available to members and green-fee visitors.
• Club Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Placed 7th out of 16 teams in Lag-NM Junior 2026 national competition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aga SpinnOffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor displayed on club's partnership page. Provides marketing support and visibility at the club.
• Tore Orvei AS RørleggerbedriftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlumbing contractor sponsor. Local business partnership providing marketing exposure in exchange for club promotion.
• Mondelez Norge AS (Freia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConfectionery company and chocolate brand Freia. Sponsor with national brand recognition supporting the club.
• OnninenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding materials and HVAC supplier. B2B sponsor providing marketing support.
• SkanskaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor construction and infrastructure company. National sponsor providing marketing support.
• Møller Bil Follo (Audi)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAudi dealership in Follo region. Local automotive partner providing marketing visibility.
• FormueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial advisory firm. Sponsor providing marketing support for the club.
• Brenden & CO Stilasutleie ASminorGTM or Marketing PartnerScaffolding rental company. Local business sponsor.
• DrøbakfestivalenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal festival organization in Drøbak. Cross-promotional partnership with community events.
• BekominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAppliance manufacturer. International/national sponsor providing marketing support.
• GolfpremierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment and merchandise supplier. Industry-specific sponsor.
• ET SLAG AV GANGENminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf-related sponsor and partner organization.
• New ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail sponsor. Cross-promotional partner.
• TesoriminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and partner providing marketing visibility.
• Norges GolfforbundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational golf federation providing tournament licensing, handicap management, and regulatory framework. Club's tournament play follows R&A and Norges Golfforbund rules.
• GolfBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial golf management system for booking, tournament management, and member administration, integrated with Norges Golfforbund for handicap tracking.
• Frogn KommuneminorOthersLocal municipal government. Ongoing dialogue regarding course development and safety regulations.
• Olyo JuniortourcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational junior golf tour circuit. Drøbak Golfklubb hosts an event as part of the tour, attracting young golfers nationwide.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Invited Clubs (formerly ClubCorp): Largest operator of private golf and country clubs in the US; broad incumbent in the same industry providing benchmarks on membership-based golf club operating models at scale.
• Troon: Global golf course management and club services company that manages hundreds of clubs; relevant broad incumbent for benchmarking managed-club operations, technology adoption, and revenue diversification.

Direct peers

• Miklagard Golf: Oslo-region golf facility offering memberships, lessons, ProShop, and corporate golf packages; closest geographic and product peer to Drøbak Golfklubb.
• Drammen Golfklubb: Regional Norwegian golf club with membership tiers, ProShop, and beginner/junior programs; similar community-club structure and target customer.
• Holtsmark Golfklubb: Norwegian golf club located within reach of the Oslo market with similar membership, ProShop, and green-fee offerings; directly comparable in scale and customer profile.
• Bærum Golfklubb: Established Norwegian golf club also serving the greater Oslo region with an 18-hole course, junior programs, and membership tiers; directly comparable to Drøbak in scale, customer base, and product mix.
• Oslo Golfklubb: One of Norway's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs near Oslo; competes for the same metropolitan membership and corporate-golf clientele and offers a similar mix of course access, lessons, and tournament programming.
• Fana Golfklubb: Norwegian golf club that hosted the Lag-NM Junior 2026 where Drøbak competed; comparable full-service community club model with junior development and tournament hosting.

Regional players

• Larvik Golfklubb: Regional Norwegian golf club offering 18-hole play, lessons, and membership tiers; comparable community-club format but in a different catchment.
• Kongsvinger Golfklubb: Norwegian golf club outside the Oslo metro area with a comparable membership and tournament model; relevant for benchmarking community-club operations rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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