What Golfclub Erlen does

Golfclub Erlen is a private member-owned golf club (Swiss Verein) founded in 1995 in Erlen, Thurgau, Switzerland, operating an 18-hole championship course (Par 71, 5,647m), a 40-position covered driving range, an indoor GolfLoft simulator, a Pro Shop, and a 200+ seat restaurant ('Restaurant golf & gnuss' relaunched February 2026). The club serves individual golfers in Eastern Switzerland and the Bodensee region through a tiered subscription model: Individual Members (CHF 2,900/yr plus CHF 4,000-6,000 entry fee), Weekly Members (CHF 2,300/yr, weekday-only), Trial, Second, Youth (CHF 1,000/yr), Junior (CHF 500/yr), and Cadet (CHF 200/yr) categories, with greenfee access for guests at CHF 90-150 per round.

Core instruction is delivered by two Advanced Swiss PGA-certified pros (Andrea Mantoan and Roger Fisher) using TrackMan radar analytics, video analysis, and PSP (Perfect Swing Plane) training aids, with rates of CHF 120-130 per 40-minute private lesson. Tournament operations run on PC Caddie software across 75+ annual events including Club Championships, Interclub, Coupe Helvétique, and the Swiss Junior Championship 2026 which the club is hosting. Membership value is augmented by the Swiss Premium Golf Courses network (3 free reciprocal rounds across 6 partner clubs), the GOLF CLUB CARD Classic partner benefits program (CHF 99/yr), and a referral program offering CHF 500 per recruited new member.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue (memberships and entry fees), transaction revenue (greenfees, range balls, cart rentals), professional services (lessons, club repair), retail (Pro Shop carrying Glenmuir, Ecco, Footjoy, Adidas, and others), managed services (restaurant), and sponsorship (Thurgauer Kantonalbank as main sponsor). The 2025 season recorded 23,282 rounds (+3.8% YoY), with 86% member-played, and tournament revenue exceeded budget by 15%. Governance is by an elected board (President Andreas Fischer with designated successor Urban Kronenberg, Captain Jürg Randegger) plus section captains for Ladies, Men's, Seniors, and Juniors.

Name

Golfclub Erlen

Legal name

Golfclub Erlen

Website

https://erlengolf.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golfclub Erlen is a private Swiss member-owned golf club in Thurgau, Switzerland, operating an 18-hole championship course, driving range, indoor simulator, Pro Shop, restaurant, and PGA-led golf academy for members and guests via tiered subscriptions and greenfees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Recreation Facilities

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA), Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD), Golf Equipment Repair, Regripping & Customization Services (CRAMAGAK)

Keywords

• Golf club memberships
• Golf course facilities
• Golf instruction services
• Golf pro shop retail
• Club tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from CHF 2,900 to CHF 2,950 for individual members, CHF 2,300 for weekly members, plus entry fees of CHF 4,000-6,000 depending on age. Junior memberships from CHF 500, Cadet memberships CHF 200.
2. Greenfee Revenue: Guest greenfee sales: CHF 90-150 for 18 holes depending on membership type and weekday/weekend. 5-pack greenfee subscriptions available for CHF 400.
3. Golf Lessons & Academy: Private lessons CHF 120-130 for 40 minutes, group lessons from CHF 160 for 3+ persons, lesson packages for members and non-members, equipment repair services
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail golf equipment and apparel including Glenmuir, Ecco, Alberto, Daily Sports, Macade, Footjoy, Adidas brands
5. Restaurant Operations: Restaurant golf & gnuss operated by Moni Rüdisühli-Rüegg with over 200 seats, open daily from 08:30, serving from casual to 5-course menus
6. Driving Range Balls: Range balls: CHF 3 for members (30 balls), CHF 5 for guests
7. Golf Club Card Classic: CHF 99 annual card offering benefits and partner discounts for members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Golfclub Erlen operates a private 18-hole championship golf course (Par 71, 5647m) in the Thurgau region of Switzerland, complemented by a covered driving range, indoor GolfLoft, Pro Shop, on-site restaurant (golf & gnuss), and a Golf Academy staffed by Advanced Swiss PGA-certified professionals. The club runs a tiered membership program (Individual, Weekly, Trial, Second, Youth, Junior, Cadet), hosts 75+ annual tournaments, sells day-use greenfees to visiting golfers, and delivers private/group golf lessons and course-license preparation programs.

Product overview

Golfclub Erlen is a golf club in Erlen, Thurgau, Switzerland, offering a comprehensive golf ecosystem consisting of an 18-hole golf course (Par 71, 5647m), a Golf Academy with professional instruction from Swiss PGA-certified pros, a covered driving range, Pro Shop for equipment and apparel, and an on-site restaurant (Restaurant golf & gnuss). The club provides various membership tiers and greenfee access for visitors. Additional facilities include indoor golf (GolfLoft), tournament management via PC Caddie, an interactive Birdie Book, and Season Match Play competitions. The club has partnerships through Swiss Premium Golf Courses and GOLF CLUB CARD Classic programs, and serves as host for junior and amateur golf championships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course (18-hole) 18-hole championship course (Par 71, 5647 meters) set in the Thurgau orchard landscape. Features challenging obstacles, large ponds, strategically placed bunkers, and international-standard greens. Includes covered driving range, chipping and putting greens for member and guest play.
• Golf Academy Professional golf instruction led by Advanced Swiss PGA-certified pros Andrea Mantoan and Roger Fisher. Offers individual lessons, group courses, junior lessons, club fitting, and training camps using TrackMan, video analysis, and PSP (Perfect Swing Plane) technology.
• Club Memberships Tiered membership program including Individual (CHF 2,900/year, 7-day playing rights), Weekly (CHF 2,300/year, weekday-only), Trial, Second (for existing Swiss Golf Club members), Youth ages 22-30 (CHF 1,000/year), Junior ages 15-21 (CHF 500/year), and Cadet up to age 14 (CHF 200/year). Entry fees range from CHF 4,000-6,000 based on age.
• Driving Range Public driving range with over 40 teeing positions (30 covered overhead), two putting greens, and a chipping green with integrated sand bunker. Ball automatons accept tokens or ball cards; members and guests pay per token.
• Pro Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of 23,282 annual rounds played by members, demonstrating high member engagement and retention
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Golfclub Schloss GoldenbergminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Friendship match with senior sections. First meeting held at Goldenberg with 25 Erlen members attending. Return match scheduled for June 24, 2027 at Erlen.
• Swiss Premium Golf Courses (Partner Clubs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership with Domat/Ems, Rheinblick, Limpachtal, Ybrig, and Andermatt golf clubs under Swiss Premium Golf Courses label. Provides members with 3 free rounds per year at partner courses. Shared standards for quality, service, and facilities.
• Thurgauer KantonalbankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of Golfclub Erlen. Primary financial and marketing partner supporting club operations and events.
• complemediaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlace sponsor providing course signage and marketing materials support.
• GOLF CLUB CARD ClassiccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner program providing members with CHF 99 annual card offering discounts and benefits at partner clubs and businesses.
• OmegaweineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine supplier offering 10-15% discount on 180+ wines for members. Exclusive golf club partnership in Eastern Switzerland.
• AVIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel card partnership for members providing discounted fuel prices. Information available in golf season display materials.
• Wellnesshotel Golf PanoramaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partnership offering special wellness packages for members. Located in Lipperswil.
• PC CaddiecoreTechnology or IntegrationTournament management and member portal software. Used for tournament registration, start time booking, score tracking, and member communications.
• Coupe Helvétique TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterclub team competition with handicap 10-18 players. Led by captain Dario Buzziol.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Golfpark Rheinblick: Swiss Premium Golf Courses partner offering reciprocal member play benefits. Same membership-driven, regional Swiss course model as Erlen with comparable pricing tier and Swiss Golf card integration.
• Golf Club Andermatt: Swiss Premium Golf Courses partner; comparable premium-positioned Swiss alpine golf club with reciprocal member benefits and similar championship-level tournament programming.
• Golfclub Schloss Goldenberg: Regional Swiss golf club that has established friendship matches with Golfclub Erlen (senior section). Comparable regional Swiss club structure with similar membership tiers and tournament cadence.
• Golf & Country Club Basel: Regional Swiss golf and country club hosting competitive championships (including the Basler Meisterschaft where Erlen member Luan Dopple won in 2026). Directly comparable as a Swiss mid-tier golf club with member-driven rounds, tournament programming, and pro shop model.
• Golfclub Ybrig: Swiss Premium Golf Courses partner; comparable 18-hole Swiss golf club offering reciprocal member benefits and tournament programming aligned with the SPGC network positioning Erlen competes with.
• Golf Limpachtal: Swiss Premium Golf Courses partner club; comparable membership model with reciprocal-access benefits, similar greenfee tiers, and club championship structure to Erlen.
• Golfclub Domat/Ems: Swiss Premium Golf Courses partner club; comparable 18-hole Swiss membership club with similar tournament, academy and Swiss Golf pricing structure. Primary comparable within the SPGC network referenced by Erlen.

Regional players

• Wellnesshotel Golf Panorama: Swiss hotel-and-golf facility in Lipperswil partnered with Golfclub Erlen for wellness-stay packages. Comparable as a regional golf-and-hospitality operator, though hospitality-led rather than membership-led, providing cross-promotion value to Erlen.

Broad incumbents

• Migros GolfCard: Pan-Swiss golf access program partnering with multiple Swiss courses including reciprocal greenfee pricing referenced by Golfclub Erlen. While not a club itself, it operates broadly across the same Swiss golf recreation market and is a channel Erlen greenfees are priced against.
• ASGI (Association Suisse des Golfeurs Indépendants): Swiss independent golfers' association providing cross-club play benefits at CHF 130/18 holes on Erlen's weekday tariff. Operates at the network-level across Swiss golf, shaping demand for greenfee visits to clubs including Erlen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/erlengolf.ch
• Instagraminstagram.com/golfclub_erlen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golfclub-erlen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 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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