Golf de Brigode

What Golf de Brigode does

Golf de Brigode is a private French golf club founded in 1971, operating a single 18-hole star-configured course on a 54-hectare estate in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, east of the Lille metropolitan area. The estate, situated on the historic lands of the Comte de Montalembert, features century-old trees, practice facilities (covered stations, approach zone, putting greens), a clubhouse, and Le Brigodin restaurant with brasserie. The club employs three qualified teaching professionals (Camille Blanc, Philippe Delobelle, Quentin Baron) and runs an École de Golf with three subscription tiers (Baby Golf for ages 4-6, Loisir for recreational youth, Performance for competitive development), currently enrolling 92 children and young people aged 4-18.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model across six revenue streams: green fees from non-member players, professional golf instruction, subscription-based golf school programs, restaurant and brasserie operations, annual membership dues, and corporate seminars and private events. Distribution is exclusively on-site at the Villeneuve-d'Ascq facility, with marketing conducted through the club's website, email newsletters, public competition announcements, and a partner network spanning automotive brands (Audi, BMW), travel agencies (Club Med, SC Travel), equipment retailers, and local professional services. The club organizes an annual competition calendar including Coupes Ouvertes, Grand Prix events, and charitable tournaments (notably the Trophée Enfants d'Asie), and maintains FFgolf-aligned eco-responsibility initiatives. Le Brigodin restaurant transitioned to sole directorship under Guillaume Prudhomme in March 2025 after joint management with Jérôme Degrave since September 2023.

Name

Golf de Brigode

Legal name

Golf de Brigode

Website

https://golfbrigode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf de Brigode is a private French golf club operating an 18-hole course, practice facilities, École de Golf, and Le Brigodin restaurant on a 54-hectare estate in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, serving members, green-fee players, youth learners, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Facility

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club services
• Golf course access
• Golf instruction
• Youth golf programs
• Clubhouse dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeneuve-d'Ascq

HQ country

France

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. Green Fees: Revenue from non-member players paying to use the golf course
2. Teaching Services: Revenue from golf lessons and coaching programs provided by qualified instructors
3. Golf School Programs: Fees for structured golf education programs including Baby Golf, Loisir, and Performance tracks for children and young people
4. Restaurant Operations: Food and beverage revenue from Le Brigodin restaurant open to members, green fee players, and public
5. Membership Dues: Annual or recurring fees for club membership providing access to facilities and member services
6. Seminars and Events: Revenue from corporate events, seminars, and private gatherings hosted at the venue

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Golf de Brigode operates a private 18-hole star-shaped golf course on a 54-hectare wooded estate in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, founded in 1971. The club monetizes access through green fees and membership dues, delivers instruction via three qualified teaching pros and an FFgolf-labeled youth golf school (Baby Golf, Loisir, Performance tracks), and operates Le Brigodin restaurant plus a brasserie for members, visitors, and corporate events.

Product overview

Golf de Brigode is a traditional golf club offering a unified portfolio centered on its 18-hole golf course created in 1971. The core offering includes the golf course with practice facilities (covered practice stations, approach zone, and putting greens), the École de Golf training program for juniors, professional golf instruction from three qualified pros, and Le Brigodin restaurant serving both members and visitors. The club also organizes competitions and events throughout the year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Brigodin: Restaurant and brasserie at Golf de Brigode, offering refined gastronomy in an elegant and warm setting with terrace overlooking the golf course. Taken over by Guillaume Prudhomme in March 2025.

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole star-shaped golf course created in 1971 on a 54-hectare estate, featuring holes with water hazards, bunkers, and tree-lined fairways, with easy access to each hole around the clubhouse. Available to members and green-fee players.
• Practice Facilities Practice area with covered stations, an approach zone, and putting greens located at the heart of the golf course, for warm-up and skill development.
• École de Golf (Golf School) Structured golf training program for children and young people aged 4-18, offering Baby Golf, Loisir, and Performance tracks, with qualified instructors and FFgolf label participation. September 2026 registration is open.
• Golf Instruction & Lessons Professional golf instruction provided by three qualified teachers — Camille Blanc, Philippe Delobelle (Putting Performance Academy specialist), and Quentin Baron — offering individual and group lessons for all levels, bookable via the Setmore platform.
• Le Brigodin (Restaurant & Brasserie) On-site restaurant and brasserie at Golf de Brigode offering refined gastronomy in an elegant setting with terrace overlooking the golf course; open to members, green-fee players, and the public; also used as a venue for seminars and private events. Directed by Guillaume Prudhomme since March 2025.
• Corporate Seminars & Private Events Venue hosting service for corporate seminars, team-building events, and private gatherings, leveraging the Le Brigodin restaurant and the scenic 18-hole course setting.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Assurances BlouinminorOthersInsurance partner providing coverage services to club members and visitors
• Audi LilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive brand partnership providing promotional offers for members
• Bignon LebrayminorOthersLegal/professional services partner
• BMW Bayern LilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive brand partnership providing promotional offers for members
• Club MedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner offering golf vacation packages through their Lille agency
• Enfants d'AsiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable organization; golf club hosts Trophée Enfants d'Asie charitable competition
• Georges PaulminorOthersLocal partner business
• Golf Plus LilleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf equipment retailer with shop location in Lille, partner offers available
• InesisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf equipment brand partner
• Kempinski HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury hotel brand in Turkey (Belek) offered through SC Travel for golf vacations
• Kaya PalazzominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury resort in Turkey (Belek) offered through SC Travel for golf vacations
• Krys Audition LilleminorOthersHearing care partner
• Oria PromotionminorOthersReal estate/property partner
• Planet BowlingminorOthersLeisure partner business in the area
• Rotary RoubaixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService club partnership for charitable competitions
• SC TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agency partner offering golf vacation packages to Turkey (Kempinski, Kaya Palazzo) and Crete (Hersonissos) resorts; located at 1 rue du Plat, 59000 Lille
• Street Art HomeminorOthersLocal partner business
• TeaTapminorOthersPartner business offering tea products
• WyptexminorOthersPartner business

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Open Golf Club: French golf club network offering reciprocal member benefits and shared marketing across affiliated clubs. Comparable on membership subscription model and tiered access; provides benchmarking for Brigode's membership economics.
• Ugolf: France's largest multi-course golf operator managing a network of public and semi-private courses. Comparable on operating model and F&B/teaching revenue stacking, but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth than Golf de Brigode.
• Bluegreen: Major French golf course operator with a portfolio of 18-hole courses and on-site F&B/clubhouse facilities. Operates a comparable per-club business model to Golf de Brigode but as a chain with broader marketing and member acquisition infrastructure.
• Golf National (FFG): France's flagship public golf facility operated by the French Golf Federation, host of the Ryder Cup 2018. Comparable on course operations and FFG affiliation but at a vastly larger scale and as a benchmark for elite French course operations.

Others

• Fédération Française de Golf (FFG): National governing body for golf in France that issues the eco-responsible label held by Golf de Brigode, sets school-program standards, and organizes competitive calendars. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Golf de Lille Métropole: Regional French golf club serving the Lille metropolitan area. Directly comparable on catchment, customer base, and 18-hole course operating model, and is one of the closest competitors for Golf de Brigode's members and green-fee players.
• Golf de Bondues: Historic private club in the Lille metropolitan area offering 18-hole facilities, F&B, and member events. Closely comparable in profile, geography, and member demographics to Golf de Brigode.
• Golf de Chantilly (Le Lys Chantilly): Prestigious French country club with 18-hole course, F&B, and a strong teaching school where Golf de Brigode's Camille Blanc previously worked. Comparable on premium positioning, multi-revenue model, and youth academy footprint.
• Golf de Mérignies: Another 18-hole club in the Lille/Hauts-de-France region where Golf de Brigode instructor Quentin Baron previously worked. Direct local competitor for both adult members and youth program enrollees.
• Golf de Deauville: Long-established French club with a traditional 18-hole course, restaurant, and instruction program where Camille Blanc also previously taught. Comparable on heritage positioning, clubhouse amenities, and member experience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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