Golfclub Kleiburg

What Golfclub Kleiburg does

Golfclub Kleiburg is a member-owned golf association operating a single-site 18-hole, par-72, A-status championship course on approximately 50 hectares of former polder land in Brielle, Netherlands, between the Brielse Meer lake and the Europoort industrial port. Founded in 1974 as the 21st golf club in the Netherlands and the country's first public golf course, the club was privatized in 1998 and renovated in 2009 by course architect Bruno Steensels, after which it entered the top 50 of Dutch golf courses. The course is independently validated as featuring the hardest hole (16) and easiest hole (4) in the Netherlands per GOLF.NL's 2024 analysis of more than one million qualifying rounds, and the facility holds consecutive GEO sustainability certifications (2020, 2025-2030).

The club's revenue model combines subscription membership, usage-based greenfees, corporate Business Club memberships, golf instruction, and restaurant F&B. It offers eight membership tiers — full (€1,498.50/year), 9-holes, weekend, twilight, youth (age-tiered 21-40), junior (ages 8-20), starter (€99 / 6-month introductory), mini (5-pack), plus handicap-only registration — alongside greenfees ranging €48-€80 and pre-booked arrangements (Hole-in-One, Eagle, Birdie). The Business Club serves 50 corporate members with dedicated contact persons and monthly competition days. The in-house Golfacademie Kleiburg, run by two PGA A-professionals (Derrick Ingram, Sander Ponte), delivers private lessons, group lessons, themed lessons, course permits, and club fitting using Trackman and SAM PuttLab technology. Restaurant Kleiburg operates daily for both golfers and the general public.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the club's own Nexxchange booking platform, the SGWN cooperative network of 20 West-Netherlands golf clubs, and partnerships including the Rotterdam Golf Tour (with Hooge Rotterdamsche and Golfclub Kralingen) and brand activations such as Mizuno fitting days. The club hosts the annual Kleiburg Open, Golfweek, NGF competitions, Fazantenwedstrijden, Matchplay Ladder, and the Dutch PGA Championship. Management consists of a small core team: Clubmanager Marja Molenaar (since 2016), secretariat staff, two PGA professionals, and Head Greenkeeper Leon van Dijk.

Name

Golfclub Kleiburg

Legal name

Golfclub Kleiburg

Website

https://golfclub-kleiburg.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golfclub Kleiburg is a member-owned Dutch golf association operating an 18-hole, par-72, A-status championship course in Brielle, Netherlands, serving individual members, corporate Business Club clients, greenfee visitors, and academy students through memberships, lessons, and a daily restaurant.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Golf membership services
• Golf instruction services
• Corporate golf networking
• Golf hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brielle

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees ranging from €99 (starter) to €1,498.50 (full membership). Multiple membership tiers catering to different golfer profiles and playing preferences.
2. Greenfee Revenue: Day visitors pay greenfees: €69.50-€80 for 18 holes, €48-€53.50 for 9 holes, depending on day and time.
3. Business Club Memberships: Corporate membership packages with playing rights, BC event participation, and company exposure benefits. Includes 2 company cards, early booking privileges, and access to 8 monthly BC competition days plus 4 winter training sessions.
4. Golf Lessons and Academy Services: Private lessons (€35-€90), group clinics (€27.50/hour), course permits (€269), group lessons (€99-€179), themed lessons (€99), club fitting services, and golf equipment services including grip replacement and adjustments.
5. Restaurant and F&B: Full-service restaurant open daily, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events. Offers wine cards, lunch menus, dinner menus, and beverage services. Hosts private events, birthdays, and corporate gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Golfclub Kleiburg is a Dutch golf association operating an 18-hole par-72 championship course (A-status, 5,900 meters) in Brielle, Netherlands, offering tiered annual memberships, greenfee day access for visitors, PGA-led golf instruction through its Golf Academy (using Trackman and SAM PuttLab), an on-site restaurant, a Business Club for corporate members, and organized competitions including the Kleiburg Open and Golfweek tournaments.

Product overview

Golfclub Kleiburg operates a single-site golf club facility offering an 18-hole, par-72 golf course (ranked in the top 50 of Dutch golf courses) alongside a portfolio of integrated services. The core offering is the golf course itself, supported by Restaurant Kleiburg (daily dining and events), Golfacademie Kleiburg (PGA-led instruction and club fitting using Trackman and SAM PuttLab), and practice facilities including a driving range and chipping/putting greens. The club offers a tiered membership structure (full, 9-holes, youth, junior, weekend, twilight, starter, mini, and handicap-only), as well as greenfee access for visitors and a Business Club membership for corporate members. Organized competitions include Golfweek, Kleiburg Open (Rotterdam Golf Tour), NGF competitions, Fazantenwedstrijden, Matchplay Ladder, and PGA Championship events. The club also participates in the SGWN cooperative network of 20 West Netherlands golf clubs and holds GEO sustainability certification valid through 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course An 18-hole, par-72 golf course with A-status, spanning 5,900 meters. Located between the Brielse Meer and Europoort, the course features a parkland landscape with height variations, water hazards, bunkers, and unique dike positioning. Ranked in the top 50 of Dutch golf courses, with hole 16 named the hardest in the Netherlands in 2024.
• Restaurant Kleiburg A daily-opening on-site restaurant offering à la carte dining, lunch, and bar snacks with a terrace overlooking hole 1. Open 7 days a week in summer, hosts private events, birthday parties, and corporate meetings. Accessible to golfers and the general public via phone, email, and Google Maps reservations.
• Golfacademie Kleiburg (Golf Academy)
• Golf Membership Subscriptions
• Business Club Membership
• Greenfee Visitor Access
• Golf Arrangements (Hole-in-One, Eagle, Birdie/Twilight)
• Driving Range and Practice Greens Practice facility including a driving range (open daily, new practice mats installed March 2026; closed Mondays 17:00-18:00 and second Monday of each month during growing season from 17:00 Tuesday 10:00), two chipping greens, and one putting green available for member and guest use to practice short game and putting skills.
• Kleiburg Open Tournament Annual Kleiburg Open tournament held as part of the Rotterdam Golf Tour alongside Opens of De Hooge Rotterdamsche and Golfclub Kralingen. Sponsored by Xtra Materieel B.V., with attractive prize packages and a pasta lunch included.
• Golfweek Tournament Annual Golfweek tournament week held Saturday 8 through Saturday 15 August 2026, featuring multiple competitions and events throughout the week for members and visitors. Registration via Nexxchange opened July 7, 2026 at 19:30.
• Matchplay Ladder Competition Annual matchplay competition organized in poules for up to 64 participants (maximum handicap 36), with knockout rounds from May to October and finals during the Najaarsbeker. Entry fee €4, registration via Nexxchange.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 47th most beautiful golf course in Netherlands
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Xtra Materieel B.V.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 June 2026Xtra Materieel is the title sponsor of Kleiburg Open 2026. The Rotterdam-based equipment rental company (operates since 1998) also previously coordinated BC days as Business Club coordinator from 2016-2026. Enables the annual tournament as part of the Rotterdam Golf Tour.
• Rotterdam Golf Tour (Hooge Rotterdamsche, Golfclub Kralingen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Rotterdam Golf Tour is a regional professional golf circuit featuring Opens at Kleiburg, Hooge Rotterdamsche, and Golfclub Kralingen. Kleiburg Open 2026 on July 12 is part of this tour with attractive prize packages.
• NexxchangecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline booking platform used for tee-time reservations, competition registration, and member services. Members book start times online; BC events and tournament registrations also processed through Nexxchange.
• SGWN Samenwerkende Golfclubs West-NederlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 18 West-Netherlands golf clubs enabling cross-booking at reduced introduction rates. Kleiburg members receive SGWN discount at partner courses. Includes clubs like Capelle, Crayestein, De Hooge Rotterdamsche, Kralingen, Leeuwenbergh, and others.
• Golfclub RoxenisseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial rate partnership with Golfclub Roxenisse offering reduced introduction fees: €56 weekdays/€67 weekends for 18 holes, €48 weekdays/€51 weekends for 9 holes.
• MizunominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment brand; PGA professional Derrick Ingram organized a Mizuno fitting day on June 5, 2026 at Golfclub Kleiburg for custom club fitting.
• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie)coreOthersNational golf federation providing handicap registration (WHS), competition framework, course certification, and regulatory guidelines. All members receive NGF contribution and HCP registration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Golfclub Bernardus: High-end Dutch championship golf club with strong corporate and tournament profile. Comparable A-status course, premium membership tiers, and academy offering.
• Koninklijke Haagsche Golf & Country Club: Historic Dutch member club in The Hague. Comparable established 18-hole championship member club with corporate membership heritage and BC-style events.
• The International (Amsterdam): Larger premium Dutch golf club near Amsterdam. Comparable A-status championship venue, member tiers, and corporate hospitality; broader geographic catchment and scale than Kleiburg.
• The Dutch Golf Club: Top-ranked championship Dutch golf course. Comparable A-status venue hosting major Dutch tournaments and corporate hospitality at higher price points than Kleiburg.

Direct peers

• Golfclub Kralingen: Rotterdam-based golf club and direct co-host of the Rotterdam Golf Tour alongside Kleiburg. Comparable single-site Dutch 18-hole private club with similar member tiers and corporate market.
• De Hooge Rotterdamsche: Championship-grade Dutch golf club and the third leg of the Rotterdam Golf Tour. Competes for the same Rotterdam-area corporate BC and member base as Kleiburg.

Regional players

• Golfclub Roxenisse: Direct reciprocal-rate partner with Kleiburg. Comparable Voorne-Putzen / South Holland private 18-hole club with mutual cross-booking arrangement.
• Golfclub Crayestein: SGWN-affiliated Dutch golf club in the West-Netherlands network. Comparable mid-size member club model with similar greenfee and BC structure.
• Golfclub Capelle a/d IJssel: SGWN network partner in the Rotterdam region. Comparable membership-based Dutch golf club competing for the same regional playing population.
• Golfclub Leeuwenbergh: Utrecht-area member club within the SGWN cross-booking network. Comparable 18-hole private Dutch club competing for the same corporate golf market in Randstad Holland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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