Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer

What Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer does

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer is a member-owned golf association (vereniging) founded in 2006 and based in Nieuwveen, municipality of Nieuwkoop, in the Groene Hart region of the Netherlands. The club operates a 27-hole complex comprising the 18-hole Torenbaan (PAR 72), the 9-hole Bovenlandenbaan (PAR 3/4), a driving range, putting and chipping greens, and a clubhouse housing restaurant De Heeren van Liemeer. Revenue is generated through six interlocking streams: recurring membership subscriptions (C-, P-, B-, youth, young adult, business club, G-Golf), pay-per-use green fees and horeca-inclusive arrangements (PAR, Lunch, Nine & Dine, Borrelplank, Stay & Play), golf school lessons, restaurant and bar sales (including a mandatory €100 annual horeca credit on member NGF cards), retail merchandise, and tournament/sponsorship income. The club is ranked 8.1 on Leading Courses (top three in South Holland), has run 15 editions of the Liemeer Open, and holds four consecutive GEO Certified® sustainability credentials (valid until 2030).

The business model is a member-owned association with C-members holding co-ownership through a certificate of share in Holding Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer; financing is supplemented by a 2021 obligatielening (bond loan). Operations are supported by standard third-party platforms — TeeControl for guest tee-time booking, GolfDashboard for member reservations, E-Golf4U for World Handicap System processing, and the NGF/Golf.nl pass for handicap registration. The target customer base spans Randstad-resident adult golfers, beginners funneled through GolfStart and HCP programs, youth and families via subsidized introduction lessons, corporate members through the Businessclub, hotel-referred tourists via Stay & Play packages (De Sfeerstal, Hotel Chariot, De Watergeus), and G-Golf participants with disabilities. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the clubhouse, website, and a small set of accommodation and travel partners (3D Golfvakanties), with no intermediary reseller layer. The club celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer

Legal name

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer

Website

https://golfclubliemeer.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer is a 27-hole member-owned golf association in Nieuwveen, Netherlands (founded 2006) serving Randstad golfers, beginners, youth, corporate business-club members, and golf tourists with courses, golf school, restaurant, and hotel-partner Stay & Play packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

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 memberships
• Golf course access
• Golf lessons
• Golf event packages
• Countryclub hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwveen

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 from C-members (full 27-hole play rights, co-ownership of the course), P-members (full rights without co-ownership), B-members (9-hole Bovenlandenbaan only), youth members, young adult members, and business club members. Annual contributions range from €260 (youth basic) to €1,750 (P-lid), with C-lidmaatschap at €1,465. A certificate/share purchase is required for C-membership, with annual club contributions and a mandatory €100 horeca credit.
2. Green fees and visitor play: Green fee revenue from non-member golfers playing the Torenbaan (18 holes) or Bovenlandenbaan (9 holes), including Stay & Play packages bundled with local accommodation partners.
3. Golf school and lessons: Revenue from golf lessons, GolfStart beginner packages, HCP 54 programs, Van HCP 54 naar 36 programs, golf clinics, and Samen Trainen Samen Spelen group training — taught by golf pros Arjan van Houten, John Kakakis, and Rik Zirkzee.
4. Horeca (restaurant and bar): Restaurant 'De Heeren van Liemeer' generates food and beverage revenue from members and visitors. Members have a mandatory €100 horeca credit loaded annually on their NGF card.
5. Golf shop and merchandise: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, accessories (Duca del Cosma shoes), grip replacements, and golf balls from the on-site shop.
6. Sponsorship and events: Revenue from tournament entry fees (Liemeer Open, Liemeer Jeugd Open), business club memberships, and corporate/event bookings. External sponsorship from brands including Joost Luiten (Duca del Cosma) and 3D Golfvakanties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer sells access to a 27-hole golf complex (the 18-hole Torenbaan and the 9-hole Bovenlandenbaan) through annual memberships, green fees, and bundled experience packages. The club also operates an on-site golf school (Golfschool Liemeer), an on-site restaurant (De Heeren van Liemeer), a pro shop, and a Businessclub for corporate networking, supported by GEO-certified sustainable course management.

Product overview

Golf- & Countryclub Liemeer is a golf club and resort located in Nieuwveen, offering a 27-hole golf complex comprising the 18-hole Torenbaan and the 9-hole Bovenlandenbaan (PAR 3/4). The club operates as a unified platform with golf course access as the core offering, supplemented by the Golfschool Liemeer for lessons and training programs, De Heeren van Liemeer restaurant for horeca services, and various golf packages (PAR Arrangement, Lunch Arrangement, Nine & Dine, Borrelplank Arrangement, Stay & Play). The club also maintains partnerships with De Sfeerstal B&B, Hotel De Watergeus, and Hotel Chariot for accommodation options. Multiple membership tiers (C-lid, P-lid, B-lid, G-Golf, Youth) provide different access levels to courses and facilities, while the Businessclub Liemeer serves corporate members with networking events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Heeren van Liemeer: The club's restaurant and horeca facility offering lunch, dinner, and event catering with views over the golf course.

Products and services

• Torenbaan (18-hole course)
• Bovenlandenbaan (9-hole course)
• Golfschool Liemeer (Golf School)
• De Heeren van Liemeer (Restaurant)
• PAR Arrangement
• Nine & Dine
• Lunch Arrangement
• Borrelplank Arrangement
• Stay & Play
• Golf Clinics
• C-lidmaatschap (Full Membership with Co-ownership)
• P-lidmaatschap (Playing Membership)
• B-lidmaatschap (Bovenlanden Membership)
• G-Golf Lidmaatschap (Adapted Membership)
• Jeugdlidmaatschap (Youth Membership)
• Businessclub Liemeer
• Pro Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked top 3 in South Holland on Leading Courses with an 8.1 rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Severs BreemanminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Severs Breeman hosted a corporate golf event at Liemeer in June 2022, with approximately 2 flights participating. This type of corporate event partnership brings revenue and new prospective members to the Businessclub Liemeer.
• Gemeente NieuwkoopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The municipality of Nieuwkoop co-sponsors youth golf introduction lessons at Liemeer, subsidizing the cost from €20 to €10 per participant. This partnership supports the municipality's sport and movement promotion objectives and lowers the barrier to youth golf at Liemeer. It is part of a broader community sport initiative (Vitaliteitsplan) involving multiple local sports clubs.
• 3D GolfvakantiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 20203D Golfvakanties is a golf travel operator and business/travel partner of Liemeer. The company was recognized as Netherlands' Best Outbound Golf Tour Operator 2020, demonstrating its market credibility. It organizes golf vacation packages that include Liemeer as a destination, bringing inbound golf tourists from outside the region to the club.
• De SfeerstalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDe Sfeerstal is a boutique Bed & Breakfast located within 200 meters of the Liemeer clubhouse. It serves as the primary accommodation partner for Stay & Play packages at Liemeer. Packages combine 18 holes on the Torenbaan with overnight accommodation in themed rooms, breakfast, and optional flower garden experiences. The Sfeerstal is also the booking contact point for Stay & Play reservations (tel. 0172 538642, [email protected]). The partnership is central to Liemeer's tourist acquisition strategy.
• Restaurant Hotel De WatergeusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant & Hotel De Watergeus is located in Noorden (Simon van Capelweg 10, 2431 AG) and offers Stay & Play arrangements with Liemeer. The hotel is approximately 35 minutes north of Amsterdam with views over the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. It provides lunch, dinner, and overnight accommodation options for Liemeer golf visitors.
• Hotel ChariotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel Chariot is an internationally-oriented 4-star hotel in Aalsmeer (Oosteinderweg 243, 1432 AT Aalsmeer), 20 minutes from Liemeer and 10 minutes from Schiphol Airport. It offers Stay & Play packages with Liemeer, with 41 renovated rooms, free WiFi, air conditioning, and full amenities. The hotel targets international business travelers, extending Liemeer's reach beyond the Dutch market.
• Duca del CosmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDuca del Cosma is a golf shoe and apparel brand that supplies Liemeer's on-site shop with seasonal collections. The brand is also the sponsor of Dutch pro golfer Joost Luiten. The partnership provides Liemeer with premium golf merchandise and marketing association with a known golf brand.
• Maas AutogroepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaas Autogroep is an automotive group that sponsors Businesswedstrijden (business competitions) at Liemeer's Businessclub. It organizes and partially funds golf competitions for business networking among its corporate network, generating revenue and high-value corporate guests for Liemeer's Businessclub.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hilversumsche Golf Club: Historic Dutch golf club in Hilversum with 18 holes plus a 9-hole par-3 course, full clubhouse, restaurant, golf school and member programming. A direct analogue for Liemeer's Randstad country-club positioning, member tiers and event-driven revenue mix.
• Golfclub De Hoge Dijk: Randstad-area 18-hole Dutch golf club near Amsterdam with practice facilities and clubhouse. Comparable to Liemeer on suburban Randstad accessibility, member subscriptions and green-fee pricing.
• Amsterdamse Golf Club: 18-hole championship club on the outskirts of Amsterdam with member subscriptions, restaurant and a busy corporate events calendar. Closely comparable to Liemeer in serving the Randstad urban golfer and corporate market.
• Toxandria Golf Club: Prestigious Dutch member-owned golf club in Brabant with 18 holes, clubhouse and a long-standing tournament pedigree. Comparable to Liemeer as a member-driven association with F&B, golf school and corporate event programming.
• Kennemer Golf & Country Club: Long-established Dutch 27-hole country club in Zandvoort. Comparable to Liemeer as a member-owned golf club with horeca, golf school, tournaments and corporate networking — though with a stronger links-style heritage and proximity to the coast.
• Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club: Premier Dutch golf club near The Hague operating 45 holes across two courses with extensive clubhouse, horeca and a strong corporate/Businessclub tradition. Directly comparable on member-association governance, premium green-fee pricing and tournament programming.
• Rosendaelsche Golfclub: Historic 18-hole Dutch club near Arnhem with full clubhouse facilities and member-based model. Comparable to Liemeer in operating a member-owned country club with horeca, pro shop and a structured membership ladder.
• Noordwijkse Golf Club: Coastal Dutch golf club with 18 holes, practice facilities, clubhouse and active tournament scene. Comparable in scale and full-service country club offering (horeca, pro shop, golf school) to Liemeer.

Emerging players

• Golfclub BurgGolf: Dutch multi-site golf operator with several 18-hole courses and a more commercially branded, family-oriented positioning. Comparable as a Dutch golf course operator with golf school and horeca, though more franchise-like than Liemeer's single-site member-owned model.
• The Duke Golf Club: Newer Dutch golf and leisure complex with an 18-hole course, practice facilities, F&B and event programming. Comparable to Liemeer as a contemporary full-service Dutch country club, though more recent and more leisure/family-positioned.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/golfclubliemeer

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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