Golf de Granville

What Golf de Granville does

Golf de Granville is a private golf club association operating under French law from Bréville-sur-Mer in the Manche department of Normandy. It runs two links-style courses totaling 27 holes: the 18-hole par-72 Le Links, designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1912, and the 9-hole par-33 Les Dunes, designed by Martin Hawtree in 1986. The club is positioned as the only authentic links venue in France, modeled on Irish and Scottish coastal courses, and is ranked among the top 100 European courses and 14th most beautiful in France.

The club's product surface includes a 16-station practice facility (10 covered), an on-site pro shop stocking brands such as Titleist, Footjoy, and Ping, and the L'Albatros restaurant operated by Vincent Ledeme. Instructional services are delivered by two PGA-certified professionals using Trackman, FLIGHTSCOPE, Swing Pro 360, and Explanar. Revenue is generated through tiered annual memberships (individual 18-hole membership at 1,545€, with discounts for juniors and seniors), usage-based green fees (peaking at 79€ for Golfy Indigo in high season), youth academy subscriptions (Baby Golf at 215€ through Elite at 450€), retail, and F&B. Distribution runs through direct on-site sales, the prima.golf online booking platform, the Golfy card network, and the joint Pass Mont-Saint-Michel product with Saint-Malo Golf Resort, supported by FFGolf affiliation for handicapping and competition sanctioning.

Name

Golf de Granville

Legal name

Golf Club de Granville

Website

https://golfdegranville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golf de Granville is a private French golf club association in Normandy operating two links-style courses (18-hole and 9-hole) and serving members, green-fee visitors, and golf tourists with full hospitality and instruction services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Apparel Retail (Men’s/Women’s/Youth) (CRAMAGAD)

Keywords

• Golf club facilities
• Links-style golf courses
• Golf instruction services
• Golf membership programs
• Youth golf academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bréville-sur-Mer

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. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership subscriptions with various tiers including individual, spouse, external member, and age-based categories. Includes practice card, locker storage options, and playing rights.
2. Green Fees: Green fee revenue from visitors and non-members playing the 18-hole Links or 9-hole Les Dunes courses. Prices vary by season (high/low), day of week, and player card status (Golfy Indigo/Platine).
3. Golf School Programs: Youth development programs including Baby Golf, Drapeaux, Espoir, and Elite levels with annual fees ranging from 215€ to 450€ plus required association and license fees.
4. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories. Brands include Titleist, Footjoy, Ping, Röhnisch, Chiberta, Mathieu's, Glenmuir, and Sun Mountain.
5. Restaurant Operations: L'Albatros restaurant and bar operated by Vincent Ledeme, offering brasserie and gastronomic dining to members and visitors at the clubhouse.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Golf de Granville operates a 27-hole links-style golf facility in Normandy, France, comprising an 18-hole championship par-72 course (Le Links, designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1912) and a 9-hole par-33 course (Les Dunes, designed by Martin Hawtree in 1986). The club provides annual memberships, pay-per-play green fees, on-site pro shop retail, equipment rental, an on-site restaurant (L'Albatros), PGA-certified golf instruction, and a youth golf academy (Ecole de Golf) for ages 4 through elite level.

Product overview

Golf de Granville operates as a traditional golf club with two links-style courses (Le Links 18-hole championship course and Les Dunes 9-hole course), comprehensive practice facilities including a 16-station practice area, a pro shop, and an on-site restaurant (L'Albatros). The club offers golf instruction through PGA-certified professionals using modern technology (Trackman, FLIGHTSCOPE), a youth golf academy (Ecole de Golf), equipment rental, and membership programs through Golfy partnerships. The club organizes competitions throughout the year and offers packages including the Pass Mont-Saint-Michel for combined play at multiple regional courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Links (18-hole championship course) An 18-hole championship links-style golf course (Par 72) designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1912. Classified among the 100 best courses in Europe and the only true links course of its kind in France, modeled after traditional Irish and Scottish seaside courses. Playable via annual membership, visitor green fees, Golfy cardholder rates, or the Pass Mont-Saint-Michel package.
• Les Dunes (9-hole course) A 9-hole links-style golf course (Par 33) created in 1986 and designed by Martin Hawtree, offering a shorter links-style round complementing Le Links. Accessible to members and visitors through memberships, green fees, or partner card programs.
• Practice Facility A practice area featuring 16 stations (10 covered), an approach green with bunker, and a putting green, available to members and visitors for warm-up and short-game practice.
• Proshop On-site golf retail shop offering equipment, apparel, textiles, balls, golf bags, and accessories. Stocks brands including Titleist, Footjoy, Ping, Röhnisch, Chiberta, Mathie's, Glenmuir, and Sun Mountain.
• L'Albatros Restaurant Restaurant and bar located on the first floor of the golf pavilion, operated by Vincent Ledeme. Offers brasserie and gastronomic dining to members and visitors, open daily except Wednesdays during low season.
• Golf Teaching and Instruction Paid golf instruction provided by PGA France member Guillaume Gibert (DE-JEPS certified) and Joffrey Pilon (BPJEPS certified), offering private lessons, group courses, and training camps. Uses Trackman, FLIGHTSCOPE, Swing Pro 360, and Explanar swing technology.
• Ecole de Golf (Golf School) Youth golf academy with structured annual programs for ages 4 through elite level: Baby Golf (4-6 yrs, 215€), Drapeaux (7+ yrs, 270€), Espoir (370€), and Elite (450€). Includes lessons, on-course training, and championship participation. Requires association and FFG license fees.
• Equipment Rental Rental service for golf equipment including clubs, trolleys, and golf carts, available to visitors and members at the club.
• Golfy Card Program Partnership-based membership card program offering Golfy Indigo and Golfy Platine cards with green fee discounts of 25-30%, free guest green fees, accommodation discounts at partner golf resorts, and subscription interruption protection.
• Pass Mont-Saint-Michel Combined golf tourism package offering access to both Golf de Granville and Saint-Malo Golf Resort, two premier courses in the Grand Ouest region of France near the Mont-Saint-Michel UNESCO site.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GolfycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing Golfy Indigo and Platine card programs with discounted green fees (25-30% reductions), cross-promotion to Golfy member network, and guaranteed benefits including subscription interruption protection.
• Saint-Malo Golf ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Pass Mont-Saint-Michel offering combining Golf de Granville with Saint-Malo Golf Resort, promoting golf tourism in the Grand Ouest region near Mont Saint-Michel UNESCO site.
• Prévithal Hotel Thalasso & Spa MarinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel and thalassotherapy partner offering special rates for golfers, joint competitions like Prévithal - Thalgo Cup, and member discount benefits (10% on treatments, rooms, and restaurant).
• Hotel Partners NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of nearby hotels (Relais des Iles, Mercure Granville Le Grand Large, Hôtel des Bains, Brit Hotel) offering preferential rates and packages for visiting golfers.
• PrévithalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Prévithal - Thalgo Cup competitions at the club, with special offers for participants including thalasso treatments and dining packages.
• Beauty SuccessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeauty salon offering 10% immediate discount plus loyalty card benefits (5% in gift vouchers) to members, with special 20% birthday month offers.
• Dog Leg Golf ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGolf equipment retailer offering 15% discount to members (excluding promotions and electric carts), and sponsors DogLeg Golf Shop competitions at the club.
• Freedom GranvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndoor golf training facility offering Trackman unlimited training for 199€ (16€/month) to club members, promoting winter practice and skill development.
• Golf Passion GranvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment retailer offering preferential pricing to members, sponsors Golf Passion competitions at the club.
• Various Local PartnersminorOthersMember discount partners including Le Comptoir Irlandais (5% on boutique), La Dinette Avranches (10% on bill), L'Encre Bleue (5% on boutique), Optic 2000 Granville (10-20% on eyewear), Un Poil Gourmand (10% on shop), and Shiva cleaning services (2€/hour discount).
• Fédération Française de Golf (FFGolf)coreOthersNational golf federation for competition licensing, handicap management (WHS), and official competition sanctioning.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Golf BlueGreen (Réseau Bluegreen): France's largest multi-course golf operator with a network of 40+ courses nationwide. Represents the scale/network alternative model to Granville's single-site association operation; competes broadly for French golfers via subscription cards.
• UGolf (Leadercourse group): Multi-course French golf operator managing dozens of facilities across France and Europe. Provides another network-based competing model targeting the same regional golfer base as Granville.

Regional players

• Golf de Cabourg Le Home: Coastal Normandy golf club sharing Granville's regional catchment and similar meteorological exposure. Competes for the same Normandy-based members and Paris-second-home golfers.

Direct peers

• Golf du Médoc: Two 18-hole championship courses near Bordeaux, repeatedly ranked alongside Golf de Granville among the most beautiful courses in France. Both are premium destination clubs with strong tournament calendars and similar member/green-fee revenue mixes.
• Golf de Fontainebleau: Historic French golf club near Paris with a Colt-era pedigree similar to Granville's. Competes for the same elite member and visiting golfer segments in France.
• Golf de Chantilly: Two championship courses (Vineuil and Longères) ranked among France's top venues with PGA Tour hosting history. Comparable heritage positioning and tournament programming.
• Golf de Saint-Nom la Bretèche: Prestigious private club west of Paris; previously employed Granville's head instructor Guillaume Gibert (2014–2016). Comparable member/green-fee model with elite junior academy and competitive tournament calendar.
• Evian Resort Golf Club: Championship course in Evian-les-Bains hosting a major LPGA event, repeatedly mentioned in the same 'most beautiful golf in France' rankings as Granville. Premium resort club with comparable heritage, tournament programming, and member-based access.
• Terre Blanche Golf Resort: Luxury two-course resort in Provence, ranked alongside Granville in the '14th most beautiful in France' list. Comparable prestige positioning and tournament pedigree, with additional five-star hospitality integration.
• Saint-Malo Golf Resort: Direct strategic partner via the Pass Mont-Saint-Michel joint product. Located in Brittany/Normandy, serves similar regional golfers and inbound tourists with comparable green-fee pricing and tournament offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golf-de-granville

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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