Federación Peruana de Golf

What Federación Peruana de Golf does

The Federación Peruana de Golf is Peru's national governing body for the sport of golf, affiliated with the International Golf Federation and the R&A, and operating under the brand golfPerú from its headquarters in Lima. It serves as the regulatory and competitive umbrella for 12 affiliated golf clubs across the country and approximately 629+ ranked amateur golfers through the official WHS Handicap System. Core activities include organizing the national tournament calendar (approximately 8 events per year, including opens such as the Abierto Grupo Coril and Abierto de Villa), certifying handicaps, selecting and fielding national teams, and administering amateur golf development programs spanning men's, women's, and junior categories.

The federation's technology infrastructure comprises the Plus Golf platform, Digital Golf Tour tournament management system, the WHS Handicap System for handicap certification, and mobile applications supporting member engagement and event participation. Competitive results under its governance include a women's team victory at the Copa Los Andes and medal finishes at the South American Games. Leadership is headed by President Martín Serkovic (also president of the South American Golf Federation) and Executive Director Martín Alarco, with the federation maintaining formal ties to the Peruvian Sports Institute (IPD) via a 2026-2031 cooperation agreement.

The business model is that of a non-profit national federation: revenue is generated through tournament entry fees (130-180 soles per participant), corporate sponsorship of events (Grupo Coril alliance), and member-club affiliation dues, supplemented by public-sector support from the IPD. As Peru's recognized national golf authority, the federation holds an exclusive mandate over handicap certification, international representation, and event sanctioning within the country.

Name

Federación Peruana de Golf

Legal name

Federación Deportiva Nacional Peruana de Golf

Website

https://golfperu.pe

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Federación Peruana de Golf is Peru's national golf governing body, headquartered in Lima, serving 12 affiliated clubs and 629+ ranked amateur golfers through tournament organization, WHS handicap certification, and national team representation under the golfPerú brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation / Golf Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• National golf federation
• Tournament management
• Handicap system administration
• Amateur golf rankings
• Golf competition organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tournament Registration Fees: Entry fees for open tournaments (Abierto VISA, Abierto de Villa, Abierto Grupo Coril, Peru Open, Nacional de Aficionados, Scratch Series) ranging from 130-180 soles depending on category and event type
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Partnership agreements with corporate sponsors including VISA, Grupo Coril, Grant Thornton, Astara, TaylorMade, and The R&A for event support and branding rights
3. Affiliated Club Membership Dues: Annual affiliations from golf clubs including Lima GC, CC La Planicie, Los Inkas GC, CC de Villa, and 11 other affiliated clubs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Federación Peruana de Golf is Peru's national golf federation, operating as the official governing body for the sport. It organizes and sanctions national golf tournaments across professional, amateur, junior, and senior categories, manages the official national rankings (RNO, WAGR) and the World Handicap System (WHS), administers affiliated golf clubs, and selects and coordinates Team Perú for international competitions including South American Championships and Pan American Games.

Product overview

Federación Peruana de Golf operates a comprehensive tournament and golf management ecosystem. The core offering consists of national tournament circuits (Abiertos, Scratch Series), championship events (Nacional de Aficionados, Nacional de Menores), and the Ranking Nacional con Hándicap system powered by DigitalGolfTour. The federation manages Team Perú for international competition, runs the Gira Junior development tour, and operates the Digital Interclubes ranking for club team competitions. All tournament administration uses the PlusGolf platform. Additional programs include women's golf initiatives under the Women in Golf Charter and an official mobile application for iOS and Android. The products function as an integrated golf management system serving amateur and professional competitions across Peru.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ranking Nacional con Hándicap National handicap ranking system that tracks amateur golf scores across Peru, with players reporting 18-hole scorecards through the DigitalGolfTour platform. Computes net differentials to generate rankings by category for men and women, running 8 dates per year.
• Abiertos Nacionales (National Opens) Series of open national tournaments including Abierto VISA, Peru Open, Abierto de Villa, and Abierto Grupo Coril. Events feature categories for professionals, scratch players, handicap players, seniors, and juniors, with points awarded for national and international rankings. Entry fees range from 130 to 180 soles depending on category.
• Scratch Series Four-stage amateur circuit for scratch (zero-handicap) players in men's and women's categories. Features 54-hole stroke play format with a cut after 36 holes, offering points for National Rankings and WAGR.
• Campeonato Nacional de Aficionados The premier amateur golf championship featuring match play elimination format for both men and women. Defending champions enter directly into the draw, with stroke play qualifying rounds determining bracket placement. Hosted at CC de Villa.
• Campeonato Nacional de Menores National junior championship for youth golfers across categories including Juvenile, Pre-Juvenile, and Infantil Competitivo. Combines stroke play qualifying with match play finals.
• Team Perú

Quantifiable outcome

• 629+ golfers actively participating in handicap ranking system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo CorilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 June 2026One of Peru's leading financial holdings with over 34 years of market experience, supervised by SMV and SBS. Grupo Coril became Official Partner of golfPeru, supporting various activities and competitions in the official calendar, contributing to sports development, training, and national competition initiatives.
• Instituto Peruano del Deporte (IPD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Peru's sports institute signed agreement with golfPeru to strengthen high-performance preparation, with resource allocation for athlete development and training programs.
• Grant Thornton PerucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational accounting and advisory firm operating as Supporting Partner of golfPeru, contributing to institutional strengthening and development projects.
• The R&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial governing body for golf outside the US, providing Golf Management support to golfPeru. Also organizes The Women's Amateur Championship and educational programs (Rules Academy Level 1 seminars).
• VISAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational payment technology company sponsoring the Abierto VISA, the first open tournament of the national calendar, offering 10% cashback for registrations paid with VISA cards.
• TaylorMade GolfcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGolf equipment manufacturer presenting the Ranking Nacional con Handicap through the Digital Golf Tour platform, with TaylorMade Golf COINS rewards program offering discounts up to 25%.
• Astara Retail PeruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Partner supporting golfPeru activities and tournament operations.
• United States Golf Association (USGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS governing body for golf providing sectional qualifying opportunities for USGA championships including U.S. Girls Junior Championship and World Amateur Golf Ranking system.
• IJGA (International Junior Golf Academy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner providing development support for Peruvian junior golfers through international programs and training opportunities.
• Comite Olimpico Peruano (COP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian Olympic Committee coordinating technical planning for 2026 competitions, with golfPeru participating in first technical meeting for Olympic golf events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Golf Australia: Australian national golf federation running national opens, handicapping, and elite team programs for events like the Asia-Pacific Amateur; directly comparable in mandate though larger in scale and resources.
• Federazione Italiana Golf (FIG): Italian national golf federation operating an analogous structure of national opens, ranking systems, handicap administration, and international team selection, with a comparable mix of sponsors and club affiliations.
• Argentine Golf Association (AAG): Argentina's national golf federation, a regional peer with overlapping competition structure, junior development focus, and direct participation in Copa Los Andes-style events alongside Peru.
• Chilean Golf Federation (Federación Chilena de Golf): Chile's national golf federation, a regional counterpart competing in South American team championships with Peru and running parallel national open and ranking structures.
• Mexican Golf Federation (Federación Mexicana de Golf): National golf federation for Mexico, with a similar Latin American sporting context, equivalent national and amateur championship structure, and comparable WHS/team selection mandate.
• Real Federación Española de Golf (RFEG): Spanish national golf federation with the same mandate: organizing national opens, managing handicaps (WHS), running junior development programs, and selecting national teams for international competitions such as the European Amateur and Palmer Cup.
• Confederação Brasileira de Golfe (CBG): Brazil's national golf federation, the largest South American peer, with comparable tournament portfolio, junior development programs, and representation in IGF/SAG competitions.

Broad incumbents

• Federación Sudamericana de Golf: The continental governing body for golf in South America, of which the Federación Peruana de Golf is a member. Directly comparable as a sport federation executing the same sanctioning, ranking, and team-selection functions at a regional level.
• The R&A: The governing body of golf outside the US and Mexico that sanctions The Open and Women's Amateur, supports golfPerú through Golf Management support and Rules Academy seminars. Comparable as a sanctioning and rules authority, but at the global rather than national level.
• United States Golf Association (USGA): US national governing body for golf with which golfPerú partners for sectional qualifying opportunities such as the U.S. Girls' Junior. A direct functional peer in administering handicaps, rankings, and championship sanctioning, albeit at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/golfperu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@perugolf
• Facebookfacebook.com/GolfPeru
• Instagraminstagram.com/GolfPeru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golfperu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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