Saint Donat Golf

What Saint Donat Golf does

Saint Donat Golf is a privately held golf club and resort located in Grasse on the French Riviera, at the gates of Cannes, approximately 30 years in operation (30th anniversary celebrated in 2023). Its core asset is an 18-hole Par 71 course spanning 6,031 meters, designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior and developed by Groupe Benedetti. The property sits on over 20 hectares and includes a 9-hole Compact course, a 24-station practice range (240 meters with an aqueduct), a 100m² Pro Shop carrying brands such as Adidas, FootJoy, Ecco, Titleist, and Wilson, and the on-site Provençal restaurant La Closerie (capacity 120 covers). The club was awarded the Label Argent - Golf pour la Biodiversité by FFGOLF and the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in April 2025, placing it among 139 of 750 certified French courses.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct on-site sales (green fees, memberships, lessons, retail, dining, events) with online tee-time booking via teeitup.com and a community-led academy. Revenue is generated through seven primary streams: per-round green fees (€125 adult 18-hole, €60 9-hole), annual memberships in multiple tiers (€1,350-€6,400), recurring and per-session golf instruction (€40-€80 individual, €1,000/year adult programs), Pro Shop retail, F&B at La Closerie, corporate and private event hosting, and equipment rentals. Customer segments span affluent local members and Riviera tourists, beginners attracted by a €100 two-month introductory offer, professional and elite amateur golfers coached by former French Pro Champion Benoît Ducoulombier, and corporate / private event clients.

Marketing is multi-channel, relying on the official website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram @golfsaintdonat), a monthly Saint Donat Times newsletter, Vimeo video content, and partnerships with local Grasse tourism entities (Fragonard, Musée du Parfum, Confiserie Florian, Musée Bonnard). The technology stack is conventional golf-club management and reservation software with no proprietary AI/ML components or API offerings. The club is privately held by Groupe Benedetti with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Saint Donat Golf

Legal name

Golf de Saint Donat

Website

https://golfsaintdonat.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saint Donat Golf is a private golf club on the French Riviera near Cannes and Grasse, operating an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Junior course, a 9-hole Compact course, practice facility, Pro Shop, restaurant, and academy. It serves annual members, beginners, professional golfers coached by Benoît Ducoulombier, and corporate event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club & Resort Services

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE)

Keywords

• Golf club operations
• Golf course facilities
• Golf instruction services
• Golf event hosting
• Sports retail pro shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Grasse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Green Fees: Per-round fees charged to visitors playing the 18-hole and 9-hole courses. Pricing varies by age category (adult, student, junior) and time of day. Multiple discount schemes available through carnets (bundles).
2. Annual Memberships: Annual subscriptions providing unlimited or preferential access to courses. Tiers include Individual (€4,000), Couple (€6,400), Actif for ages 25-50 (€2,300), and Compact (€1,350). Monthly payment plans also available at €440-500/month.
3. Golf Instruction: Individual and group lessons taught by certified professionals. Individual 1-hour lessons at €80, 30-minute sessions at €40, lesson packages (5 hours €350, 10 hours €600), group courses at €30/person, and annual adult programs at €1,000.
4. Pro Shop Sales: 100m² retail boutique selling golf apparel (textiles, footwear), equipment (clubs, bags, trolleys), and accessories (balls, tees, gloves, hats). Features brands including Adidas, FootJoy, Ecco, Titleist, Wilson.
5. Restaurant La Closerie: On-site restaurant under chef Didier Revilliod serving traditional Provençal cuisine. Open daily for lunch except December 25. Hosts private events including weddings, baptisms, and corporate functions for up to 120 guests.
6. Event Hosting: Private events including weddings (capacity 120 covers with terrace), corporate events, team building, and competition organization. Additional services include practice privatization and group bookings.
7. Equipment Rental: Golf cart rental (€30-50 depending on holes), manual trolleys (€10), electric trolleys (€30), club sets (€40). Practice range balls at €5 per 40-ball bucket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Saint Donat Golf operates a private 18-hole Par 71 course (6,031 meters) designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, complemented by a 9-hole Compact course, a 24-station practice range, the Saint Donat Golf Academy, an on-site Pro Shop, and Restaurant La Closerie. The club sells annual memberships, pay-as-you-go green fees, golf lessons and clinics, equipment rental, retail merchandise, and hosts private/corporate events and tournaments on the French Riviera near Cannes and Grasse.

Product overview

Saint Donat Golf is a golf resort and country club on the French Riviera near Cannes and Grasse, operated by the Benedetti Group. Its core product is the 18-hole Par 71 course (6,031 meters) designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, supplemented by a 9-hole Compact course and an award-winning 24-station practice facility. The Saint Donat Golf Academy provides teaching services across all levels, while the on-site ProShop (100m²) retails golf equipment and apparel. The property also includes Restaurant La Closerie (traditional Provençal cuisine, 120 covers) and organizes competitions and events. The club obtained the 'Golf pour la Biodiversité' Silver Label in April 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parcours 18 Trous An 18-hole Par 71 golf course spanning 6,031 meters, designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, located on the French Riviera near Cannes and Grasse. Open to members, visitors, and tournament players year-round.
• Parcours 9 Trous Compact A 9-hole compact golf course offering shorter play options aimed at beginners, practice rounds, and faster rounds.
• Practice (Practice Range) A 240-meter practice facility with 24 stations (8 covered), 2 training greens, and a bunker, featuring an aqueduct described as the most distinctive on the Côte d'Azur. Practice range balls are sold at €5 per 40-ball bucket.
• Saint Donat Golf Academy A comprehensive golf teaching academy offering individual lessons (1-hour €80, 30-minute €40), lesson packages (5 hours €350, 10 hours €600), group courses (€30/person/hour), junior golf school, adult year-round programs (€1,000), and a 2-month beginner intro offer (€100).
• ProShop A 100m² on-site golf retail boutique selling textiles, footwear, equipment, and accessories from brands including Saint Donat Collection, CHERVO, FOOTJOY, ADIDAS, ECCO, WILSON, and TITLEIST. Open to the public and members.
• Restaurant La Closerie A traditional Provençal restaurant led by Didier Revilliod, open daily for lunch year-round (closed December 25), with terrace seating overlooking the lake and capacity for groups, weddings, and christenings of up to 120 covers. Reservations by phone (+33 (0)4 93 09 76 67).
• Event Services Golf event organization services including course privatization, competition management, initiation sessions, equipment rental, and practice facility privatization for groups and corporate events.
• Annual Golf Memberships Annual subscriptions providing unlimited or preferential access to the 18-hole and Compact courses, with tiers including Individual (€4,000/year), Couple (€6,400/year), Actif for ages 25-50 (€2,300/year), and Compact (€1,350/year). Monthly plans also offered at €440-€500/month (max 10 rounds/month).
• Equipment Rental Rental services for golf carts (€30-50 depending on holes), manual trolleys (€10), electric trolleys (€30), and club sets (€40).

Quantifiable outcome

• 217 species documented on property through biodiversity inventory
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FragonardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Fragonard Perfume Museum in Grasse for cross-promotion. Fragonard is a renowned perfume house located in Grasse, the 'City of Perfumes'.
• Musée du Parfum de GrasseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Fragrance Museum of Grasse for tourism cross-promotion. Located in Grasse city center.
• Confiserie FlorianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Confiserie Florian, a traditional confectionery maker in the Grasse region, for local tourism cross-promotion.
• Musée BonnardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Musée Bonnard for cultural tourism cross-promotion near Le Cannet.
• Ville de GrasseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the city of Grasse for regional tourism promotion. Golf course located on the municipality of Grasse (06130).
• Saint Donat Golf Academy PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partners sponsoring the annual Pro-Am tournament including multiple companies visible in partner logos displayed at the event. 2024 edition featured 8+ partner companies.
• La Pigeot RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant partnership recommended to golf visitors for off-course dining options.
• La Cave de MouginsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine merchant partnership for restaurant supply and wine services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort: Two championship courses plus a luxury hotel, spa, and residential real estate in the Var (Provence). Larger and more upscale, with broader amenities; competes with Saint Donat for premium and destination golf customers on the Côte d'Azur.
• Bluegreen: One of France's largest golf-course operating groups, managing dozens of courses nationwide including Riviera-area properties. Represents the multi-property incumbent model with scale advantages in marketing, distribution, and capital that an independent single-site club like Saint Donat does not have.
• Le Golf National: France's flagship golf venue near Paris (host of the 2018 Ryder Cup and annual Open de France). While not a geographic competitor, it represents the top of the French golf market for tournament prestige, corporate hospitality, and brand visibility — a benchmark for Saint Donat's tournament aspirations.

Direct peers

• Royal Mougins Golf Resort: Luxury golf resort also on the French Riviera near Cannes, with a Robert Trent Jones Senior-designed course, on-site hotel, restaurant, and event hosting. Most directly comparable to Saint Donat in geography, customer profile (affluent Riviera residents and tourists), and full-service amenities.
• Golf de Barbaroux: 18-hole championship course in the Var (Provence), designed by Pete and P.B. Dye. Comparable mid-to-upper-tier regional course competing for affluent golfers and tournament play in the broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur market.
• Domaine de Manville: Provence golf resort with 18-hole course, hotel, spa, and event facilities near Les Baux-de-Provence. Comparable full-service offering and event-driven model; competes for destination golf and corporate events in the broader PACA market.
• Château de Taulane: Provence-based 18-hole golf resort with on-site hotel, restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable full-service amenity set to Saint Donat and competes for destination-stay golfers, but with lodging that Saint Donat lacks.
• Golf d'Opio Valbonne: 18-hole course inland from Cannes in the Sophia Antipolis / Valbonne area. Competes for the same affluent Riviera resident segment and offers comparable membership and lesson programs at similar price points.
• Golf de Cannes Mandelieu: Historic 18-hole course located immediately adjacent to Cannes on the Côte d'Azur. Direct competitor for the same French Riviera resident and tourist customer base, with similar green-fee pricing and tournament programming.

Regional players

• Monte Carlo Golf Club: 18-hole course perched above Monaco, operating under the Société des Bains de Mer. Comparable premium Riviera positioning and affluent clientele, but operates in the adjacent Monaco market rather than directly within Saint Donat's Grasse catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/golfsaintdonat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saint-donat-golf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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