Golf Club Vuissens

What Golf Club Vuissens does

Golf Club Vuissens is a semi-private 18-hole golf club located in Vuissens, canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, founded in 1994 when Claude Thalmann acquired the 13th-century Château de Vuissens and commissioned the course development. The championship course (par 72, 6,150 meters) was designed by architect Jérémy Pern, opened in stages between July 2001 and April 2002, and sits on a 52-hectare valley bordered by forests with a natural river. The club operates 7/7 from 08:00 to 17:00, is supported by an 8-person staff, and serves approximately 500 members alongside walk-in visitors.

The club's revenue model combines recurring membership subscriptions (individual, couples, juniors, seniors categories) with usage-based visitor green fees priced at 30–70 CHF per round, pro shop retail sales of apparel and accessories, competition entry fees, and reciprocal referral commissions from three hotel partners. Non-refundable playing rights (5,000–6,000 CHF under the 2026 Welcome/Summer offers) drive new member acquisition and create multi-year amortization incentives. The 2022 renovation and reopening of the Proshop, plus GEO environmental certification, reflect ongoing reinvestment into the member experience and sustainability credentials.

The club maintains a structured community ecosystem with dedicated sections for Ladies (~40 women, 30+ annual encounters), Seniors (50+), competitive Back Tees, and Juniors (ages 4–21), supported by six competitive teams participating in Swiss Golf national championships. Distribution is handled through direct on-course access, an online tee-time booking platform, a multilingual website (French/English/German), and partnerships with Hôtel La Prairie Yverdon (10% discount), Hôtel du Théâtre Yverdon, and Le 19ème B&B. Adjacent services include the on-site restaurant "A Votre Goût" (separately operated by member Jean-Roch Oberson), the Vuissens Golf Academy offering Autorisation de Parcours training, and annual corporate team-building events such as Crazy Golf weekends.

Name

Golf Club Vuissens

Legal name

Golf Club Vuissens

Website

https://golfvuissens.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Golf Club Vuissens is a semi-private Swiss 18-hole golf club in canton of Fribourg, founded 1994, serving approximately 500 members and visitors through membership subscriptions, green fees, a pro shop, golf academy, and tournament programming.

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), Luxury Golf Resorts (THAGACAH)

Keywords

• Golf club facilities
• Golf course access
• Golf membership services
• Golf instruction academy
• Golf tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vuissens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions with various categories (individual, couples, juniors, seniors). Members pay annual fees and receive playing rights, access to member-exclusive events, and priority booking.
2. Green Fees: Visitor green fees charged for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds. Prices vary by season (low season: 9 holes 30-45 CHF, 18 holes 45-70 CHF).
3. Pro Shop Sales: Retail sales of golf textiles, accessories, and partnership products (electric trolleys). The pro shop does not sell golf clubs or bags.
4. Restaurant A Votre Goût: On-site restaurant operated separately, providing dining services to members and visitors. The restaurant is in the Club House building.
5. Competition Entry Fees: Fees charged for participation in club competitions and tournaments, including special events like Crazy Golf weekends.
6. Partner Accommodation Commissions: Preferential partnerships with local hotels (La Prairie, Hôtel du Théâtre, Le 19ème) offering commissions or referrals for accommodation bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Golf Club Vuissens operates an 18-hole championship golf course (par 72, 6,150 meters) designed by Jérémy Pern in a 52-hectare valley, complemented by practice facilities (225-meter driving range, putting and chipping greens, three bunkers). The club sells memberships and visitor green fees, runs the on-site restaurant "A Votre Goût," operates a Pro Shop stocking golf apparel and accessories, and delivers golf instruction through the Vuissens Golf Academy for both beginners (Autorisation de Parcours) and competitive players.

Product overview

Golf Club Vuissens operates as a semi-private golf club offering a comprehensive suite of golf-related products and services centered around its 18-hole championship golf course (par 72, 6,150 meters) designed by Jérémy Pern. The club provides practice facilities including a driving range with 24 mats, putting/chipping greens, and training bunkers. Additional offerings include an on-site restaurant ("A votre goût"), a Proshop opened in 2022 after renovation, the Vuissens Golf Academy for instruction and course permits, organized tournament competitions, a juniors program for ages 4-21, and annual events like Crazy Golf. The club also maintains accommodation partnerships with nearby hotels offering preferential rates for golfers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course An 18-hole golf course with par 72, 6,150 meters, designed by architect Jérémy Pern in a 52 ha valley bordered by forests with water features, available to members and visiting golfers via green fees.
• Training Facilities (Driving Range & Practice Areas)

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 golfers in membership community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 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.

• Hôtel La Prairie YverdoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner hotel located 17 minutes from Vuissens. Offers 10% preferential discount to golfers who book directly and mention their green fee reservation date.
• Hôtel du Théâtre YverdoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner hotel located 18 minutes from Vuissens. Offers preferential rates for stays and green fees during friendly games and competitions. Reservations must be made directly by phone or email.
• Le 19ème B&BminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBed and breakfast located in Vuissens itself, offering accommodation for golfers visiting the club. Bookings by phone or email.
• Banque Piguet GallandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial sponsor supporting the club's competitive teams (Dames B4, Hommes A4, Hommes B4, 50+ teams, Mid-Am teams, Coupe Helvétique) in national championships.
• Swiss GolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational golf federation partner. Supports club competitions and player development through the Swiss Golf ID system and competition licensing.
• ASGIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for the Crazy Golf weekend event (June 27-28), collaborating on the corporate team-building package.
• Espace & LumièreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for the Crazy Golf weekend event, providing sponsorship support for the corporate packages.
• BoschminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support for club activities and events.
• AFH AutomobilesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support for club activities and events.
• ClensolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support for club activities and events.
• Vuissens Golf AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated golf teaching academy operated by professional instructors Jean-Raphaël Schneider and Michel Frutiger, offering Autorisation de Parcours (course permit) training for beginners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Golf Club Domaine Impérial: Swiss private golf and country club with 18-hole Peter Harradine-designed course and full clubhouse amenities. Comparable as a Swiss private club operating similar member-driven model with championship pedigree and active federation participation.
• Golf Club de Lausanne: Swiss member-based golf club with 18-hole course, academy, and active tournament programming. Comparable as a similar-scale Swiss private club with member subscription, federation teams, and visitor green fee access.
• Golf Club de Genève: Swiss member-based golf club with 18-hole course, academy programs, and tournament calendar. Comparable as a Swiss private club operating similar member subscription + green fee hybrid model with federation team participation.
• Montreux Golf Club: Swiss member-based 18-hole golf club on Lake Geneva with similar academy, tournament, and member section programming. Comparable as a regional Swiss private club serving recreational and competitive golfers with federation team participation.
• Golf & Country Club Zürich: Swiss private golf and country club offering 18-hole course with membership model, clubhouse dining, and tournament programming. Most comparable as a Switzerland-based semi-private golf club with similar member-driven revenue mix and federation-affiliated competitive teams.

Regional players

• Evian Resort Golf Club: French luxury golf resort across Lake Geneva from Vuissens, hosting a major championship. Comparable as a course-integrated hospitality operator in the same Léman region, but operating at resort scale rather than community club model.

Broad incumbents

• Golf Club Andermatt: Swiss alpine golf course designed by Kurt Rossknecht, integrated into a luxury resort destination. Comparable as a designed signature course with strong tourism and hospitality integration, though at substantially higher price point and resort model.
• Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club: Premier Swiss alpine golf club hosting the European Masters. Operates as a larger, more established private club with significant tournament prestige; relevant as a benchmark Swiss member club but at materially larger scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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