ITANHANGA GOLF CLUB

What ITANHANGA GOLF CLUB does

Itanhangá Golf Club is a private members-only sports and leisure club founded in 1933 in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operating on a one-million-square-meter property, the club offers two golf courses (18-hole and 9-hole), two official polo fields, three clay tennis courts, a beach tennis court, an aquatic complex, a restaurant, six exclusive bars, and event spaces accommodating up to 500 guests. It serves individual and family members, corporate members (Pessoa Jurídica), temporary/expat residents, and event clients, with a portfolio of dedicated academies for golf, junior golf, tennis, and equestrian/polo instruction.

The club generates revenue through a recurring subscription model across four membership tiers (Proprietário, Contribuinte, Temporário, Pessoa Jurídica), supplemented by usage-based green fees and polo fees, and professional-services revenue from corporate and social event hosting supported by an in-house culinary operation (Chef Ribamar). Distribution is direct via the club's website, in-person visits, an online tee-time booking system (reservas.itanhanga.com.br), and word-of-mouth referrals. Marketing is driven by member referrals, organic social media, the in-house "Itanhangá em Revista" publication, and earned media from national golf tournaments including the 63º Aberto do Itanhangá and the Zeekr Ladies Open (49th edition).

The club is governed as a member association under a Deliberative Council with biennial presidential elections. Current leadership comprises President Indalécio Castilho Villa Alvarez and Vice-President Felipe Roberto Barbosa (2024-2025 biennium), succeeding the late André Carrazzoni Wilczek (2020-2021). The operating geography is exclusively Brazil/Rio de Janeiro, with reciprocal club agreements extending member utility domestically and select tournament sponsorships (Audi, GAC, IDOMED, Triunfo Logística, XP, Marinha do Brasil) supporting brand visibility and event monetization.

Name

ITANHANGA GOLF CLUB

Legal name

Itanhangá Golf Club

Website

https://itanhanga.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Itanhangá Golf Club is a 92-year-old private members-only sports and leisure club in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, offering golf, polo, tennis, aquatic, dining, and event facilities to individual, family, and corporate members through subscription memberships and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Sports & Social Club

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

• Private golf club
• Polo club
• Sports and leisure club
• Membership club
• Event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio de Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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 Dues: The club generates primary revenue from multiple membership categories: Proprietário (full permanent owner), Contribuinte (contributor/limited tenure), Temporário (temporary/expat residents), and Pessoa Jurídica (corporate/business memberships). Members pay fees for full access to all club facilities and services.
2. Event Hosting: The club hosts corporate events, social celebrations, and sporting events for up to 500 guests, generating revenue through venue rental, catering services (Chef Ribamar), and associated event services. Spaces include Salão Principal, Pérgola, Hole in One area, Sala de Leitura, Árvore, and Varanda.
3. Green Fee and Sport Fees: Non-members and visitors can access golf (green fee), polo (polo fee), and other sports facilities on a per-use basis, generating ancillary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Itanhangá Golf Club operates a private members-only sports and social club on a one-million-square-meter property in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. It sells membership subscriptions (Proprietário, Contribuinte, Temporário, and Pessoa Jurídica categories) that grant access to two golf courses, two polo fields, tennis courts, an aquatic complex, dining venues, and event spaces. Ancillary revenue comes from green fees, polo fees, and corporate/social event hosting for up to 500 guests.

Product overview

Itanhangá Golf Club is a private sports club offering a comprehensive portfolio centered around golf and equestrian sports. The core offerings include two golf courses (18-hole and 9-hole), two official polo fields, tennis facilities with three clay courts and beach tennis, and an aquatic complex. Supporting services include academies for golf, tennis, and equestrian/polo training; event spaces accommodating up to 500 guests; and multiple dining options. The club operates membership programs including Proprietário, Contribuinte, Temporário, and Pessoa Jurídica categories. Online reservation systems are available for golf tee times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Courses (18-hole and 9-hole) Two golf courses (18-hole and 9-hole) with driving range, approach areas, and putting greens available to members and green-fee-paying visitors.
• Polo Fields Two official polo fields supporting polo activities for members and visiting players.
• Tennis Courts Three clay tennis courts and one beach tennis court available to members.
• Aquatic Complex Swimming facilities available as part of the club's recreational infrastructure for members.
• Event Spaces and Hosting Over 1,000m² of event spaces (Salão Principal, Pérgola, Hole in One, Sala de Leitura, Árvore, Varanda) accommodating up to 500 guests for corporate events, weddings, social celebrations, and sporting events with catering by Chef Ribamar.
• Restaurant and Bars Restaurant and six exclusive bars providing gastronomic services for members and event attendees.
• Golf Academy Golf instruction and training programs including adult and junior (children and teenagers) lessons delivered at the club's training areas.
• Equestrian and Polo School Training school for equestrian and polo activities offered to club members.
• Membership Programs Four membership categories — Sócio Proprietário (full permanent family membership), Sócio Contribuinte (contributor membership), Sócio Temporário (temporary membership for expatriates), and Pessoa Jurídica (corporate membership) — granting full access to club facilities and services.
• Green Fee and Polo Fee Access Per-use access to golf and polo facilities for non-members and visitors, booked through the online reservation system.

Quantifiable outcome

• The GAC Rio Golf Cup – 63º Aberto do Itanhangá distributed R$110,000 in prizes (2025), with 51 professionals competing.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CBGolfe (Confederação Brasileira de Golfe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBGolfe is the national governing body for golf in Brazil. Itanhangá Golf Club works with CBGolfe as a host venue for national championships (e.g., 63º Aberto do Itanhangá) and events valid for national and world rankings.
• FGERJ (Federação de Golfe do Estado do Rio de Janeiro)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGERJ is the state golf federation. Itanhangá collaborates with FGERJ on tournament organization, registrations, and rankings validity for competitions held at the club.
• CBG (Confederação Brasileira de Golfe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItanhangá Golf Club is an affiliated club of CBG, enabling handicap registration, tournament sanctioning, and member privileges across the CBG network.
• Audi Center Rio de JaneirominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAudi Center Rio de Janeiro was the title sponsor of the Audi Rio Ladies Open – 48º Aberto Feminino do Itanhangá (2025), a major women's golf tournament held at the club.
• GAC | RiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGAC | Rio was the title sponsor of the GAC Rio Golf Cup – 63º Aberto do Itanhangá (2025), with prize purse of R$110,000 for the professional category.
• Triunfo LogísticaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTriunfo Logística was a sponsor of the Golf & Energy Tournament 2025, an event connecting the energy sector with the club's golf facilities. Also a recurring sponsor of multiple Itanhangá tournaments.
• IDOMED – Instituto de Educação MédicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIDOMED was the title sponsor of the 25th Taça Médicos de Golfe IDOMED, a traditional internal golf tournament held at the club with charitable elements supporting INCAvoluntário.
• Clubes Conveniados (Affiliated/Reciprocal Clubs)minorOthersItanhangá maintains agreements with affiliated/reciprocal clubs (clubes conveniados), allowing members of partner clubs to access Itanhangá facilities and vice versa. Both golf and polo reciprocal networks are mentioned.
• Japeri Golfe (Social Project)minorOthersThe Golf & Energy Tournament 2025 donated R$25,000 to Japeri Golfe, a social project in Baixada Fluminense that provides golf training and youth development for nearly 100 children annually. Itanhangá also formed its first professional from the Japeri Golf School.
• Marinha do Brasil (Brazilian Navy)minorOthersThe Brazilian Navy partners with Itanhangá to host the annual Torneio de Golfe Marinha do Brasil (now in its 13th edition), integrating naval tradition, sport, and institutional activities at the club.
• XP InvestimentosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXP Investimentos promoted a tennis clinic at Itanhangá featuring tennis legend Andre Agassi, demonstrating the club's use of high-profile events for visibility and member experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/itanhanga-golf-club

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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