golfbaan Sluispolder

What golfbaan Sluispolder does

Golfbaan Sluispolder, legally Golfbaan De Kogerdijk B.V., operates a 27-hole golf facility (18-hole course plus a 9-hole Par 3 course) established in 1983 in Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands. In September 2023 it added two padel courts and rebranded to 'Golf en Padel Sluispolder', becoming the first golf course in the Netherlands to offer on-site padel. Supporting services include an on-site golf school with PGA professionals, a youth development program holding RTC (Regionaal Trainingscentrum) status, a renovated driving range with Inrange® shot-tracking technology, an on-site restaurant ('t Sluisje) with event catering for up to 200 guests, a golf shop with club fitting, and the Noordhollandse Golfclub — a member association that fields 15 NGF competition teams.

The business is monetized through seven primary streams: greenfees (€36 for 9 holes winter, €56.50 for 18 holes, €13.50 for Par 3 day ticket), annual club memberships, padel court bookings via the KNLTB Meet & Play app, golf lessons and structured courses (€47.50–€259), restaurant and event catering, retail shop sales, and corporate/business golf events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website, on-site sales, the Meet & Play app, and third-party discovery platforms (Golfstart, ANWB Golf). The facility employs approximately 50 staff, is owned by a private individual with a hospitality background, holds GEO environmental certification, and was awarded NGF Jeugd & Familie Club van de Maand in 2022.

The technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: Total Golf Solutions (IntoGolf/Proware/Birdy/iGolfinstructor) for member management and tee-time booking, KNLTB's Meet & Play for padel reservations, vendor-provided Inrange® for D-Range tracking, Qball as website developer, and Mailcamp for email newsletters. No in-house AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Marketing relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram @tsluisje, YouTube), email newsletters, event-driven acquisition (Women's Golf Day, ZAC, Stamppot Bokaal, Golf & Padel Open, Volvo Midsummernight Trophy), and partnerships with ANWB, NHGolft, Samenwerkende Banen NL, and Volvo Ton van Kuyk.

Name

golfbaan Sluispolder

Legal name

Golfbaan De Kogerdijk B.V.

Website

https://sluispolder.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Golfbaan Sluispolder is a family-owned 27-hole golf and padel facility in Alkmaar, Netherlands, serving recreational and competitive golfers, padel players, corporate event clients, and club members via greenfees, memberships, lessons, restaurant, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf & Padel Sports Facility

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf course facilities
• Padel court rental
• Golf instruction services
• Golf club membership
• Sports hospitality venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Greenfee Revenue: The primary revenue stream comes from green fees charged to golfers for playing 9-hole, 18-hole, and Par 3 courses. Prices vary by season (off-peak winter rates for 9 holes, standard rates for 18 holes) and by player category (adults, youth).
2. Restaurant & Catering ('t Sluisje): On-site restaurant 't Sluisje serves lunch and dinner with a focus on culinary quality. Revenue is generated through table service, private events (weddings, corporate dinners, celebrations up to 200 guests), and takeaway ('Sluis voor Thuis').
3. Golf Lessons & Clinics: The on-site golf school (Golfschool Sluispolder) offers private lessons, group courses, themed lessons, and specialty programs (Women's Golf, youth, handicap improvement). PGA professionals deliver instruction.
4. Club Membership (Noordhollandse Golfclub): Annual membership fees for the Noordhollandse Golfclub provide playing rights on the full course and Par 3, plus benefits such as reduced greenfees at partner courses, priority buggy access, and exclusive club events.
5. Padel Court Bookings: Revenue from two padel courts opened in September 2023, booked via the Meet & Play app. Lessons are provided by PotjePadel.
6. Events & Corporate Golf: Business golf competitions, corporate outings, and private events generate revenue through entry fees, catering packages, and hospitality services.
7. Golf Shop Sales: On-site golf shop sells equipment, apparel, and accessories. Periodically runs promotions such as MEGA SALE (buy one, get 50% off second item).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Golfbaan Sluispolder operates a multi-sport leisure facility centered on an 18-hole golf course and 9-hole Par 3 course (originally built 1983 in three phases), expanded in 2023 with two padel courts. The facility also offers a PGA-staffed golf school, a youth development program with RTC status, the on-site Restaurant 't Sluisje, an equipment shop with club-fitting, and event hosting services for corporate outings, weddings, and tournaments up to 200 guests. The site hosts the Noordhollandse Golfclub with 15 NGF competition teams and holds GEO environmental certification.

Product overview

Sluispolder operates as a multi-sport leisure facility offering golf and padel. The core offering consists of an 18-hole golf course (established 1983), a 9-hole Par 3 course, and two padel courts (added 2023). Supporting services include a golf school with professional instructors, youth golf programs (RTC certified), a restaurant (Restaurant 't Sluisje), golfshop, club fitting, and event hosting. The facility is home to the Noordhollandse Golfclub. The D-Range driving range features Inrange shot-tracking technology for practice and competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Golf Course The flagship 18-hole golf course, playable year-round, with greenfee access for members and pay-to-play guests. Designed for golfers of all skill levels and home to 15 NGF competition teams.
• Par 3 Course A 9-hole Par 3 course accessible without prior golf experience (day ticket EUR 13.50), also used for youth programs and competitions.
• Padel Courts Two full-size padel courts opened in September 2023, with reservations managed through the Meet & Play app (KNLTB) and lessons delivered by PotjePadel. First padel offering at a Dutch golf course.
• D-Range with Inrange Shot-Tracking Modern driving range equipped with Inrange® ball-tracking technology that records shot data and runs gamified challenges such as Closest to the Pin, Scramble, and Par 3 events. Used for practice, warm-up, and competitions including the Virtual Solheim Cup Challenge.
• Golf School Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Sluispolder was awarded Jeugd & Familie club van de maand (Youth & Family Club of the Month) by the NGF in April 2022
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Rekre SportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Rekre Sport, a market leader in padel court construction, designed and built the two padel courts at Sluispolder. This was the first padel installation at a golf course in the Netherlands, representing a unique co-development of facilities.
• KNLTB (Meet & Play app)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2023The Dutch tennis and padel federation (KNLTB) provides the Meet & Play app used for automated padel court reservations. This integration enables fully automated booking for padel customers.
• PotjePadelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023A large, professional padel school operating throughout North Holland that provides padel lessons at Sluispolder. Offers a special 4-week introduction package for members of the Noordhollandse Golfclub to try padel.
• Facebook & InstagramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms used for marketing, community engagement, and targeting advertising to specific audiences. Sluispolder uses Facebook's targeting capabilities for advertising.
• YouTubeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVideo platform used to publish promotional and educational video content, including during COVID lockdown periods.
• Total Golf Solutions (IntoGolf, Proware, Birdy & iGolfinstructor)coreTechnology or IntegrationCritical golf management software suite used for the member management system (Intogolf/Proware), the club website integration, lesson booking (iGolfinstructor), and tournament management. A sub-processor under the privacy policy.
• ClubNLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClubNL membership program provides benefits to Sluispolder members, including a 2.50 EUR discount on Zomer Avond Competitie (ZAC) sessions. Also listed as a technology partner under privacy policy.
• Bakker GroepminorOthersListed as a sub-processor under the privacy statement. Nature of partnership not further specified in available sources.
• Inrange®coreTechnology or IntegrationInrange® provides the ball tracking and challenge technology for Sluispolder's D-Range. Sluispolder participates in the NGF + Inrange® Virtual Solheim Cup Challenge, enabling golfers to compete for prizes and VIP tickets.
• NGF (Nederlandse Golf Federatie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Golf Federation supports Sluispolder's programs including the Virtual Solheim Cup Challenge with Inrange®, youth and family club recognition, and NGF competition team framework (15 teams).
• NHGolft (Noordhollandse Golft banen)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMembers of the Noordhollandse Golfclub receive reduced greenfees on all NHGolft partner courses throughout North Holland. This network of golf courses extends the value of Sluispolder membership.
• Samenwerkende Banen NL (12 banen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamenwerkende Banen NL is a network of 12 golf courses across the Netherlands. Noordhollandse Golfclub members receive hospitality discounts at these partner courses.
• Women's Golf Day (WGD)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal women's golf initiative (1 day, 900 locations, 70 countries). Sluispolder participates annually, hosting a Women's Golf Day event combining golf, food, fashion, and community.
• Volvo Ton van KuykmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsor of the Volvo Midsummernight Trophy tournament at Sluispolder, a flagship event featuring 24-hour golf by golf professionals to raise funds for charity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kennemer Golf & Country Club: Historic Dutch golf club located in Zandvoort offering 18-hole championship golf, club membership, restaurant, and clubhouse events. Directly comparable to Sluispolder as a North Holland-region member-based golf course catering to recreational and competitive golfers.
• Golfbaan Spaarnwoude: 27-hole public golf facility in North Holland with clubhouse and beginner programs. Directly comparable to Sluispolder's 27-hole + Par 3 layout, regional North Holland positioning, and beginner-friendly offerings.
• Golfbaan De Hoge Dijk: Dutch golf club near Utrecht offering 9-hole and 18-hole courses, practice facilities, clubhouse, and beginner programs. Comparable to Sluispolder's mix of full-course, Par 3 access, and beginner/school programming.
• Golfclub Flevoland (Boudewijn Seignette): Dutch golf club operating full golf and Par 3 facilities, clubhouse restaurant, and golf school. Comparable in offering mix (golf + Par 3 + lessons + restaurant) and member-based operations.
• Golfclub Amelisweerd: Dutch golf facility operating courses, practice facilities, clubhouse restaurant, and golf school in the Utrecht region. Comparable to Sluispolder's full-service golf venue model combining sport, hospitality, and instruction.
• Het Rijk van Nunspeet: Multi-course Dutch golf facility offering 18-hole golf, practice facilities, clubhouse, and lodging. Comparable to Sluispolder as a destination golf operation combining sport, hospitality, and member services in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• KNLTB (Royal Dutch Tennis and Padel Federation): National federation governing tennis and padel in the Netherlands, providing the Meet & Play booking platform used by Sluispolder. A broad incumbent in padel/tennis relevant to Sluispolder's expansion into padel.
• The International (Badhoevedorp): Major Dutch golf facility near Amsterdam with multiple courses, lodging, hospitality, and corporate event hosting. Comparable as a large-scale, multi-revenue golf venue in the broader Dutch market — though at a larger scale and broader footprint than Sluispolder.

Emerging players

• PotjePadel: Professional padel school operating across North Holland that delivers instruction at Sluispolder. A partner and emerging padel specialist whose broader footprint and padel-only focus make it an adjacent peer in Sluispolder's padel offering.

Regional players

• Pitch & Putt Loosdrecht: Dutch short-course / Par 3 facility. Adjacent / partial comparator to Sluispolder's Par 3 course for casual players and beginners, though operating at a smaller scale and with a narrower offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sluispolder
• Instagraminstagram.com/tsluisje
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golfbaan-sluispolder

Compliance2 records

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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