Roskilde Golf Klub

What Roskilde Golf Klub does

Roskilde Golf Klub is a private, member-owned golf club founded in 1973 in Roskilde, Denmark, operating two golf courses — the 18-hole Store Skjold and the 9-hole Skjoldungen — along with a clubhouse containing a proshop, restaurant (Restaurant Tee-Time), driving range, putting green, golf simulator, and administrative offices. As of 2020 the club had approximately 1,473 members, making it the 13th largest golf club in Denmark and the 10th most-played course in the country that year — notably the only 18-hole course in the top 17, most of which operate 27+ holes. The club organizes an extensive calendar of tournaments, divisional league matches, sponsor-branded events, and an unusually broad "Klubber i Klubben" (clubs within club) ecosystem of more than ten specialized member groups covering women, men, seniors, beginners, disabled players, and mixed formats.

The club's business model rests on tiered annual membership subscriptions (Senior, Ungsenior, Junior, Mikro, Par-3, SemiFlex, Full-time) supplemented by green fees for non-members, SGO cooperative inter-club play arrangements with ~10 regional clubs, tournament entry fees, proshop retail, and restaurant operations. Pricing is publicly disclosed, with the 2021 Senior tier at 7,220 kr annually, ranging down to 520 kr for Mikro. A trial membership (prøvemedlem) program supports acquisition. Distribution is primarily direct through the GolfBox member portal, on-site proshop and restaurant, and community-led GTM including the annual "Golfens Dag" event, mentor pairings, and member-to-member referral via closed Facebook groups. Sponsorships from Jyske Bank, F.J. Poulsens Anlægsgartneri, Carlsberg, and Gagatek provide tournament prize support and brand visibility.

Financially, the club reported a 2019 surplus of 480,000 kr and a 2020 surplus of 819,000 kr (partly COVID-related cost savings). The general assembly approved in June 2020 a ~16 million kr loan facility to finance a new intermediate-rated 9-hole course, alongside a clubhouse expansion master plan targeting the club's 50th anniversary in 2023. Governance is through an elected member board led by Chairman Kim Møller Behrend, with operations heavily reliant on volunteer committees in addition to a small staff of 1–10 employees.

Name

Roskilde Golf Klub

Legal name

Roskilde Golf Klub

Website

https://roskildegolfklub.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Roskilde Golf Klub is a private, member-owned Danish golf club founded in 1973, operating an 18-hole and 9-hole course plus clubhouse facilities near Copenhagen for approximately 1,473 members across all skill levels, with tiered annual subscriptions, tournament programming, and an extensive sub-club community structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Club and Course Operations

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 Equipment, Apparel & Pro Shop Retail (CRAMABAG), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf club membership
• Golf course operations
• Golf tournaments and leagues
• Junior golf programs
• Golf training facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Roskilde

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees across multiple tiers (senior, youth senior, junior, micro, par-3, semi-flex). Primary revenue stream supporting club operations.
2. Green Fees: Fees charged to visitors and non-members for playing the courses. Also includes SGO (cooperative green fee) arrangements with partner clubs.
3. Restaurant Operations: Restaurant Tee-Time operating in clubhouse, serving members and guests. Catering for tournaments and events.
4. Proshop: Golf equipment and apparel retail operating within club facilities.
5. Tournament Entry Fees: Fees for participation in club tournaments and matches including sponsor events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roskilde Golf Klub is a private member-owned golf club that operates two courses — the 18-hole Store Skjold course and the 9-hole Skjoldungen course (both with winter-course configurations) — and provides member services including tee-time bookings, training facilities, a driving range, a golf simulator, a pro shop, and a clubhouse restaurant (Restaurant Tee-Time). Its core deliverable is organized access to golf play, tournaments, leagues, youth and rehabilitation programs, and a "Klubber i Klubben" community of specialized member groups, all coordinated through the GolfBox member platform.

Product overview

Roskilde Golf Klub operates two golf courses (Store Skjold, an 18-hole course, and Skjoldungen, a 9-hole course), a restaurant (Restaurant Tee-Time), a pro shop, practice facilities (driving range, putting green), simulator golf, and various member clubs. The club also offers SGO Tour membership for play across partner clubs, youth programs (micro and junior), and rehab-golf for members with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Store Skjold: The club's 18-hole golf course.
• Skjoldungen
• Restaurant Tee-Time

Products and services

• Store Skjold 18-hole course

Quantifiable outcome

• 10th most played course in Denmark (2020)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Restaurant Tee-Time (Lene, forpagter)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Restaurant operator/forpagter providing catering and dining services to club members and guests. Opened February 2026 with reception event.
• Jyske BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor of the annual opening match tournament (Jyske Bank Åbningsmatch). Provides prize money, catering, and brand visibility through tournament naming rights and post-match hospitality.
• F. J. Poulsens Anlægsgartneri A/SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of annual golf match tournament. Provides prize support and brand visibility through tournament sponsorship.
• CarlsbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Cross Country Match tournament. Brand visibility through tournament sponsorship.
• GagatekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of annual Andematch (duck match) tournament on the 9-hole Skjoldungen course.
• SGO Samarbejde Golf OplandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative green fee arrangement with approximately 10 regional golf clubs. Full members can play at partner clubs for 900 kr/year. Facilitates regional access and member value.
• Restaurant BirdieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrevious restaurant operator providing catering and dining services. Partnership ended prior to 2026.
• Danish Golf Union (DGU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational golf federation providing handicapping system, tournament structures, divisional league competition, and governance framework.
• OK BenzinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel discount partnership providing benefits to club members when refueling.
• Gadstrup MalerforretningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sponsor providing services and support to the club.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Scandinavian Golf Club: Danish club operating championship-grade courses with full member amenities including restaurant, pro shop, and tournament programming. Directly comparable in product offering, geography, and member-owned structure to Roskilde Golf Klub.
• Copenhagen Golf Club: Historic Danish golf club serving the Copenhagen area with full course, practice facilities, and member services. Comparable membership tiers, sponsor-driven tournament calendar, and community-club structure make it a close peer to Roskilde.
• Simon's Golf Club: Established Danish golf club operating multiple courses and a similar membership-based model with F&B and pro shop offerings. Comparable in scale and operating geography (Greater Copenhagen / Zealand region), serving similar demographics with subscription-based golf access.
• Vejle Golf Club: Regional Danish golf club offering 18-hole course, member programming, and ancillary F&B/retail operations. Comparable scale and operating model, with similar reliance on volunteer committees and member subscription revenue.
• Royal Danish Golf Club: One of Denmark's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, operating a championship course near Copenhagen. Directly comparable to Roskilde as a private Danish golf club with a multi-decade history, member-owned structure, and tournament calendar. Serves as a benchmark for top-tier Danish club operations.

Broad incumbents

• St Andrews Links Trust: Iconic multi-course public/private golf operation in Scotland with bundled F&B, retail, and academy offerings. Comparable in two-course footprint, tournament calendar, and member community programs, though at materially larger scale and global brand recognition.
• ClubCorp / Invited Clubs: Large multi-course private golf club operator in the US with bundled membership tiers, F&B, retail, and tournament programming. Comparable in the consolidated club-economics model (membership + ancillary), though operating at vastly greater scale across many locations.
• Troon Golf: Global golf course management and club operator providing facility management, F&B, retail, and tournament services to member-based clubs. Relevant peer given the bundled services model (courses + pro shop + restaurant) that mirrors Roskilde's operating structure.

Regional players

• Sloan Golf Club (Denmark): Danish golf club operating in the broader Zealand area with member-based access and multi-tier subscription structure. Comparable as a regional Danish peer club competing for the same Greater Copenhagen / Roskilde-area golfer demographic, though specific public website details are limited.
• Sorø Golfklub: Zealand-region Danish golf club participating in the broader SGO cooperative network. Comparable in member-only access model, course size, and reliance on multi-tier subscription revenue, and a relevant peer given the SGO arrangement that links regional clubs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Roskilde-Golfklub-185568178151730
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roskilde-golf-klub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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