Garden & Golf

What Garden & Golf does

Garden & Golf (legal entity: Garden Golf International, S.L.) is a privately held, family-owned Spanish specialty services firm founded in 1964 and headquartered in Madrid. The company designs, builds, renovates, and maintains golf courses and other sports turf facilities, operating across four service lines: golf course construction (earth moving, drainage, tee/green/bunker construction, lake construction and waterproofing, irrigation system installation, seeding, landscaping), golf course renovation (bunker reform, irrigation modernization, tee/green upgrades), outsourced golf course maintenance (planning, technical advice, treatment management, personnel management, cost control), and other sports surface services (football pitches, croquet lawns, polo fields, rugby pitches, parks, equestrian facilities).

Its underlying technology is execution-oriented rather than software-based: it uses the proprietary Billy Bunker method for bunker construction, installs RainBird precision irrigation systems (models 702IC, 752IC, 950IC) with individual zone control, and applies specialized turf variety expertise across climate conditions. The firm has built 80 golf courses across 5 countries (Spain, Portugal, France, Tunisia, Côte d'Ivoire), currently maintains 28 golf courses in Spain and Portugal, and has cumulatively constructed 1,000 greens, 4,800 bunkers, 3,000 tees, 70,000 sprinklers, 2,500 km of irrigation pipe, and 20,000 km of cable.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction and renovation contracts plus recurring maintenance contracts with golf clubs, resorts, and private developers. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging a portfolio of completed projects, participation in industry events (PGA de España congress, AEGG conferences), and longstanding collaborations with internationally renowned golf course architects including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Robert Trent Jones Jr., Seve Ballesteros, Kyle Phillips, and European Golf Design. Customer concentration sits with premium enterprise accounts such as Golf La Moraleja, Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Infinitum Resort, Arabella Son Muntaner, and Real Club de Golf Las Brisas.

Name

Garden & Golf

Legal name

Garden Golf International, S.L.

Website

https://gardengolf.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Garden & Golf is a Madrid-based, family-owned Spanish firm founded in 1964 that designs, builds, renovates, and maintains golf courses and other sports turf facilities. It serves golf clubs, resorts, and private developers across Spain, Portugal, and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Course Construction & Maintenance

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Turf Management (Sports Fields, Golf Courses) (BPABADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD), Athletic Field & Golf Course Groundskeeping (IMAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Golf course construction
• Golf course renovation
• Golf course maintenance
• Sports turf installation
• Irrigation system services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Golf Course Construction: Full-service construction of new golf courses including earth moving, shaping, tee/green/bunker construction, drainage networks, lake construction and waterproofing, irrigation system installation, seeding, and landscaping. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts.
2. Golf Course Renovation: Renovation and remodeling services for existing golf courses including bunker renovation, tee reconstruction, green modernization, irrigation system optimization, and lake remodeling. Project-based engagements with golf course operators.
3. Golf Course Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance contracts for golf courses, including planning, technical advice, treatment management, personnel management, and cost control. Services can be fully outsourced or partially contracted.
4. Other Sports Surface Services: Construction and maintenance of other sports surfaces including football pitches, croquet lawns, polo fields, rugby pitches, parks, and gardens.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Garden & Golf designs, builds, renovates and maintains golf courses and other sports turf facilities, including football pitches, croquet lawns, polo fields, rugby pitches, parks and gardens. Services span the full project lifecycle: earth moving, tee/green/bunker construction, drainage networks, lake construction and waterproofing, RainBird precision irrigation system installation, seeding, landscaping, and outsourced maintenance contracts. The company also executes renovations such as bunker reform, irrigation upgrades and green modernization for existing courses.

Product overview

Garden & Golf operates as a services company specializing in golf course construction, renovation, and maintenance. The company offers four core service lines: (1) Golf Course Construction Services encompassing earth moving, irrigation/drainage systems, tee/green/bunker construction, lake waterproofing, and landscaping; (2) Golf Course Renovation Services for modernizing existing courses including bunker reform, irrigation upgrades, and design updates; (3) Golf Course Maintenance Services including outsourced maintenance management, technical advice, and personnel training; and (4) Other Sports Surface Services for football pitches, croquet lawns, parks, gardens, and equestrian facilities. The company has constructed over 80 golf courses across 5 countries and maintains 28 courses, working with internationally renowned golf course architects including Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Golf Course Construction Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 golf courses built in 5 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jack Nicklaus (Nicklaus Design)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden & Golf has worked with Jack Nicklaus and his design firm Nicklaus Design on multiple projects including Alhama Signature, Melia Villaitana Golf Club, El Valle Golf Resort, and Hacienda Riquelme. The partnership involves Garden & Golf executing construction of courses designed by Nicklaus Design.
• Gary PlayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden & Golf has collaborated with Gary Player since 1973, beginning with Golf El Paraíso in Costa del Sol. Also worked on Almerimar Golf Resort in 1976. The partnership involves construction of Gary Player-designed courses.
• Robert Trent Jones Jr.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden & Golf constructed Bonmont Terres Noves, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. This partnership brings American golf architecture expertise to European projects.
• European Golf Design (EGD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden & Golf is currently executing the renovation of Infinitum Hills Course, designed by European Golf Design and led by architect Dave Sampson. This is described as a benchmark project for sustainable golf in Europe.
• Ramón EspinosacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Ramón Espinosa is a renowned Spanish golf course architect and former President of the European Society of Golf Course Architects (ESGA, 1994-1996). His designs include Golf La Toja, Golf d'Aro, Alborán Golf, and numerous others executed by Garden & Golf.
• Tim LobbminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTim Lobb designed the renovation of holes 2 and 11 at La Finca Golf Resort, which Garden & Golf executed.
• Seve BallesteroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden & Golf constructed Royal Óbidos Golf & Country Club in Portugal, designed by Seve Ballesteros, one of Spain's most celebrated golfers.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• European Golf Design: Ireland-based golf course architecture firm (currently engaged with Garden & Golf on the Infinitum Hills renovation led by Dave Sampson). Comparable as a design-side ecosystem participant whose specifications drive construction mandates to builders like Garden & Golf.
• Rain Bird: Global manufacturer of irrigation systems, including the 702IC, 752IC, and 950IC sprinkler heads specified by Garden & Golf. A key enabling technology supplier rather than a competitor, but central to Garden & Golf's irrigation service offering and a benchmark for irrigation precision standards.
• Capillary Concrete: Swedish-founded bunker construction technology company specializing in capillary concrete bunker linings — a category-defining technology used in premium course renovations. Functionally adjacent to Garden & Golf's Billy Bunker bunker construction service line, making it a technology peer / potential substitute.

Direct peers

• Wadsworth Golf Construction Company: One of the largest golf course construction companies in the United States, offering turnkey construction, renovation, and irrigation services for private, resort, and municipal courses. Highly comparable to Garden & Golf in service mix (build, renovate, irrigate) and target customer (premium golf clubs and resorts).
• Heritage Links: US-based full-service golf course construction and renovation company serving private clubs, resorts, and municipalities. Operates a similar end-to-end model — shaping, irrigation, bunker work, greens construction — making it a direct competitor analogue to Garden & Golf in North America.
• Forefront Golf Construction: Golf course construction and renovation firm specializing in shaping, irrigation, bunker construction, and turf installation for premium clubs and resorts. Closely aligned with Garden & Golf's core construction/renovation service lines and private/resort customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Idverde: Leading European landscaping and grounds maintenance services provider with operations across the UK, France, and other European markets. Closest large-scale European analog to Garden & Golf for commercial grounds maintenance and landscaping services at multi-country scale.
• Troon: The largest global golf management, agronomy, and club-operations company, managing thousands of courses worldwide. While not a constructor in Garden & Golf's mold, Troon is a broad incumbent that touches the same customer base (clubs and resorts) and increasingly competes for outsourced maintenance and renovation mandates.
• BrightView Landscapes: Largest commercial landscaping services company in North America, providing design, installation, and maintenance of grounds for commercial, institutional, and resort properties. Comparable as a broad-scale facilities-services incumbent with adjacent capabilities to Garden & Golf's groundskeeping and irrigation work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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