1.0 Summary
Golden Gate Golf Club will be the first golf club in
Ukraine, a country of 49 million people. The location
of the club will be 27 kilometers from Kyiv (35 minutes
by car from the center of Kyiv).
The golf club will be situated on approximately 77 hectares
of beautiful prime land surrounded by 3 rivers which is
perfectly suitable for the sport. The land is on a 49
year lease to GGGC. An additional 9 hectares with
existing buildings and facilities for a club will need
to be purchased and renovated.
It is estimated that there are presently 25,000 potential
golf players in the Kyiv area . GGGC plans to offer
memberships with introductory prices starting at US$ 5,000.00
(including discounts). This should generate between 400
- 600 members within the first 2 years. Total memberships
will be limited to 1800 to 2000 players. This is estimated
to be achieved well within 5 years.
2.0 Description of the Project
The facilities to be constructed will include an 18 hole
golf course, and a driving range on the non-leased land.
The adjacent facilities to be purchased and renovated
will include, a golf clubhouse with all facilities such
as: restaurant, locker rooms, billiard room, health club,
pro-shop, bar, snack bar, and a 50 room hotel or a townhouse
complex. Additional facilities will include tennis courts,
a beach area, water sports facilities, shops, and swimming
pool.
3.0 Present stage of development
This project consists of a corporate structure called
Golden Gate Golf Club (GGGC) which is a Limited
Liability company and which holds a lease on the land
needed for the golf course development as well as an option
to purchase the resort area which will be reconstructed
and used as the clubhouse facilities.
4.0 Background of the Company
GGGC is a privately held Ukrainian corporation
with a start up capital of over $1 million. Principals
of GGGC have been involved in golf course construction,
and maintenance over the past 30 years.
5.0 Financial Structure
Financing required for the entire project ranges from
$3.5 to $10.0 million depending on the quality of the
facilities to be constructed and the time period allowed
for the construction. Higher funding will allow for construction
of not only higher quality facilities, but will also permit
the project to be completed quickly which will enhance
the number and desirability of the initial membership.
An initial capitalization of as little as $1.5 to $2.0
million will enable the project to get started and will
attract enough memberships revenue to continue the project
construction and renovation.
6.0 General Information on the Investment Climate
Ukraine is both an agricultural and an industrialized
nation. It has a wealth of natural resources and can sustain
substantial growth over the next few decades. The prognosis
is that Ukraine can easily sustain at least a dozen golf
courses and because its population is very sports oriented
there will be no lack of members. However, initially,
a good proportion of the membership is expected from the
diplomatic and foreign community in Kyiv. This will change
radically once the sport and leisure pastime of golf catches
on.
7.0 Climate and Playing Season
Due to a moderate climate, a 7 to 8 month season for
the golf course is not only expected but almost guaranteed.
The hotel, restaurant, banquet, and health club facilities
are expected to operate year round.
8.0 Market Analysis.
The estimate number of potential members for golf clubs
in Ukraine is in the range of 8,000 to 9,000. The actual
number of potential "players" is estimated to be in the
neighborhood of 25,000 people.
9.0 Competition.
There are presently no golf clubs or golf courses
in Ukraine. There are several in the planning and project
stages; however, GGGC is expected to be the first
operational golf club in Ukraine. This is primarily due
to its location, layout, natural landscaping, and completed
project work.
10.0 Project Highlights.
The project features a complete leisure environment for
individual players as well as family members. For business
members, the proximity to Kyiv will allow for many planned
meetings in pleasant surroundings.
11.0 Finances.
Investment in GGGC can be considered in any form suitable
for the investor. This can include equity participation,
outright ownership, majority ownership, loan, or a combination
of any of the above.
12.0 Risk Factors.
As with any new country (Ukraine is independent for only
11 years), there are some risks associated with changing
laws, changing political environment, and low population
income; however, Ukraine has shown a surprisingly large
amount of stability and a very impressive economic growth
rate. Its currency has been very stable and its GNP is
growing faster than that of any other country in Europe.
13.0 Investment Advantages.
Considering the potential returns on investment, the
GGGC project offers one of the most (if not the
most) lucrative investment opportunities in Ukraine. The
primary factors are: a) this will be the first
golf resort in Ukraine, and b) the low cost of
developing this project reduces the risk substantially.
14.0 Conclusion.
Although there is an inherent amount of risk in the project,
the profit and equity return on the investment for this
project makes it one of the most lucrative in all of the
former CIS countries or even all of Europe at the present
time. Risk factors can further be reduced through a speedy
construction and project start-up process.