--- title: "Platzreife in Holland - GVB for Germans | Zalm Golf" description: "Get your Platzreife (GVB) in 1 day in the Netherlands. Cheaper than in Germany, from €100. Locations near the border. Internationally recognised." canonical: https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/for-whom/germany locale: en --- Platzreife in Holland # Platzreife in one day Faster and more affordable than in Germany. Locations near the border - ideal for golfers from NRW, Lower Saxony and the Rhineland. [View offering ](https://app.zalmgolf.nl/en)[How does it work?](#wie-funktioniert-es) ## Platzreife: Germany vs Netherlands In Germany, getting your Platzreife often takes weeks and costs EUR500-EUR1,000\. At Zalm Golf in the Netherlands you can do it in one day. | | Germany | Netherlands (GVB) | | ---------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------- | | Duration | 4-12 weeks | 1 day | | Cost | EUR500 - EUR1,000 | From EUR100 | | Registration | DGV (through club) | NGF (EUR66/year, separate) | | Club requirement | Usually required | Not required | | Validity | Germany + Europe | Germany + NL + Europe | | Availability | Through golf club | Daily, multiple locations | ## Why start with golf? Good for body and mind More social (and fun) than you think Play outdoors, in nature Meet new people Can be learned at any age No expensive purchases needed to start More than a sport ## What makes golf so great? * Fresh air & nature around you * Golf really helps you relax * A sport for life * Good for body and mind * Every round is different and challenging * No pressure: you set your own pace Near the border ## Locations ideal for German golfers We work with golf courses in Limburg, Gelderland and Overijssel - a short drive from North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and the Rhineland. Ideal for golfers from Dusseldorf, Cologne, Aachen, Essen, Dortmund, Munster, Osnabruck and surrounding areas. Our instructors speak German and English - communication is no problem. After the course you can use your GVB to play on all German golf courses too. ## How does it work? 1 ### Sign up and choose a location Locations near the German border Choose a course date and location. We work with courses in Limburg, Gelderland and Overijssel - a short drive from NRW, Lower Saxony and the Rhineland. 2 ### Take the course Theory and practice in one day During the course you learn the golf rules, practice techniques on the driving range and play 9 holes on the course. Our instructors also speak German and English. 3 ### Receive your GVB (Platzreife) Internationally recognized After the course you receive your official GVB - the Dutch equivalent of the Platzreife. Recognized on golf courses in Germany, the Netherlands and all of Europe. 4 ### Play on German and Dutch courses Book your first round Arrange your NGF registration (EUR66/year) and book a tee time at a golf course in Germany or the Netherlands. [View available courses ](https://app.zalmgolf.nl/en) ## What does it cost? ### GVB Training (Platzreife) Platzreife in one day in the Netherlands from€100p.p. EUR100 is the current lowest price on our platform * Lessons from experienced golf professionals * Locations near the German border * Theory + practice + 9 holes on the course * GVB certificate - recognized in Germany * Instructors speak German [View offering ](https://app.zalmgolf.nl/en) ### NGF Registration Annual registration at the Dutch Golf Federation €66per year * No registration fee * 15% discount at 27 partner courses * Liability insured on the course * Track handicap via GOLF.NL app * Recognized on German golf courses * No club obligation [Apply for NGF registration](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/ngf-registration) ## Platzreife in Holland: fast, affordable and recognized More and more German golfers are discovering the option of getting their Platzreife in the Netherlands. The advantage: in a single day, at a fraction of the cost and with an internationally recognized certificate. Particularly popular with golfers from North Rhine-Westphalia: Dusseldorf, Cologne, Aachen, Essen, Duisburg, Dortmund, Monchengladbach, Krefeld and Wuppertal. But also from Lower Saxony (Osnabruck, Hanover, Oldenburg) and the Rhineland our locations are easily accessible. The GVB (Golf Proficiency Certificate) is the Dutch equivalent of the German Platzreife and is recognized by the DGV and golf clubs throughout Europe. After the course you can register with the NGF (EUR66/year) and immediately play on golf courses in Germany and the Netherlands - without club obligation. ## Frequently asked questions Everything you want to know as a German golfer What is the difference between GVB and Platzreife? The Dutch GVB is equivalent to the German Platzreife. Both certify basic knowledge of golf. The GVB is internationally recognized - also on all German golf courses. Can I get an NGF registration as a German? Yes, even as a German citizen you can register with the NGF. Registration costs EUR66 per year and is independent of your place of residence. Is the course available in German? The course takes place in Dutch, but our instructors also speak German and English. Communication is no problem. Where does the course take place? We work with golf courses throughout the Netherlands, including locations in Limburg, Gelderland and Overijssel - easily reachable from NRW, Lower Saxony and the Rhineland. Do I already need to know how to golf? No, the course is specially designed for beginners. You don't need any prior knowledge. What does it cost? Course prices vary by golf professional - from EUR100 (current lowest price on our platform). NGF registration costs EUR66 per year, separately. Why should I get my Platzreife in the Netherlands? In Germany, the Platzreife often takes several weeks and costs EUR500-EUR1,000\. With us you can do it in one day, from EUR100, and the certificate is internationally recognized. Do I need to become a member of a golf club? No, through Zalm Golf you can register with the NGF for EUR66/year - without club obligation. This gives you access to golf courses throughout Europe. Is the GVB valid in Germany? Yes, the GVB is internationally recognized. You can play with it on golf courses in Germany, the Netherlands and all of Europe. [More about the course](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/course)·[Belgian golfers](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/for-whom/belgium)·[Get in touch](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/contact) ## Platzreife in one day From EUR100, internationally recognized, locations near the border. View the offering now. [View offering ](https://app.zalmgolf.nl/en)