Course dates availableGolfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Amersfoort
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Practice bunker
- On-club catering
- Free parking
- 9 holes + 6 par-3
GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Amersfoort, in one day
There are no course dates in Amersfoort itself yet; the nearest course venue is currently about 72 km away. Prefer something closer? Send a request and we'll arrange a pro near you.
One day, done
PGA pro
Exam included
Small groups
From Amersfoort you can book a one-day GVB course with Zalm Golf; our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region, about 1 hour 10 minutes' drive via the A28, A27 and A15 (roughly 95 km). That is a bit of a trip, but for a single course day — exam and certificate included — perfectly doable: leave in the morning, return in the evening with your Dutch golf licence (GVB). Afterwards you can play close to home: Golfclub De Hoge Kleij in Leusden, a fine woodland and heather course on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, is 4 kilometres away, as is Golfclub Hoogland Amersfoort on the other side of town. Prefer a course day closer to home? Send a request via the form below: we will contact a golf pro near you and arrange everything — venue, date and exam.
Live availability
Nearest course dates from Amersfoort
There are no course dates in Amersfoort itself yet. These are the nearest bookable course days, about 72 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.
Sunday 9 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Amersfoort
With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA
Greenfee not includedFree parking
€175Book this date
Friday 21 August·09:30 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Amersfoort
With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA
Greenfee not includedFree parking
€175Book this date
Saturday 22 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Amersfoort
With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA
Greenfee not includedFree parking
€175Book this date
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The programme
Schedule for the course day
A complete day of theory and practice, this is what your day looks like.
9:00
Welcome & introduction
Meet your golf pro and run through the day's plan.
9:15
Driving range, first session
Fundamentals: grip, stance, swing. Practise with different clubs.
11:00
Theory class
Golf basics, etiquette and rules of the game.
12:30
Lunch break
Pause at the club, lunch is at your own expense.
13:00
Theory exam
Short test on rules and etiquette.
13:30
Driving range, second session
Refining technique with personal feedback from your pro.
14:00
On-course lesson, 9 holes
Play 9 holes under your pro's guidance, applying everything you learned.
16:30
Evaluation
Discuss your progress and next steps.
17:00
End of the day
You've earned your GVB, congratulations!
What you get for your money
What's included in the price?
Full course day
All theory and practice lessons under the guidance of a PGA-certified pro.
Exam
The GVB exam takes place on the same day, no need to travel anywhere else afterwards.
Equipment for the day
Rental sets, balls, tees: it's all set up for you. A sport-friendly outfit and shoes are all you need.
Parking
Parking is free at every course in this region.
Certificate
You get your official GVB certificate the same day, ready to register at any course.
The courses
Nearest courses where you can book now
A short intro per club, the facilities, and whether course dates are planned right now.
Course dates availableYour pro
PGA-certified golf pros
Our pros are all PGA-certified, have years of teaching experience and know exactly how to get you exam-ready in one day.
Anneke Soonius
PGA · 32 years experience
“We versterken elkaar.”
Golf nearby
Golf courses around Amersfoort
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Golfclub De Hoge KleijLeusden · ±4 km
Woodland and heather course on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, one of the region's finest.
Golfclub Hoogland AmersfoortHoogland · ±4 km
Accessible course on the north side of Amersfoort, popular with beginners.
Golfpark SoestduinenSoest · ±7 km
Course on the sandy soil of Soestduinen, surrounded by woods.
Golfsociëteit De Lage VuurscheDen Dolder · ±10 km
Spaciously laid-out course near the Lage Vuursche woods.
Golfclub AndersteinMaarsbergen · ±10 km
Established 18-hole course on the Anderstein estate along the Heuvelrug.
For whom
Who is this GVB day for?
Anyone wanting to start
Whether you have zero experience or have hit a few balls before, the course adapts to your level.
No own clubs needed
A rental set will be ready for you on the day. Bringing your own clubs is fine, not required.
No prior knowledge
You'll learn the theory and technique on the day. No need to prepare anything at home.
From age 12
Teens, adults and seniors regularly join the same group, that works just fine.
Right after your GVB
Sort your NGF registration in 5 minutes
The GVB is your access pass to Dutch courses, but you only really count in the golf system once you're NGF-registered. That gives you your official handicap, lets you enter competitions, and gets you a lower rate at most clubs.
You can submit the request right here. We process the registration through our NGF partner and you'll hear within a week whether it's confirmed.
What's next?
Done with your GVB? Here's how to keep building
The GVB is just the start. We help you continue along three tracks.
Follow-up lessons
Private lessons or a series of group sessions to take your swing and short game to the next level.
Play competitions
Sign up for open days or club competitions at your own handicap level once you're NGF-registered.
NGF registration
Official registration and handicap, required for competitions and discounted play at most courses.
Go to registrationFrequently asked questions
How far is the nearest GVB course from Amersfoort?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about 1 hour 10 minutes' drive from Amersfoort via the A28, A27 and A15, roughly 95 kilometres. The exact distance and address are shown with every course date on this page.
Will there be course dates in Amersfoort itself?
Not yet — but that is what the request form on this page is for. Send a request and we will contact a golf pro in the Amersfoort region and arrange the venue, date and exam for you.
Which golf courses are around Amersfoort?
Golfclub De Hoge Kleij (Leusden) and Golfclub Hoogland Amersfoort are 4 kilometres away, Golfpark Soestduinen 7, and Golfsociëteit De Lage Vuursche (Den Dolder) and Golfclub Anderstein (Maarsbergen) 10 kilometres. With your Dutch golf licence (GVB) you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
What does the GVB course cost and what do I get for it?
The current starting price at the top of this page comes live from our planning. It buys you a full course day with all lessons, rental clubs, the GVB exam and your certificate. Each course date states whether greenfee and parking are included as well.
Can I retake the exam if I fail?
Yes, and it costs nothing extra: you retake it at a later date with the same golf pro. It rarely happens, by the way, and you don't have to do the course day again.