GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Arnhem, in one day
Book a one-day GVB course with a PGA pro near Arnhem. Theory, practice and exam on the same day, no prior experience or own clubs needed.
From Arnhem you can book a one-day GVB course with Zalm Golf; our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region, about 120 kilometres and roughly an hour and twenty minutes by car via the A15. For a single course day — exam and certificate included — that is perfectly manageable: onto the A15 in the morning, back by late afternoon with your Dutch golf licence (GVB). And in Arnhem you get to golf on historic ground: the Rosendaelsche Golfclub, a classic woodland and heathland course from 1895 and one of the oldest in the Netherlands, lies five kilometres from the centre, with the Edese Golf Club Papendal right next to it. Rather get your licence without the drive to the Randstad? Send a request via the form at the bottom of this page: we will contact a golf pro near you and arrange everything — venue, date and exam.
Live availability
Nearest course dates from Arnhem
There are no course dates in Arnhem itself yet. These are the nearest bookable course days, about 0 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.
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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.
Welcome & introduction
Meet your golf pro and run through the day's plan.
Driving range, first session
Fundamentals: grip, stance, swing. Practise with different clubs.
Theory class
Golf basics, etiquette and rules of the game.
Lunch break
Pause at the club, lunch is at your own expense.
Theory exam
Short test on rules and etiquette.
Driving range, second session
Refining technique with personal feedback from your pro.
On-course lesson, 9 holes
Play 9 holes under your pro's guidance, applying everything you learned.
Evaluation
Discuss your progress and next steps.
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.
Golf nearby
Golf courses around Arnhem
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Rosendaelsche GolfclubArnhem · ±5 km
Classic woodland and heathland course from 1895, one of the oldest golf clubs in the Netherlands.
Edese Golf Club PapendalArnhem · ±6 km
Woodland course at Papendal, next to the national sports centre.
Golfbaan Landgoed WelderenElst · ±7 km
Course on a country estate in the Betuwe, between Arnhem and Nijmegen.
Golfclub HeelsumRenkum · ±10 km
Course near Renkum, on the wooded southern edge of the Veluwe.
Golfbaan Kasteel EngelenburgBrummen · ±20 km
Golf at a castle hotel in Brummen, with country-estate allure.
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
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Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Arnhem.