Course dates availableGolfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 96 km from Arnhem
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Practice bunker
- On-club catering
- Free parking
- 9 holes + 6 par-3
GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Arnhem, in one day
There are no course dates in Arnhem itself yet; the nearest course venue is currently about 96 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 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 96 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.
Sunday 9 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 96 km from Arnhem
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· 96 km from Arnhem
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· 96 km from Arnhem
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 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
How far is the nearest GVB course from Arnhem?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about 120 kilometres from Arnhem, roughly an hour and twenty minutes via the A15. The exact distance and address are shown with every course date on this page.
Will there be course dates in Arnhem itself?
Not yet — but that is precisely what the request form on this page is for. Send a request and we will contact a golf pro in the Arnhem region and arrange the venue, date and exam for you.
Which golf courses are around Arnhem?
The Rosendaelsche Golfclub (from 1895) is 5 kilometres from the centre, Edese Golf Club Papendal 6, Landgoed Welderen in Elst 7, Golfclub Heelsum near Renkum 10 and Kasteel Engelenburg in Brummen 20 kilometres. With your GVB you can play these courses independently.
How much is the GVB course and what do I get for it?
The current starting price is at the top of this page, live from our planning. It covers the complete course day from 09:00 to 17:00: all lessons, rental clubs, the GVB exam and your certificate.
What happens if I don't pass the exam?
You resit free of charge with the same pro, on a date that suits you. You don't have to redo the course day itself — and in practice almost everyone simply passes the first time.
Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Arnhem.