GVB course for beginners

Get your GVB in Eindhoven, in one day

There are no course dates in Eindhoven 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.

Get your GVB in Eindhoven, in one day
One day, done
PGA pro
Exam included
Small groups

From Eindhoven 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 A58 and A16, or via the A2 and A59 (roughly 100 km). That may sound like a trek, but for a single course day — exam and certificate included — it is very doable: drive up in the morning, come home with your Dutch golf licence (GVB). Playing afterwards is easy: Golfcentrum Eindhoven sits just 2 kilometres from the centre, and with the Eindhovensche Golf in Valkenswaard — a classic 1930 woodland course designed by Harry Colt — the region also boasts a course of international standing. 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 Eindhoven

There are no course dates in Eindhoven itself yet. These are the nearest bookable course days, about 72 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.

Sunday 9 August·10:0017:00

Golfbaan De Strijensche

Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Eindhoven

With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA

Greenfee not includedFree parking
Friday 21 August·09:3017:00

Golfbaan De Strijensche

Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Eindhoven

With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA

Greenfee not includedFree parking
Saturday 22 August·10:0017:00

Golfbaan De Strijensche

Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Eindhoven

With Anneke Soonius · 32 years of experience · PGA

Greenfee not includedFree parking
View more course dates17 more dates available

A course near you

No club near you in the list?

Send a request and we'll contact a golf pro near you. We arrange everything: venue, date and exam.

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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.

Golfbaan De StrijenscheCourse dates available

Golfbaan De Strijensche

Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 72 km from Eindhoven

  • Driving range
  • Putting green
  • Practice bunker
  • On-club catering
  • Free parking
  • 9 holes + 6 par-3

Your 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 Eindhoven

With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.

Golfcentrum EindhovenEindhoven · ±2 km

Low-threshold golf centre close to the city centre, ideal for beginners.

Golf & Countryclub De TongelreepEindhoven · ±4 km

Course along the Tongelreep brook valley, on the south side of the city.

Golfclub RielGeldrop · ±5 km

Friendly course between Eindhoven and Geldrop, popular with golfers from the region.

Best GolfBest · ±7 km

Accessible course with ample practice facilities, easy to reach from the A2.

Eindhovensche GolfValkenswaard · ±8 km

Classic 1930 woodland course, designed by Harry Colt and one of the top courses in the Netherlands.

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 registration

Frequently asked questions

How far is the nearest GVB course from Eindhoven?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about 1 hour 10 minutes' drive from Eindhoven via the A58 and A16, or via the A2 and A59, roughly 100 kilometres. The exact distance and address are shown with every course date on this page.
Will there be course dates in Eindhoven 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 Eindhoven region and arrange the venue, date and exam for you.
Which golf courses are around Eindhoven?
Golfcentrum Eindhoven is 2 kilometres away, Golf & Countryclub De Tongelreep 4, Golfclub Riel (Geldrop) 5, Best Golf 7 and the Eindhovensche Golf in Valkenswaard 8 kilometres. With your Dutch golf licence (GVB) you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
How much does the course day cost and what's included?
The starting price you see at the top of the page comes live from our planning. It includes all lessons, a rental set for the whole day, the GVB exam and your certificate. Each date states whether greenfee and parking are included too.
What happens if I don't pass the exam?
You simply retake it free of charge at a later moment, with the same golf pro. It doesn't happen often, and you don't need to attend the course day again.

Other cities

Getting your GVB from another city?

Check the GVB pages for cities near Eindhoven.

Ready to start golfing?

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