Course dates availableGolfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 212 km from Groningen
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Practice bunker
- On-club catering
- Free parking
- 9 holes + 6 par-3
GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Groningen, in one day
There are no course dates in Groningen itself yet; the nearest course venue is currently about 212 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 Groningen, the nearest one-day GVB course from Zalm Golf is currently in the Rotterdam region: about 250 kilometres, roughly two and a half hours by car via the A28 and A27. Honestly, that is a long ride for a single course day — which is why the request form at the bottom of this page is the smarter route for most people in Groningen: send a request and we will contact a golf pro near you and arrange everything, from venue to exam. The north is real golf country: the Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club in Glimmen, founded in 1950, is the oldest club in the north, a beautiful woodland course twelve kilometres from the city, with Golferij Eelde and Golfclub Holthuizen in Roden just around the corner. Still want your Dutch golf licence (GVB) in one day — exam and certificate included? The course day in the Rotterdam region remains bookable via the planning.
Live availability
Nearest course dates from Groningen
There are no course dates in Groningen itself yet. These are the nearest bookable course days, about 212 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.
Sunday 9 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 212 km from Groningen
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· 212 km from Groningen
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· 212 km from Groningen
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 Groningen
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country ClubGlimmen · ±12 km
The oldest club in the north (1950), a classic woodland course in Glimmen.
Golfclub HolthuizenRoden · ±12 km
Friendly club course in Roden, popular with golfers from the Groningen-Drenthe region.
Golferij EeldeEelde · ±10 km
Accessible course just south of the city, welcoming to beginning golfers.
Groningse Golfclub DuurswoldSteendam · ±19 km
Course in the open Groningen countryside near the Schildmeer lake.
Drentsche Golf & Country ClubZeijerveen · ±22 km
Spaciously laid-out course in the Drenthe landscape, just across the provincial border.
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 Groningen?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about 250 kilometres from Groningen, roughly two and a half hours via the A28 and A27. That is a long drive — which is why we usually recommend the request form, although the course day remains fully bookable.
Will there be course dates in Groningen 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 Groningen region and arrange the venue, date and exam for you.
Which golf courses are around Groningen?
The Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club in Glimmen (12 km) is the oldest club in the north, Golferij Eelde is 10 kilometres away, Golfclub Holthuizen in Roden 12, Duurswold in Steendam 19 and the Drentsche Golf & Country Club in Zeijerveen 22 kilometres. With your GVB you can play there independently.
What do I pay for the 1-day GVB course?
The current starting price is shown at the top of this page, pulled live from our planning. It covers a full course day from 09:00 to 17:00 with all lessons, rental clubs, the GVB exam and your certificate.
Can I resit if I don't pass the exam?
Yes, at no extra cost. You arrange a new exam date with the same pro and don't need to repeat the course day itself. In practice, almost everyone passes first time anyway.
Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Groningen.