GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Nijmegen, in one day
Book a one-day GVB course with a PGA pro near Nijmegen. Theory, practice and exam on the same day, no prior experience or own clubs needed.
For a one-day GVB course from Nijmegen you currently drive to the Rotterdam region, where our course venues are: about 110 kilometres, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes via the A15. That is a fair distance, but it stays a single day: lessons start at 09:00, you take the exam late in the afternoon and drive back with your Dutch golf licence (GVB) in your pocket — rental clubs are ready for you. Playing golf afterwards is easy in your own region: Golfclub De Berendock sits 4 kilometres away near Wijchen, and Het Rijk van Nijmegen in Groesbeek, 6 kilometres out, is one of the largest golf complexes in the Netherlands, with 36 holes on the Groesbeek hills. Prefer a course day closer to Nijmegen? Send a request via the form below: we will contact a golf pro near you and arrange everything — venue, date and exam.
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Nearest course dates from Nijmegen
There are no course dates in Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Golfclub De BerendockWijchen · ±4 km
Course at the Berendonck recreation area near Wijchen, just minutes from the city.
Het Rijk van NijmegenGroesbeek · ±6 km
36 holes on the Groesbeek hills, one of the largest golf complexes in the Netherlands.
Golfbaan Landgoed WelderenElst · ±14 km
Country-estate course in the Betuwe, halfway between Nijmegen and Arnhem.
The Duke ClubNistelrode · ±22 km
Highly rated course near Nistelrode, worth the trip for many golfers.
Golfclub HeelsumRenkum · ±21 km
Course amid woods and heathland on the southern edge of the Veluwe, near Renkum.
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 Nijmegen?
Will there be course dates in Nijmegen itself?
Which golf courses are around Nijmegen?
What do I pay for the GVB course and what do I get for it?
I fail the exam — then what?
Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Nijmegen.