Course dates availableGolfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 39 km from The Hague
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Practice bunker
- On-club catering
- Free parking
- 9 holes + 6 par-3
GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in The Hague, in one day
Book a one-day GVB course with a PGA pro near The Hague. Theory, practice and exam on the same day, no prior experience or own clubs needed.
One day, done
PGA pro
Exam included
Small groups
From The Hague you can book a one-day GVB course with Zalm Golf; our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region, about a 45-minute drive via the A4 and A29 (roughly 55 km). The Hague is in Zuid-Holland, the same province as our active venues — so the dates below are bookable directly and you'll reach the course venue in around 45 minutes. In one full day from 09:00 to 17:00, exam and certificate included, you'll have your Dutch golf licence (GVB). And afterwards you can get straight into it in your own city, because The Hague is easily one of the greenest golf cities in the Netherlands: Haagse Golfvereniging Leeuwenbergh and Golf Ockenburgh sit inside the city limits, with three more courses within five kilometres in Rijswijk and Wassenaar. Pick a date below that suits you and your golfing life can begin.
Live availability
Upcoming GVB dates near The Hague
There are no dates planned in The Hague itself right now. Below are the next courses elsewhere in Zuid-Holland, all within driving distance.
Sunday 9 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 39 km from The Hague
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· 39 km from The Hague
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· 39 km from The Hague
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
Where do you play in the The Hague region?
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 The Hague
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Haagse Golfvereniging Leeuwenbergh's-Gravenhage · ±5 km
18-hole course on the edge of The Hague near the Vliet, a friendly club course.
Golf DuinzichtWassenaar · ±5 km
Compact course against the dune edge, ideal for a quick round.
Rijswijkse GolfclubRijswijk · ±5 km
18-hole parkland course with plenty of water, just south of The Hague in Rijswijk.
Wassenaarse Golf GroendaelWassenaar · ±5 km
Green, quietly located course in Wassenaar, popular with beginners.
Golf Ockenburgh's-Gravenhage · ±6 km
Course in the dune area near Kijkduin, seaside-air golf inside the city limits.
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 The Hague?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about a 45-minute drive from The Hague via the A4 and A29, roughly 55 kilometres. The dates on this page are bookable directly; every date shows the exact venue and address.
Will there be course dates in The Hague itself?
Not yet, but the course dates in Zuid-Holland are bookable right now and are only about 45 minutes' drive from The Hague. As demand grows we add new venues, so the distance is more likely to shrink than to grow.
Which golf courses are around The Hague?
The Hague is a proper golf city: Haagse Golfvereniging Leeuwenbergh, Golf Duinzicht, the Rijswijkse Golfclub and Wassenaarse Golf Groendael all sit about 5 kilometres from the centre, and Golf Ockenburgh near Kijkduin is 6 kilometres away. With your GVB you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
How much does the GVB course day cost and what do I get?
The starting price at the top of the page is pulled live from our planning. For that amount you get one complete day: all lessons, rental clubs, the GVB exam and your certificate. Whether anything extra applies per venue, such as greenfee, is shown with each date.
What happens if I don't pass the exam?
Then you simply resit free of charge with the same golf pro, at a later moment that suits you. You don't need to attend the course day again.