GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Utrecht, in one day
Book a one-day GVB course with a PGA pro near Utrecht. Theory, practice and exam on the same day, no prior experience or own clubs needed.
From Utrecht you can book a one-day GVB course with Zalm Golf; our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region, about 55 minutes' drive via the A27, A15 and A29 (roughly 75 km). For a single course day — exam and certificate included — that is very manageable: leave in the morning, come home with your Dutch golf licence (GVB). Playing afterwards is easy in your own city: Utrechtse Golfclub Amelisweerd sits 4 kilometres from the centre, and with Galecop Golf in Nieuwegein and the famous 'De Pan' in De Bilt, the Utrecht region has one of the densest course networks in the Netherlands. 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.
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Nearest course dates from Utrecht
There are no course dates in Utrecht 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 Utrecht
With your GVB in hand you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
Utrechtse Golfclub AmelisweerdUtrecht · ±4 km
Course on the Amelisweerd estate, Utrecht's golfing home base close to the city centre.
Galecop GolfNieuwegein · ±4 km
Accessible course between Utrecht and Nieuwegein, popular with beginners.
De UtrechtseHouten · ±6 km
Spaciously laid-out course near Houten, easy to reach from the A27.
Golfbaan Kromme RijnBunnik · ±7 km
Friendly course in the Kromme Rijn area, ideal for putting your new licence into practice.
Utrechtse Golfclub 'De Pan'De Bilt · ±8 km
One of the oldest and most renowned courses in the Netherlands, designed by Harry Colt.
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
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Which golf courses are around Utrecht?
How much does the one-day GVB course cost?
And if I don't pass the exam the first time?
Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Utrecht.