Course dates availableGolfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 54 km from Utrecht
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Practice bunker
- On-club catering
- Free parking
- 9 holes + 6 par-3
GVB course for beginners
Get your GVB in Utrecht, in one day
There are no course dates in Utrecht itself yet; the nearest course venue is currently about 54 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 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.
Live availability
Nearest course dates from Utrecht
There are no course dates in Utrecht itself yet. These are the nearest bookable course days, about 54 km away. Prefer a course nearby? Send a request below.
Sunday 9 August·10:00 – 17:00
Golfbaan De Strijensche
Molenwegje 2B, Strijen· 54 km from Utrecht
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· 54 km from Utrecht
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· 54 km from Utrecht
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 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
How far is the nearest GVB course from Utrecht?
Our course venues are currently in the Rotterdam region: about 55 minutes' drive from Utrecht via the A27, A15 and A29, roughly 75 kilometres. The exact distance and address are shown with every course date on this page.
Will there be course dates in Utrecht itself?
Not yet — but that is exactly what the request form on this page is for. Send a request and we will contact a golf pro in the Utrecht region and arrange the venue, date and exam for you.
Which golf courses are around Utrecht?
Utrechtse Golfclub Amelisweerd and Galecop Golf (Nieuwegein) are 4 kilometres away, De Utrechtse in Houten 6, Golfbaan Kromme Rijn in Bunnik 7 and the renowned 'De Pan' in De Bilt 8 kilometres. With your Dutch golf licence (GVB) you can play these courses independently or book a tee time.
How much does the one-day GVB course cost?
The current starting price is shown at the top of this page, pulled live from our planning. It covers all lessons, rental clubs for the whole day, the GVB exam and your certificate. Each course date shows whether greenfee and parking are included too.
And if I don't pass the exam the first time?
No stress: it rarely happens, and you can retake it free of charge at a later date with the same golf pro. You don't need to repeat the course day itself.
Other cities
Getting your GVB from another city?
Check the GVB pages for cities near Utrecht.