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# Golf news and tips

The latest news, tips and articles about golf and the GVB course.

[General30 April 2026WHS 2026: what has changed and what it means for your handicapThis article covers the WHS updates of 2026, with the relaxation of the rules around 'preferred lies' and the stability of the handicap calculation taking centre stage for a fair and current playing level.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/general/whs-2026-what-changed-and-what-it-means-for-your-handicap)[Beginners28 April 2026Learning golf swing basics without an expensive club membershipMaster the fundamentals of the golf swing and discover how to earn your GVB efficiently and affordably without an expensive club membership.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/beginners/golf-swing-basics-without-expensive-club-membership)[General27 April 2026Going on a golf trip as a beginner: 8 practical tips for your first tripPrepare optimally for your first international golf experience with practical tips on handicap requirements, equipment choice and the best destinations for beginners.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/general/golf-trip-as-a-beginner-8-practical-tips)[Beginners26 April 2026Starting golf: rules and etiquette for absolute beginnersLearn the essential rules and etiquette of golf so you can start your GVB pathway with full confidence and respect for the course.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/beginners/starting-golf-rules-and-etiquette-for-beginners)[Beginners25 April 2026Earn your golf proficiency certificate cheaply as a student in 2026Discover how, as a student, you can earn your GVB affordably and get onto the golf course in 2026 without an expensive club membership.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/beginners/affordable-gvb-for-students-in-2026)[Golf in Belgium24 April 2026Registering your handicap as a Belgian in the Netherlands: how it worksDiscover how, as a Belgian golfer, you can easily register an officially recognised handicap in the Netherlands and benefit from the practical and financial advantages of the World Handicap System across the border.Read more](https://www.zalmgolf.nl/en/news/belgium/registering-handicap-as-belgian-in-the-netherlands)

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