The Dutch Spijk Gem Lingewaal - golf

You need a course permit as proof that you have mastered the golf and safety rules and basic technique, this is nowadays also called the Handicap-54 or GVB. You are then qualified and may enter all golf courses in the Netherlands. Handicap-54 (formerly GVB, or Golf Proficiency Certificate) shows that you know and understand the rules and etiquette. In addition, it is proof that you have the basic principles of the golf game under control.

At Almkreek you can play on different golf courses. As one of the few golf parks in the Netherlands, Almkreek also has a golf course where you can also play golf without golf experience: our 9-hole par 3 course. Every golf course has its own challenge. View more information on the Almkreek golf course website.

Always consult the golf course website. Not every golf course has the possibility to rent golf equipment. For beginners, it is advisable to go with someone who has the equipment first. This way you can experience whether golf is a sport that suits you.

No, this is not necessary. You can then 'play green fee'. A 'green fee' is a contribution that you pay as a player to play a one-off nine or eighteen holes on a golf course where you do not have playing rights through a membership. A green fee for a round of nine holes costs between 25 and 50 euros in the Netherlands. If you want to play golf more often at a golf course in your area, it is advisable to become a member of the golf club.

Yes, a novice golfer needs about six golf lessons to experience the basics of golf. Such as putting, chipping and the swing, in addition to playing some par three holes. ("Par" is the average number of strokes for a hole).

The most important term in golf is 'the handicap'. Simply put, a handicap says something about the level of the golfer. The lower one's handicap, the better the golfer generally plays. Sven has a handicap of 19, Stan has a handicap of 32.5. Sven  is simply better than Stan. Handicaps thus make it possible for players of different levels to play against each other. Someone with a higher handicap gets more strokes for the same hole.

< div>You will also need a course permit as proof that you have mastered the rules of golf, safety and basic technique. You are then qualified to play on the golf course. Many novice golfers first spend many hours at the driving range, a training facility where you can practice hitting golf balls into the field.

Special golf shoes are required on most golf courses. Of course special golf clothing is designed for golf, this is not a must, but if you are looking for the best clothing to wear while playing golf, we recommend special golf pants, golf polo, golf socks and in colder weather a golf jacket.