Golf for Belgian players
Get your GVB as a Belgian
in one day
Faster and more affordable than the Belgian golf certificate. Locations close to Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels. Pay with Bancontact.
Golf certificate vs GVB: why the Netherlands?
In Belgium it often takes months to get your golf certificate. At Zalm Golf in the Netherlands you get your GVB in one day - recognized on all Belgian courses.
| Belgium (golf certificate) | Netherlands (GVB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 4-8 weeks | 1 day |
| Cost | EUR300 - EUR600 | From EUR100 |
| Registration | VGF (separate, through club) | NGF (EUR66/year, separate) |
| Club requirement | Often required | Not required |
| Validity | Belgium + Europe | Belgium + Netherlands + Europe |
| Availability | Through golf club | Daily, multiple locations |
Why start with golf?
More than a sport
What makes golf such a great sport?
- Fresh air & nature around you
- Golf really helps you relax
- You can do it your entire life
- Good for body and mind
- Every round is different and challenging
- No pressure: you decide how you play
Close to the border
Locations ideal for Belgian golfers
We work with golf courses in Noord-Brabant and Limburg - a short drive from Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and surrounding areas. Popular with golfers from Berchem, Wilrijk, Edegem, Deurne, Brasschaat, Schoten, Kontich, Schilde and more.
After your course you can play on Belgian golf courses with your GVB and NGF registration. The GVB is internationally recognized - no extra steps needed.
How does it work?
Sign up and schedule the course
Your first step to the golf course starts here
Choose a course date and location that works for you. We work with courses close to the Belgian border - ideal from Antwerp, Ghent or Brussels.
Learn the basics of golf
Learning and having fun on the course
During the course you receive lessons from an experienced golf professional. You learn the rules, practice your shots and play your first holes. Relaxed, without pressure.
Get your GVB
Your certificate in one day
After the course you take a short test and receive your official Golf Proficiency Certificate - recognized in Belgium, the Netherlands and all of Europe.
Play on Belgian and Dutch courses
Book your first round
Arrange your NGF registration (EUR66/year) and book a tee time at a golf course in Belgium or the Netherlands. Have fun!
More information for Belgian golfers
Comparison of duration and costs between Belgium and the Netherlands
Everything about the differences in approach, costs and validity
Complete guide: from registration to your first round
NGF registration without club obligation, EUR66 per year
What does it cost?
GVB Training
Get your GVB in the Netherlands in one day
EUR100 is the current lowest price on our platform
- Lesson from an experienced golf professional
- Locations close to the Belgian border
- Theory + practice + 9 holes on the course
- GVB certificate - recognized in Belgium
- Pay with Bancontact or iDEAL
NGF Registration
Play on all courses in Belgium and the Netherlands
- No club obligation in Belgium needed
- 15% discount at 27 partner courses
- Liability insured on the course
- Track handicap via GOLF.NL app
- Recognized on Belgian golf courses
- Invoice payment available
Golf certificate or GVB in Belgium? It's faster via Zalm Golf
Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Flanders, but getting a golf certificate often takes unnecessarily long. At Zalm Golf, just across the border, you can complete your theory, practice and exam in one day.
Perfect for golfers from Antwerp and surrounding areas: Berchem, Wilrijk, Edegem, Hoboken, Deurne, Ekeren, Merksem, Kapellen, Brasschaat, Schoten, Borsbeek, Hove, Hemiksem, Wommelgem, Wijnegem, Kontich and Schilde. But also for golfers from Ghent, Brussels, Bruges and Leuven our locations are easily accessible.
After your GVB you can join Zalm Golf for just EUR66 per calendar year. This gives you NGF registration and you can play on golf courses in Belgium, the Netherlands and all of Europe - without mandatory club membership.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know as a Belgian golfer
Is the Dutch GVB recognized in Belgium?
What is the difference between a golf certificate and a GVB?
Do I need to be a member of a club in Belgium?
Where does the course take place?
Do I need to know how to golf?
Can I pay with Bancontact?
What does it cost exactly?
How soon can I golf in Belgium after the course?
Get your GVB as a Belgian?
In one day, at a location close to the border. Pay with Bancontact. View the offering.