Golf license

The GVB ("Golfvaardigheidsbewijs" in Dutch) or golf license is a standardized test and licensing process which players of the game of golf must go through in order to be allowed to play on many golf courses throughout The Netherlands. The GVB is required for entrance into a golfing association or to play on an official golfing association course.

The test

The test comprises a written portion and a practical portion. The written portion is twenty questions; five about golf etiquette, the other fifteen about the rules of golf play. The practical portion of is in playing four holes. The player's best three holes are used the score of this portion; the player must score below 21 to pass the test.

Players are free to choose a course to take their test. Some offer a package deal where one attains a GVB-license after a weekend of workshops, learning and training.

External links

* [http://www.golfen.info/leren-golfen/gvb-examen.html Information about the GVB] nl