Never held a golf club? Perfect — this is exactly where you should begin. These friendly guides walk you through the very first steps: how to start, what your first lesson feels like, what it costs, and whether you need your own clubs yet. No jargon, no pressure. Read whichever one you need today, and take the game one happy step at a time.
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How to start playing golf in the Netherlands: a warm beginner guide
You can start golf in the Netherlands this week. No certificate, no medical form, no club membership. You walk onto a driving range or a small par-3 course, borrow some clubs, and hit your first balls. That is the whole beginning. Everything else comes later, step by small step, and I will walk you through all of it here.
Read guide →Learn golf as an expat near Utrecht (English-speaking lessons)
No, you do not need to speak Dutch to learn golf here. I teach in English every week, and my new students come from all over the world. This is one of the easiest sports to start when you move to the Netherlands, and Utrecht is a lovely place to do it. Let me walk you through it, step by step.
Read guide →How much does it cost to start golfing in the Netherlands?
You can start golfing in the Netherlands for roughly €500 to €700 in your first year. That covers a baanpermissie course, a secondhand set of clubs, a budget handicap registration, and a handful of rounds on a real course. Golf has a reputation for being expensive. When you look at the actual numbers, most beginners are pleasantly surprised.
Read guide →What to Expect in Your First Golf Lesson
Your first golf lesson is 45 to 60 minutes, and most of it is calmer than you think. You talk a little, you learn how to hold the club, you find your stance, and then you start to hit some balls with a short iron. No driver, no pressure, no need to already be good. That is the whole secret of lesson one: it is a beginning, and beginnings are the fun part.
Read guide →Do I need my own clubs for my first lesson?
No. You do not need your own clubs for your first golf lesson. Come as you are, in comfortable clothes and flat shoes, and I will have clubs ready for you. This is true for almost every good instructor, and it is certainly true with me. Buying clubs before your first lesson is one of the most common mistakes new golfers make — I have not yet seen your swing, so I cannot know yet what fits you best.
Read guide →How long does it take to learn golf?
Most people can play their first real round of golf within a few months. If you take regular lessons and practise two or three times a week, a relaxed 9-hole round is realistic in about 2 to 6 months, and a full 18 holes in 6 to 12 months. Getting genuinely good, playing with confidence on any course, takes longer, usually 2 to 3 years. So the honest answer is: soon for the fun, patient for the mastery. Both parts are lovely.
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