What is a handicap certificate?

The handicap, or course permission, is required to play independently on a golf course or to receive a membership card with handicap. A distinction is made between a club internal handicap or the DGV handicap. With us you can reach the DGV handicap certificate.

What is being tested?

Essentially, 3 different aspects are examined, which are described below.

Behavior on the court

In our basic course we teach you how to behave on the golf course, the so-called golf etiquette. Safety, speedy play as well as the protection of the golf course are examined, especially on the track, at the tee or on the green.

Golf game

In the exam 9 holes are played and the 6 best are evaluated. The player plays with a handicap requirement of -54 and must score at least 9 Stableford points. The points awarded per hole played can be found in the table further down in this page.

Theory

30 questions, of which 15 are rule questions (5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions), 12 questions on etiquette and 3 general questions on golf. A maximum of 4 rule questions may be answered incorrectly, as well as two of the remaining questions. The rule book may be used during the exam.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You will receive a life-long handicap certificate after passing the handicap exam.

How long does it take to get a handicap?

With us you can take the 5-day golf license course and receive your ID immediately after passing the exam. As soon as you have obtained your license to play, you can optionally take out a membership and then play worldwide.