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Handicap 54 · Rotterdam

Get your handicap permission in Rotterdam.

In 8 sessions I take you from your first swing to your course permission and your first handicap. Course permission and the golf rules exam come first, then you hand in a qualifying round and Handicap 54 is yours. At Golfcenter Seve we work with TrackMan, so you see in black and white what your ball is doing. €495 for 8 sessions of 50 minutes, and I coach every session myself.

Youri van Koppen
With Youri van Koppen·PGA Teaching Pro · TrackMan 4
Why handicap permission

What you can do once you have Handicap 54.

Welcome on almost any course

With Handicap 54 you can play at around 88 percent of Dutch golf locations, according to the NGF. Every course sets its own handicap requirement, so some ask for a lower one. Without course permission you stay on the driving range.

Play with friends or colleagues

A club day, a company outing, a friend who asks you along for a round. All of that is only possible once you have your own course permission.

Play while traveling

France, Spain, Scotland. Most courses abroad ask for proof of handicap before you can play. With Handicap 54 you're set.

Youri van Koppen, golfcoach bij Golfcenter Seve Rotterdam
About me

Hi, I'm Youri.

Almost everyone who finishes the 8 sessions gets their course permission. My job is to bring you there calmly, step by step, without burying you in tips.

PGA Teaching Professional
TrackMan 4 on every session
One home base at Golfcenter Seve
Three paces

Which pace fits you?

Standard

8 sessions, your pace

One or two sessions per week, done in 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how often you come. This is what most people choose. €495 for the full program, valid for 12 months.

Accelerated

Intensive, 4 weeks

Two sessions per week for four weeks. Handy if you want to play this season or have a golf trip coming up. Same price, higher pace.

Refresher

Restart after a break

Played before but not for years? Then we skip the parts you still have down and pick up what's faded. We tailor it to what you need, and the price too.

Still on the fence? Start with an introduction before you step into the full program.

Book an intro session
Four phases

What does the program look like?

01

First swings

Sessions 1 and 2: grip, stance, ball position. Your first real contact with the ball. We build feel, I won't load you up with technique.

02

Control

Sessions 3 and 4: distance and direction per club. Your swing becomes more reliable. With TrackMan you see your progress in black and white, not on feel.

03

The short game

Sessions 5 and 6: chipping, putting, getting out of the bunker. This is the part where your scores really come from. And without it you won't reach the points you need in your qualifying round.

04

On the course

Sessions 7 and 8: rules, etiquette, choices on the course. We get you ready for the golf rules exam and your qualifying round. By the end you know what to do when you stand alone on the tee for the first time.

From a coaching client
"After getting my Handicap 54 I booked several lessons with Youri, and eventually a lesson package. Together with a good friend we also took shared lessons. The experience is very positive and I have seen a lot of improvement in my game, across all areas, from putting and chipping to better striking with the driver. All lessons are calm, constructive, and in a relaxed atmosphere. I will definitely keep taking lessons with Youri."
R

Richard F.

HCP 43.2

Frequently asked questions

They're two steps, not synonyms. Course permission shows you can safely play on your own. Alongside it you take the golf rules exam. With both in hand you may submit scores: hand in a qualifying round of 36 Stableford points over 18 holes, or 19 over 9, and Handicap 54 is yours. Together they replace what we used to call the GVB. You'll find the official explanation on the Nederlandse Golf Federatie site.

Ready to start working toward your handicap?

Start with a €40 introduction, or step straight into the full €495 program. Both get you to the same course permission and Handicap 54.