Golf is hot: More and more Zoetermeerders discover how nice it is to ball On a beautiful green course. Research shows that golf is becoming increasingly popular, especially among 21 to 30-year-olds. Young people often step up the golf course with friends, but certainly with family. Patricia, Sandra, Ferry and Francy tell why they hooked are golf.

Patricia (19) says: “Many people think that Golf is only for older people, but there are also plenty of people my age. My best friend has also been with it.” Patricia discovered Golf through her father and kept coming back for the break. “I am behind my laptop for school all day. Then it is so nice to be outside, just moving. You have no idea how many steps you take during a round of golf.” You quickly take 10,000 steps per round.

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Patricia on the golf course | Photo: NGF Edwin Vermaas

Golf is more than a sport

What makes Golf so attractive? For many people it is the combination of being outside, movement and tranquility in your head. Away from the daily hectic. No screens. Only you, the ball and the green.

Ferry (29) has also completely discovered the sport: “Golf helps me focus. I am busy with work and sport a lot, but golf is the only moment when I really don’t think about anything. And of course it is nice if I get further than my father!”

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Ferry (right) with his father Dyon on the golf course | Photo: NGF Edwin Vermaas

Active, social and relaxed

Sandra (43) has also completely discovered the sport: “I just like it. You are active, but it is not too intense. Nice walking, a bit of chat in between. My husband and I often go together, but I also take friends with me.”

During a round of golf you train your body and your brain. You use your muscles, work on your concentration and relaxes. Think of it as a mini holiday in nature. Golf is also social. You play together, laugh together and learn together.

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Sandra on the golf course | Photo: NGF Edwin Vermaas

No experience needed

Never held a golf club? No problem. As a beginner you are also welcome at the golf clubs in the Zoetermeer region. You don’t need any experience. No expensive outfit or own material. Everything is ready for you.

You get lessons from a professional Golfpro and you learn together with others in a pleasant group. Golf is not only sporty, but also a perfect way to chat with friends and family or to meet new people.

So are you looking for something active, but also social? Then you’re in the right place. A hole-in-one may not be there yet, but fun guaranteed. Good to know: you hear fore!?? Then stoop! Or run. Or both.

Play golf in Zoetermeer

Whether you want to try golf or want to work seriously on your technology, there are plenty of options. Book a free trial lesson And discover how nice this sport is. Francy (41): “I thought: that’s not for me. But after one lesson I was sold.”

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