Course permission only
You take the course and then play afterwards — here or at any other course that recognises the course permission.
- Kurs „Compact“
- 199 €
- Rental clubs
- 0 €
Total 199 €
Course permission
One weekend. Then one week.
From Friday at 15 hrs to Sunday at half past seven to DGV course permission — and after that a deadline runs that is worth more than the course cost. This page shows both clocks.
01The weekend
Friday 15 hrs.
Sunday half past seven.
The compact course is the most booked way to course permission — and it takes exactly one weekend. The clock runs it off: three blocks of tuition, practice time and two nights in between, the examination at the end. Twelve and a half hours of tuition, 25 lessons, one certificate.
Friday
15:00
52.5 hours in total
- Lessons12.5 hours
- Practise and train16 hours · daily 08:00–20:00
- Nighttwice
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Friday15:00–18:00
Welcome and the first swing
Equipment: which club for what. Then the stance and the basic swing — the movement everything else builds on.
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15 hours in between · 3 hours of it practice time
In between
The practice facilities are open to you before and after the lessons — driving range, putting green and chipping area, at no extra cost. Practise if you like; you learn from watching too.
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Saturday09:00–13:00
The long day
The basic swing gets clean, and the other clubs come along. Technique work for the short game, sand shots and putting. In the afternoon the first tuition out on the course and the rules of golf.
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25 hours in between · 13 hours of it practice time
In between
The practice facilities are open to you before and after the lessons — driving range, putting green and chipping area, at no extra cost. Practise if you like; you learn from watching too.
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Sunday14:00–19:30
The examination
Theory and practical examination under the guidelines of the German Golf Association. At the end the results are announced — and on passing, the DGV course permission certificate.
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52,5hours
from the first club to the result
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12,5hours
of them tuition — 25 lessons
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16hours
practice time in between — the facilities are open
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4–8participants
in the group, one PGA professional
That is how the compact course runs. If you would like more time between the sessions, take “Relaxed” over six days; if you want to set the dates yourself, “Deluxe”. Both are further down.
7 days
And then a second clock starts
Sunday, 19:30.
Passed.
Ab jetzt hast du eine Woche. Wer innerhalb von sieben Tagen nach bestandener Platzreifeprüfung Mitglied in Gerhelm wird, bekommt Prämien — mehr, als der Kurs gekostet hat.
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50 €
Completion reward
in the 1st year
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50 €
Loyalty reward
in the 2nd year
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230 €
Vouchers
five vouchers, redeemable at the course
The gift vouchers in detail
- Play 18 holes in a golf cart
- Play 18 holes with a friend
- Enjoy the food in our club restaurant
- An invitation to a Fox-&-Rabbit competition
- A shopping and practice day out
Rewards for the spontaneous 2026
330 €
The rewards require a membership and are tied to it — they are not a discount on the course. The vouchers are benefits in kind, not a cash payment. What counts is the day you passed the examination.
02The sums
What getting started
really costs.
Pick the course, add rental clubs or not, choose your route — the sums appear straight away. Both routes stand side by side so that what the reward requires stays visible.
Rental clubs are included in the price of this course.
Course permission and membership
You become a member within a week of the examination. Then the rewards apply.
- Course and rental clubs
- 199 €
- Trial membership, first year · 95 € per month
- 1.050 €
- Bonuses for quick deciders
- −330 €
Total for the first year 919 €
The rewards cover the course fee in full — and 131 € beyond that.
Trial membership 95 € per month
Once only for one year, for newcomers to golf only: full playing rights for 365 days, DGV card gold, handicap administration — and through 500 % golf, playing rights at four more courses on top. No joining fee. The membership runs from your joining date to the same day the following year.
The trial membership is the entry point for golf newcomers. If you're a pupil, student or apprentice, or you're signing up a child, you pay less:
- Pupils & students 460 € per year · 42 € per month
- Youth 13–17 250 € per year
- Children 0–12 150 € per year
Alle Kurspreise pro Person, Prüfungsgebühr enthalten. Die Prämien gelten 2026 bei Mitgliedschaft innerhalb einer Woche nach bestandener Platzreifeprüfung; die Wertgutscheine sind Sachleistungen und werden nicht ausgezahlt. Die Kursgebühr geht an den Kursanbieter, der Mitgliedsbeitrag an den Golfclub — zwei getrennte Rechnungen.
03The four courses
Four routes,
one certificate.
Alle Platzreifekurse werden nach den Richtlinien des Deutschen Golf Verbands erteilt und enden mit derselben Prüfung. Sie unterscheiden sich nur darin, wie die Zeit verteilt ist.
Compact
in 3 days
199 € per course / person
For everyone who wants it done in one weekend.
- 3 days, Friday to Sunday
- 25 lessons
- 4 to 8 participants
- Once a month
- Theory and practical examination
Rental clubs for the duration of the course: 19 €
Dates Friday, 15:00–18:00
Schedule and servicesLess
How it works
- Friday, 15:00–18:00Welcome, equipment, stance and the basic swing
- Saturday, 09:00–13:00The basic swing, different clubs, the short game, sand shots and putting, tuition out on the course, rules of golf
- Sunday, 14:00–19:30Theory and practical examination, results announced
Included in the price
- Golfunterricht in Theorie und Praxis durch PGA-Golflehrer
- Tuition out on the golf course
- Use of all practice facilities
- Practice balls during the lessons
- Rules of golf materials
- Digital theory examination for course permission
- Examination fee
- On passing, the DGV course permission certificate and a 30-euro voucher from Golf House Nürnberg
- Keepsake
Relaxed
over 6 days
199 € per course / person
For everyone who has a week and wants to practise in between.
- 6 consecutive days, Monday to Saturday
- 25 lessons
- 5 to 8 participants
- Tuesday is practice day
- Practical examination on Saturday
Rental clubs for the duration of the course: 29 €
Dates Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10:00
Schedule and servicesLess
How it works
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10:00Equipment, stance and the basic swing, different clubs, the short game, sand shots and putting, play out on the course, rules of golf
- Saturday, 15:00–18:00“The finishing touches”: practical examination, results announced
Included in the price
- Golfunterricht in Theorie und Praxis durch PGA-Golflehrer
- Tuition out on the golf course
- Use of all practice facilities
- Practice balls during the lessons
- Rules of golf materials
- Digital theory examination for course permission
- Examination fee
- On passing, the DGV course permission certificate and a 30-euro voucher from Golf House Nürnberg
Deluxe
by arrangement
from 365 € per person with 3 participants
- 1 participant665 €
- 2 participants435 €
- 3 participants365 €
For everyone who cannot take a fixed date or wants to learn as a pair.
- 500 minutes of tuition
- 1 to 3 participants
- Dates arranged individually
- Tuition with video support
- Something to eat and drink
Rental clubs included in the price.
Dates Arranged individually around the times that suit you
Schedule and servicesLess
How it works
- Nach individueller Abstimmung deiner zeitlichen Möglichkeiten
- All practice facilities are open to you on days without lessons too
Included in the price
- Videounterstützter Golfunterricht durch PGA-Golflehrer
- Golf theory lessons
- Tuition out on the golf course
- Use of all practice facilities
- Rules of golf materials
- Digital theory examination for course permission
- Practice balls during the lessons
- Rental clubs for the whole duration of the course
- Something to eat and drink
- Examination fee
- On passing, the DGV course permission certificate and a 30-euro voucher from Golf House Nürnberg
- Keepsake
Refresher
in 3 days
179 € per course / person
For everyone who already has course permission and has not played for a long time.
- 3 days, Friday to Sunday
- No examination — a refresher
- A refresher certificate at the end
- Alongside the compact course
Dates Friday, 15:00–18:00
Schedule and servicesLess
How it works
- Friday, 15:00–18:00Welcome, equipment, materials, stance and the basic swing
- Saturday, 09:00–13:00The basic swing, different clubs, the short game, sand and bunker shots, putting, play out on the course
- Sunday, 14:00–15:00Rules of golf, the finishing touches, handing over the certificate
Included in the price
- Golfunterricht in Theorie und Praxis durch PGA-Golflehrer
- Tuition out on the course
- Use of all practice facilities
- Practice balls during the lessons
- Rules of golf materials
- A course permission refresher certificate and a 30-euro voucher from Golf House Nürnberg
- Keepsake
Alle Preise pro Person, Prüfungsgebühr enthalten. Die Kurse für die neue Saison stehen noch nicht fest — über „Golfkurs anfragen“ merken wir dich vor und melden uns, sobald es Termine gibt.
The 2026 dates
The compact course runs once a month, the refresher alongside it. “Relaxed” is held twice a year, “Deluxe” by arrangement.
Book a course
Die Termine für die neue Saison stehen noch nicht fest. Schreib uns über „Golfkurs anfragen“ — wir melden uns, sobald es losgeht.
- 24.–26. Juli Compact vorbei
- 24.–26. Juli Refresher vorbei
- 17.–22. Aug. Relaxed vorbei
- 28.–30. Aug. Compact vorbei
- 28.–30. Aug. Refresher vorbei
- 25.–27. Sep. Compact vorbei
- 25.–27. Sep. Refresher vorbei
- 16.–18. Okt. Compact vorbei
- 16.–18. Okt. Refresher vorbei
- 6.–8. Nov. Compact vorbei
- 6.–8. Nov. Refresher vorbei
Deluxe has no fixed dates — arranged individually to suit your schedule.
Fragen zu Kursen und Terminen: über „Golfkurs anfragen“ — wir melden uns. Fragen zur Mitgliedschaft: Sekretariat, +49 9152 398.
Dates and places come straight from the course administration · As of today, 20:45
05Frequent questions
What beginners
want to know first.
Die Fragen, die im Sekretariat wirklich gestellt werden — mit den Antworten.
What is course permission and what do I need it for?
Course permission (Platzreife) is the golfer's „driving licence“. It certifies that you can move around the course promptly while keeping to the rules of golf and etiquette. It's not strictly required — on public courses you can play without it. But golf clubs across Europe expect you to have it before you're allowed on the course, whether as a visitor or a member.
What is the difference between Platzerlaubnis and Platzreife?
None. Platzerlaubnis is simply another word for Platzreife.
Do I need equipment of my own?
No. Rental clubs to suit your height and sex can be booked for the duration of the course — 19 € for the compact course, 29 € for “Relaxed”. With “Deluxe” they are included in the price.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the sport, and sturdy shoes. A polo shirt does the job nicely.
Do I have to have done a taster session first?
It would be nice, but it's not essential. As soon as you're registered for a course permission course, you'll be sent the learning materials and the digital test.
What do I have to know and be able to do for the examination?
The examination has a theory part on the rules and etiquette — you do that digitally beforehand — and a practical part out on the course. Everything that is examined is part of the course; the examination fee is included in the price.
What happens after course permission?
With the certificate, you're allowed to play — here and at most courses in Germany. After that, there are follow-up courses: „Tips and Tricks“ every week, the „Course of 1000 Tips and Tricks“ twice a year, and monthly target handicap courses as your way into the world of competitions.
Does joining the club cost a joining fee?
No. At Gerhelm there is deliberately no joining fee and no other barrier to getting started. A membership always runs 365 days — from your joining date to the same day the following year.
06To take with you
Die Anlage
zum Nachlesen.
Die Imagebroschüre der Anlage, auf der du deinen Kurs machst.
Golfanlage Gerhelm
- 18 holes, par 72, 5.465 metres
- The course, the restaurant and the club
- Sekretariat Mon 08:30–16:00 h, +49 9152 398
Course permission first.
Then the course is yours.
Die Mitgliedschaft läuft über das Sekretariat. Wer innerhalb einer Woche nach bestandener Platzreife Mitglied wird, bekommt 330 € an Prämien zurück.
2027 Rates
Membership questions: reception +49 9152 398 — Mon 08:30–16:00 h.