How do I get a green card for golf?
Do I need to take an exam to play golf?
The green golf card allows golfers to move easily from one club to another. It is issued by the French Golf Federation and is valid for two years.
The green golf card is a document that proves that you have taken a golf course and are fit to play on golf courses. It is compulsory to play at golf clubs and certain public courses.
In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the green golf card.
Summary
How long does it take to obtain a golf green card?
It's like answering the question "How many hours of driving will it take me to pass my driving test? Practice and application will help you reach your goal more quickly.
You'll need around thirty hours' tuition for three levels, so you can organise a small week's lessons at a club near you, or take advantage of your holidays to do some intensive lessons!
The Pass Green Card it's your passport to the routes.
- LEVEL 1 :
- Start
Learn the basics of golf over short distances.
- Start
- LEVEL 2 :
- Progress
Perfecting the basics of golf over medium distances.
- Progress
- Level 3:
- Final Test
Master the basics of golf on the main course.
- Final Test
How do I obtain a golf green card?
The Green Golf Card is not compulsory in itself. It is a personal initiative for beginners who want to reach a certain level in a supervised way.
It also gives you a better understanding of the philosophy of the game of golf by familiarising you with etiquette and the rules.
Because golf for us is synonymous with meeting and sharing, at the Belvédère Annecy Golf Course you won't just find a beautiful training facility,you'll also find a soul, an atmosphere...
In other words, an ever-smiling welcome that will make you want to extend your sporting experience with a moment of relaxation.
Green Card :
Package including up to 4 hours of group lessons per week on Wednesdays at 5.30pm, Fridays at 5.30pm and Sundays at 2pm until you obtain your green card + 3 individual lessons of 30 minutes each.
The green card package is aimed at "resourceful" golfers, i.e. those who have taken an introductory course or have just completed a "No limit" package. Buckets of balls not included.
Timetables
- Variable duration
- Wed, Fri, Sun
- No limit beginner formula
- Weekly classes for 2 months. Up to 3 hours of group classes a week in the "no limit" slots: Thursdays at 5.30pm for 1.5 hours and Sundays at 9am for 1.5 hours.
Timetable :
- No Limit Beginners
- 1 hour 30 min
- Thursday, Sunday
Is a green card compulsory in France?
The Green Golf Card is not compulsory in France.
When you're a beginner, getting your green card is a personal process. It's about reaching a certain level in a supervised way.
It also gives you a better understanding of the philosophy of the game of golf by familiarising you with the label and rules.
Regardless of a player's level (including beginners), the golf establishment alone decides on the conditions of access to its courses.
He may require the player to have a Green Golf Card and/or a valid licence and/or a minimum index.
Do I have to take a test?
To qualify for the green card, you must be a member of the club and have played at least five nine-hole rounds at the same club.
You must also obtain a certificate from a club instructor attesting to your ability to produce trajectories and apply the rules of the game. You must also know the rules of courtesy and safety.
Once you've prepared, you'll need to sit an exam.
There's no doubt that the most difficult part of the Green Card test to prepare for is the practical test on the route...
The quiz or questionnaire
The quiz sets out the most common rules you need to know in order to help beginners approach the flagship green card event with efficiency and confidence.
The rules of golf are an integral part of our game and golf would not be what it is without their application during our friendly games or our competitions.
To enjoy a good game, knowledge of and respect for the basic rules are essential,
Do I need to know the rules of golf to get a green card?
The Rules of Golf are particularly complex, but knowing the most essential ones will enable you to play golf in harmony with yourself, others and nature.
To begin with, the teacher will give you the basics on how to position yourself for your partners' shots,
- so as not to get in the way and for safety reasons, or go through with or without your trolley,
- tips and tricks to avoid wasting time on the move,
- how to manage your balls, which will go off to visit thickets or water obstacles, with or without the intention of continuing the game with you...
- how to keep score, when to pick up your ball
- how much time is allowed for a route,
- what the behavioural faults are, how many
C'est quoi l'index au golf ?
The index on a green golf card corresponds to the level of difficulty of the course. The higher the index, the more difficult the course.
Green golf cards generally have an index between 55 and 75.
The golf index is also a ranking system that allows golfers to compare themselves. It is calculated on the basis of the golfer's average score over a given number of courses. The lower the golfer's average score, the higher his index.
How to check if a golfer has his card
Where can I learn to play golf?
Because golf for us is synonymous with meeting and sharing, at the Belvédère Annecy Golf Course you won't just find a beautiful training facility,you'll also find a soul, an atmosphere...
In other words, an ever-smiling welcome that will make you want to extend your sporting experience with a moment of relaxation.
How do you find your lost golf green card?
The fact that you have a green golf card is shown on your FFG licence and can be consulted on the federation's website along with your licence number.
If you lose your licence, the golf clubs can always find you in the federation's files.
How do I get my green golf card back?
The Green Golf Card is awarded by Golf du Belvedere Annecy
which agrees to obtain it via theextranet or the FFG.
" Green Card will be indicated on your licence card in 2nd year, and will be displayed on your golf licence certificate (FFG website) once you are registered. You can show it to your host club on request, and the club can also check that your green card has been registered on its federal extranet.
Does the green card have a lifetime or validity period?
La Carte Verte Golf sera intemporelle sauf comportement non en phase avec les valeurs de ce sport et n’a donc pas de durée de validité.
Where can I get my green golf card?
Because golf for us is synonymous with meeting and sharing, at the Golf du Belvédère Lac d'Annecy, you will find not only :
- a beautiful training facility,,
- you'll also find a soul, an atmosphere...
- an ever-smiling welcome that will make you want to extend your sporting experience with a moment of relaxation.
At The Belvédère Golf Course, just outside d'Annecy You can enjoy a meal with a breathtaking view of the Aravis massif.
As you can see, the Golf du Belvedere is the perfect place to get started in golf and obtain your green card.
If you wish to take part in official golf tournaments (club games), you must hold a FFGolf licence.
In fact, the FFG requires it in order to collect the results and calculate the player index.
For a beginner there's no need to invest in the latest complete golf set to get started. All you need are a few essential golf clubs which are sold as "half series". In general an ideal half-set of golf clubs to get started includes the following clubs:
- A putter to roll the ball over the greens,
- A sandwedge to get out of the bunkers,
- The n°5, n°7 and n°9 irons to hit the ball more or less far,
- A n°3 wood for the starters.
- A golf bag
With these golf clubs in your golf bag, you're all set to hit the course, no need for any more equipment to enjoy yourself.
