Voorjaarswedstrijd

The Voorjaarswedstrijd is a traditional, season-opening amateur golf tournament in the Netherlands, organized under the auspices of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Golf Federatie (NGF). NGF +2 golf.nl +2 Often held in spring (hence the name), it's a two-round (36-hole) stroke play event for top amateurs, making it an important early-season benchmark. golf.nl +2 golf.nl +2 For example, in the 2015 Voorjaarswedstrijd at Golfbaan Stippelberg in Bakel, Severiano Prins won the men’s division by playing a first round of 70 and a second of 77 under challenging weather conditions. golf.nl In 2016, Anouk Sohier and Berry Jole won the ladies’ and men’s titles respectively, while contending with strong wind and difficult greens. golf.nl The event has both men’s and women’s divisions; in 2017, Jerry Ji and Mayka Hoogeboom won at the Noordwijkse Golfclub. golf.nl On the European Golf Rankings (EGR), the Voorjaarswedstrijd is recognized: for instance, the 2023 men’s edition (age-adult) at Stippelberg had 3 rounds listed, suggesting that in some years it may be extended beyond 36 holes or includes a third “scoring bonus” round. europeangolfrankings.com Because it’s part of the NGF’s top-amateur calendar, the Voorjaarswedstrijd also plays a role in national team selection. According to the NGF’s 2025-2026 selection criteria, participation in the Voorjaarswedstrijd is mandatory for certain categories of elite players. NGF Historically, the Voorjaarswedstrijd has been a spring staple for Dutch amateur golf, serving as both a competitive test and a key measuring point for national-level players at the start of the season