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Golf Course Review & Scouting Report

Landmand Golf Club

87

Homer, Nebraska

Established
2022
Architect
Rob Collins & Tad King (King-Collins Golf Course Design)
Access
Public
Par
Par 73
Length
5,420 – 7,200 yds
Green Fees
$$
Hole 9
The verdict

A modern prairie giant, unforgettable scale

Landmand Golf Club is a destination for adventurous golfers, pairing massive fairways and greens with breathtaking, rugged prairie views. Its bold design, creative shotmaking challenge, and family-built story make it an essential modern American golf experience.

Course DNA
Difficulty
83
Scenery
86
Conditioning
80
Shot Variety
90
Walkability
68
Green Complexity
92
Wow Factor
88
Design Quality
93
Don't miss

Pick your walk-up song at check-in — Landmand starts playing it a few minutes before your tee time as your group heads toward the first tee.

From golfers who've played it
Hole 9
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Hole 3
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Course photo submitted by a golfer
Hole 17
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Hole 9
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Hole 18
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Hole 8
Hole 8
At a glance

Quick facts

Ownership
Andersen family, farming heritage
Greens size
Among largest in America
Fairway width
80 to 100 yards wide
Practice green
12,000 sq ft, added 2026
Course terrain
Rolling, rugged prairie slopes
Pace of play
Consistently fast
Signature language
‘Landmand’ is Danish for ‘farmer’
First 18-hole design
Debut full build for King-Collins
The design

The architecture

Landmand's architecture is pure prairie spectacle: massive fairways, rolling elevation, gargantuan and intricately contoured greens, with strategy built into every possibility. King-Collins let the site dictate the boldness, leveraging every ridge and hollow to create holes that offer multiple lines of attack and endless shotmaking creativity. The routing, completed in record speed, flows with the land and never feels forced, making the experience feel both audacious and organic.

King-Collins made Landmand their signature 18-hole debut, fusing Sweetens Cove flair with even bigger land and risk-reward drama.

Defining features
  • Greens among nation's largest
  • 80–100 yard-wide fairways
  • Dramatic elevation changes throughout
  • Strategic angles into greens matter most
  • Wind shapes shot demands on nearly every hole
  • Big, playable scale enables endless creativity
Hole by hole

Signature holes

Hole 1

Opener

PAR
5
YARDAGE
575 yds

Opening with a sweeping par 5, the first hole sets the stage for Landmand's broad scale and strategic diversity. The fairway unfolds wide but is shaped by subtle contours, demanding a thoughtful line off the tee.

Play it smart

Select your side carefully for the ideal approach—position offers far more than brute force.

Where it bites

Miss wide and you risk awkward angles and challenging lies, especially if you underestimate the wind.

Course management

Shots to think about

Approaching a giant green with wind quartering
Ignore the flag and choose your safest landing section; putts here can break from another zipcode.
Short par 4 tempts you to drive the green
Weigh risk versus reward; sometimes a wedge from the right angle beats heroic swings.
Uphill approach over a wild false front
Add extra club and flight it low—nothing kills momentum like spinning off a false front.
Long par 5s into the wind
Play for position, not distance. Three smart shots beat one wild gamble.
Wide landing area with subtle fall-offs
Don't get greedy—aim based on where the contour will take your next shot.
Greenside with fast, downhill putt
Give the touch maximum respect; aggressive strokes roll out for miles.
Crossing prairie wind on any tee
Adjust stance and club—this wind can turn routine into heroic in moments.
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See it before you play it

On the day

What to expect

Conditions

Firm fairways and fast, true greens; modern links-style presentation with ongoing improvements.

Pace

Fast pace of play is the norm, with efficient routing and open sightlines helping the flow.

Vibe

Ambitious, welcoming, and rural; destination feel with an adventurous spirit.

Before you tee off

Your game plan

01

Bring your best walking shoes

The scale and elevation make this a workout—be ready for a big walk, even with plenty of room.

02

Practice lag putting before your round

The greens are gigantic—the putter is your most important club from any distance.

03

Check the wind forecast

Strategies change daily; prepping for prairie gusts gives you a real edge.

04

Build in extra daylight

You'll want time to soak up the drama, shoot photos, and replay the signature holes in your mind.

The lore

How it came to be

  1. 1977

    Andersen family acquires large parcel in Homer

  2. 2019

    Site selected and King-Collins visit the land

  3. 2020

    Routing completed in just 36 hours

  4. 2021

    Course grassing finished

  5. 2022

    Landmand Golf Club opens for public play

  6. 2025

    Debuts in Golf Digest's Second 100 Greatest

  7. 2026

    12,000 sq ft practice green opens

Stories & legends

What makes it special

Heritage

A Farmer's Vision Turned Bold Golf Adventure

Born from the Andersen family's generations-long ties to the land, Landmand embraces its agricultural heritage and giant prairie setting. The name itself honors their Danish roots and unbreakable farming spirit.

Architecture

18 Holes Staked in 36 Hours

King-Collins routed the golf course at lightning speed, marking out the holes in barely a day and a half—a testament to both the land's promise and the architects’ creative instinct. Even former soybean fields were put to work for the final layout.

Design

Breaking the Mold, One Green at a Time

Building on their Sweetens Cove reputation, King-Collins unleashed epic scale at Landmand: fairways up to 100 yards wide, bold angles, and some of the biggest greens in America. The course quickly became a must-visit for modern architecture fans.

Atmosphere

Wind and Wonder: Playing the Prairie

Part of what makes Landmand unforgettable is the ever-changing Nebraska wind—one day turning reachable par 5s into giants, the next creating scoring chances. The setting never lets you relax, yet the experience feels like pure adventure.

For the group chat

Fun facts

1

‘Landmand’ means ‘farmer’ in Danish.

2

The fairways are up to 100 yards wide, some of the broadest in America.

3

Course routing took just 36 hours—blazing fast by industry standards.

4

The 17th green is among the biggest in the country.

5

Landmand is King-Collins’ first full-length 18-hole design.

Build the trip

If you’re making a Nebraska prairie golf trip out of it

CourseAccessWhy it's on the listTrip
Omaha Country Club
Private

Top-tier historic club and national-class layout

Indian Creek Golf Club
Public

Well-regarded metro Omaha 27-hole public complex with tournament heritage

Elmwood Golf Course
Municipal

Fun city course for warm-up or recovery round near Omaha

Omaha for dining, lodging, and easy drive to the course.

Course DNA

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