Rob Collins & Tad King (King-Collins Golf Course Design)
Access
Public
Par
Par 73
Length
5,420 – 7,200 yds
Green Fees
$$
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
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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.
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
1977
Andersen family acquires large parcel in Homer
2019
Site selected and King-Collins visit the land
2020
Routing completed in just 36 hours
2021
Course grassing finished
2022
Landmand Golf Club opens for public play
2025
Debuts in Golf Digest's Second 100 Greatest
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.
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