Golfclub Landgoed De Compagnie

Golfclub Landgoed De Compagnie lies on the edge of Veendam, in the heart of the Groningen countryside. The course covers a nature area of some 100 hectares where, according to the club, you hear birds rather than traffic or aircraft, and deer and pheasants cross the fairways.

Jol, twice

Gerard Jol designed the course in two phases. The first nine holes were laid out as a woodland course in 1990, and the second nine followed in 2006 with a more open character, a contrast that suits the Groningen landscape. Its trademarks are the many strategically placed water hazards, the changes in elevation and the large, heavily contoured greens guarded by bunkers. From the back tees it measures 6,295 metres, par 72. The club warns that this is not a course for a quick handicap cut. It is generously laid out, and summer greens are in play all year.

As a visitor

De Compagnie is a members' course where guests are welcome; book a tee time online in advance. The green fee includes a coffee or tea, and there are nine-hole packages with lunch or a glass of wine in the brasserie. Besides the 18 holes there is a par 3 course, a driving range and practice greens.