De Drentsche Golf en Country Club (Geel/Wit)

Overview: De Drentsche Golf en Country Club is a 27-hole complex located north of Assen in the Netherlands. Designed by Gerard Jol, it sits within a 240-hectare nature reserve with 140 hectares dedicated to golf. The course features three distinct nine-hole loops: Yellow (open), Red (woods and water), and White (forest). It offers a heathland and parkland character with wide horizons and generous fairways. A separate par-3 course is also available for shorter play.

History: The club opened in 2004 as part of the Zeijerveen development near Assen. Gerard Jol designed the layout to integrate with the surrounding natural landscape while providing championship-length holes. The facility was built on a large nature reserve, preserving open spaces and heathland features. It has grown into one of the larger golf complexes in the northern Netherlands since its opening.

Did You Know? De Drentsche is one of the largest golf complexes in the northern Netherlands with 27 championship holes plus a par-3 course. The layout was designed to sit lightly in the surrounding landscape while still giving golfers a full-scale championship experience. It occupies part of a 240-hectare nature reserve, allowing for wide horizons and open play.