Best Golf Courses in Nebraska
1. Iron Horse Golf Club
Address:
900 Clubhouse Drive, Ashland, Nebraska (NE) 68003, USAPhone: (402) 944-9800
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 134
Course Rating: 71.0
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,500 yards
Scorecard: Link
Located between Mahoney State Park and Ashland the Iron Horse course features incredible views and exceptional course conditions for all golfers. Opened in 2001, the course was designed by Gene Bates.
2. Awarii Dunes Golf Course
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 126
Course Rating: 72.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,075 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Awarii Dunes course is inspired by the great Links Courses of Ireland that offers an interesting challenge, especially in windy conditions. Opened in 2011, the course was designed by Jim Engh.
3. Champions Run
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 74.5
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,034 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Champions Run course offers a scenic view of their exquisitely maintained fairways, while providing a little excitement for every class of golfer. Opened in 1992, the course was designed by Jeff Brauer.
4. Quarry Oaks
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 136
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,077 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Quarry Oaks is a municipal course that is both enjoyable and challenging for golfers of all skill levels. Opened in 1997, the course was designed by John LaFoy.
5. Tatanka Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 134
Course Rating: 75.7
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,501 yards
Scorecard: Link
Tatanka translates to buffalo, and now the word is also synonymous with great golf there as well. The Tatanka course was opened in 2015, and was designed by Paul Albanese.
6. Bayside Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 126
Course Rating: 70.4
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,490 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Bayside Golf Club show how really western Nebraska can truly be, with it’s rolling hills and views of Lake McConaughy. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Dan Proctor and Dave Axland.
7. ArborLinks
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 136
Course Rating: 74.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,031 yards
Scorecard: Link
ArborLinks is an exclusive private destination golf club with membership by invitation only, that continuously tends to provide its members with a high level golf club experience. Opened in 2002, the course was designed by Arnold Palmer.
8. Wild Horse Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Blue grass
Slope index: 125
Course Rating: 73.0
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,805 yards
Scorecard: Link
Golfers of any skill level are welcome to play at a relaxing and picturesque backdrop of the Wild Horse course in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Opened in 1999, the course was designed by Dave Axland & Dan Proctor.
9. Omaha Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 74.3
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,746 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 300 acres
Championships hosted: US Senior Open
One of nation’s finest private clubs, the Omaha Country Club has magnificent tree-lined fairways, multiple tee positions, strategically placed bunkers and hazards, and impeccable “Maxwell greens”. Opened in 2007, the course was designed by Wayne Stiles, John Van Kleek and Perry Maxwell.
10. Prairie Club (Dunes)
Address:
88897 State Highway 97, Valentine, Nebraska (NE) 69201, USAPhone: (888) 402-1101
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 75.0
Total par (men's tees): 73
Total yardage (men's tees): 8,073 yards
Scorecard: Link
On the rim of the Snake River Canyon lies the Dunes course of the Prairie Club, with dramatic elevation changes and endless views of the Sandhills. Opened in 2010, the course was designed by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands.