Nebraska

Nebraska’s 192 golf courses span from the Omaha metro’s quality daily-fee tracks to one of the most celebrated — and hard to play — private courses in the world. The state’s Sand Hills region in central Nebraska has become a golf pilgrimage destination: vast expanses of naturally sculpted terrain that produces course designs of unparalleled minimalism and quality, including Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw’s Sand Hills Golf Club, consistently ranked in the top five courses in the United States.

For everyday golfers, Nebraska is a genuine value market — quality public rounds at $30–$55 are abundant in Omaha and Lincoln, and the Sandhills region has opened more accessible resort options through The Prairie Club. The state’s golf culture is active and passionate in a Big Ten university community way: Cornhusker country takes its outdoor activities seriously, and the courses reflect that care.

Nebraska Golf by Region

Omaha Metro

Greater Omaha has the state’s strongest concentration of public and semi-private golf. Quarry Oaks Golf Club — a public layout mixing woodland holes with dramatic quarry lake settings — is widely considered Omaha’s top public-access daily-fee round. Tiburon Golf Club, Tregaron Golf Club, and Willow Lakes round out a strong public market where competition keeps conditions high and prices reasonable. Omaha Country Club (private) is historically the area’s top-ranked club with dramatic elevation changes unusual for the region.

Lincoln Metro

Nebraska’s capital offers solid public golf anchored by Wilderness Ridge — an 18-hole championship layout alongside an executive course that’s become Lincoln’s top public daily-fee track. Firethorn Golf Club (semi-private) is another strong Lincoln option for members and their guests. The university community creates a sustained demand for quality affordable golf throughout the season.

Sand Hills / Valentine Area

The Nebraska Sand Hills are the state’s golf landmark. Sand Hills Golf Club (Mullen) — a Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design from 1995 built by moving just 4,000 cubic yards of dirt — ranks consistently in America’s top five courses of any kind, public or private. It is private and invitation-only, but The Prairie Club resort near Valentine has opened the region to visiting golfers with multiple courses: Tom Doak’s Red Course, Jack Nicklaus’s White Course, and additional layouts through the dramatic Snake River Canyon. Plan a multi-night stay — this is destination golf at its finest.

Top Courses in Nebraska

  • Sand Hills Golf Club (Mullen) — Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design consistently ranked America’s top 5 courses overall. Built on naturally sculpted sandhills terrain with minimal earthmoving. Private/invitation-only.
  • The Prairie Club — Red Course (Valentine) — Tom Doak design; part of a multi-course resort complex in the Sandhills. The most accessible way to experience Sand Hills-quality terrain. Resort access; green fees ~$150–$250.
  • The Prairie Club — White Course (Valentine) — Jack Nicklaus design at the same resort; strong contrast in architectural style with the Doak Red. Resort access; green fees ~$125–$200.
  • Quarry Oaks Golf Club (Ashland) — Nebraska’s top-rated public daily-fee course near Omaha; mix of woodland and quarry lake holes. Green fees ~$40–$70.
  • Wilderness Ridge Golf Club (Lincoln) — Lincoln’s top public layout; 18-hole championship course alongside an executive course. Green fees ~$35–$60.
  • Tiburon Golf Club (Omaha) — Popular semi-private course with strong conditions in Omaha; 36 holes (Gold and Silver courses). Green fees ~$35–$55.
  • The Knolls Golf Club (Omaha) — Well-maintained public course; one of Omaha’s consistently top-reviewed daily-fee options. Green fees ~$30–$50.

When to Play Golf in Nebraska

Nebraska’s golf season runs April through October, with peak conditions from May through September. Summers are warm to hot (85–95°F in July and August) with moderate to high humidity; early morning rounds are popular. The Sand Hills region tends to be slightly cooler and breezier than eastern Nebraska, which helps in midsummer. September is often the finest month across the state — comfortable temperatures, excellent course conditions, and more relaxed tee time availability than peak summer. The Prairie Club in Valentine runs roughly Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, with the season bookended by weather rather than calendar. Eastern Nebraska (Omaha, Lincoln) gets a longer season by a few weeks on either end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses are in Nebraska?

Nebraska has 192 golf courses in our database, ranging from municipal layouts in Omaha and Lincoln to the world-famous private courses of the Sand Hills region. The state has an outsized golf reputation nationally because of Sand Hills Golf Club and The Prairie Club.

What is the best golf course in Nebraska?

Sand Hills Golf Club (Mullen) is universally cited as Nebraska’s best course and one of the top five courses in the United States by Golf Digest and others — a private invitation-only layout. For accessible play, The Prairie Club’s Red Course (Tom Doak) is the nearest most golfers will get to the Sand Hills experience, and it’s exceptional in its own right.

When is the best time to golf in Nebraska?

May through September. September stands out for comfortable temperatures and excellent course conditions. Prairie Club and Sand Hills courses are best June through August when conditions are warmest and most stable.

How much does golf cost in Nebraska?

Public courses in Omaha and Lincoln run $30–$65; The Prairie Club resort courses run $125–$250; and Sand Hills Golf Club (private) is by invitation only. Nebraska is considered good-to-excellent value for everyday public golf in the metro areas.

Can I visit Sand Hills Golf Club as a public golfer?

No — Sand Hills Golf Club is strictly private and invitation-only; it has no public tee times. The Prairie Club resort (Valentine) is the closest accessible alternative and provides a genuine Sandhills golf experience through multiple nationally ranked courses with resort lodging.

All Golf Courses in Nebraska

Browse all 192 Nebraska golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.

CourseCityFees
Iron Horse Golf ClubAshland$39.00 / $49.00
Gray Hawk Red Feather Course at Indian Creek Golf CourseElkhorn$26.00 / $32.00
Quarry Oaks Golf ClubAshland$35.00 / $45.00
Woodland Hills Golf CourseEagle$25.00 / $35.00
Ainsworth Municipal Golf CourseAinsworth$15.00
Albion Country ClubAlbion$15.00
Sky View Golf CourseAlliance$15.00 / $17.00
Alma Municipal Golf ClubAlma$15.00
Arapahoe Municipal Golf CourseArapahoe$10.00
Ashland Country ClubAshland$23.00 / $26.00
Country Drive Golf CourseAshland$22.00 / $30.00
Auburn Country ClubAuburn$17.00 / $25.00
Aurora Country ClubAurora$14.00 / $16.00
Bassett Country ClubBassett$15.00
Evergreen Hill Golf CourseBattle Creek$13.00 / $16.00
Chimney Rock Golf CourseBayard$12.00
Beatrice Country ClubBeatrice$24.00 / $34.00
Hidden Acres Golf CourseBeatrice$14.00 / $16.00
Indian Trails Country ClubBeemer$14.00 / $20.00
Fontenelle Hills Country ClubBellevue$23.00 / $25.00
Platteview Country ClubBellevue$25.00 / $30.00
Tregaron Golf CourseBellevue$18.25 / $23.25
Willow Lakes Golf CourseBellevue$20.00
River WildsBlair$16.00 / $21.00
Court House & Jail Rock Golf CourseBridgeport$13.00
Broken Bow Country ClubBroken Bow$14.00 / $16.00
Calamus Golf CourseBurwell$14.00 / $18.00
Sentura Hills Golf ClubCairo$12.50 / $15.50
Valley View Golf ClubCentral City$15.00
Ridgeview Country ClubChadron$15.75 / $18.90
Chappell Golf CourseChappell$10.00 / $15.00
Crooked Creek Country ClubClay Center$12.00 / $14.00
Elks Country ClubColumbus$35.00
Quail Run Golf CourseColumbus$14.00 / $17.50
Vanberg Park & Golf CourseColumbus$14.00 / $17.50
Cozad Country ClubCozad$22.00
Legend Buttes Golf CourseCrawford$15.50 / $16.50
College Heights Country ClubCrete$13.00 / $16.00
Crofton Lakeview Golf CourseCrofton$15.75 / $18.80
Arrowhead MeadowsCurtis$15.00
Executive Course at Iron Horse Golf CourseDakota City$15.00
Regulation Course at Iron Horse Golf CourseDakota City$15.00
David City Golf CourseDavid City$11.50 / $13.50
Blackbird Gray Hawk Course at Indian Creek Golf CourseElkhorn$26.00 / $32.00
Elkhorn Ridge Golf CourseElkhorn$10.50
Red Feather Blackbird Course at Indian Creek Golf CourseElkhorn$26.00 / $32.00
Skyline Woods Country ClubElkhorn$30.00 / $34.00
Lakeside Country ClubElwood$20.00
Enders Lake Golf CourseEnders$11.00 / $15.00
Summerland Golf ClubEwing$11.00 / $16.00
Fairbury Country ClubFairbury$15.00 / $20.00
Falls City Country ClubFalls City$15.00 / $17.50
Franklin Golf ClubFranklin$10.00 / $15.00
Fremont Golf ClubFremont$50.00
Valley View Golf ClubFremont$14.50 / $16.50
Whitetail Run Golf CourseFremont$14.50 / $15.50
Friend Country ClubFriend$14.50 / $18.50
Pawnee Hills Golf ClubFullerton$12.75 / $15.75
Hidden Hills Country ClubGeneva$14.00 / $17.00
Monument Shadows Golf CourseGering$10.00 / $15.00
Gibbon Valley View Golf ClubGibbon$13.50 / $15.00
Gordon Golf & Country ClubGordon$15.00 / $17.00
Wild Horse Golf CourseGothenburg$30.00 / $33.00
Fonner View Golf CourseGrand Island$10.00
Grand Island Municipal Golf CourseGrand Island$9.00 / $11.00
Indianhead Golf CourseGrand Island$24.50
Riverside Golf ClubGrand Island$55.00
Grant Golf ClubGrant$15.00
Hartington Golf ClubHartington$13.00 / $17.00
Elks Country ClubHastings$15.00
Lochland Country ClubHastings$61.00
Southern Hills Golf CourseHastings$13.50
Hebron Country ClubHebron$13.00 / $15.00
Holdrege Country ClubHoldrege$25.00 / $30.00
Elkhorn Valley Golf CourseHooper$14.00 / $19.00
Kirkmans Lakeview Golf CourseHumboldt$12.00 / $16.00
Steeple View Golf CourseHumphrey$12.00 / $14.50
Buffalo Ridge Golf CourseKearney$13.00 / $15.00
Kearney Country ClubKearney$35.00
Meadowlark Hills Golf CourseKearney$17.00 / $19.00
Four Winds Golf CourseKimball$15.00 / $17.00
La Vista Falls Municipal Golf CourseLa Vistanan / nan
Cedar View Country ClubLaurel$13.65 / $15.75
18-Hole Championship Course at Wilderness Ridge Golf ClubLincoln$55.00 / $65.00
9-Hole Executive Course at Wilderness Ridge Golf ClubLincolnnan / nan
Beattys Back 9 Course at North Forty Golf ComplexLincoln$13.00 / $16.00
Country Club of LincolnLincoln$40.00 / $60.00
Crooked Creek Golf ClubLincoln$10.00 / $14.00
East Eighteen Course at Hidden Valley Country ClubLincoln$11.25 / $13.50
Firethorn Golf ClubLincoln$75.00 / $95.00
Highlands Golf Club of LincolnLincoln$15.00 / $18.00
Hillcrest Country ClubLincoln$30.00 / $40.00
Holmes Park Golf CourseLincoln$13.50 / $18.00
Jim Ager Memorial Golf CourseLincoln$11.00
Knolls Country ClubLincoln$15.00 / $18.00
Mahoney Golf CourseLincoln$13.50 / $15.00
Pine Lake Golf & Tennis ClubLincoln$9.00 / $10.00
Pioneers Golf CourseLincoln$15.00 / $18.00
Red Blue Course at HiMark Golf CourseLincoln$16.00 / $22.00
The Executive 9 Course at North Forty Golf ComplexLincoln$13.00 / $16.00
West Nine Hole Course at Hidden Valley Country ClubLincoln$11.25 / $13.50
White Blue Course at HiMark Golf CourseLincoln$16.00 / $22.00
White Red Course at HiMark Golf CourseLincoln$16.00 / $22.00
Yankee Hill Country ClubLincoln$50.00 / $75.00
Loup City Golf ClubLoup City$13.00
Taylor Creek Golf ClubMadison$11.00 / $14.00
Heritage Hills Golf CourseMccook$22.00
Thornridge Golf CourseMilford$15.00 / $19.00
Minden Country ClubMinden$18.00
Scenic Knolls Golf CourseMitchell$12.00
Rolling Green Golf Course & Country ClubMorrill$9.00 / $10.00
Mullen Golf ClubMullen$10.00
Sand Hills Golf ClubMullen$150.00
Grandpas Woods GolfMurdock$11.00 / $13.00
Arbor Links Golf ClubNebraska City$60.00
Table Creek Golf CourseNebraska City$18.00 / $24.00
Wildwood Golf CourseNebraska City$14.00 / $16.00
Antelope Country ClubNeligh$15.00 / $18.00
Niobrara Valley Golf CourseNiobrara$15.00
Eldorado Hills Golf ClubNorfolk$18.00
Fairplay Golf ClubNorfolk$16.80
Kellys Country ClubNorfolk$12.00 / $15.00
Norfolk Country ClubNorfolk$40.00
Indian Meadows Golf CourseNorth Platte$11.00 / $12.00
Iron Eagle Municipal Golf CourseNorth Platte$14.00 / $17.00
Lake Maloney Golf CourseNorth Platte$11.00 / $14.00
North Platte Country ClubNorth Platte$35.00
Oakland Golf ClubOakland$17.00 / $21.00
Ogallala Country ClubOgallala$20.00 / $25.00
Benson Park Golf CourseOmaha$14.50 / $17.50
Champions ClubOmaha$40.00 / $50.00
Chili Greens Golf CourseOmaha$17.00 / $24.00
Elmwood Park Golf CourseOmaha$13.50 / $16.50
Field Club of OmahaOmaha$25.00 / $40.00
Fontenelle Park Golf CourseOmaha$9.25
Happy Hollow ClubOmaha$70.00
Ironwood Golf & Country ClubOmaha$40.00 / $60.00
Johnny Goodman Golf CourseOmaha$16.50 / $20.50
Knolls Golf ClubOmaha$16.50 / $23.50
Meadows Course at Eagle Run Golf CourseOmaha$17.00 / $22.00
Miller Park Golf CourseOmaha$8.75
Milts Golf CenterOmaha$7.75
Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis CenterOmaha$16.00 / $20.00
Oak Hills Country ClubOmaha$40.00 / $50.00
Omaha Country ClubOmaha$65.00 / $85.00
Pacific Springs Golf ClubOmaha$19.00 / $25.00
Red Blue Course at Tiburon Golf ClubOmaha$21.50 / $28.50
Red White Course at Tiburon Golf ClubOmaha$21.50 / $28.50
Shadow Ridge Golf ClubOmaha$39.00 / $49.00
Spring Lake Golf CourseOmaha$9.75
Sunset Valley Country ClubOmaha$15.00 / $20.00
The Links Course at Eagle Run Golf CourseOmaha$17.00 / $22.00
Warren Swigart Golf CourseOmaha$9.25
Westwood Heights Golf ClubOmaha$9.25
White Blue Course at Tiburon Golf ClubOmaha$21.50 / $28.50
ONeill Country ClubO’neill$14.00 / $17.00
Ord Golf ClubOrd$12.00 / $15.00
Ryan Hill Country ClubOsceola$13.00 / $15.00
Oshkosh Country ClubOshkosh$15.00
Tara Hills Golf CoursePapillion$13.00 / $18.00
Eagle Hills Golf CoursePapillon$17.00
Twin Creek Golf ClubPender$14.00 / $18.00
Pierce Community Golf CoursePierce$11.00 / $13.00
Plainview Country ClubPlainview$12.00 / $16.00
Bay Hills Golf CoursePlattsmouth$15.00 / $20.00
Plattsmouth Country ClubPlattsmouth$15.00
Prairie Hills Golf & Ski ClubPleasanton$13.00 / $14.00
Lakeview Golf CourseRalston$14.00 / $17.00
Randolph Golf CourseRandolph$10.00 / $15.00
Ravenna Golf ClubRavenna$12.00 / $13.00
Red Cloud Golf CourseRed Cloud$15.00
Sand Ridge Golf CourseRushville$13.00 / $15.00
St. Paul Country ClubSaint Paul$9.50 / $12.50
Schuyler Golf ClubSchuyler$13.00 / $14.00
Riverview Country ClubScottsbluff$12.00
Scotts Bluff Country ClubScottsbluff$12.00
Seward Country ClubSeward$14.00 / $18.00
Hillside Golf ClubSidney$15.00
Covington Links Golf CourseSouth Sioux City$14.00
South Ridge Golf ClubSouth Sioux City$14.00 / $15.00
Elkhorn Acres Golf CourseStanton$12.60 / $15.75
Superior Country ClubSuperior$13.00 / $15.00
Syracuse Golf CourseSyracuse$14.00 / $17.00
Northridge Country ClubTekamah$18.00 / $23.00
Deer Park Country ClubValentine$20.00 / $24.00
Pines Country ClubValley$22.00 / $28.00
Hilltop Country ClubWahoo$15.00 / $13.00
Logan Valley Golf CourseWakefield$10.00 / $15.00
Rolling Hills Country ClubWausa$12.00 / $14.00
Wayne Country ClubWayne$18.00 / $21.00
Wood River Country ClubWood River$13.00
York Country ClubYork$18.00 / $28.00

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