
Arbor Course
Arbor Links Golf Club


About this course
Arbor Links Golf Club sits in Nebraska City, a historic Missouri River town in southeastern Nebraska known for its tree-lined streets and as the birthplace of Arbor Day. The course was designed by Arnold Palmer and his design team, part of Palmer's extensive portfolio of accessible daily-fee and public courses built across the United States during the latter decades of his career. The routing takes advantage of the rolling terrain characteristic of the Loess Hills region that borders the Missouri River valley. The layout reflects Palmer's design philosophy of creating courses that challenge skilled players while remaining playable for recreational golfers. The property features mature trees that frame fairways and define playing corridors, appropriate given Nebraska City's connection to tree conservation and forestry. Elevation changes provide variety in shot-making and create natural amphitheater settings around several greens. Water features come into play on multiple holes, typical of Palmer designs from this era. Arbor Links serves as a regional golf destination in an area with relatively few championship-length courses. The facility caters to both local members and traveling golfers exploring southeastern Nebraska's recreational offerings. The course provides a representative example of Palmer's work in the Midwest, where his design firm sought to bring tournament-caliber golf to communities outside major metropolitan areas.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NE
Quick facts
- Location
- Nebraska City, NE, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 2002
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,031 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/142
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to Arbor Links Golf Club begins at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska's primary commercial gateway, followed by an easy southbound drive of roughly an hour through the gently rolling farmland and river bluffs of eastern Nebraska. The route traces the Missouri River valley before turning inland toward Nebraska City, a historic town cradled by orchards and wooded hills that feel worlds away from the Great Plains stereotype. As Highway 2 gives way to quieter county roads, the landscape softens into the kind of pastoral tranquility that defined the vision of Arbor Day founder J. Sterling Morton, and soon the tree-lined entrance to Arbor Links emerges - a serene, understated arrival befitting one of the state's most thoughtfully crafted modern courses.

FAQ
Common questions about Arbor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Arbor has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 28 logged golfers.
Arbor was designed by Arnold Palmer.
Arbor is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Arbor is 72.
Arbor plays 7,031 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Arbor is 142.




