Dalhousie Golf Club

Dalhousie Golf Club sits in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a Mississippi River town in the southeastern corner of the state. The course was designed by Gary Nicklaus, son of Jack Nicklaus, and represents one of his projects in the Midwest. The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's transition between river bottomlands and the Ozark foothills to the west. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors, with holes moving through a mix of open and tree-lined settings. Gary Nicklaus courses typically emphasize strategic options from the tee and approach play that rewards accuracy over pure distance, and Dalhousie follows this design philosophy. The property offers views across the surrounding landscape, with the course integrated into the area's native vegetation and topography. Dalhousie serves as a private club facility for the Cape Girardeau community, which sits at the crossroads of Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. The region has limited championship golf infrastructure compared to larger metropolitan areas, making the club a notable amenity for local golfers. Cape Girardeau itself is home to Southeast Missouri State University and functions as a regional commercial center, giving the club a membership base drawn from business, professional, and academic circles in the area.