The Highlands Golf Club of Lincoln

The Highlands Golf Club of Lincoln opened in the late 1990s as a daily-fee facility designed by Jeff Brauer, a Texas-based architect known for his work across the Great Plains and Midwest. Brauer's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic options and playability for a range of skill levels, and The Highlands reflects this approach on a property that works with the gently rolling terrain characteristic of eastern Nebraska. The course sits on the outskirts of Lincoln, the state capital and home to the University of Nebraska, providing a public golf option in a city with a modest but steady golf market. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates water features on several holes, creating variety in a landscape that might otherwise play relatively flat. Brauer's design includes wide fairways that encourage aggressive play off the tee while using strategic bunkering and green contours to reward precision on approach shots. The greens themselves feature moderate undulation, typical of Brauer's work, which balances accessibility with challenge for better players. As a daily-fee course, The Highlands serves both Lincoln residents and visitors, offering a straightforward golf experience without the formality of private club traditions. The facility operates as a public amenity in a region where golf remains popular despite the relatively short playing season dictated by Nebraska winters.