
Holmes Park Course
Holmes Park Golf Course

About this course
Holmes Park Golf Course is a municipal facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, designed by Floyd Farley and opened in the mid-20th century. Farley, a regional architect active primarily in the Midwest during the 1950s and 1960s, designed several public courses across Nebraska and neighboring states. Holmes Park reflects the practical, accessible design philosophy common to municipal golf of that era, providing straightforward golf on modest terrain within an urban park setting. The course occupies rolling land in southeast Lincoln, part of the larger Holmes Park recreational complex that includes other athletic facilities and green space. The routing works with gentle elevation changes typical of the region, and mature trees frame many holes, creating defined corridors and adding strategic interest to what is otherwise relatively open terrain. The layout is traditional in character, with par-4s forming the backbone of the design and a mix of shorter and longer holes that accommodate players of varying skill levels. As a municipal course, Holmes Park serves a broad cross-section of Lincoln's golfing community, from beginners to experienced players seeking convenient, affordable golf. The course has been maintained and updated over the decades to preserve playability while respecting Farley's original routing. It remains a neighborhood fixture and an accessible entry point to the game for residents of Nebraska's capital city.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in NE
Quick facts
- Location
- Lincoln, NE, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1962
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Floyd Farley
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,791 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/118
- Course Vaults score
- 5.6
Getting there
The journey to Holmes Park Golf Course begins at Lincoln Airport, a compact regional hub just ten minutes northeast of the city center, though many travelers route through Omaha's Eppley Airfield an hour north for broader connections. From either point, the approach into Lincoln unfolds across the gently rolling farmland of southeastern Nebraska, where the Great Plains meet the edge of the Midwest's tallgrass prairie. Holmes Park itself sits tucked into a quiet residential pocket on the city's near-south side, accessed via tree-lined streets that give way to one of Lincoln's oldest and most beloved municipal layouts - a modest, unpretentious gateway to golf in the capital city.

FAQ
Common questions about Holmes Park
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Holmes Park has a Course Vaults score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 27 logged golfers.
Holmes Park was designed by Floyd Farley.
Yes. Holmes Park is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Holmes Park is 72.
Holmes Park plays 6,791 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Holmes Park is 118.


