
Lake Maloney Course
Lake Maloney Golf Course
About this course
Lake Maloney Golf Course sits in the rolling sandhills of western Nebraska near Sellers, a region characterized by native prairie, sparse development, and the natural water features that define the landscape. The course was designed by Bill Burns, a Nebraska-based architect known for routing courses through challenging terrain with minimal earthmoving. Burns's design philosophy typically emphasizes working with existing topography rather than against it, a principle well-suited to the Sandhills environment. The course plays through the distinctive geography of the region, where elevation changes, native grasses, and water hazards create natural strategic variety. The setting reflects the rural character of the area, with wide-open vistas and the kind of isolation that appeals to golfers seeking a quieter, less-trafficked experience. Like many courses in the Sandhills, Lake Maloney likely features firm, fast greens and fairways that reward shot-making and course management over raw distance. The nine-hole layout serves the local community and visiting golfers exploring Nebraska's growing reputation for authentic, understated golf design. The course represents the kind of regional gem that has become increasingly valued by golfers interested in courses built with restraint and respect for their natural setting. Lake Maloney offers a genuine Sandhills experience without the crowds or premium pricing of more widely known venues in the state.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sellers, NE, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1990
- Designer
- Bill Burns
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,052 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/127
Getting there
Lake Maloney Golf Course sits in the remote high plains of western Nebraska, most readily accessed via North Platte Regional Airport (LBF), roughly ninety minutes to the southeast, or alternatively through Denver International (DEN), a three-and-a-half-hour drive northwest across the Colorado border. From either gateway, the route traces through genuine ranch country—wide-open grasslands punctuated by windbreaks and the occasional grain elevator—before arriving at Sellers, a small community anchored by the course's quiet presence on the shores of Lake Maloney Reservoir. The final miles unfold along county roads that dissolve into the landscape itself, offering an authentic sense of arrival at a course carved from the working heartland rather than manicured resort grounds. This is golf in its most unvarnished setting: a place where the horizon dominates and the only crowds are the occasional mule deer drifting across the fairways at dusk.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake Maloney
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake Maloney was designed by Bill Burns.
Yes. Lake Maloney is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake Maloney is 72.
Lake Maloney plays 7,052 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake Maloney is 127.
Lake Maloney is a 18-hole course.



