
Lincoln Course
The Country Club of Lincoln




About this course
The Country Club of Lincoln occupies rolling terrain in Nebraska's capital city, where the club was established in the early twentieth century. The course reflects the work of Gregor MacMillan and William H. Tucker, architects active during the golden age of American golf design. MacMillan, a Scottish-born professional who worked extensively in the Midwest, brought traditional routing principles to prairie landscapes, while Tucker contributed to the course's evolution during a period when many clubs refined their layouts to accommodate changing equipment and playing styles. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes uncommon in eastern Nebraska, with holes moving through mature tree-lined corridors and across open ground that allows wind to influence play. The design emphasizes strategic positioning off the tee and approach shots that reward accuracy over distance. Several holes feature greens with subtle contours that reflect the era's preference for ground-game options and thoughtful short-game play. The club has served as a center of golf in Lincoln for over a century, hosting regional amateur competitions and providing a venue for Nebraska golfers to experience classic American course architecture. The layout remains a test of traditional shot-making, with its character shaped by the architects' understanding of how terrain, wind, and strategic design combine to create variety and challenge. The club maintains its role in Lincoln's golf community, preserving a course that represents early twentieth-century design principles adapted to the Great Plains setting.
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
- Lincoln, NE, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1923
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Gregor MacMillan, William H. Tucker
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,507 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.6
Getting there
Lincoln Airport sits just minutes northwest of downtown, offering a streamlined arrival for those flying commercial into Nebraska's capital city. The drive to The Country Club of Lincoln is brief and unhurried - a gentle passage through tree-lined residential streets that transition from the university district into the club's secluded enclave along Salt Creek. The entrance reveals itself quietly, marked by understated gates that open onto manicured grounds where the prairie horizon meets old-growth hardwoods, a serene counterpoint to the Great Plains beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Lincoln
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lincoln has a Course Vaults score of 6.6 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Lincoln was designed by Gregor MacMillan and William H. Tucker.
Lincoln is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lincoln is 72.
Lincoln plays 6,507 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lincoln is 128.


