
Lost Rail Course
Lost Rail Golf Club



About this course
Lost Rail, carved from the rolling Nebraska prairie just west of Omaha, evokes the spirit of a windswept links despite its Midwestern locale. The course, designed by Bill Bergin, favors a ground game and creative shot-making, presenting wide fairways that tempt aggressive drives, only to narrow considerably around the greens, demanding deft approaches to undulating surfaces. Bergin's design cleverly incorporates the native grasses and subtle elevation changes, making wind a constant, and often confounding, factor. Opened in 2020, Lost Rail is quickly establishing itself as a challenging yet fair test for golfers of all abilities in the region. The club fosters a close-knit community, drawn together by a shared appreciation for the game's traditions and the immersive experience of playing amidst the expansive prairie landscape. It remains unknown to the world, and quite proudly so. While Lost Rail has not hosted any major championships, its members enjoy spirited club competitions and a convivial atmosphere often centered around the clubhouse's expansive porch, overlooking the 18th green. There, under the vast Nebraska sky, tales of near misses and triumphant putts are shared over locally brewed craft beers, solidifying the bonds of this unique golfing community. They are known for a mean cheeseburger - no need to order it with any condiments, just trust them.
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
- Gretna, NE, USA
- Access
- Private
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,309 yards
- Difficulty
- 149
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
Lost Rail Golf Club is most readily accessed via Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Omaha, Nebraska, roughly thirty minutes to the west, or alternatively through Lincoln's Lincoln Airport (LNK), situated about an hour to the southwest. The drive from Omaha carries you through the gentle agricultural landscape of southeastern Nebraska, where the Platte River valley unfolds in wide, open vistas before you arrive at the club's grounds near Gretna. For those seeking a more intimate approach, private aviation services operate from several regional airstrips within easy reach of the property. The final miles transition from rural highway to the quiet, manicured grounds of Lost Rail, where the club's distinctive architecture and meticulously restored landscape emerge as a striking counterpoint to the surrounding farmland - a deliberate and elegant insertion of championship golf into the heart of the Great Plains.

FAQ
Common questions about Lost Rail
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lost Rail has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Lost Rail is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Lost Rail is 71.
Lost Rail plays 7,309 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lost Rail is 149.
Lost Rail is a 18-hole course.





