
Meadowlark Hills Course
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course

About this course
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course sits in Kearney, Nebraska, a community in the central Platte River valley. The course was designed by David Gill and Steven Halberg, architects known for their work on public and municipal facilities across the Great Plains and Midwest. The layout reflects the region's characteristic terrain, with modest elevation changes and open prairie influences that allow wind to factor into play throughout much of the season. The design takes advantage of the natural topography available in south-central Nebraska, incorporating native grasses and strategic bunkering to define holes and create visual interest across relatively flat land. Water features appear on several holes, typical of courses built in this era to add variety and challenge to layouts where dramatic landforms are limited. The routing provides a mix of hole lengths and angles, asking players to manage both distance and accuracy in conditions that can shift considerably with Nebraska's variable weather. Meadowlark Hills serves as Kearney's primary public golf facility and draws players from the surrounding agricultural communities as well as travelers along Interstate 80, which runs through the city. The course hosts local tournaments and league play, functioning as a gathering point for recreational golfers in the region. Its straightforward design and accessible conditioning make it representative of the municipal golf experience common to smaller cities across the central United States.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kearney, NE, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Designer(s)
- David Gill, Steven Halberg
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,518 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.4/112
Getting there
The journey to Meadowlark Hills Golf Course begins at Kearney Regional Airport, a compact facility serving the central Nebraska plains with connecting service through Denver, or alternatively from Lincoln Airport roughly two hours east. The approach into Kearney traces the storied Platte River corridor along Interstate 80, where the Great Plains unfold in their full horizontal sweep - vast agricultural tableaus broken only by cottonwood groves and the occasional grain elevator. As you exit into town, the transition is brief and unpretentious, the course revealing itself on the northern edge of the city where the prairie's natural roll has been shaped into an unexpectedly engaging municipal layout that feels worlds removed from the highway hum just minutes behind.

FAQ
Common questions about Meadowlark Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Meadowlark Hills was designed by David Gill and Steven Halberg.
Yes. Meadowlark Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Meadowlark Hills is 72.
Meadowlark Hills plays 6,518 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Meadowlark Hills is 112.
Meadowlark Hills is a 18-hole course.



