
Sand Hills Course
Sand Hills Golf Club

About this course
Sand Hills Golf Club isn't just built on the Nebraska Sandhills, it's inextricably bound to them; a testament to minimalist design where the land dictates the game. Built in the Golden Age mold, the course stretches across a vast, rolling landscape punctuated by native grasses and dramatic undulations, presenting a raw, unadulterated golfing experience. The generous fairways belie the challenge, as cunningly placed bunkers and subtle green complexes punish the errant shot. Think wide-open vistas, but with strategic nuances. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, Sand Hills emerged in 1995 as an almost accidental masterpiece, a place where architecture took a backseat to discovery. The story goes that the duo meticulously plotted the routing, unearthing the course rather than imposing upon the land. The result is a layout that feels both natural and demanding, a true test of shot-making and course management. Nestled in a remote corner of Nebraska, Sand Hills fosters a membership as unpretentious as the landscape. While it does not court the championship spotlight, its stature resonates within the discerning golf world. It's a haven for those who value the purity of the game, where the emphasis lies on camaraderie and the sheer joy of walking a remarkable piece of ground.
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
- Mullen, NE, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer(s)
- Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,089 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 9.7
Getting there
The pilgrimage to Sand Hills Golf Club begins with a flight into Denver International or, for those approaching from the east, Omaha's Eppley Airfield, followed by a deliberate four-hour drive across the Nebraska prairie that serves as both journey and initiation. Private arrivals touch down at the modest Mullen Airport, a grass strip mere minutes from the property that underscores the club's splendid remoteness. As interstate gives way to two-lane highway and eventually to gravel roads threading through ranchland, the modern world falls away in increments, until the rolling dunes and weathered clubhouse emerge from the Sandhills like a mirage made permanent - arrival here feels less like reaching a destination than discovering a secret the landscape has been keeping.

FAQ
Common questions about Sand Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sand Hills has a Course Vaults score of 9.7 out of 10 based on 63 logged golfers.
Sand Hills was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw.
Sand Hills is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Sand Hills is 71.
Sand Hills plays 7,089 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Sand Hills is a 18-hole course.






