If you think farming is the only thing in Nebraska, you'd be surprised to find out that the state has many affordable and great golf courses and Omaha is no exception. The city owns and maintains several 18 and 9-hole courses that locals return to over and over. So whether you are in Omaha for business or pleasure, here are our top 5 golf course picks.
Benson Championship Golf Course
This city-owned golf course is in the heart of Omaha with mature trees and a creek that runs through it. Benson will challenge you with elevation changes, lots of trees and some water hazards. Bonus: If you visit in April, the crabapple trees will be in bloom!
5333 North 72nd Street
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 444-4626
Green Fee: $11 - $29
A local favorite, this city-owned course offers a fairly demanding 18-holes. Hole 16 is the Johnny Goodman's signature and the locals call it the "Road Hole." The view from the tee box will give you a fantastic view of the city but this hole also snakes around apartment buildings.
6111 S. 99th Street
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 444-4656
Green Fees: $17 - $30
This public 18-hole course is enjoyable yet challenging. Hazards such as lakes, creeks and wetlands will need accuracy off the tee. But you will also be able to enjoy this well manicured course boarded with beautiful landscaping and even a waterfall.
16810 Harney St.
Omaha, NE 68118
(402) 330-4300
Green Fee: $13 - $38
Tiburon started out as an 18-hole course surrounded by corn fields and gravel roads. Now this family-owned club offers three 9-hole courses that sit on over 12 acres of natural land and lakes. Each course offers distinct and varied challenges that are fun for players of all levels.
10302 South 168th Street
Omaha, NE 68136
(402) 895-2688
Green Fees: starts at $17.50
This premier 27-hole public golf course offers players plenty of thrills on 37 acres of fairway, many strategic bunkers and plenty of water hazards. Wind also comes into play on several holes so you will need accuracy for any of the three 9-hole courses you choose.
3825 N 202nd Street
Omaha, NE 68022
(402) 289-0900
Green Fee: $33 - $38
