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Easiest Golf Courses in Nebraska

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Nebraska, ranked by lowest slope rating.

The most beginner-friendly public golf course in Nebraska on Stymie is Wilderness Ridge Golf Course in Lincoln, with a minimum slope rating of 88 and 3,030 yards from the forward tees. Slope ratings below 115 signal a course where bogey golfers can play their actual game without the layout adding strokes — usually meaning wider fairways, fewer forced carries, and gentle greens.

101 public or municipal courses in Nebraska carry a minimum slope of 115 or lower from the forward tees, and the average across rated public courses statewide is 109. This list is restricted to public and municipal courses so anyone can book a tee time — no membership required.

If you're new to the game, looking for a course to take a kid or beginner friend, or just want a stress-free round that lets you focus on tempo, start at the top of this list. Most of these courses also offer instruction programs, learning facilities, or shorter executive layouts that pair well with the forward-tee ratings shown here.

Ranked

Gentlest slope

Avg min slope

109

Slope 115 or lower

101

Hardest Easiest Longest Oldest Newest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Wilderness Ridge Golf Course 3,030 yds · Par 62Lincoln	Lincoln	62	88
2	Country Drive Golf Course 4,724 yds · Par 72 · Martin Johnson · 2001Ashland	Ashland	72	91
3	Monument Shadows Golf 3,012 yds · Par 72 · 1930Gering	Gering	72	92
4	Crooked Creek Course 3,552 yds · Par 72 · Marty Johnson · 1987Clay Center	Clay Center	72	95
5	Jackrabbit Run Golf Course 4,347 yds · Par 72Grand Island	Grand Island	72	95
6	Red Cloud Golf Course 4,656 yds · Par 72 · Harry Obitz · 1988Blue Hill	Blue Hill	72	96
7	Arrowhead Meadows Golf Course 5,304 yds · Par 72 · 1997Curtis	Curtis	72	99
8	Randolph Golf Course 4,630 yds · Par 72 · Marty Johnson · 1992Randolph	Randolph	72	99
9	Lake Maloney Golf Course 3,159 yds · Par 72 · Bill Burns · 1990North Platte	North Platte	72	100
10	Evergreen Hills 4,152 yds · Par 68Norfolk	Norfolk	68	100
11	Elmwood Park Golf Course 4,184 yds · Par 68 · 1930Omaha	Omaha	68	100
12	The Golf Club at Table Creek 4,403 yds · Par 71Nebraska City	Nebraska City	71	100
13	South Ridge Golf Course 4,116 yds · Par 71 · 1930South Sioux City	South Sioux City	71	102
14	Awarii Dunes Golf Course 4,770 yds · Par 72Axtell	Axtell	72	103
15	Pelican Beach Golf Course 4,100 yds · Par 72Hyannis	Hyannis	72	103
16	Frederick Peak Golf Club 4,710 yds · Par 72Valentine	Valentine	72	103
17	Ord Golf Course 4,362 yds · Par 72 · 1950Ord	Ord	72	103
18	Hartington Golf Club 5,230 yds · Par 72 · 1949Hartington	Hartington	72	103
19	Pierce Community Golf Course 5,042 yds · Par 72Pierce	Pierce	72	103
20	Ryan Hill Country Club 4,800 yds · Par 72 · 1967Osceola	Osceola	72	104
21	Alma Municipal Golf Course 4,736 yds · Par 72Alma	Alma	72	104
22	Broken Bow Country Club 5,010 yds · Par 72 · 1934Broken Bow	Broken Bow	72	105
23	Cross Creek Golf Links 5,314 yds · Par 72Cambridge	Cambridge	72	105
24	Gibbon Valley View Golf Club 4,684 yds · Par 72 · 1903Gibbon	Gibbon	72	105
25	Iron Horse Golf Club 4,411 yds · Par 70 · Gene Bates · 2001Ashland	Ashland	70	106

Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest public golf course in Nebraska?

Wilderness Ridge Golf Course in Lincoln, Nebraska is the easiest ranked public or municipal course with a minimum slope rating of 88. Slope below 115 is considered friendly for beginners and higher-handicap players.

How many public courses in Nebraska have a slope of 115 or lower?

101 public or municipal courses have a minimum slope rating of 115 or lower in Nebraska. These are generally the most beginner-friendly options in the state.

What slope rating is good for beginners?

Beginners typically look for courses with a slope rating under 120 and a total yardage under 6,200 from the forward tees. Courses with a slope of 105–115 from the forward tees are widely considered the friendliest starting ground.