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Hardest Golf Courses in Buffalo County, Nebraska

The 5 most challenging golf courses in Buffalo County, Nebraska, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Buffalo County

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1
Kearney Country Club
Blue tees · 6,115 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 72Kearney
134
2
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Black tees · 6,588 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 71Kearney
131
3
Prairie Hills Golf Course
BLUE tees · 6,352 yds · Rating 75.2 · Par 72Kearney
126
4
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Red tees · 5,364 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 72Kearney
114
5
Gibbon Valley View Golf Club
White tees · 4,982 yds · Rating 69.2 · Par 72Gibbon
109

Buffalo County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

Kearney Country Club in Kearney is currently the hardest golf course in Buffalo County based on slope (slope rating 134).

How many ranked golf courses are in Buffalo County, Nebraska?

9 golf courses in Buffalo County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 5 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Buffalo County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.