Golf Green Fees in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln is Nebraska's capital and home to the University of Nebraska, supporting an active golf market with well-maintained public and municipal courses at some of the Great Plains' lowest green fees. The city's courses play across rolling prairie terrain with wide fairways and mature trees, and the area's strong civic investment in municipal golf means the best-value rounds are often city-run. Competition from nearby Omaha (45 miles northeast) keeps rates low across the board.
How much does public golf cost in Lincoln?
Public golf courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lincoln average about $37 for weekday play. The most affordable tracked course is Cottonwood Greens Golf Course at $15 on weekdays. 53 courses allow walking. 2 offer twilight rates. Pricing changes by season, time of day, cart inclusion, and tee time availability — verify with the course before booking.
Pricing data last updated: May 11, 2026
Cheapest Public Golf Courses in Lincoln
Full listThe courses below have the lowest verified weekday rates tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lincoln. Rates shown are for 18 holes on a weekday where available.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Twilight Rate | Walking |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Cottonwood Greens Golf CourseCheapest | $15+cart | — | Yes |
| $20+cart | — | Yes | |
| $22+cart | — | Yes | |
| $27+cart | $27 | Yes | |
| $28+cart | — | Yes |
Cottonwood Greens Golf Course
$15
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedValley View Golf Course
$20
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedGrandpas Woods Golf Course
$22
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedNuMark Golf Course
$27
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowedPioneers Golf Course
$28
weekday · 18 holes
Walking allowed14
Courses under $50
15
Courses under $75
53
Walking-friendly courses
2
Twilight deal courses
9
Senior rate courses
All Golf Courses in Lincoln
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| Twilight | Walk? | Verified | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cottonwood Greens Golf Course Cheapestpublic | $15+cart | $15 | — | Yes | 4.8(10) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Valley View Golf Course public | $20+cart | $20 | — | Yes | 4.0(172) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| $22+cart | $25 | — | Yes | 4.8(162) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
NuMark Golf Course public | $27+cart | $39 | $27 | Yes | 3.8(186) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Pioneers Golf Course public | $28+cart | $40 | — | Yes | 4.5(246) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Mahoney Golf Course public | $28+cart | $40 | — | Yes | 4.2(242) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Hidden Acres Golf Club public | $30+cart | $40 | — | Yes | 4.4(57) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Tregaron Golf Course public | $30+cart | $42 | $15 | Yes | 4.1(418) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Timberlinks Golf Club public | $31 | $37 | — | Yes | 4.1(182) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Thornridge Golf Course public | $33+cart | $50 | — | Yes | 4.2(52) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Highlands Golf Course public | $34+cart | $34 | — | Yes | 4.4(229) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Club 91 Golf Course public | $35 | $38 | — | Yes | 4.8(46) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
| $36+cart | $46 | — | Yes | 4.7(35) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 | |
Elkhorn Acres Golf Club public | $45 | — | — | Yes | 4.5(36) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Ashland Golf Club public | $55 | $60 | — | Yes | 4.2(205) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Hilltop Country Club public | $75+cart | $75 | — | Yes | 4.6(54) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Iron Horse Golf Club public | $77 | $87 | — | Yes | 4.1(352) | Listed on course website · Checked May 11, 2026 |
Pine Lake Golf & Tennis public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(104) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(64) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(137) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(156) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Cedar View Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(17) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Wayne Park Field 1 public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(1) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Butte Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(6) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(188) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Pheasant Run Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(17) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Cardinal Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(8) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Indoor Tee - Lincoln public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(47) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Country Club of Lincoln public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(232) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.4(133) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(33) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Wild Horse Golf Club resort | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(265) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Syracuse Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(59) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(88) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Franklin Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(36) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Tatanka Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.8(120) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(41) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(199) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(112) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Indian Creek Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(378) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Willow Lakes Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.3(204) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(313) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(65) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Prairie Links Golf Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 5.0(3) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
York Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(177) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Jim Ager Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(140) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.7(129) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
Steepleview Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.5(34) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Beatrice Country Club public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.6(123) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
The WAVE public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(12) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Hi Line Golf Course public | Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.1(14) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.2(208) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates | |
| Call for rates | — | — | Yes | 4.9(27) | No public pricing currently available · Call to confirm rates |
Best Value Public Golf Courses in Lincoln
Ranked by Google rating relative to weekday rate (rating ÷ price). A higher score means more highly rated for the price. This is a directional guide — value also depends on course conditions, location, and personal preference.
| Course | Weekday Rate | Rating | Value Score |
|---|---|---|---|
Best ValueCottonwood Greens Golf Course | $15 | 4.8(10) | 0.320 |
| $22 | 4.8(162) | 0.218 | |
| $20 | 4.0(172) | 0.200 | |
| $28 | 4.5(246) | 0.161 | |
| $28 | 4.2(242) | 0.150 |
Walking-Friendly Public Golf Courses in Lincoln
53 of the 53 public courses tracked by GreenFeeTracker in Lincoln allow walking. Walking availability may vary by day, time, or season — confirm with the course.
| Course | Walking Policy | Weekday Rate | Walking Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Greens Golf Course | Allowed | $15 | $15 |
| Valley View Golf Course | Allowed | $20 | — |
| Grandpas Woods Golf Course | Allowed | $22 | — |
| NuMark Golf Course | Allowed | $27 | $27 |
| Pioneers Golf Course | Allowed | $28 | — |
| Mahoney Golf Course | Allowed | $28 | — |
| Hidden Acres Golf Club | Allowed | $30 | — |
| Tregaron Golf Course | Allowed | $30 | — |
| Timberlinks Golf Club | Allowed | $31 | — |
| Thornridge Golf Course | Allowed | $33 | — |
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About this pricing data
Green fees in Lincoln change by season, day of week, tee time, cart inclusion, residency status, and booking channel. Some rates may be missing or not yet available. GreenFeeTracker collects publicly available pricing data where possible — some courses do not publish rates online. Always verify directly with the course before booking. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect recent price changes.