Plan a Par-fect Golf Adventure in Phelps County #Golf37

Lush green golf courses, a new golf-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge, a brewery, and great steaks make Phelps County the perfect rural golf getaway location.

Whether you are planning your next lads or lasses weekend or a family golf adventure, Phelps County will help you get away from it all in the heart of it all.

Holdrege Country Club

The Holdrege Country Club is a hidden gem! Golfers will be impressed with the quality and conditions of this course, which is kept pristine by a meticulous and hard-working grounds crew.

This 18-hole course is one of the finest in the state with two distinct styles. The front nine was built in 1929 and has established trees lining the fairways with water hazards coming into play on seven holes. Sand bunkers also provide challenges on the front nine.

The back nine was added in 1982 and was designed by Jeff Brauer. It features a links-type design with large greens and open fairways. Water comes in to play on two of the holes on the back nine.

The Holdrege Country Club hosts several golf tournaments throughout the season, including the popular Cattleman’s 4-person scramble in June and the 2-couple tournament in early August.

The clubhouse offers snacks, a limited meal menu, drinks and cocktails.

The course is located at 314 W. 18^th Ave. on the north side of Holdrege on U.S. Highway 183. Tee times are not needed but please call ahead at (308) 995-5744 to ensure course availability.

For more information and clubhouse hours, visit the HCC website. 

Hi-Line Golf Course, Bertrand

Bertrand boasts a beautiful 9-hole par 36 golf course. Green fees are priced at $15 for nine holes and $25 for 18 holes making this course an affordable golf adventure the entire family can join in!

The course was built in 1991 and features large greens and tee boxes with rolling mounds scattered across a flat plain with trees and sand bunkers that come into play. It overlooks the scenic rolling hills of pastureland south of town and is open from early spring through late fall and whenever weather permits year-round.

Tee times are not needed. The course availability can be found on the website or Facebook page or by calling the course superintendent at (308) 991-7132. The tournament schedule can be found here.

Don’t miss the annual “Cornstalk” event that includes a 4-man scramble and a live music event open to the public in the evening.

While in Bertrand, enjoy a delicious steak or other dining options at the popular Blue Moose Bar & Grill in downtown Bertrand.

The Drive Golf & Lounge

This popular new golf-themed restaurant and cocktail lounge in downtown Holdrege features two indoor golf simulators so golfers can play no matter the weather! Golfers can select from more than 150,000 courses around the world on The Drive’s simulators. Book tee times at thedrivelounge.com

The Drive Golf & Lounge is open 4 p.m. until close Wednesdays through Sundays.

In addition to golf, The Drive offers an extensive selection of cocktails, wines and beers in addition to a delicious food menu featuring paninis, soup, charcuterie boards, crab cakes, lobster rolls and more. Be sure to try the lobster bisque soup and panini featuring Score One BBQ’s smoked brisket.

Owners Eric & Beth Sweeney formerly lived in Boston and strive to bring a taste of Boston to the Midwest with their unique food and drink menu at The Drive.

Nearby Courses

If two days of golf isn’t enough, rest your head in one of Phelps County’s three hotels and enjoy golf at several other popular rural golf courses:

Awarii Dunes between Axtell and Kearney, 18 holes (20 miles)

Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg, 18 holes  (50 miles)

Lakeside Golf Course at Johnson Lake, 18 holes (40 miles)

Alma Golf Course in Alma, 9 holes (25 miles)

Phelps County Dining

Lost Way Brewery (food trucks, pizza, locally crafted beer)

The Speakeasy Steakhouse (reservations suggested for this popular steakhouse)

JB’s Sports Bar & Grill (live music, open late)

Blue Moose Bar & Grill (Bertrand)