Wild Horse Golf Club
Plan your round at Wild Horse Golf Club
Wild Horse Golf Club is a public links-style course in the Nebraska Sandhills near Gothenburg, designed by Dave Axland and Dan Proctor and opened in 1998. It plays as a par 72 of 7,030 yards from the Tips (73.9 rating, 140 slope), with wide fairways, big greens and native wooga grass, and the wind is a constant factor. It is regularly ranked among the best public courses in the country and in Nebraska, and the club offers on-site Stay & Play lodging.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Dave Axland & Dan Proctor
- Opened 1998
Course strategy
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Wild Horse Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
328
yds ·Black
A short par 4 that rewards finesse. Favor the left side off the tee, and don't go long on the approach, since the green kicks balls left.
Hole 2
414
yds ·Black
The tee shot is slightly blind. A line down the right is more aggressive but leaves a tougher angle. The large green has no bunkers and slopes right to left.
Hole 3
494
yds ·Black
A dogleg-right par 5 that plays into the prevailing wind, with several bunkers along the way. The small, sloped green is guarded by a pot bunker.
Hole 4
160
yds ·Black
An elevated tee shot to a large green with bunkers on the right. Aim left of the pin; the wind makes club selection tricky.
Hole 5
339
yds ·Black
Play the tee shot to the left for the best angle. The fishbowl green is flanked on the right by a sandy waste area, so a lay-up is often the smart play.
Hole 6
527
yds ·Black
A double-dogleg par 5 with big elevation changes and no bunkers. The green tilts sharply right to left and drops off on the left.
Hole 7
345
yds ·Black
A tee shot to the right of the fairway bunker sets up the best approach. The green is hard to get close to, with a large bunker on the left.
Hole 8
433
yds ·Black
One of the toughest holes on the course: a long, straight fairway with a big bunker on the left. The green has two large bumps in the middle.
Hole 9
143
yds ·Black
A long, narrow green with bunkers on the high side and a chipping area on the low side. Wind takes spin off the ball.
Hole 10
362
yds ·Black
A dogleg right with a narrow, rolling fairway. The small green has several mounds and tilts steeply from back to front.
Hole 11
120
yds ·Black
Short but heavily bunkered, with three bunkers around a large, undulating green. Avoid going long when the pin is in front.
Hole 12
393
yds ·Black
A downhill dogleg right with many fairway bunkers. The approach must carry three bunkers to reach a narrow green.
Hole 13
191
yds ·Black
A long, elevated tee shot over a valley to the largest green on the course, which has many rolls. Aim right of the green.
Hole 14
490
yds ·Black
Often downwind, so it's a birdie chance. A deep bunker guards the left of the shallow green and another sits behind it to punish long approaches.
Hole 15
307
yds ·Black
A short par 4 with many bunkers. The tiny, shallow green is pinched by bunkers at front right and back left.
Hole 16
418
yds ·Black
A long par 4 with a blind, slightly uphill tee shot. The green sits on a plateau with two bunkers on the right and a two-tiered surface.
Hole 17
505
yds ·Black
A par 5 that can be reached in two, with bunkers guarding the approach. The concave green has mounds on both sides.
Hole 18
384
yds ·Black
A medium dogleg right with bunkers around an uphill green. An approach from the right front feeds onto the surface.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Tips | Gold | Black | Silver | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 11 | 405 | 363 | 328 | 277 | 250 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 478 | 431 | 414 | 356 | 305 |
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 537 | 537 | 494 | 439 | 375 |
| 4 | 3 | 9 | 171 | 171 | 160 | 119 | 114 |
| 5 | 4 | 13 | 367 | 367 | 339 | 297 | 238 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 548 | 548 | 527 | 484 | 433 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 364 | 364 | 345 | 282 | 209 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 451 | 451 | 433 | 343 | 308 |
| 9 | 3 | 17 | 185 | 155 | 143 | 132 | 71 |
| Out | 36 | 3,506 | 3,387 | 3,183 | 2,729 | 2,303 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 408 | 408 | 362 | 290 | 249 |
| 11 | 3 | 18 | 126 | 126 | 120 | 113 | 74 |
| 12 | 4 | 4 | 442 | 442 | 393 | 327 | 311 |
| 13 | 3 | 6 | 208 | 208 | 191 | 126 | 109 |
| 14 | 5 | 16 | 559 | 524 | 490 | 454 | 416 |
| 15 | 4 | 12 | 370 | 342 | 307 | 280 | 234 |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | 445 | 445 | 418 | 380 | 313 |
| 17 | 5 | 14 | 548 | 548 | 505 | 420 | 390 |
| 18 | 4 | 8 | 418 | 418 | 384 | 337 | 289 |
| In | 36 | 3,524 | 3,461 | 3,170 | 2,727 | 2,385 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,030 | 6,848 | 6,353 | 5,456 | 4,688 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 140 | 73.1 / 138 | 70.7 / 133 | 66.4 / 113 | 63.0 / 106 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 71.5 / 130 | 67.3 / 112 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book ahead: tee times open two weeks in advance.
- Cancel at least 48 hours before your tee time to avoid a penalty.
- Check in at the golf shop at least 10 minutes before your time.
- Leave cowboy boots and metal spikes at home.
- Stay out of the native wooga grass, including with your cart.
- Expect wind; it affects club choice on most holes, especially the par 3s.
- Bring a card; a 3.5% fee applies to card payments.
- Alcohol on the property must be bought from the club.
- Plan for a 4 hour 20 minute round.
- For lodging, ask about Stay & Play packages (check-in 3:00 pm, check-out 10:00 am).
Arrival & check-in
Everyone checks in at the golf shop before play, at least 10 minutes before the tee time, or the shop may move or cancel the time. The clubhouse is open 8:00 am to 9:00 pm from April 1 to October 15, with shorter hours in spring and fall. Park in marked areas only; parking on grass is not allowed.
Dress code
There is no formal dress code. Cowboy boots and hard (metal) spikes are not allowed on the course, and clothing with profanity is not permitted.
Carts & walking
Carts are available for a fee, with two players and two bags per cart. Keep carts on paths where they exist, in the fairway where there is no path, out of the native wooga grass, and outside the white lines near the greens. Carts are due back before dark.
Practice facilities
The practice area has a large driving range, a chipping green with a greenside bunker and a putting clock. It opens 30 minutes before the first tee time and closes at sunset. Range balls stay on the range, and the 9th green is not a practice area.
Food & drink
The Bar & Grill serves a full menu Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a smaller Bar & Turn menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The kitchen closes at 9:00 pm and the bar at 11:00 pm. Alcohol consumed on the property must be purchased from the club.
Pace of play
A round is expected to take 4 hours 20 minutes, and the scorecard lists a target time at each hole. Speed of play is enforced, and slow groups may be asked to keep up or have holes skipped.
Policies
Tee times can be booked two weeks ahead, except for Stay & Play guests and groups of 12 or more. Individual tee times must be cancelled 48 hours ahead (7 days for groups of 12 or more) or a penalty may apply. Discounted green fees are offered to juniors under 18 and to active, retired and reserve military with ID. Pets are not allowed without permission, and card payments carry a 3.5% fee. The course is open about March 15 to November 15, weather permitting.
Quick answers
Wild Horse Golf Club at a glance
Is Wild Horse Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Wild Horse Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Wild Horse Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Wild Horse Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,688 to 7,030 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Wild Horse Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Wild Horse Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Wild Horse Golf Club?
Wild Horse Golf Club was designed by Dave Axland & Dan Proctor and opened in 1998.
What's the dress code at Wild Horse Golf Club?
There is no formal dress code. Cowboy boots and hard (metal) spikes are not allowed on the course, and clothing with profanity is not permitted.
What are the cart and walking rules at Wild Horse Golf Club?
Carts are available for a fee, with two players and two bags per cart. Keep carts on paths where they exist, in the fairway where there is no path, out of the native wooga grass, and outside the white lines near the greens.
What practice facilities does Wild Horse Golf Club have?
The practice area has a large driving range, a chipping green with a greenside bunker and a putting clock. It opens 30 minutes before the first tee time and closes at sunset.
What's the pace of play at Wild Horse Golf Club?
A round is expected to take 4 hours 20 minutes, and the scorecard lists a target time at each hole. Speed of play is enforced, and slow groups may be asked to keep up or have holes skipped.
What food and drink does Wild Horse Golf Club have?
The Bar & Grill serves a full menu Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and a smaller Bar & Turn menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. The kitchen closes at 9:00 pm and the bar at 11:00 pm.
How do you book a tee time at Wild Horse Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (308) 537-7700.
Where is Wild Horse Golf Club?
Wild Horse Golf Club is at 40950 Rd 768, Gothenburg, NE 69138.
Info last reviewed November 3, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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