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Firethorn Golf Club

Lincoln, NE • Private

#10 Best In State

Panelists

3.6 / 5

9 Reviews

3.6

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Firethorn Golf Club

9301 Firethorn Ln

Lincoln, NE 68520-1463

United States

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Overview

Located in Lincoln, Firethorn is the only course in Nebraska designed by the late Pete Dye. Built in the 1980s, it's the home course for the University of Nebraska's golf teams and offers a number of vintage Dye architectural touches, including deep pot bunkers, several par-3 greens angled against water hazards, and an Alps-like short par-4 with a green completely hidden behind a mound. Those who haven't played the course before usually have no idea where it is.

About

Holes 18

Facility Type Private

Designer Pete Dye, ASGCA

Awards

ranking history:

Best in State: Ranked first, 1987-'95. Ranked inside the top five, 1987-2003. Ranked inside the top 10, 2005-'26.
2025-'26 ranking (and previous): 10th.

Panelists

Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists

3.6

100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES

Shot Options

7.0154

Character

6.9404

Challenge

7.2495

Layout Variety

6.9965

Fun

6.9229

Aesthetics

6.9064

Conditioning

6.8962

Reviews

1 / 4

Review

“Probably the most underrated course in Nebraska."

2023

2 / 4

Review

“Really enjoyable Pete Dye design in Lincoln. Firethorn is not as well known as many of Dye's best, but it is still very well designed with many good and challenging holes. Dye likes visual intimidation, and that is really present down the stretch here."

2023

3 / 4

Review

“A private members only course designed by Pete Dye located in Lincoln, Nebraska that opened in 1986 and has hosted the USGA Women's Amateur. The use of railroad ties by Pete Dye is, of course, expected but the twist on this course is the abundance of buffalo grass that can swallow a golf ball faster than a water hazard, of which there are plenty. The course is a "Prairie Type" that utilizes natural contours and native vegetation to enhance the need for players to be accurate with their shots. If you can find a member to sponsor you, it is well worth the effort to play."

2022

4 / 4