Golf in Nebraska
Overview
Golf in Nebraska
What golf looks like for retirement in Nebraska: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Nebraska
Nebraska's municipal and public courses are open much of the year in the eastern part of the state, with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department operating four public courses including Holmes Golf Course. The Nebraska Golf Association lists more than 130 public courses statewide, many offering senior rates.
Published local price
Mahoney Golf Course (Lincoln city municipal), 18 holes $18 weekday / $29 weekend; rates vary by season and tee time
Published range: $18 to $29.
Golfing Nebraska / Lincoln City Golf · as of 2026What Nebraska costs
Cost of living
90
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~5.0% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Towns in Nebraska
Where to do it, town by town.
Omaha Parks and Recreation operates eight municipal golf courses, including four 18-hole layouts: Benson Park (par 72), Elmwood Park (par 68), Johnny Goodman (par 72), and Knolls; senior cart packages are available and tee times can be booked at city-of-omaha.book.teeitup.com up to seven days in advance.
City of Omaha Parks and RecreationCommon questions
Is Nebraska a good place to retire for golf?
Nebraska's municipal and public courses are open much of the year in the eastern part of the state, with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department operating four public courses including Holmes Golf Course. The Nebraska Golf Association lists more than 130 public courses statewide, many offering senior rates. Towns like Omaha have their own local options.
What does it cost to retire in Nebraska?
Nebraska has a cost-of-living index near 90 (U.S. = 100), about a 5.0% state income-tax planning rate, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for