Benson Park Golf Course

Benson is the City of Omaha's championship-length 18, set beside Benson Park in the north-central part of the city. It has been open since the mid-1960s and plays as a traditional par 72 stretching past 6,600 yards from the blue tees.

The land rolls more than you might expect, so you get uphill approaches, sidehill lies and greens that reward a good read. Mature trees line many fairways, and the course rating from the back is a real test for a muni.

Like the other city courses, it is busy with locals and leagues, but the pace is usually steady and the price is friendly. There is a putting green and a teaching pro on site, though no full driving range.

It suits travelers who want a true, full-size public course without resort pricing, and it is about 15 minutes from downtown.

Highlights

• City of Omaha's championship-length 18
• Par 72, about 6,650 yards from the blues
• Rolling, tree-lined layout
• Walking allowed, carts and rental clubs available
• Teaching pro on site

Tees

• Blue 6,651 yds (73.0/123)
• White 6,290 yds (71.0/119)
• Gold 5,929 yds (68.9/118)
• Red 5,251 yds (women 70.8/116)

Course rating / slope, where published.

Tips for your round

• Book through the City of Omaha online tee sheet, which covers all city courses
• City courses allow tee times about five days ahead online, or seven days by phone or in person
• Metal spikes are not allowed
• Go early on weekends; leagues fill late weekday afternoons

At the course

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