Spring Lake Golf Course

Spring Lake is a compact nine-hole City of Omaha course tucked into the rolling ground around Spring Lake Park in South Omaha. It plays to par 33 but stretches less than 1,900 yards, so most of the par 4s are reachable with a long iron or fairway wood and the three par 3s are all wedges or short irons.

The appeal here is time and price. You can get around in about an hour and a half, the hills keep it interesting, and the short length means you will hit a lot of approach shots and putts rather than drivers. It is a good place to sharpen your short game or ease back into golf after a long drive into town.

This is one of the oldest courses in the city system, and it has the relaxed, neighborhood feel that goes with that history. Expect simple facilities rather than resort polish, with a putting green and carts available.

Spring Lake suits beginners, families, juniors, seniors who prefer to walk, and anyone staying near downtown who wants a quick nine without driving out to the suburbs.

Highlights

• About 10 minutes from downtown Omaha
• Nine holes in roughly 90 minutes
• Short par 4s that reward a good wedge game
• Rolling, hilly park setting
• Run by Omaha Parks & Recreation, so rates are budget friendly

Tees

• Men 1,873 yds (59.6/91)
• Women 1,873 yds (61.6/100)

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Tips for your round

• City courses take tee times up to 7 days ahead by phone or in person, and up to 5 days ahead online.
• Walking is easy to justify on a course this short, though the hills give your legs a workout.
• Metal spikes are not allowed.
• Leave the driver at home if you like; a hybrid or long iron handles most tee shots.
• Weekend mornings fill first, so book early if you want an early start.

At the course

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