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4.3
952 Reviews (952)
5 Stars
460
4 Stars
384
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
94.9%
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897 out of 952 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
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0
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.2
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.9%
Recommend this course
47 out of 49 reviews
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Course Highlights
The modern target-style layout stands out with no houses on the course, consistently true-rolling greens, and a design that regularly earns high praise from recent players. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this course a reliable and rewarding choice for golfers in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6929 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.2

Turkey Creek Golf Club in Lincoln sprawls across rolling hills that are covered with mature oak forests. The back nine even closely resembles Germany's Black Forest. The centerpiece of the course is the old granite quarry that was transformed into an expansive lake that comes into play on the third and final holes. The golf course is formidable, testing golfers with blind shots and uneven lies, but the challenges are nicely balanced by long, open fairways. Water comes into play several times throughout as well as the towering trees that blanket the landscape. The course will keep golfers on their toes but there is plenty of visual respite available. Players can often catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife that call Turkey Creek Golf Club home, including deer, quail, foxes, and of course, wild turkeys.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Bell (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Available Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
952 Reviews (952)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Watching the Game 16
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 41
Bunkers 39
Water Hazards 38
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 49
Locals 45
Advanced Golfers 39
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 48
In the 'Burbs 25
Convenient to the City 23

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Be wary of Hot Deals for Turkey Creek

Smoking deal listed on Golf Now, but for every smoking deal, there lies a reason. Last time I booked a "Hot Deal" for TC, they didn't mention the greens were recently punched. This time around I called to speak to somebody regarding the deal... they said the greens were punched 3 months ago so I went ahead and booked. When I arrived at the course, there was a tournament finishing and the course was a mess... tables on the tee boxes on every other hole, pace of play was awful. I wanted to quit on the 15th hole but it was the 15th hole... Call the course before you book a "Hot Deal".

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 86
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Hot

Layout is great but tough. Was extremely hot that day. Overall great course. Not for beginners.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace.

The pace of play was horrible. The free by 9 was ok, but the back 9 had 3 groups waiting to tee off. With 4 more holes left to play, we couldn’t stand the line no wait to play, so we left. I thought that there must be some slow group holding every one up, but as we drove back, there were groups waiting in groups all the way back. Did they overbook ? Maybe they should implement a started like Empire Ranch and monitor groups closer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

always good

Have played this course since the day it opened- always lots of fun and full of new adventures!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Great course! They were working on the tee boxes the day we played. It made it hard to keep your footing, could not keep shoes clean. One of the best courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Scenery !

Course was green and beautiful! Loved the big rocks/boulders and the Turkey's!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenery !

Course was green and beautiful! I loved the big rocks/boulders and if course the Turkey's!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Start to '81

Course was in excellent shape for early spring. The greens had be aerated; but still putted pretty true. Pace of play was excellent - off the course in just under 4 hours. Great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No airification alert

I really like Turkey Creek but I was disappointed to arrive and find out there was no arification alert when I made tee time. Very disappointed. Golf on Friday doesn’t happen often. I probably would have skipped TC had I known greens were still not close to normal.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No warning for poor green conditions

Course was in excellent condition except the greens had been aerated recently. No discount or notice of poor green conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really fun layout!

I was shocked by this course. Up in Lincoln for a golfing weekend. We played both Lincoln Hills courses, Darkhorse and Turkey Creek. I thought Turkey Creek was going to be a local metro course and something flat and easy.

I was mistaken! Course layout was fantastic. Huge Boulders all over the course make it challenging on certain holes but also provide some awesome scenery.

The course was in excellent condition although the course has recently punched their greens. Green definitely had holes in them from being punched including sand. I will NEVER fault a course for punching their greens. It's just bad timing to play a course after they have punched because they are basically impossible to putt consistently on. I totally understand this is the perfect time to punch the greens!

Staff was extremely friendly and considering we tee'd off at 3 PM on a Saturday afternoon, we had no problems finishing this beautiful course.

Excellent job hosting us for the day Turkey Creek, we will definitely be back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not notified of Greens being punched prior to arrival

Course is very good layout. It’s a good value for your money. Usually has very good green speed. I realize to present a quality product the greens must be punched a couple tomes a year, however, other courses mentioned the green treatment giving you the decision to play or pass. I spefically chose Turkey Creek to prepare for a tournament with fast greens . That wasn’t possible.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter conditions

I really enjoy Turkey Crk for its layout and shot making challenges, unfortunately right now the course is in dire condition.

The fairways are beyond in " dormant condition" I would call them bare and dead.

This is winter so maybe some time should be spent to condition the greens.

Maybe now would be a good time to level out the tee boxes( played the blues and there were seriously not one level box) now maybe that is the direction the course superintendent is going, if so he's got it nailed.

We played with a Golf Now discounted rate but their rack rates are in the mid $60 range,and I personally expect better conditions..

Turkey Creek is a wonderful layout but it is definitely in need of some love!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course layout. Fairways could be in better repair.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shouldn't be open!

This was a frustrating experience. The weather was great for February but the course was a mess. Really bad shape. If they're going to stay open during the winter then do more than just take in green fees. I've played this course before and it was fine. Won't go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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