Firethorn is the heavyweight of Lincoln private golf. The club’s championship 18 is a Pete Dye design — expect the visual intimidation, the railroad ties, and the “is that bunker really there?” moments Dye is famous for — plus a nine-hole short course for when you want the fun without the full commitment. It’s ranked among the best courses in the state and is the Lincoln club that traveling golfers ask about by name.
Beyond the golf, it’s a full country club: pool, fitness center, tennis, two restaurants, and indoor hitting bays for winter. The membership is the east-Lincoln establishment, and the club hosts the events that matter in the city’s golf calendar.
Private, members and guests only. If you’re considering a move to Lincoln and golf is part of the decision, this is the tour you take first.