Jeff Brauer

Manhattan, KS

Jim Colbert's Flint Hills design near Kansas State University

Mayetta, KS

Prairie Potawatomi tribal gem: Kansas top public course

Auburn, CA

Sierra foothills golf at a great price

Newton, KS

Jeff Brauer's prairie design along historic Sand Creek

Mineral Bluff, GA

Jeff Brauer mountain design on a historic North Georgia farm

Gladewater, TX

Tempest Golf Club is a public course in Gladewater, in the piney woods of East Texas between Longview and Tyler. Architect Jeff Brauer led a major redesign of the layout, and the course reopened in 2018 after the renovation. The club offers membership options alongside daily-fee play and includes a clubhouse used for weddings and events. It is not a private club; non-member golfers can book tee times directly with the course, which also has a pro shop and practice area.

Biwabik, MN

The Legend at Giants Ridge is an 18-hole course at the Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort in Biwabik, Minnesota, on the state's Iron Range. Designed by architect Jeff Brauer and opened in 1997, it was routed through forest and rugged ground movement typical of the Mesabi Range, alongside its sister course, the Quarry. The course plays to a par of 72 and measures up to 6,930 yards from the back tees, with holes that traverse wooded terrain and open areas shaped by the region's mining history. The Legend is a public resort course with cart-inclusive rates, seasonal pricing, and lodging packages available through the Giants Ridge resort.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Grapevine, TX

Cowboys Golf Club sits in Grapevine, Texas, and is billed as the world's only golf course created in partnership with an NFL franchise, the Dallas Cowboys. The clubhouse displays the team's Super Bowl trophies, and markers along the course note moments from franchise history. Architect Jeff Brauer designed the original 18-hole layout, which opened in June 2001 on rolling, wooded terrain northwest of Dallas. Ownership passed through several companies over the years before Arcis Golf carried out a multi-million-dollar renovation, working with architect Beau Welling to rebuild tees, greens and bunkers. The public course plays to a par of 72 across 18 holes, with a practice facility that includes an 18-hole putting course and hitting turf sourced from the Cowboys' home stadium. It continues to host corporate outings and charity tournaments alongside daily public play.

Weslaco, TX

Tierra Santa Golf Club is a public course in Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley, a par-72 layout playing to about 6,800 yards. The course is built around a network of lakes with water in play on most holes, and its conditioning and design have made it one of the better-regarded public courses in the Valley, popular with locals and Winter Texans alike.

Niobrara, NE

Jeff Brauer prairie design in the Niobrara River Valley of Nebraska

Davis, CA

Wildhorse Golf Club is a public course in Davis. The 18-hole layout plays over flat terrain with water in play, a well-conditioned course that serves the Davis and UC Davis community.

Lincoln, NE

Highlands Golf Course is a public, 18-hole, championship golf course in Lincoln, Nebraska, designed by Jeff Brauer and opened in 1993 as the city's fourth municipal course. The links-style layout stretches over 7,000 yards from the back tees across rolling terrain, and was built with environmentally sound maintenance practices that reduced mowing, water and pesticide use. It is operated by Lincoln City Golf and includes an extensive practice facility.

Scottsbluff, NE

Riverview Golf Course is an 18 hole public facility located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The course first opened in 1940 and presents a par of 70 for golfers. The layout measures over 6,000 yards from the back tees. It features bent grass greens and fairways that are well maintained throughout the season. The property includes a driving range, a pitching area, and a putting green for practice. Golfers can choose to walk the course or use power carts.

Guymon, OK

Sunset Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole public facility owned and operated by the City of Guymon. The course opened in 1957 and features a par-71 layout that measures 6,236 yards from the back tees. It serves as the home course for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University golf teams. The facility includes a driving range, practice greens, and a pro shop with professional instruction available. The course is maintained with bent grass greens and offers scenic views of the plains.

Seneca, KS

Spring Creek Golf Course was established in 2006 as a par 71 municipal facility in Seneca. The 18 hole course measures 6,488 yards from the blue tees and was recognized as a top public course in Kansas in 2020. Amenities include a clubhouse with the 19th Hole restaurant and professional practice areas.