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Tara Hills Golf Course , Eagle Hills Golf
Course, Papio Greens Golf
Center
With a population of little more than
16,000, Papillion, Nebraska provides 54
holes of golf for their golfing community.
Now you might find that to be overkill,
but, if you drive by any of these sites,
you will notice a large amount of cars in
the parking lots and plenty of people on
the courses.Tara Hills was the first to
start with a 9 hole course back in the
early 1980's.
There is a senior center there now
where the old clubhouse was and the new
clubhouse is located on Giles road. When
Tara Hills expanded to 18 in 1994 they
picked the right time and the right place.
Doug Bengston, Director of Golf for both
Tara Hills and Eagle Hills, contributes
Tara's success to the ability to provide
not only golf, but, a clubhouse large
enough for refreshments and corporate
parties, a deck that goes completely
around the clubhouse for watching players
finish on the closing holes, and an
energetic staff that is both friendly and
professional.
The course itself has matured into lush
fairways, fast greens, and enough variety
to use every club in your bag. Both Number
9 and 18 give you something to talk about
when you have finished your round.
Eagle Hills was constructed in May of
2000 and does not have the maturity of
Tara Hills, however, it's hard to believe
that it is only two years old. The front
nine and back nine have switched places to
speed up play and constant improvements
are being made to provide the golfer with
an enjoyable round. The clubhouse is
beautifully designed with a country club
atmosphere where you can enjoy a big
screen display of your favorite
tournament, drink refreshments in a
comfortable lounge, or browse their fully
equipped pro shop. Meeting rooms are
plentiful and a large outside tent is
always available for extra large
events.
Papio Greens Golf Center is the last
course built in the city, September 2001,
and one of the most intriguing. Being
privately owned and managed by Ed (Moose)
Person, it provides players to hone their
short game in 18 holes of par 3 fashion.
Patience is a virtue when playing this
course since wind and pin placements must
be taken into account for a good
score.
With quick greens utilizing subtle
breaks near the hole, it almost seems
easier to make par by chipping from a
vantage point in front of the green to
trying to putt a down hill breaker. If you
think you have a good short game or a
beginner wanting to play the game, Papio
Greens is a great place to start.
The intriguing part of this golf course
is that you have a water driving range and
also 2 18 hole mini-golf courses. Nice
place to bring the family, let those who
don't know how to play golf get setup on
the mini golf course and you can slip
around the course in about as much time as
it takes them to go twice around the mini
courses. If anyone finishes early you can
rest in the spacious clubhouse or sit
outside and enjoy the view of the
lake.
Yes, Papillion has come a long way in a
short time, and it's only going to get
better. News of a new shopping mall near
N-370 will only bring more business and
increase the population. Maybe it's time
for a new golf course in the area, just
don't mention it to Doug or Moose.
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