What Is Bayside Golf Club?

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Bayside Golf Club is a public golf course, bar & grill, and events venue in Brule, Nebraska, located on Lake McConaughy. It is open to the public, family built and family owned, and offers golf, dining, tournaments, lodging, and customizable golf packages. If you are looking for a lakeside public course in western Nebraska that also handles food and group events, this is what it provides.

Where It Is and How to Get There

The club is at 865 Lakeview West Road, Brule, Nebraska, 69127, on the shore of Lake McConaughy. The site gives driving directions from I-80:

  • Take I-80 West to exit 126 at Ogallala.
  • Go north through the Town of Ogallala for 3 miles.
  • Turn left on Hwy 26 and go 7 miles.
  • Turn right on Lakeview Rd and go 3 miles.
  • Turn left on Lakeview West Rd and go 2.5 miles; the golf course is directly in front of you.

Phone: 308-287-GOLF (4653).

The Course

Bayside is a links-style public course with wide open fairways. From the middle tees it averages 6,148 yards and plays to a par 72. It has four par 3s that range from canyon carries to bunkers set in the green.

The design team included architects Dan Axland and Dave Proctor, who the site notes worked on Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, NE and the rebuild of Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA. The course is described as family built and owned by Bonnie Nemecek, Cliff Brown, and Jason and Suzy Hiltibrand.

Golf Packages

The club offers two packages, both fully customizable, with tee times and hotels arranged for you:

Package What it covers
Golf the West Golf Tour Customizable golf tour package
Links of Nebraska Package Customizable Nebraska links package

To ask about either package, call 308-287-GOLF (4653).

Dining, Events, and Lodging

Beyond golf, Bayside operates a bar & grill and hosts events:

  • Bar & Grill — on-site dining; the site lists the restaurant as opening Memorial Day Weekend.
  • Events — tournaments, meetings, and events are listed among the offerings, with a club calendar.
  • Lodging — lodging is listed as available.
  • Membership — membership options are also listed.
  • Birthday Club — you can join the Birthday Club.
  • Online store — there is an online store and online booking for tee times.

Hours and Booking

  • Pro Shop: 7am to 7pm, Monday through Sunday.
  • Restaurant: opening Memorial Day Weekend.
  • Season status: the site states the club is officially open for the 2026 season and invites you to book a tee time.

Tee times can be booked online or by phone, and there is a shopping cart and account area on the site for online purchases.

Who It Suits

Bayside fits golfers who want a public links-style course in western Nebraska near Lake McConaughy, travelers interested in a customizable golf-and-hotel package, and groups needing a course plus bar & grill and event space in one location. Because it is a public course, no private membership is required to play. For current rates, package pricing, and lodging details, check the Rates and Lodging pages or call the pro shop.