Maxwell, Nebraska
Your gateway to the Nebraska Sandhills.
GrayBull Club is a private golf club in Maxwell, Nebraska, designed by David McLay Kidd. GrayBull Club became the seventh club to join Dormie Network in 2024. It is also the Network’s first bespoke, ground-up build. The dramatic inland links-style golf course sprawls across the serene Nebraska Sandhills.
GrayBull Club is an ideal destination for building relationships, whether through group golf trips, business retreats, or family leisure travel. Onsite amenities include western-accented cottages, farm-to-course cuisine, a boutique golf shop, and a concierge team to coordinate logistics and trip planning. As part of Dormie Network membership, access to the club and its amenities is reserved for members and their invited guests.
Authentic Links in the Nebraska Sandhills
The golf course at GrayBull Club is an 18-hole inland links-style layout designed by Scottish architect David McLay Kidd. Set on sandy terrain hand-picked by Dormie Network and Kidd, the course offers uninterrupted pure golf, free from cart paths and framed by huge rolling sandhills and native grasses. The design prioritizes playability and is Kidd’s first design in Nebraska. Onite golf amenities also include a driving range, a putting green, and a head golf professional.
To preserve the private club experience, tee times at GrayBull Club are spaced at generous 15-minute intervals. This minimizes course traffic and ensures pristine course conditions year-round. The tradition of caddies remains an essential part of the GrayBull Club experience, with caddie and forecaddie services providing valuable course knowledge, strategic guidance, and personalized support throughout each round.
Course Details
Architect: David McLay Kidd
Year built: 2024
Year opened: 2024
Style: Inland links
Approach, fairways, tees: Combination Fine Fescue and Low-Mow Bluegrass
Greens: Bentgrass
Specs: 18-hole course with a par of 72, length of 7,181 yards, rating of 74.2, and slope of 128
Recent Rankings and Accolades
#3 Best Private Course in Nebraska (Golfweek, 2026)
#4 Best New Private Course (Golf Digest, 2025)
#5 Best Course in Nebraska (Golf Digest, 2025)
#187 Greatest Courses in America (Golf Digest, 2025)
Best New Private Course Designed by a Future Hall of Fame Architect (Sports Illustrated, 2024)
#4 Best New Private Course (Golf Digest, 2024)
The Clubhouse at GrayBull Club
Designed to rest harmoniously within the undisturbed Nebraska Sandhills, the clubhouse at GrayBull Club features a natural wood exterior and a long, low roofline that melts seamlessly into the surrounding prairie. Inside, warm rustic textures mirror the welcoming spirit of authentic Nebraska ranch country.
The social hub of the clubhouse is the dining room and bar that seats up to 56 people. Step outside from here and you’ll find an extensive, covered wrap-around deck that seats up to 40 people. Next to the clubhouse is the Party Barn, an all-new event space for large groups to host dinners, meetings, or late-night entertainment. The Party Barn seats up to 40 people.
Ranch-Style Cottages in the Sandhills
Lodging at GrayBull Club consists of 15 cottages offering a total of 60 beds across two distinct layouts: 13 Executive Cottages and two Owner’s Cottages. Each cottage features western-inspired accents and breathtaking views, creating a stay connected to the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Located just steps from the course and a short golf cart ride from the clubhouse, the accommodations offer convenient access throughout your stay.
Amenities and entertainment features vary by cottage type, allowing members to select the cottage that best suits their trip. All cottage units include private master suites with en-suite bathrooms, common seating areas, and wet bars. The spacious layouts provide flexible settings for small meetings, private dinners, and casual gatherings after a day on the course. Guest services are managed onsite by a dedicated hospitality team.
A Hearty Midwest Menu
The GrayBull Club culinary program is inspired by Nebraska's agricultural heritage, where ranching is the way of life. Led by an executive chef, menus evolve with the season and feature innovative, hearty dishes prepared with local ingredients.
GrayBull Club's beverage program rounds out the experience with crafted cocktails and curated wine selections, each chosen to complement the meal and keep every visit feeling fresh.
The on-course comfort station at the turn offers a variety of food and beverage options to suit every taste. Guests will find frozen treats, cold beverages, grab-and-go snacks, and to-go meals. The yellow pickup on course also has large coolers in the bed stocked with cold beverages.
Sample Three-Day, Two-Night GrayBull Club Trip Itinerary
Most members spend three days and two nights at GrayBull Club, playing multiple rounds while enjoying onsite lodging, chef-prepared meals, and evening social experiences.
Day 1
11:00 a.m. - Concierge-arranged pick-up at North Platte Airport
11:30 a.m. - Arrive at GrayBull and grab a bite to eat
12:30 p.m. - Tee time with forecaddies following lunch
4:30 p.m. - Check into cottage
5:00 p.m. - Emergency 9-hole round
7:30 p.m. - Dinner in the clubhouse dining room
8:30 p.m. - Cocktails on the clubhouse patio during sunset
Day 2
8:00 a.m. - Breakfast delivered to your cottage
9:00 a.m. - Golf with forecaddies
11:00 a.m. - Snacks at the comfort station
1:00 p.m. - Lunch at the clubhouse
2:00 p.m. - Play second round of the day
6:30 p.m. - Cocktails while freshening up at the cottage
7:30 p.m. - Dinner on the clubhouse patio
9:00 p.m. - Cornhole, star gazing, and cigars at the cottage
Day 3
7:30 a.m. - Breakfast buffet at the clubhouse
8:00 a.m. - Golf with forecaddies
12:00 p.m. - Lunch buffet at the clubhouse
1:00 p.m. - Shop the latest merchandise at the Golf Shop
1:30 p.m. - Departure
Consider adding one or more activities to your trip:
Connect with the merchandise manager 60 days in advance for custom gifts
Golf simulator and Golden Tee in the Owner’s Cottage
Watch for wildlife as you play the course
Cocktails by the fire pit after sundown
Private golf tournament set up by PGA Professional
Reserve the Party Barn for a group dinner, drinks, and entertainment
Clinic and distance fitting at driving range
Private steak dinner in the cottage
Grab a drink at the old Ford pickup by hole #14
Breakfast sandwiches, cocktails, or hors d’oeuvres in the clubhouse
Event management: formats, scoreboards, winner gifts, etc.
GrayBull Club in the Press
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Club Contact
308.843.2855
info@graybullgc.com
10847 Dormie Road
Maxwell NE 69151
Agronomy
12027 N. Maxwell Road
Maxwell, NE 69151
Looking to play GrayBull? As a private club, the experience is exclusive to Dormie Network members. Request an invitation to join.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GrayBull Club
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No. GrayBull Club is a private club available exclusively to Dormie Network members and their guests. Guests must be invited by a member.
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GrayBull Club is located at 10847 Dormie Road in the village of Maxwell, Nebraska, which is within the heart of the Nebraska Sandhills, a region renowned for links golf. This intentional geographical isolation reinforces an "off-grid" experience to ease you away from urban noise while maintaining proximity to major transportation infrastructure.
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You can travel to GrayBull Club via three airports depending on whether you are flying via private aviation or commercial carriers. To complete your journey, Dormie Network offers private Sprinter van transportation to and from the airport.
North Platte Regional Airport (22 miles)
Direct flights from Denver International Airport available
FBO services available
Kearney Regional Airport (100 miles)
Lincoln Airport (220 miles)
Denver International Airport (280 miles)
Omaha Eppley Airfield (280 miles)
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While GrayBull Club offers a complete, self-contained oasis, the surrounding area features attractions.
Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park Museum
Golf courses
Lake McConaughy and North Platte River
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