L A Nickell Golf Course
L. A. Nickell Golf Course first opened for play in 1965
L. A. Nickell Golf Course and driving range is situated on a 533-acre park, Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (also known as Cosmo Park). This scenic, rolling course is located in the heart of Columbia, the fourth largest city in Missouri. Along with rolling and dogleg fairways, many of the greens have slight undulations. Water hazards and bunkers also come into play. This course has three sets of tees, sand traps, mature trees, large zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens, lakes, golf cart paths, driving range, and tee to green watering system. The course presents an adequate challenge for the lower handicappers, while offering a fun and more difficult layout with generous ball landing areas for the higher handicappers and beginners.
Blue tees: Par-70, 6,314 yards, 69.9 / 121
Blue tees: Par-70, 5,869 yards, 67.7 / 116
Red tees: Par-70, 4,771 yards, 67.7 / 103