Welcome To L.A. Nickell Golf Course!

Located in Columbia, MO, our course and driving range is situated on a beautiful 533-acres, providing 18-holes, riding carts, continuous car paths and more.

About

L.A. Nickell Golf Course and driving range is situated on a beautiful 533-acre park, Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (also known as Cosmo Park). This course features three sets of tees, mature trees, large zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens, lakes, golf cart paths, driving range and tee-to-green watering system. The driving range has fully irrigated bermuda grass tees along with target greens. The golf 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.

L.A. Nickell Course Rules

  • TEE TIMES

    Tee times are taken 7 days in advance. Tee times take preference over walk-ins 7 days a week. On the current day of play, remaining tee times can be obtained in person or by contacting the clubhouse at (573) 499-GOLF. To book your tee time online, click here.

  • DRESS CODE

    Shirts with sleeves are required—no cut-off or "tank top" style shirts. Clothing with graphic images is prohibited. Please wear soft spikes or tennis shoes.

  • LIQUOR

    No outside liquor or private coolers may be brought in. Beer, soda, food, and snack items are sold at the concession stand.

  • INCLEMENT WEATHER

    L.A. Nickell Golf Course will open for play when the course conditions permit play. As a general rule, L.A. Nickell will be open for play provided there is a forecasted high temperature of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit that day; however, playability of the course will be determined by the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor or his/her designated staff. The golf course reserves the option to close the course at any time during the day due to lack of attendance or prevailing weather conditions.

Our Staff

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    Dan Frost – Recreation Supervisor/Teaching Professional


    dan.frost@como.gov | (573) 874-7539

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    Michael Etter – Recreation Specialist/Teaching Professional


    michael.etter@como.gov | (573) 874-7538

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    Paul Lewis – Head Superintendent


    paul.lewis@como.gov | (573) 874-7538

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    Tyler Cook – Assistant Superintendent


    (573) 874-7538

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Course Stats

Par

70 – Blue Tees

70 – White Tees

70 – Combo Tees

70 – Red Tees

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Faces of Humanity

6,231 – Blue Tees

5,712 – White Tees

5,273 – Combo Tees

4,684 – Red Tees

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Sands of Time

3 – All in Play

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L.A. Nickell

Features three sets of tees, 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.

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Driving range
  • Riding carts and continuous cart paths
  • Three sets of tees
  • Irrigated zoysia fairways
  • Open year-round (weather permitting)


Instruction

Golf isn’t a sport, it’s a way of life. At L.A. Nickell, our goal is to impart students ages 18 & older with the knowledge & skills needed for a repeatable golf swing.

Hole By Hole

From the starting swing to the final putt, L.A. Nickell’s ‘Hole by Hole’ guide will help you develop strategy to tackle each green.

Scorecard

Grab your score card when you get to the course or take a look before you arrive.

Staff

L.A. Nickell’s team of pros & golf experts are here to help! From event registration to instruction, we’ve got you covered.

Events

Take a look at our upcoming tournaments, scrambles & available tee times.

Tee Time

Don’t wait! Schedule your tee time with L.A. Nickell today. Stop by our clubhouse for a cold soda & snack before you tee off.