Over the decades, Finkbine has hosted numerous prestigious events, including Big Ten Championships, the Ben Hogan Tour, and the famed Amana VIP Pro-Am in the 1970s and 1980s. The year 2020 saw the opening of the Nagle Family Clubhouse, a 19,000-square-foot facility that significantly enhanced the venue’s amenities. Featuring a new restaurant, bar, outdoor terrace, and event space, the clubhouse has become a popular location for both golf and community gatherings.
A New Era Begins
Golf course architect, Scott Hoffman, has been selected by Troon to reimagine Finkbine Field for the next several decades. A Nebraska native, Hoffman spent 13 years as a senior design associate for renowned architect, Tom Fazio. While with Fazio, Hoffman contributed to dozens of high-profile courses, including Gozzer Ranch, Martis Camp and Pronghorn. After his time with Fazio, Hoffman worked alongside Jackson Kahn Design on several elite projects, including Monterrey CC Dunes and Scottsdale National.
Hoffman’s first two solo projects have elevated him as one of the most exciting names in the golf industry. Hoffman’s debut project, Lost Rail Golf Club, located in Omaha, Nebraska, received national acclaim, earning 94th in Top 100 Golf Courses USA and Runner Up Golf Digest Best New Private Club. Hoffman’s highly anticipated sophomore project, Mapleton Golf Club, opened last weekend in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
