The Dismal River Club is one of the best golf resort experiences in the U.S. It rivals Scottland – it is links style golf which is more than geographically interesting in the Sand Hills of Nebraska. And, the Club is cigar friendly! The two golf courses, one by Doak, the other by Nicklaus, wind through the land with minimal dirt being moved, they ebb and flow in harmony with the hills. The lodging, food and activities like the full shooting and hunting range add to the premium experience. The only time cigar smoking is prohibited on the course is when the conditions are extremely dry and there is a fire danger alert.

There are two outlets for cigars on property, the pro shop and the Buffalo Bill Pub. The pro shop sells cigars in the humi-smart tubes, which simply means they will take jostling in the golf bag or luggage if you don’t smoke them immediately. Top brands, individually sealed. The Pub has a traditional humidor if you run out while enjoying the evening on the patio after golf.

Maybe the best area to for a cigar and a post-golf beverage is the large patio with an amazing fire pit. Just a few paces off the pub and main dining room, this is THE gathering place for stories, friendly banter and just relaxing in the cool Nebraska evenings. And, when they get the fireworks going, it is even more magical as the show happens right over number 18 on the Doak course down valley.