Six years after our first visit to Valentine, Nebraska, we've begun construction of a 10-hole short course at The Prairie Club. You can get the full story on the development in this Wade Merry piece from the Argus Leader.

In the coming months I'll be posting photos, updates and some "video diaries" on the design and construction of "The Horse Course."

In the meantime, here are a few images of it in the early stages of construction and prior to seeding. Click on the images to enlarge...

First tee view of green 85 yards away, prior to seeding (click to enlarge image)

Approach to 2nd green prior to seeding (click to enlarge)

View from left 4th tee, green site rough shaped in (click to enlarge)

Rear view of 4th looking back toward tee (click to enlarge)

View from picnic spot behind 4th green (click to enlarge)

View of the 9th green from tee approximate 70 yards away, (click to enlarge)

View of 10th green and bunkers from 9th green, prior to seeding (click to enlarge)