New owners at Dismal River Club

KemperSports will continue managing club operations for the Jack Nicklaus- and Tom Doak-designed courses, along with other amenities.

Courtesy of Dismal River Club

Courtesy of Dismal River Club

Dismal River Club in Mullen, Nebraska, is under new ownership. DRC Investors, LLC, took the lead at the private club. KemperSports will remain as manager of club operations.

"I am super excited to embark on this new journey to put Dismal River in a class of its own,” said Alan Erickson, president of the DRC Investors board of directors. “Our goal will be to begin a new chapter at Dismal River and carry out our mission of creating a memorable and unique experience for our members and guests in this serene and remote location."

"Dismal River is truly a one-of-a-kind club,” KemperSports CEO Steve Skinner said. “Its Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak-designed courses stand among the region’s best, and the club’s amenities and unique experiences are top notch. We are honored to be entrusted with DRC Investors vision of enhancing and expanding upon this extraordinary private club.”

Nestled among the Sandhills of western Nebraska, Dismal River has been a magnet for golf enthusiasts since its Nicklaus-designed White Course debuted in 2006. Doak’s Red Course followed in 2013, garnering widespread acclaim.