Wilderness Ridge was recently named KemperSports’ “Club of the Year” for 2025, the company’s highest honor for a private club property. The award recognizes one property among more than 210 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide and was announced at the 2025 KemperSports Leadership Conference.
“I returned from the KemperSports Leadership Conference energized and proud of what our team has accomplished,” said Drew Van Ert, General Manager of Wilderness Ridge. “This is a tremendous honor and a direct reflection of the leadership, effort, and commitment our team brings to the Club every day.”
Under KemperSports, Wilderness Ridge has focused on delivering an elevated member experience through strong operational standards, strategic leadership, and a culture centered on hospitality.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team,” Drew added. “From golf operations to food and beverage, events, membership, grounds, and every behind-the-scenes role that makes this Club operate seamlessly; this award reflects a shared commitment to excellence.”
Wilderness Ridge has served Lincoln as a destination for golf, dining, and private events since opening in 2001. The club features an 18-hole championship course and 9-hole executive track that winds through more than 6,000 trees with bent grass fairways and granite water. The 37,000 square-foot Lodge serves as the centerpiece of the property, housing The Lodge Restaurant, event and banquet spaces, and member amenities including an aquatics center, fitness center, and tennis and pickleball complex.
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