Blue River Classic

The Blue River Classic is a college golf tournament co-hosted primarily by Concordia University, Nebraska, a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), along with Doane University. The event is usually held at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln, Nebraska. It features a 54-hole format played over two days, with 36 holes on the first day and 18 on the second. Typically, the tournament fields around 11 institutions competing, mainly from the GPAC, including schools such as Briar Cliff University, Dakota Wesleyan University, Dordt University, Midland University, Mount Marty University, York University, Doane University, and Concordia, alongside some junior colleges. The tournament usually attracts about 88 individual players in total. The format is stroke play, where team and individual scores are counted over the 54 holes. The Blue River Classic serves as an early-season event for many programs, providing a competitive setting for GPAC member schools and nearby junior colleges, helping teams prepare for their conference campaigns. The event is an important part of the college golf calendar in the region, showcasing emerging talent across the conference and fostering strong intercollegiate competition at a well-regarded Nebraska golf course.