Best Golf Courses in Tennessee
1. The Course at Sewanee (University of the South)
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 129
Course Rating: 36.0
Total par (men's tees): 36
Total yardage (men's tees): 3,279 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Course at Sewanee features nine green complexes, challenging bunkers, and a distinct set of alternate tees, all laid out while being mindful of the delicate ecosystem on the Cumberland Plateau. Opened in 2013, the course was designed by Gil Hanse.
2. Nashville Golf & Athletic Club
Address:
1703 Crockett Springs Trail, Brentwood, Tennessee (TN) 37027, USAPhone: (615) 370-3346
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 76.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,340 yards
Scorecard: Link
Golf at Nashville G&A with a breathtaking panorama of the beautiful countryside and hills of Tennessee. Opened in 1972, the course was designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin.
3. Cherokee Country Club
Address:
5138 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) 37919, USAPhone: 865-584-4637
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 128
Course Rating: 71.3
Total par (men's tees): 70
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,370 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 80 acres
Nestled on a bend in the Tennessee River, the Cherokee Country Club offers the finest in dining, social and recreational interests in a private club environment. Opened in 2008, the course was designed by Herbert Haydn Barker, Donald Ross and Ron Prichard.
4. Tennessee National Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 139
Course Rating: 75.9
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,393 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Tennessee National is simply put a combination of beautiful lakefront land and world-class golf. Opened in 2006, the course was designed by Greg Norman.
5. Chattanooga Golf & Country Club
Address:
1511 Riverview Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN) 37405, USAPhone: 423-266-6178
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 132
Course Rating: 75.4
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,685 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Chattanooga Golf and Country Club is dedicated to providing members and their families with the finest amenities in recreation, and also boasts as the oldest course at its original site in Tennessee. Opened in 2005, the course was designed by Donald Ross and Bill Bergin.
6. Chickasaw Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 128
Course Rating: 72.3
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,608 yards
Scorecard: Link
Chickasaw Country Club is a full-service private club conveniently located at the intersection of Sam Cooper Blvd. and Highland St., which means that you can finish a round of golf and be back at the office within minutes. Opened in 1922, the course was designed by William Langford and Bill Bergin.
7. Spring Creek Ranch Golf Club
Address:
149 Collierville Arlington Rd, Collierville, TN 38017, USAPhone: (901) 853-5660
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 145
Course Rating: 77.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,433 yards
Scorecard: Link
Once a thriving Ranch, the Spring Creek Ranch preserved almost all of its original terrain in the Nicklaus Signature course. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
8. Sweetens Cove Golf Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 9-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 123
Course Rating: 36.5
Total par (men's tees): 36
Total yardage (men's tees): 3,301 yards
Scorecard: Link
Rated by GolfWeek as the “50th ranked Modern Course in the United States” the Sweetens Cove presents an entirely unique golfing experience in the Southeastern region. Opened in 2014, the course was designed by King-Collins Golf Course Design.
9. Holston Hills Country Club
Address:
5200 Holston Hills Road, Knoxville, Tennessee (TN) 37914, USAPhone: (865) 523-4119
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 134
Course Rating: 73.4
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,932 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 150 acres
Championships hosted: NCAA
The Holston Hills course is recognized as the finest course in the state, situated near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Opened in 1927, the course was designed by Donald Ross.
10. Golf Club of Tennessee
Address:
1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs, Tennessee (TN) 37082, USAPhone: 615-952-2025
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 73.6
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,844 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: US Women's Amateur
One of the premier golf clubs in the southeast, the Tennessee Golf Club offers superior golf, comfortable dining and unmatched personalized service. Opened in 1991, the course was designed by Tom Fazio.