Gary Roger Baird

Lakeside, CA

Barona Creek Golf Club sits on the Barona Indian Reservation in Lakeside, about 30 minutes east of downtown San Diego. Gary Roger Baird designed the course, which opened in 2001 and runs through the rolling foothills and native canyon terrain of San Diego's backcountry. The layout settles into the existing grades with little heavy earthmoving, so holes are framed by scrub and native slopes rather than housing. Its inland, semi-arid setting produces firm, fast conditions that play very differently from the county's coastal courses. Running approaches and imaginative recoveries matter more here than aerial power.

Old Hickory, TN

General's Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course is an 18-hole public course in Old Hickory, Tennessee, built in 1986 by architect Gary Roger Baird. The course hosted the LPGA's Sara Lee Classic from 1988 to 1999, drawing players including World Golf Hall of Fame members. Located along the Cumberland River near Nashville, it operates as a public, daily-fee facility alongside its sister course, President's Reserve. The property's riverside setting is a defining feature of its layout.

Fairfield, CA

Rancho Solano Golf Course is a public course in Fairfield. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling hills with water in play, a well-conditioned course that serves the Fairfield area.

Sonoma, CA

Sonoma Golf Club in Sonoma, California, opened in 1928 as the Sonoma Mission Inn Golf and Country Club. Sam Whiting designed it with William Watson. It plays to par 72 and 7,082 yards from the back tees across 177 acres of rolling ground with mature oaks, lakes and views of the Mayacamas Mountains and nearby vineyards. The back nine has two reachable par 5s at the 13th and 16th. The club hosted the PGA Tour Champions' Charles Schwab Cup Championship from 2003 to 2009. Play is limited to members and their guests.

Madera, CA

Dragonfly Golf Club is a public course in Madera, in the San Joaquin Valley. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling terrain along the Fresno River, a well-conditioned course that serves the Madera area.

Muscle Shoals, AL

Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club is a public course in Muscle Shoals, in the Shoals area. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling, wooded terrain, a friendly course that serves the Muscle Shoals area.

Gatlinburg, TN

Bent Creek Golf Course is a public course in Gatlinburg, in the Smoky Mountains. The 18-hole layout plays over mountain terrain, a friendly course that serves the Gatlinburg area.

Franklin, TN

Forrest Crossing Golf Course is an 18-hole public facility in Franklin, Tennessee, designed by Gary Roger Baird and opened in 1988 [5](https://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/TN/6455.htm). The course plays to a par of 72 and spans 6,968 yards from the back tees [5](https://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/TN/6455.htm). The layout is situated along the Harpeth River, which comes into play on several holes and adds to the scenic environment [5](https://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/TN/6455.htm). It features four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all abilities and has a slope rating of 135 [5](https://thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/TN/6455.htm).

Franklin, TN

Franklin Bridge Golf Club is a public golf course in Franklin, Tennessee, one of the most accessible and well-regarded public layouts in the Nashville southern suburbs. The 6,800-yard, par-72 course winds through rolling Middle Tennessee terrain with mature trees and strategic water hazards. A popular choice for Nashville-area golfers seeking quality public golf at reasonable rates.

Oak Ridge, TN

Centennial Golf Club is a public 18-hole facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a par of 71. The course was designed by architect Gary Roger Baird and opened in 1997 on more than 120 acres of East Tennessee countryside. Centennial Golf features plush Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens that meander through natural forestry. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills and undulating ground, providing strategic variety on every hole. The design works with the natural landforms of the region, offering multiple angles of play and rewarding thoughtful course management.

Prestonsburg, KY

StoneCrest Golf Course is a public 18-hole course in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, owned by the city and built on a reclaimed strip mine atop a mountain in Appalachia. Opened in 2001, it plays to a par 72 over roughly 7,000 yards from the back tees across 700 acres, with five sets of tees for different skill levels. The elevated mountaintop setting gives sweeping views of the surrounding ridges and valleys. The facility includes a pro shop, Toptracer driving range, practice green, and a clubhouse with a bar and grill, and it has hosted the Kentucky Men's and Women's State Amateur Championships.

Grenada, MS

The Dogwoods Golf Course is an 18-hole course in Grenada, Mississippi, built on more than 200 acres within Hugh White State Park along Grenada Lake. Designed by Gary Roger Baird of Global Golf Design and constructed by Wadsworth Golf Course Construction, the course opened for play in July 2006 and is operated by the city of Grenada. The par-72 layout stretches to about 7,000 yards and was carved from the surrounding forest with minimal clearing, giving it a hilly, wooded feel with undulating fairways and large Tif-Eagle Bermuda greens. Multiple tee boxes let golfers of varying ability choose their challenge. Amenities include a pro shop, driving range, putting green, practice bunker, and snack bar. The course has drawn recognition from Golf Digest for its value and design among Mississippi's public options.

Billings, MT

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