Best golf courses in Tennessee.

South Pittsburg, TN

Sweetens Cove in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, is a nine-hole course designed by Rob Collins and Tad King and opened in 2014. It replaced a flat, unremarkable municipal layout on the same piece of ground near the Tennessee River. The design moves an enormous amount of dirt into ridges, punchbowls and Biarritz-style greens, with the greens averaging far larger than normal and set up to feed shots from wide of the target. Tee locations change from day to day, so the nine can play very differently on a second loop. There is no formal clubhouse and the course is walking only. It is open to public play, with tee times limited by the size of the property.

Harrison, TN

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay is an 18-hole, par-72 public golf course in Harrison, Tennessee, part of the Tennessee Golf Trail within Harrison Bay State Park. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1999, it was the second course built in the Bear Trace collection. It measures 7,111 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 73.9 and a slope of 138. The layout occupies a peninsula on Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga, with water and heavily wooded terrain surrounding much of the course.

Loudon, TN

The Tanasi Course at Tellico Village in Loudon is one of the courses at the Tellico Lake community. The layout plays over rolling terrain with lake views, a semi-private course that welcomes guest play.

Nashville, TN

Gaylord Springs Golf Links is an 18-hole, par-72 public/resort course in Nashville, Tennessee, along the Cumberland River near the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Designed by Larry Nelson and opened in 1991, the Scottish links-style layout plays 6,842 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 133, bordered by limestone bluffs and federally protected wetlands. Its signature 4th hole features a century-old springhouse.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Old Hickory, TN

The President's Reserve is one of two 18-hole courses at Hermitage Golf Course in Old Hickory, Tennessee, along the banks of the Cumberland River near Nashville. It opened in 2001, more than a decade after the club's original General's Retreat course. The course was designed by architect Denis Griffiths, who also designed the courses at Atlanta's Chateau Elan Resort, and it routes through about 300 acres of natural wetlands along the river. It plays to a par of 72 and can stretch to roughly 7,157 yards from the back tees, offering enough length and water to challenge stronger players while remaining playable for occasional golfers. Hermitage is open to the public daily, with lodging cottages on site and a resident flock of Scottish Blackface sheep that roam both courses.

Sewanee, TN

The Course at Sewanee is a nine-hole golf course on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, established in 1915. It was originally laid out by Bishop Albion W. Knight without formal design training, using mules and university football players for construction. In 2013, architects Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner renovated the course, preserving the original routing while rebuilding all nine green complexes, bunkers and tees. The course sits atop the Cumberland Plateau and serves as home to Sewanee's men's and women's golf teams while remaining open to public play.

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.

Dickson, TN

Greystone Golf Club is an 18-hole public golf course in Dickson, Tennessee, located on U. S. Highway 70 west of Nashville. Designed by former PGA Tour player Mark McCumber, the course has hosted the Tennessee State Open ten times and the Tennessee State Junior Amateur. It operates as a daily-fee facility with a full-service grille and hosts regional tournaments. Its layout is set within the rolling terrain of Dickson County in Middle Tennessee.

Millington, TN

Mirimichi Golf Course is an 18-hole championship layout in Millington, Tennessee, just north of Memphis. The name, a Native American word meaning "place of happy retreat," reflects the course's design around waterfalls, meandering creeks, and swaths of native grassland. The course plays to a par of 72 and stretches beyond 7,400 yards from its longest tees, with deep pit bunkers and elevated, undulating greens, and five to eight tee options per hole to suit different playing levels. Mirimichi is a public course with a full practice facility, including a driving range, short-game area, and putting green, along with online tee time booking.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Murfreesboro, TN

Old Fort Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public golf course in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, owned and operated by the City of Murfreesboro. The course runs along the banks of the Stones River adjacent to Fortress Rosecrans, a Civil War-era earthen fort, and plays roughly 7,086 yards from the back tees. Following a recent renovation, the municipal course has drawn national recognition from golf industry publications. It remains a city-run, daily-fee facility open to residents and visitors.

Dandridge, TN

Dandridge Golf & Country Club has 27 holes designed by Dan Maples. It is one of the region's older courses. Maples' design emphasizes accuracy and strategy. The course moves through valleys, hills, and woodlands, with views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Douglas Lake. Bermuda fairways and bent grass greens are used. The 27 holes are three distinct nines, allowing for different 18-hole combinations. Elevated tees offer panoramic views, especially those overlooking Douglas Lake. Teeing options range from 4,900 to 6,100 yards. Southern Living Travel Guide recognized it as a top golf destination in the South.

Franklin, TN

The South Course at Vanderbilt Legends Club is a Tom Kite and Bob Cupp design in Franklin, Tennessee, the companion layout to the North Course at one of the top semi-private golf clubs in the Nashville metro. The 7,100-yard, par-71 layout winds through rolling Middle Tennessee countryside with strategic water hazards and challenging green complexes. Public tee times are available, making it one of the most accessible high-quality courses near Nashville.

White House, TN

Ironhorse Golf Club is a Michael Hurdzan design in White House, Tennessee, one of the top public courses north of Nashville. The 6,889-yard, par-72 championship layout features dramatic elevation changes, natural limestone outcroppings, and mature hardwood forests that give the course a distinctly Middle Tennessee character. Hurdzan's routing takes full advantage of the rolling terrain, creating a variety of uphill and downhill shots that reward strategic play.

Fairfield Glade, TN

Heatherhurst Brae is one of five courses at Fairfield Glade Resort. Gary Roger Baird designed the layout in 1988, originally as the Creek and Mountain nines of the property's 27 holes. From the back tees, it plays 6,499 yards to a par of 72. The course features undulating, woodland terrain, with zoysia grass fairways that perform well in summer. The 519-yard 4th hole is a par five that crosses Otter Creek twice.

Henderson, TN

Bear Trace at Chickasaw is an 18-hole, par-72 public golf course in Henderson, Tennessee, located within Chickasaw State Park. Designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2000, the course is part of the Tennessee Golf Trail, a state-park system of Nicklaus-designed public courses. It is set deep within the forested terrain of the park, with bent-grass greens and Bermuda fairways. The course is operated in conjunction with Tennessee State Parks.

Dandridge, TN

Dandridge Golf & Country Club is a public facility in Dandridge, Tennessee, about 25 minutes from Knoxville. The original 18 holes opened in 1980 and were designed by Dan Maples, winding through valleys, hills, and woodland with views toward the Great Smoky Mountains and Douglas Lake. A third nine was added in 1991 with the same design character, giving the facility 27 holes across three nines that can be paired into three 18-hole combinations. All three combinations play to par 72, with a back-tee yardage of roughly 6,100 yards, bentgrass greens, and Bermuda fairways. The course is open to public play with tee times booked by phone, and it shares ownership with a sister course, Patriot Hills. Dandridge hosts area tournaments and outings throughout the year.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Nashville, TN

Harpeth Hills Golf Course is a Nashville municipal course. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling, wooded terrain, one of the better municipal courses in Tennessee.

Crossville, TN

Stonehenge Golf Club at Fairfield Glade in Crossville, Tennessee is an 18-hole public championship course designed by Joe Lee and opened in 1984. It is known for its Cumberland Plateau wooded setting, bent grass surfaces, and native stone retaining walls, and has hosted the Tennessee Senior Open.

Rockford, TN

Egwani Farms Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public golf course in Rockford, Tennessee, near Knoxville. Built on former farmland and opened in 1991, the course was developed by Ernest Koella Jr. and designed by D. J. DeVictor, playing just over 6,700 yards from the back tees. The Little River runs alongside portions of the layout, and the name Egwani derives from a Native American word meaning little river. It remains a family-owned, daily-fee public course.

Crossville, TN

Lake Tansi Resort is a resort course in Crossville, on the Cumberland Plateau. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling terrain along the lake, a resort course open to the public.

Spencer, TN

Fall Creek Falls State Park Golf Course is a public course in Spencer, set in the state park on the Cumberland Plateau. The 18-hole layout plays over rolling terrain through the forest, a scenic state park course.

Counce, TN

Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course is located within Pickwick Landing State Park on the shore of Pickwick Lake in southwestern Tennessee, near the Mississippi and Alabama borders and close to Pickwick Dam. The park itself traces to Tennessee Valley Authority development in the 1930s. The golf course opened for play in 1973 as part of the state park's resort amenities, which also include a lodge, cabins, and a marina. It features Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways, allowing year-round play in the region's mild climate. Operated by Tennessee State Parks, the course is open to the public and hosts local tournaments, high school and middle school matches, and charity outings. It plays to a par of 72, with a longest-tee yardage of about 6,478 yards, and offers a driving range, practice green, and on-site lodging for visiting golfers.

Knoxville, TN

Three Ridges Golf Course is a Knox County-owned public course in Knoxville, Tennessee, set in view of the Great Smoky Mountains foothills. Designed by the firm Ault, Clark and Associates, it opened in 1991 and features bentgrass greens with Bermuda tees and fairways spread across 63 bunkers. The par-72 layout stretches to about 7,035 yards from the back tees, giving it a championship-length test used for the Knox County Amateur Championship and other tournaments. As a county facility, it hosts more than a hundred corporate and charity outings each year and has offered play for local middle and high school golf teams. Amenities include a driving range, putting and chipping areas, a full pro shop, and food and beverage service.

Gatlinburg, TN

Gatlinburg Golf Course is a municipal course located about five miles from downtown Gatlinburg, with its physical address in neighboring Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in the Great Smoky Mountains. The 18-hole course was originally designed by William Langford and was renovated in 2007 by Bob Cupp & Associates, which reworked playability while keeping much of the original routing through the hilly terrain. The course is open year-round and features significant elevation change, including a well-known par-3 twelfth hole with a dramatic tee shot. On-site amenities include a fully stocked golf shop, the Bear's Den Cafe, and a clubhouse pavilion completed in 2024. It operates as a public course with posted seasonal rates and cart-inclusive green fees.