Golf courses in Nashville, TN.

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

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.

Nashville, TN

Gaylord Springs Golf Links, associated with the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, is an 18-hole, par-72 public course carved along the banks of the Cumberland River. The Scottish links-style layout is bordered by limestone bluffs and wetlands, with holes shaped by the river's meandering path. Located minutes from Nashville International Airport and the Opryland Resort, the course operates as a public, daily-fee facility. Its riverside terrain and open, links-inspired design distinguish it among Nashville-area courses.

Nashville, TN

Percy Warner Golf Course is a nine-hole public course set in the wooded hills of Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee, near the Belle Meade entrance. It opened in 1937 as the city's second public golf course and has long served as an entry point for new golfers in the area. The layout plays to a par of 34 across about 2,600 yards, with tree-lined fairways and small, undulating greens that keep short shots demanding despite the modest length. The course underwent a 20-month restoration funded largely by private donations, reopening to public play in June 2024 with new greens, irrigation, and clubhouse updates carried out under architect Bruce Hepner. It remains city-owned and operated as an affordable, walkable public facility.

Nashville, TN

Shelby Golf Course occupies Shelby Park in the historic East Nashville neighborhood, along the Cumberland River. Opened in 1924, it was Nashville's first municipal golf course, and the city renovated all eighteen greens and the clubhouse, reopening in October 2024 on the course's 100th anniversary. The layout rolls through Shelby Park's hills, offering a par-72 routing suited to golfers of varying skill. It is publicly owned and operated by Metro Parks, with tee times available by phone or through online booking. The course has hosted the long-running School Days Junior Golf Tournament and is where PGA Tour players Lou Graham and Brandt Snedeker developed their games as juniors.