Explore 300+ golf courses across Tennessee, from PGA Tour venues to mountain resort golf in the Smokies
Tennessee features over 300 golf courses spanning diverse terrain from the Mississippi River floodplains in Memphis to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The state hosts a PGA Tour event annually at TPC Southwind, home of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, and offers year-round golfing thanks to its mild climate. With Nashville's 60+ courses, Memphis's 40+ layouts, and Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace courses at state parks, Tennessee provides exceptional golf experiences for every skill level and budget.
📍 Memphis (Shelby County)
Host of FedEx St. Jude Championship - The first event in the FedExCup Playoffs, held annually in August. This private, members-only facility is Tennessee's only PGA Tour venue. Designed by architect Ron Prichard with consultants Hubert Green and Fuzzy Zoeller, TPC Southwind opened in 1988 on a former dairy farm.
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Contact: (901) 748-0330 | tpc.com/southwind
Note: Private, members-only facility. Public play extremely limited. Contact club directly for guest play opportunities.
Tennessee's elite courses showcase designs from golf's legendary architects including Pete Dye, Donald Ross, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, and Seth Raynor.
📍 Ooltewah (Near Chattanooga)
Designed by Pete Dye, ranked #1 in Tennessee since opening in 1983. This private club stretches 7,690 yards from back tees and was created to honor amateur golf. Hosted USGA Men's Amateur, Curtis Cup Matches, and NCAA Division I Men's Championship. Established July 2, 1983 as a tribute to amateur golf's traditions.
Par 72 | 7,690 yards | Private
📍 Knoxville
Classic Donald Ross design built in 1927, considered possibly the best-preserved Donald Ross layout in the USA. Nestled near the Smoky Mountains foothills, the course was restored to its original design and ranks 58th on Golf Digest's America's Top Classical Courses. Built under Ross's direct supervision in the late 1920s.
Par 72 | 7,082 yards | Private
📍 South Nashville
Tom Fazio-designed course at Discovery Land Company development. Entered in-state rankings at #3 in 2024. Features challenging layout that maximizes hilly, forested terrain. Member of exclusive portfolio of Fazio championship designs.
Tom Fazio design | Private
📍 Kingston Springs
Tom Fazio delivered a tough championship track making excellent use of hilly, forested property. Features dramatic elevation changes and strategic shot requirements. Consistently ranked among Tennessee's top courses for its challenging design and pristine conditioning.
Par 72 | Tom Fazio | Private
📍 Collierville (Memphis Area)
Jack Nicklaus championship design opened in 1999 on old ranch land east of Memphis. Ranked as high as 164th nationally (2017-18). Course preserves rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands with holes that zigzag around ponds and wetlands. Features world-class practice facility with heated hitting bays and golf academy.
Par 72 | 7,426 yards | Jack Nicklaus | Private
📍 Chattanooga (Lookout Valley)
Brian Silva design with nod to Seth Raynor's Golden Age work. Features Short, Redan, Cape, and Biarritz template holes. Only Top 100 residential golf course in Tennessee. Located at base of Raccoon Mountain, 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Built in Raynor/Macdonald style as living tribute to classic architecture.
Par 72 | 7,204 yards | Private
📍 South Pittsburgh (Sequatchie Valley)
Award-winning 9-hole public course designed by Rob Collins and Tad King (2011). Ranked 21st Best Course You Can Play in United States by Golfweek. Features wildly contoured greens, elaborate bunkering, and immense tightly-mown fairways. Cult following among golf architecture enthusiasts. 25 minutes from Chattanooga.
9 holes | Public | $65-85
📍 Knoxville
Knoxville's first regulation 18-hole course, opened in 1907. Donald Ross design nestled on Tennessee River bend with sweeping Smoky Mountains views. Recently underwent massive renovation while preserving Ross's original design elements. Historic facility with over 115 years of golf tradition.
Par 72 | Donald Ross | Private
📍 Lookout Mountain (TN/GA border)
Seth Raynor design from 1925 (completed posthumously after his death). Course straddles Tennessee-Georgia state line atop mountain plateau with expansive Chattanooga views. Features 81 bunkers covering 266,000 square feet. Greens are exceptionally challenging due to mountain slope affecting putt breaks.
Par 72 | Seth Raynor | Private
📍 Memphis
Classic Donald Ross design showcasing Tennessee's roots as premier golf state. One of three old Ross designs in Tennessee (along with Holston Hills and Chattanooga G&CC). Features traditional Ross greens with subtle breaks and strategic bunkering.
Donald Ross design | Private
📍 Chattanooga
Third of Tennessee's classic Donald Ross designs. Historic facility maintaining Ross's strategic design principles. Features traditional Golden Age architecture with elevated greens and strategic hazard placement typical of Ross's work.
Donald Ross design | Private
Music City offers 60+ courses with 7,715+ reviews on GolfPass. Nashville metro includes excellent public courses and prestigious private clubs in surrounding areas like Brentwood, Franklin, and Old Hickory.
📍 Nashville
Larry Nelson-designed links-style course on Cumberland River banks. Located 10 minutes from Nashville International Airport and 5 minutes from Gaylord Opryland Resort. Requires precision and accuracy to avoid multiple water hazards and large bunkers. Consistently recognized among Tennessee's best public courses.
Par 72 | Links-style | $70-95
Visit Website📍 Old Hickory
Two championship courses on Cumberland River: President's Reserve (Top 10 in Tennessee by Golf Digest) features holes along river and natural wetlands. General's Retreat (1986 Gary Roger Baird design) voted "Best Golf Course in Nashville," hosted LPGA Sara Lee Classic for 11 years.
36 holes | $50-80
Visit Website📍 Dickson (Near Nashville)
1998 Mark McCumber design tumbling among monolithic stone formations. Meticulously conditioned course hosted state championships and PGA Tour qualifying events. Convenient location in historic Dickson, short drive from Nashville. Features dramatic elevation changes and rock outcroppings.
Par 72 | Mark McCumber | Semi-Private
📍 Nashville (Percy Warner Park)
One of Tennessee's top public facilities located in Percy Warner Park. Former USGA Public Links Championship qualifying site. Affordable municipal course with excellent conditioning. Rates under $30 weekdays, under $40 weekends. Challenging layout through mature trees and rolling terrain.
Par 72 | Municipal | $25-40
📍 Nashville
27-hole municipal facility with practice facility. Voted top place to play by Nashville Scene magazine (2014). Three 9-hole courses allow for 27-hole combinations. Minutes from downtown Nashville with excellent value pricing. Full-service practice facility available.
27 holes | Municipal | $25-35
📍 Nashville
Designed by Benjamin J. Wihry, opened summer 1975. 18-hole layout minutes from downtown Nashville. Mature course with tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering. Excellent value for public play in metro Nashville area.
Par 72 | Public | $35-50
📍 Nashville
Exceptional value with weekday fees just $17 for 9 holes, $34 for 18 holes. Senior discounts Monday-Thursday: $12 for 9 holes, $24 for 18 holes. Nashville municipal course offering affordable golf for all skill levels and budgets.
Municipal | $17-34 | Senior discounts available
📍 Nashville (Percy Warner Park)
Nine-hole layout in Percy Warner Park. Companion course to Harpeth Hills. Affordable municipal golf in scenic park setting. Ideal for quick rounds, beginners, or practice. Beautiful natural setting among mature hardwoods.
9 holes | Municipal | $15-25
📍 Loudon (Near Nashville)
Championship facility with comprehensive amenities for novice and experienced golfers. Perfect for year-round golfing with excellent facilities. All rates include green fee, complimentary range bucket, cart, and tax. Different pricing for weekdays and weekends.
Par 72 | Semi-Private | $45-75
📍 Brentwood
Arnold Palmer-designed championship course on 600 acres of magnificent terrain. Among top courses in Tennessee. Exclusive private club with world-class facilities.
Arnold Palmer | Private
📍 Brentwood
Challenging 18-hole course originally designed to accommodate U.S. Open. Premier private facility with full athletic amenities beyond golf.
1703 Crockett Springs Trail | Private
📍 Between Nashville & Franklin
Golf course with majestic trees and breathtaking views. Offers complete country club amenities. Nestled in prestigious Brentwood community.
Private
📍 Nashville Area
Features amazing clubhouse often used for private gatherings and weddings. Championship golf course with full country club amenities.
Private
📍 Franklin
Home to two championship 18-hole courses plus unique 9-hole par-3 course. Three distinct golf experiences at one premier private facility.
54 holes total | Private
📍 Franklin
27 holes of championship golf in Franklin. Three 9-hole courses allow multiple routing combinations. Mature trees and rolling terrain.
27 holes | Private
📍 Franklin
Par-72 public course stretching 7,620 yards. Course rating 73.6, slope 125. Uniquely located alongside Harpeth River with water hazards on 15 holes.
Par 72 | 7,620 yards | Public
📍 Franklin Area
Private country club in historic Franklin area. Traditional layout with Southern hospitality.
Private
📍 Nashville Area
Public course with scenic views. Quality golf in prestigious Nashville area.
Public
📍 Nashville Area
Executive-length public course. Ideal for beginners and quick rounds. Affordable golf option.
Executive | Public
Memphis features 40+ courses with 4,246+ reviews on GolfPass. Green fees stay under $35 in many areas, with some courses around $20, making Memphis excellent value for golf. Metro area includes Germantown and Collierville suburbs.
📍 Millington (15 min north of Memphis)
Premium public 18-hole course underwent $16 million renovation by Justin Timberlake and partners. Only GEO Certified green course in the Americas. Stretches 7,400 yards from tips with five tee boxes for all abilities. Rating 4.6/5.0 from 351 reviews with 97.3% highly recommending it.
Par 72 | 7,400 yards | $45-75
Visit Website📍 Memphis (Near University of Memphis)
Par-70 municipal course opened 2002, designed by Kevin Tucker. Known for scenic beauty and challenging play. Measures 6,013 yards with excellent conditions for a municipal facility. Rates vary $18-35 depending on day and time. Around the block from U of Memphis.
Par 70 | 6,013 yards | Municipal | $18-35
📍 Memphis
Historic municipal course in Overton Park. Affordable golf in the heart of Memphis. Mature trees and classic layout. Budget-friendly rates for locals and visitors.
Municipal | $20-30
📍 Collierville
36-hole facility near Germantown area. Two championship courses provide variety for regular play. Excellent practice facilities and full clubhouse amenities.
36 holes | Semi-Private
📍 Germantown
Top-tier private destination southeast of Germantown. Three distinct courses: manicured West Course, rural East Course, and Executive Course. 36 regulation holes plus expansive practice areas.
36+ holes | Private
📍 Germantown
Premier private club in Germantown suburb. Championship layout with full country club amenities. Traditional Southern golf club.
Private
📍 Collierville (Near Germantown)
Private country club serving Collierville and Germantown communities. Championship golf with full amenities.
Private
Smoky Mountains golf features dramatic elevation changes and scenic mountain backdrops. Courses range from flat valleys to mountainous terrain reaching toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Year-round play with modern facilities.
📍 Gatlinburg
Legendary Gary Player design on East Parkway. Front nine holes lie in scenic valley, back nine wind through mountainous terrain toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Recognized among "Top 50 Golf Courses in the South" by Southern Living Travel Guide. Dramatic elevation changes and mountain vistas.
Par 72 | Gary Player | Public | $60-90
📍 Pigeon Forge (5 miles from Gatlinburg)
Designed by William Langford, renovated 2007 by Bob Cupp & Associates. Open year-round with modern facilities, pro shop, and food service. Famous hole #12 "Sky Hi" features dramatic 200-foot drop from tee to green. Actually located in Pigeon Forge despite name. Municipal course with scenic mountain setting.
Par 72 | Municipal | $40-65
📍 Sevierville (35 min from Pigeon Forge)
Two 18-hole championship courses: The Highlands and The River. Boasts fantastic scenery at foot of Great Smoky Mountains. Located east of Kodak, 45 minutes from Gatlinburg. 36 holes of championship golf with mountain backdrops.
36 holes | Semi-Private | $45-70
📍 Sevierville Area
Mountain golf with dramatic elevation changes. Scenic views throughout the layout. Popular with tourists visiting Smoky Mountains region.
Public | $40-60
Tennessee Golf Trail features three Jack Nicklaus Signature Bear Trace courses at state parks, plus six traditional courses for nine total Trail courses. Bear Trace courses combine championship golf with state park accommodations and natural settings.
📍 Crossville (Cumberland Plateau)
Named "One of Top Ten You Can Play in North America" by Golf Magazine (1999). Most sought-after among Jack Nicklaus Bear Trace courses. Located in scenic Cumberland Plateau. Signature Nicklaus design with strategic bunkering and water features. State park accommodations available.
Par 72 | Jack Nicklaus | Public | $45-70
📍 Harrison (20 min north of Chattanooga)
Second Jack Nicklaus Bear Trace course to open, managed by Tennessee State Parks. Approximately 20 minutes north of downtown Chattanooga. Surrounded by water and heavily-wooded land. Balance of challenge and playability typical of Nicklaus Signature Courses. Chickamauga Lake views.
Par 72 | Jack Nicklaus | Public | $40-65
📍 Winchester (Tims Ford Lake)
Situated on peninsula surrounded by picturesque Tims Ford Lake. Tims Ford Reservoir visible and in play on many holes. Creates balance of challenge and playability typical of Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses. State park lodging and marina nearby. Spectacular lake views throughout.
Par 72 | Jack Nicklaus | Public | $40-65
Nine Trail courses total include six traditional courses and three Jack Nicklaus Bear Trace courses. All managed by Tennessee State Parks with lodging options.
Tennessee's 303 golf courses span major metro areas and smaller cities across the state. Course count based on GolfPass and GolfTennessee directories.
60+ courses with 7,715+ reviews. Includes Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Old Hickory, Lebanon, and Hendersonville. Mix of excellent public courses and prestigious private clubs. Gaylord Springs, Hermitage, GreyStone among top public options.
40+ courses with 4,246+ reviews. Includes Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, and Bartlett. Home to TPC Southwind (FedEx St. Jude Championship). Green fees among most affordable in state, many under $35.
41+ courses with 9,175+ reviews (highest review count). Includes Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and Lenoir City. Features Holston Hills Country Club (Donald Ross) and Cherokee Country Club. Weekend peak fees can reach $60 with cart.
35+ courses with 767+ reviews. Includes Chattanooga, Ooltewah, and Harrison. Home to The Honors Course (Pete Dye, #1 rated), Sweetens Cove, Black Creek Club. Bear Trace at Harrison Bay nearby.
Smoky Mountains resort golf destination. Bent Creek (Gary Player), Gatlinburg GC (William Langford), Sevierville GC (36 holes). Dramatic elevation changes and mountain scenery. Popular tourist golf packages.
Golf capital of Tennessee with multiple championship courses. Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain (Jack Nicklaus). Fairfield Glade resort community with multiple courses. Cumberland Plateau setting.
Multiple public and semi-private courses. Near Fort Campbell military base. Affordable golf options.
Northeast Tennessee golf. Multiple courses in Tri-Cities region. Mountain backdrop settings.
West Tennessee golf hub. Multiple public courses. Central location between Memphis and Nashville.
Fast-growing golf market south of Nashville. Several quality public courses. Home to MTSU golf programs.
South of Nashville with several courses. Affordable rates and scenic settings.
Winchester (Tims Ford), Loudon (Tennessee National), South Pittsburgh (Sweetens Cove), Dickson (GreyStone), Kingston Springs.
Tennessee offers golf for all budgets:
Memphis area features some of Tennessee's most affordable golf, many courses under $35.
Tennessee offers 365-day golf season:
Weather Note: Unlike northern states, Tennessee experiences mild winters allowing year-round play. Most courses open 365 days weather permitting.
Popular golf destinations offer packages:
How to book tee times in Tennessee:
TPC Southwind ranked 9th in difficulty on PGA Tour with 94 bunkers and 10 water hazards.
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Tennessee's golf organizations support players of all ages and skill levels, from juniors to seniors, and manage state championships and handicapping services.
State golf association providing handicap services, tournament management, and player development programs. Oversees Tennessee Amateur Championship and other state competitions.
Visit WebsiteNon-profit organization supporting junior golf, golf course management education, and growing the game in Tennessee through grants and programs.
Visit WebsiteYouth golf development organization offering tournaments, instruction, and college preparation for junior golfers across Tennessee.
Visit WebsiteProfessional golf organization representing club professionals, instructors, and golf industry professionals throughout Tennessee.
Visit WebsiteRoger Dunn Golf Shops, Van's Golf Shops, Golfers' Warehouse, CaddyTips, The Golf Mart
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Last updated on November 24, 2025