Best Public Golf Courses in Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee · Denis Griffiths (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,157 yards

Host of the Simmons Bank Open on the Korn Ferry Tour, Presidents Reserve at Hermitage is Nashville's premier public course. The layout along the Cumberland River features dramatic bluff-top views and a challenging finishing stretch.

Nashville, Tennessee · Larry Nelson (1990) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,120 yards

Adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort, this Larry Nelson design follows the Cumberland River with a links-influenced feel. The course offers a convenient, quality golf experience for Nashville visitors and Music City locals alike.

Millington, Tennessee · John Floyd (1962) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,061 yards

Justin Timberlake's childhood course north of Memphis, Mirimichi underwent a complete eco-friendly renovation and became one of the most environmentally sustainable golf courses in America. The John Floyd design through rolling North Memphis terrain features native plantings, organic maintenance, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Nashville, Tennessee · Mark McCumber (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,971 yards

A Mark McCumber design in Dickson west of Nashville, Greystone offers a solid public golf experience through Middle Tennessee terrain. The well-maintained layout features wooded hills, creeks, and good variety.

Memphis, Tennessee · Gary Roger Baird (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,049 yards

A Gary Roger Baird design on the south side of Memphis, the Links at Whitehaven is a solid public option featuring links-style elements with open fairways, native grasses, and strategic mounding. The 7,049-yard layout offers a surprising amount of challenge and character at an accessible price point.