Best Golf Courses in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee · Tom Fazio (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,334 yards

Nashville's most exclusive golf address, The Golf Club of Tennessee is a Tom Fazio design that winds through the rolling hills of Williamson County. The course features dramatic elevation changes, pristine conditioning, and panoramic views of the Tennessee countryside.

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.

Nashville, Tennessee · Bob Cupp (1988) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,116 yards

A Bob Cupp design in Brentwood, Nashville Golf & Athletic Club is a well-regarded private club with a demanding layout through Middle Tennessee hills. The course rewards precision and course management.

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.

Nashville, Tennessee · Pete Dye (1983) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,064 yards

Located in Ooltewah near Chattanooga, The Honors Course is a Pete Dye design that has hosted the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA Championship, and numerous USGA events. The course is widely regarded as the finest in Tennessee and one of Pete Dye's most complete designs.

Nashville, Tennessee · Arnold Palmer (1999) · 36 holes · Par 72 · 7,089 yards

Arnold Palmer's signature Nashville area design, The Governors Club in Brentwood offers 36 holes of golf through the rolling hills of southern Williamson County. The two courses feature Palmer's trademark risk-reward par 5s and dramatic Tennessee terrain.

Nashville, Tennessee · Tom Kite & Bob Cupp (2004) · 36 holes · Par 72 · 7,181 yards

Named in honor of Vanderbilt University, Legends Club in Franklin offers 36 holes designed by Tom Kite and Bob Cupp. The two courses — Irish and Scottish themed — wind through Middle Tennessee horse country with excellent conditioning at accessible prices.

Nashville, Tennessee · Denis Griffiths (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,038 yards

A Denis Griffiths design in Franklin south of Nashville, Temple Hills occupies some of the most beautiful rolling terrain in Middle Tennessee. The course features dramatic elevation changes, creek crossings, and pastoral views of the surrounding horse farms.