Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Nashville, Tennessee
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.
History & Heritage
Gaylord Springs Golf Links was designed by three-time major champion Larry Nelson and opened in the early 1990s along the Cumberland River in Nashville. Nelson brought his competitive experience to a links-inspired layout that demands strategic thinking.
The course is adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Nearly every hole runs north-south along the river, with limestone bluffs and wetlands providing natural hazards and scenic beauty.
Gaylord Springs has established itself as one of Nashville's top public golf experiences, offering championship golf at accessible pricing with wide corridors, strategic bunkering, and firm approaches.
Signature Holes
A par 4 along the Cumberland River with links-style bunkering demanding a precise approach.
A demanding par 3 with the Cumberland as backdrop. Wind off the river affects club selection.
A risk-reward par 5 with limestone bluffs and river wetlands framing the hole.
A strong finisher back toward the clubhouse with the Opryland Resort visible beyond.
What to Expect
A links-inspired layout along the Cumberland River with wide corridors and strategic bunkering. Limestone bluffs and wetlands provide natural beauty and hazards.
At 7,120 yards from the tips, it is a legitimate championship test. The location adjacent to Opryland Resort makes it ideal for visitors.
Playing Tips
The links design rewards low, running shots. Firm surfaces allow ball release, so plan for roll-out on approaches.
Wind off the Cumberland is a constant factor on exposed holes.
Highlights
- ✓ Gaylord Opryland Resort adjacent
- ✓ Cumberland River setting
- ✓ Larry Nelson links-influenced design
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