Temple Hills Country Club

Temple Hills Country Club opened in 2001, designed by Denis Griffiths — an architect who has worked since 1970 with Gary Player and Ron Kirby before establishing his own firm. Griffiths is one of the few American architects to complete course designs in St. Andrews, Scotland, and his international portfolio includes the Thai Country Club.

The club occupies some of the most beautiful rolling terrain in Middle Tennessee, with dramatic elevation changes and pastoral views of surrounding horse farms in Franklin south of Nashville. Now managed by Invited (formerly ClubCorp), the facility offers 27 holes arranged in three nines: Deercrest, Quail Run, and Foxchase.

Temple Hills is notable for being one of the few courses in Middle Tennessee with bent grass greens, creating a different putting experience from the region\'s typical bermuda surfaces.

Three nines — Deercrest, Quail Run, and Foxchase — provide variety across 27 holes of championship golf on rolling Franklin terrain. Any two nines combine for an 18-hole round at approximately par 72 and 7,038 yards.

The bent grass greens are a distinguishing feature — ultra-soft in summer, they play differently from the bermuda greens found at most Middle Tennessee courses. Tree-lined fairways and rolling hills create defined corridors throughout.

The pastoral horse farm views and dramatic elevation changes make this one of the most visually appealing private clubs in the Nashville area. Managed by Invited (ClubCorp).

The bent grass greens play differently in summer (soft, receptive) versus cooler months (firmer, faster). Adjust your approach strategy accordingly.

Pay attention to green contours — some greens have significant banking that redirects approach shots away from the pin. Read the slopes carefully.

The Foxchase nine has the most unusual layout. If it\'s your first time, expect some creative holes that require strategic thinking.

The course plays shorter than yardage suggests due to elevation changes — downhill holes are common.