Greater Knoxville Area’s Best Golf

East Tennessee is a gold mine of golf. The elevation changes that come with being right along the Appalachian Mountains give Knoxville some of the most interesting golf courses in the country! There are countless courses that would cost double or triple their rates in other major cities around America. But we get to take advantage of a long list of great golf, without having to deal with the major city prices.

My favorite places to golf, in and around Knoxville!

  • Willow Creek Golf Club

    So I know I said no particular order, but this is my “go to” golf course! This great course features Wide Open Fairways and faster greens that are always in tip top shape.

    Located in Farragut, TN (West of downtown Knoxville) this 18 hole championship golf course is dedicated to providing excellent upscale playing conditions for the public golfer. Their facility features public golf, tournaments, lessons, clinics, a pro shop and an upscale environment.

  • Island Pointe Golf Club

    Another one of my personal favorites! This curse has Come of the best scenery of any Course in the East Tennessee Area! Be careful though! You’re likely to lose a coupe in the water!

    Conveniently located in Kodak, Tennessee – ideally situated between Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains – Island Pointe G.C. is spectacularly set on over 175 acres of breathtaking views where bald eagles soar high above the river otters playing along the river banks. Featuring a true, links style, Arthur Hills design, Island Pointe G.C. continues to be a must play course in Tennessee since it opened in 1991.

  • Dead Horse Lake Golf Club

    At Dead Horse Lake Golf Course our mission is simple: Provide East Tennessee golfers with the best public golfing experience possible. Our recently renovated golf course offers a relaxed environment where golfers of every age and skill level can enjoy their game to the fullest. Golf is a game meant to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Your eyes will never tire of the gently rolling landscape, the majestic groves of trees, and the carefully manicured course of Dead Horse Lake. Our par 72 course and 4 sets of tees is truly a treat to play with yardages from 6,300 to 4,600. The rolling landscape ensures that you never know what to expect on the next hole while Dead Horse Lake appears throughout our 18 holes, keeping you on your toes. Every year our family owned and operated golf course works toward our mission through the dedication of our staff and the professionalism of our services. If you have never played at Dead Horse Lake, then you are missing a great round of golf.

  • Williams Creek Golf Club

    Williams Creek is a Tom Fazio and Bill Oliphant designed, 18 hole championship caliber par 3 facility, including full practice facilities. It’s also just minutes from Downtown Knoxville!

  • Three Ridges Golf Course

    Three Ridges Golf Course is one of Knoxville's premier public golf facilities. Set in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains Three Ridges is a challenge to golfers of all skill levels. You are sure to enjoy a great day of golf amid spectacular scenery. Named one of Golf Digest's Best Places To Play, Three Ridges was designed by Ault, Clark and Associates and features smooth Bentgrass greens, Bermuda tees and fairways, and 63 strategically placed bunkers. Three Ridges hosts numerous charitable and corporate events including the Knox County Amateur Championship.

  • Gettysview Country Club

    Situated in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains, The Club at Gettysvue redefines the private club experience. Blending the time-honored traditions of golf with modern, upscale amenities, The Club at Gettysvue offers an endless array of activities for the entire family.Description goes here

  • Holston Hills Country Club

    Part of McConnell Golf’s portfolio of 12 private clubs, Holston Hills Country Club is located just east of Knoxville near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Holston Hills is as well preserved a Donald Ross course as can be found. Built in 1927, Holston Hills was immediately recognized as the finest course in the state, hosting every important regional tournament, including a PGA Tour event. Now Nationally ranked, it has been appreciated for many years and is in tremendous condition. The Golf Course at Holston Hills is a marvelous, old-style classic yet unique track which all golf enthusiasts enjoy.n goes here

  • Tennessee National

    With five sets of tees, generous landing areas, and a delightfully walkable layout, our Greg Norman Signature course is uniquely playable, yet challenging to accomplished golfers. Tennessee National is also a premiere gated lakefront community in Loudon, TN. The It is west of Knoxville, and offers exceptional lifestyle with access to a state-of-the-art marina, golf course, restaurants & bars, hiking trails, and so much more. They are still selling lots to build here!

  • Fox Den Country Club

    DescriDesigned and built in 1969 by renowned architect Willard Byrd, who positioned the course perfectly amid the backdrop of the stunning Smoky Mountains, our magnificent setting boasts rolling hills, beautiful wooded areas, ponds, and long fairway stretches.

    In 2004, Bill Bergin successfully completed a redesign of the golf course, significantly enhancing an already outstanding layout.

    Multiple tees are available for all ages and ability to navigate the eight water features and 52 strategically placed bunkers protecting our large greens, averaging 7,500 square feet. Each set of nine holes is arranged in an out-and-back design with both the No. 9 and No. 18 holes returning to the clubhouse. Fox Den’s signature hole No. 18, a par 5, requires 3 accurate shots to a green complex guarded by a pond on the right and bunker on the left. Using a golf cart is not mandatory at Fox Den, and walking is allowed at all times on the course. ption goes here

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