Nashville: Tuned for the Perfect Round.
Where creative energy meets great golf, Nashville delivers a blend of urban sophistication and Southern ease. Live music, inventive dining, and standout public-access golf all sit within close reach of the city’s best neighborhoods. It’s a destination that feels as alive off the course as on it.
Featured Golf Courses
Hermitage Golf Course - President’s Reserve, Old Hickory, TN
Architect: Denis Griffiths (2000)
Strategic water, scenic wetlands, and one of Tennessee’s top public courses. The President’s Reserve spans 300 acres along the Cumberland River, mixing bold visuals with thoughtful design. Generous fairways lead to demanding approaches, and the par-5 18th, framed by water and bunkers, is one of the region’s most satisfying finishing holes.
Gaylord Springs Golf Links - Nashville, TN
Architect: Larry Nelson (1990)
A Scottish-inspired layout bordered by limestone bluffs and the Cumberland River. Pot bunkers, firm fairways, and clean sightlines create a modern links feel while staying highly playable. The par-4 4th angled fairway, water carry, and strong visuals, is one of Nashville’s most photographed holes.
Harpeth Hills Golf Course - Nashville, TN
Architect: Bill Bergin (Renovation, 2020)
A classic parkland design set within the rolling terrain of Percy Warner Park. Bergin’s renovation refined green complexes, routing flow, and bunkering while preserving the course’s natural charm. Long considered Nashville’s premier municipal layout, it rewards both precision and patience.
Hotel Recommendations
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Sophisticated, design-driven, and ideal as the lead property for a golf-and-city weekend.
Noelle, Autograph Collection
Creative and art-centric, a refined downtown stay.
Thompson Nashville
Modern, stylish, and perfectly placed in The Gulch for easy nightlife and dining access to balance out your trip in Nashville.
1 Hotel Nashville
New luxury with an eco-chic design, strong visual appeal.
W Nashville
Energetic and polished, blending resort amenities with urban excitement.
Dining Recommendations
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Modern, creative Southern cuisine in a lively downtown setting. A great choice for a celebratory dinner after a standout round.
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Refined yet approachable, offering elevated Southern flavors without the formality. Ideal for an easy, polished evening out.
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A Nashville staple and a perfect post-round stop. Casual, authentic, and built for groups who want great barbecue without overthinking it.
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Classic, no-frills barbecue with serious local credibility. Best for golfers looking to lean fully into Nashville’s food culture.
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An intimate, craft-cocktail bar ideal for a relaxed nightcap. A natural follow-up to dinner for golfers who want to keep the evening going.
Plan Your Next Trip the Right Way
See how the courses, hotels, and areas sit relative to each other in Nashville.
Insider Notes:
Course Character: Expect three distinct styles: wetlands and water at Hermitage, Scottish-inspired elements at Gaylord Springs, and classic parkland at Harpeth Hills.
Best Time to Play: Early mornings provide the most comfortable weather and the best light for scenery and photos.
Explore Local: Nashville has great neighborhood spots with real local flavor, places like Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack, Arnold’s Country Kitchen, and Edley’s Bar-B-Que make for perfect post-round stops.
Entertainment: Music is everywhere: it’s easy to play a twilight round and still catch live sets around The Gulch, Midtown, or Lower Broadway.
Airport Access:
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
~10–20 minutes from central Nashville
~25–40 minutes to all featured courses
Driving Times:
Huntsville, AL: ~2 hours
Chattanooga, TN: ~2 hours
Louisville, KY: ~2 hours 45 minutes
Knoxville, TN: ~2 hours 45 minutes
Memphis, TN: ~3 hours 15 minutes
Hermitage Golf Course - President’s Reserve, Old Hickory, TN Reviews
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“An experience for sure. I play mostly Midwest golf—the layout at hermitage to start is really great. We played the Presidents course and the conditions were great.”
-Calihant
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"Nice golf course, good greens, and interesting wildlife out here! We saw some interesting squirrels, a turtle, and some sheep. It’s a little bit of a crowded layout.”
-Lindsey
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"Great golf trip with friends. Highly recommend staying on property in the new lodges. President’s Reserve course is an excellent challenging layout with large fast greens."
-Jason
Gaylord Springs Golf Links - Nashville, TN Reviews
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"I am by no means an avid golfer but have visited several courses and Gaylord Springs was really nice. We had a large group and the were well organized and accomidated us will ease."
-Nickie
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"A beautiful golf course! We weren't sure if we could play because of a storm but the Pro Shop told us to wait it out 15 minutes and they were spot on! Turned out to be a perfect day! Extremely friendly staff!"
-Mike
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"Course in very good condition. Course was wet with cart path only (added an easy twenty minutes to round). GPS in carts. Easier course off the tee."
-Paul
Harpeth Hills Golf Course - Nashville, TN Reviews
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"Played the Music City Amateur at HH 7/31-8/2. Excellent layout and the greens were outstanding. Fast and smooth. Great work by the greenskeeper and his staff!”
-Matt
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"New to Nashville have played all the top public courses Greystone, legacy , Towee, Nashboro, honestly Harpeth Hills is in the best shape and can give them all a run for their money !!”
-Mark
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"Great course in great condition. Even with the amount of rain recently, the course is fabulous. The staff is very helpful and welcoming. Looking forward to playing here many more times.”
-Adam
