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The Golf Club of Bristol
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
5.0
Value
4.2
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks, with a well-designed track that rewards return visits and keeps the round moving at an impressive pace. Friendly, welcoming staff and solid course conditions make this former private club a genuinely rewarding place to play.
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The Golf Club of Bristol
About
Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6474 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.0
The Golf Club of Bristol was founded in 1894, making it one of the longest running clubs in the country. It's also considered the birthplace of organized golf in Tennessee and is still recognized as one of the best courses in the state. The current address is the fourth physical location of the club. The course that stands today was the created by A.G. McKay, a Tennessee native. The layout is challenging but fair with long, narrow fairways and fast, undulating greens. With several risk-reward holes throughout, it's a golf course that will make you think. The par-4 ninth, one of the tougher holes, is a dogleg left that plays uphill and over water. Besides the excellent game it offers, The Golf Club of Bristol is known for having some of the most well manicured fairways and greens in the area.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 71 | 6474 yards | 71.0 | 126 |
| White | 71 | 5882 yards | 68.9 | 120 |
| Gold | 71 | 5407 yards | 66.8 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4963 yards | 69.5 | 122 |
| Green (W) | 71 | 4550 yards | 66.8 | 120 |
Scorecard for The Golf Club of Bristol
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.0/126 | 405 | 476 | 389 | 417 | 424 | 184 | 290 | 210 | 501 | 3296 | 358 | 437 | 187 | 361 | 465 | 155 | 423 | 367 | 425 | 3178 | 6474 |
| White M: 68.9/120 | 377 | 449 | 337 | 376 | 385 | 160 | 270 | 181 | 461 | 2996 | 308 | 405 | 152 | 318 | 432 | 138 | 393 | 344 | 396 | 2886 | 5882 |
| Gold M: 66.6/116 | 347 | 388 | 321 | 340 | 350 | 144 | 265 | 154 | 434 | 2743 | 285 | 362 | 138 | 294 | 411 | 122 | 382 | 299 | 371 | 2664 | 5407 |
| Red W: 69.5/122 | 308 | 380 | 269 | 280 | 311 | 130 | 252 | 144 | 417 | 2491 | 279 | 333 | 126 | 261 | 378 | 112 | 370 | 290 | 323 | 2472 | 4963 |
| Green W: 66.8/118 | 265 | 340 | 256 | 270 | 300 | 113 | 241 | 127 | 338 | 2250 | 271 | 293 | 108 | 233 | 366 | 92 | 360 | 274 | 303 | 2300 | 4550 |
| Handicap | 2 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
Course Details
Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Available Facilities
Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Activities
SwimmingAvailable Sports
Fitness, Tennis
Reviews
4.7
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I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Club of Bristol was great
I have only played here once before many years ago and remembered it being a beautiful course. At that time it was Bristol Country Club. This course does not disappoint and I would highly recommend playing here.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Course is in good shape enjoyed the pace of play and course layout.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Getting there
Course has a nice layout. The conditions are improving from week to week.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
No range balls
Disappointed with the greens condition as they haven’t healed from being aerated.
Wish course had informed people of that on GolfNow
Overall layout was good and I will try again later giving the greens more time to heal.
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Good day
Course in excellent shape. Staff and people were very nice.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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