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4.7
85 Reviews (85)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
97.3%
Recommend this course
82 out of 85 reviews
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5.0
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.2
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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6 out of 6 reviews
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4.8
18 Reviews (18)
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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.

Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alex McKay (1958) Mark McCumber (1999) Mike Beebe (1999)

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 Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
85 Reviews (85)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
Water Hazards 6

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Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jewel

Play this course. Even with several inches of rain the night before the course and greed were in very good shape. The sand traps were not useable but everything else was fine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course for the money!

Not a bad hole on the course. Greens were in great shape. Played in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Woww!!

Man this place is a great play. Was told that they only offer 2 tee times on GolfNow for the public to play. Staff members are very nice and treat you as a member, Greens rolled great and fairways were in great condition also. One thing that could use some work is signage around the course of where everything is, but other than that this place in a gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 117
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Outstanding Course and Experience

My favorite round of the year. Great layout. Great conditions. Outstanding staff friendliness. A++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

I've played this course a few times in the past and always liked it. Course was in good condition, couple bunkers had water in them , but there had been heavy rains the last few days. Fairways where nice and the greens were receptive but rolled true and quick. Course is private and the guy checking us in said he didn't know how long they would do the Teeoff.com deal so if you want to give this course a try I would do it while you can. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Summer Day

Good course although the sand traps need work. Also the cart paths could use some work in a few areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular Golf Course!

The staff was incredibly welcoming, the greens were immaculate and the course was challenging & fun to play. We will definitely play again when we visit Bristol. My

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/20/2023

Can u play this without being a member if booked thorough golf now

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

Fun Course in Great Shape

Fun course with a variety of holes. Flows really well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/22/2019

Rfeagins, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing The Golf Club of Bristol.

Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Country Club of Bristol

First time at course, Bad experience, were holding a college tournament. When they let us tee off, got to the 1st green, 4 groups standing on 2nd tee. Took 3 hours to play 9 holes, so only got to play 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

A Tale of Two Courses

This course in TN advertises itself as the oldest golf club in TN, founded in 1894. It was actually a tale of two golf courses for us.

First, the course itself. Incredibly well maintained, great from every tee box straight through the greens. A couple bunkers had a rough edge or two, but overall, it was remarkable. The terrain, the layout the whole works. The Superintendent there KNOWS what he is doing!

But then, the rest of the story. The "amenities" of the course were virtually non-existent! A bare-bones pro shop, no snack bar at all on Monday and Tuesday (closest food about two miles away), some rough carts, no signage, no ball washers on any hole, no toilets -- nothing! Man in pro shop said they had been through 12 pros in 12 years. No question about it.

I would tell anyone "Come play this course. At $40-ish a round it is more than worth it, but be prepared for a truly minimalist experience when it comes to the "extras."

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best in Area

I’m actually a little upset we didn’t find this course until today...what a fantastic round. It was immaculate, best fairways hands down in 100 mile radius of public courses. Greens were true and smooth with the tee boxes the best we’ve seen. The hubs and I can’t wait to go back - only recommendation would be a ranger on duty for busy days. We had a situation where a couple of younger players skipped some holes and shot in front of us. But overall, you could not ask for a better overall experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is a fair course for beginners with some challenges.

Played this course while travelling through the area. The fairways were wide. The length was good with elevation changes that added to it. The conditions were good at tee and greens. Harzards and traps protected some greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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