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4.3
581 Reviews (581)
5 Stars
416
4 Stars
105
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
88.1%
Recommend this course
542 out of 581 reviews
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4.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.1%
Recommend this course
37 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6842 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.1

The Cumberland River gave birth to the Scottish links-style Gaylord Springs Golf Links, a par-72 golf course that provides 18 testing holes that border limestone bluffs and wetlands protected by the feds. The golf course, designed by the former U.S. Open and PGA Champion Larry Nelson, has collected several distinctions over its days.

The big draw on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links is the signature fourth hole, home to the hundred-plus-year-old springhouse that gives the golf course its name.

After a round on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links, head back to the 43,000-square-foot antebellum-style clubhouse to shop, dine, and take in the views of the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Nelson (1991) Jeff Brauer (1991) Jeffery D. Blume (1989) Jerry Lemons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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4.3
581 Reviews (581)
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Greens, Fun Layout

First time playing the course. Clubhouse, range and practice areas were nice. Starter was very friendly and gave us plenty of good info. Course layout was great with some of the best greens in the area. The only thing this course does wrong is marketing! Take some good pics and show it off!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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First Time Playing

Rip Off

We played 10 holes and the weather started to roll in so the rest of our round was canceled. We were told no rain check would be offered because we had completed nine holes. I have not encountered a policy like this at any other course. This was truly a rip off. We asked for the generalmanager’s name. And we were refused this information. We were only offered to speak to the golf pro. Will not play this course again even though I am local and I’ve been playing this area for many years.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/10/2025

Played the same day and had a couple drinks in the bar during the delay. Went back out 45 minutes after the delay started and finished our round with an almost empty course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful golf course

Staff were friendly and the course was beautiful. The greens were so smooth! A little pricey but had a great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WOW

Incredible course , start to finish. Even with rain from hole 5 till it stopped on 18.🙄😂

Fast greens !

Would not hesitate to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play and unfriendly marshals

The course is nice enough, challenging if you play the back tees. Really detracts from the experience when the marshal (older guy named Don I think) is unnecessarily rude to your group when we are waiting to hit on every tee box. No use for an old grouch just riding along griping at every group, especially when they are obviously not the reason play is behind pace.

Overall, above average for a public course but don’t expect any southern hospitality.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course But Unfortunately Puddles due to the Rain

Days of rain left the fairways with large puddles in spots and overall very wet. The weather obviously is not under course control, but everything they can control (conditions, amenities, staff, etc.) were all perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best public course in Nashville

Still my favorite course in Nashville. Course does not drain well so expect cart path only if it’s rained. Greens are always good, pace of play was great but it was a Tuesday afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

We were able to get the round in after a brief rain however it was cart path only was paired with a single. Not many people in the course so got done in 3.5 hrs. Fun round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor condition and expensive

Very disappointed in the condition of this course. The greens were very rough and full of marks and dents, and the old pin positions were poorly repaired. The fairways were average at best, with many unfilled divots. Another golfer said there had been some flooding in the course recently which might explain some of the poor conditions, but for an expensive resort course you would expect much better.

The layout is fair, although water is in play on several holes. Bunker conditions were very good, with some deep greenside traps that are best avoided.

The course was dry, but was restricted to cart path only, which really slows the pace of play. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the pro shop and restaurant are very nice.

This is probably a great course when it is in better condition, but for over $100 you are better to drive to Springfield or Dickson.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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