Gaylord Springs Golf Links
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6842 yards | 73.1 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 6516 yards | 71.6 | 130 |
| Blue | 72 | 6165 yards | 69.8 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 5759 yards | 68.3 | 118 |
| Red | 72 | 5040 yards | 69.3 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/133 | 551 | 444 | 161 | 400 | 454 | 535 | 466 | 182 | 354 | 3547 | 535 | 451 | 536 | 189 | 340 | 399 | 322 | 210 | 452 | 3434 | 6981 |
| Black/Gold M: 72.7/131 | 551 | 423 | 161 | 388 | 442 | 535 | 439 | 164 | 354 | 3457 | 535 | 437 | 536 | 169 | 340 | 399 | 322 | 181 | 432 | 3351 | 6808 |
| Gold M: 71.6/130 | 526 | 423 | 150 | 388 | 442 | 515 | 439 | 164 | 343 | 3390 | 525 | 437 | 517 | 169 | 325 | 378 | 301 | 181 | 432 | 3265 | 6655 |
| Gold/Blue M: 70.9/121 | 526 | 405 | 146 | 388 | 426 | 515 | 439 | 151 | 343 | 3339 | 515 | 437 | 499 | 169 | 306 | 378 | 282 | 164 | 432 | 3182 | 6521 |
| Blue M: 69.8/127 | 513 | 405 | 146 | 346 | 426 | 487 | 412 | 151 | 319 | 3205 | 515 | 407 | 499 | 144 | 306 | 369 | 282 | 164 | 413 | 3099 | 6304 |
| Blue/White M: 68.7/118 | 494 | 377 | 126 | 346 | 315 | 463 | 412 | 151 | 319 | 3003 | 515 | 407 | 484 | 144 | 287 | 369 | 249 | 148 | 413 | 3016 | 6019 |
| White M: 68.3/118 W: 73.2/132 | 494 | 377 | 126 | 308 | 315 | 463 | 398 | 125 | 308 | 2914 | 493 | 371 | 484 | 130 | 287 | 347 | 249 | 148 | 380 | 2889 | 5803 |
| White/Red W: 71.7/124 | 481 | 377 | 109 | 308 | 302 | 463 | 398 | 125 | 303 | 2866 | 493 | 328 | 455 | 95 | 249 | 347 | 249 | 148 | 335 | 2699 | 5565 |
| Red W: 69.3/115 | 481 | 334 | 109 | 240 | 302 | 412 | 355 | 97 | 303 | 2633 | 473 | 328 | 455 | 95 | 249 | 285 | 215 | 112 | 335 | 2547 | 5180 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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A Must Play
Everything absolutely spectacular again, path only due to wet weather, but that didn’t matter.
Very Boring Layout
Have played this course 3 or 4 times in the past summers/falls.....The course is always in nice shape but I don't enjoy the boring back and forth layout of the course. It is also unbearably hot down in the valley along the Cumberland river in the summers... The air is stagnant and heat index gets up in the triple digits. I keep coming back because of the ease of access from the Gaylord Hotel, but would way rather play elsewhere just due to the layout & design.
4.5 out of 5
It’s end of December and course was in good shape for time of season. Bunkers raked well, tee boxes/ greens/fairways all in good shape for time of yr. This course isn’t for a beginner unless you go when slow time of the yr. I would recommend this course
Great Course
Gaylord Springs always provides a challenge even for low handicap golfers. The course is in great shape, the greens are fast and true. Good shots are rewarded and bad ones penalized. For $80 this is as good as most country club courses!
Links golf by the river
From the practice facilities to the staff to the course itself, it's hard to imagine a better public course experience than Gaylord Springs. Was there on a Friday and though the course had a steady amoujnt of foursomes, the pace of play moved along briskly. Greens were absolutely perfect and fast — just like I like them. GPS on the carts was helpful and accurate. Yes, you pay a little more, but it's not that bad compared to other resort courses I've played.
Not worth the price tag
This was my 4th or 5th time playing Gaylord - and the course has generally been in good shape previously.
However - this was my first time playing during the winter and this experience will likely be enough to keep me from returning.
I understand winter golf is a blessing - and conditions can be rough this late in the year, but Gaylord charging almost the full rate for a tee time, to hit off of questionable fairways at best - only to have the ball rocket off the spray-paint covered greens (which were rolling about an 18) was not a fun experience.
It was not shocking that we were one of only about 10 groups on property.
Again - understand conditions can be rough but adjust your rates accordingly. $84 for a round and range balls is preposterous with the course in that shape.
Gaylord Sorings
Excellent layout. The greens were smooth, true and fast. Course was in great fall shape. I have played this course many times and it always plays great and is in great shape.
Great course
Truly enjoyed playing the course. The course was challenging and in very good condition. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
SMASHVille’s Finest
Starting with the staff, practice facilities, course, on-course staff, total experience is always fantastic!
James and Harry, Tim, Steve and the crew are the best!
Reviews said good greens, so I had to see for myself
I was in Nashville for the weekend and wanted to golf before I flew home. I did some research in the are and the reviews about the greens are what brought me to the course. These greens are amazing better than some country clubs in California for sure, true and super quick. I mean super quick downhill and decent uphill. Fast, firm but held well. If you want to play a course that has challenging greens, then you need to visit this place. The layout isn't too hard, even from the tips. The difficulty lies in the green speeds. They have some moguls that remind me of a Pete DYE course. If I ever go back to visit Nashville, this will be on my list.
Great Conditions
The fastest greens I have ever played. The layout is varied and interesting. It was cart path only and the group in front of us was extremely slow and there was no marshal to be found. Play it on a weekday.
Great course
I read the reviews and the greens were very fast. They were in great shape and the course was good it was windy that day would definitely play again
Excellent condition
This was our first time playing this course, and conditions were excellent. Greens are challenging but roll true. We would play again.
Beautiful
Great course, beautiful scenery, green and fairway conditions were excellent
Course was in great condition, especially after having had significant rain the night before. Challenging layout.
Great course, but difficult
Came from out of town, played on a very hot and humid day. Rented clubs, top of the line, brand new clubs for myself and wife, a lefty. Staff could not have been nicer.
Links style course, so you had good and bad bounces and luck plays a big part. Tons of bunkers and greens were perfect, but huge, mean and fast. Like missing 2’ putt fast.
Overall, loved the course, just not the heat and my score
Great course for a fun round!
This course is challenging but fair! Greens are in great shape and quick. Entire course is in great shape. A very fun layout and a great place to make your first career hole in one (which I did on #13).
Great Condition
Well Maintained course for being public. I had a 7:40 Tee Time and never had to wait to hit a ball. The carts have gps and you can order food through it as well. It was about $80 after all the golf now fees but well worth it.
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