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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Manicured to perfection!
Absolutely enjoyed playing this course! The greens rolled flawlessly and were playing at a great speed. We will definitely be back to play here again.
Grumpy ranger
We had three some in the morning, we kept in good pace, ranger names joe came in to warm twice for slow play, in fact it was not slow at all, group behind us was one hole behind, he suggest one hole and 1/2 ahead,
Back nine was great
Great course
Well kept, friendly staffs, different levels of difficulty. I enjoyed playing here.
Nice club house, very good practice areas , awesome layout. Fabulous greens!!!!
Always Professional
A wonderful golf course with with a professional staff and excellent amenities. Course is in excellent condition, beautiful and offers a great rate for seniors. A must to play if you are in Nashville.
Fair course for wide range of skill of golfers and ladies
I was paired with lower handicappers and was able to keep up with them. Also, many courses have ladies tees which are not thoughtfully placed, but this one appears to be well laid out from the forward tees.
Nice and Different
True links style course with a tremendous amount of mounding that often sends your ball in unexpected directions (even in the fairway, but more often to the right or left). The greens had been punched in the past week or two, so they were not running true, but it is hard to criticize them for maintaining their investment. Carts had GPS, but on the tees on the par 3s, you definitely needed your rangefinder.
Beautiful Course
The course was in great condition. It was really a beautiful round of golf. Some pins were a little tricky because of a tournament being held there but still fun.
Just a heads up. The greens were recently aerated and they still have a couple of weeks to go before they are smooth again.
Great links course
Course was beautiful and well maintained. Greens were recently aerated but were in great condition. Pace of play was a little slow but we were only a twosome so I can’t complain. Beer cart was great and also had snacks. If you’re in the area I would give it a go.
First timer
Challenging but fun. Highly recommend this course if you are a links course fan
Guys weekend
Great golf course! Staff was helpful and friendly!
Best public course in Nashville.
Best public course in Nashville! Great conditions, fair price, friendly staff.
Great Track
Played here for the first time this weekend. Loved the overall layout of the course and the difficulty. Makes you really be selective on the tee box. Was stuck behind an incredibly slow group for a couple of holes, but other than that, pace was great. Greens were fast and undulating, with pin locations placed carefully in hard to reach sections of the green. I do feel like its a bit overpriced, however it wouldn't deter me from coming back and playing again.
Fun
Had a great time and shot my best round ever. The scenery is beautiful and the course played great.
Good Links Course
This is not what I would consider a typical links course, but it is definitely an interesting take on links.
Conditions: Almost as good as public golf gets. A few little bare spots in the rough, but 99% of the golf course is as green as possible. Greens were quick downhill, but grainy uphill, which made them a little slower than they appeared. Overall, really good conditions.
Layout: Interesting, to say the least. There are no trees, but the links lose their true links character by the over-abundance of gigantic mounding. The fairways are wide, but the mounding is dead area. It also lacks the ability to be creative; the golf course was designed for pure aerial attack. With that said, it is a great layout. Challenging on the front, rewarding on the back. Couple of truly unique holes. Overall 8.5/10
Super Course
What a great course. You have to block out all the trouble in front of you but the fairways are big and the greens are great. I’m a 21 handicap and shot 89 from the whit tees. I would definitely play this one again!
Château Élan Stay & Play Golf Package
Thanks for the feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your round.