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4.3
1118 Reviews (1118)
5 Stars
511
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
91.7%
Recommend this course
1006 out of 1118 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.2
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.4%
Recommend this course
66 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with dramatic elevation changes, tight fairways, and stunning scenic views across two distinctly different nines. Friendly staff and strong overall value make this mountain course a repeated destination for visiting golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6282 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Langford (1955) Bob Cupp (2007) Bob Cupp (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
1118 Reviews (1118)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 65
Narrow Fairways 42
Bunkers 32
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 51
A Weekend Splurge 27
Advanced Golfers 24
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 54
Convenient to the City 45
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Solid course! Greens were pure. Fairways and Tee Boxes need love.

Solid course! Layout is great, bugs were a huge issue. Gnats flying everywhere around your face trying to tee off or putt on every hole. Greens were pristine. Tee boxes and Fairways need some love, overall solid course. 75 bucks for a mid morning Tuesday tee time seemed pretty steep. No driving range to warm up.

If you are looking for picturesque views (12th hole) then this is the course for you. Golf carts are top tier.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review!

Our staff routinely reviews the best practices for gnats as they are common for the area. Unfortunately at this time the best thing we have found is to offer gnat specific bug spray in the golf shop. Our region has had a tough spring when it comes to Bermuda grass(Tees and Fairways). Below is a link to a article explaining the wide spread winter kill in the region. Our staff laid new sod on all tee box areas that had been damaged last week. We hope to see you back in the future!

https://www.turfnet.com/news.html/december-cold-snap-causes-issues-throughout-the-transition-zone-r1831/

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Beautiful course. Greens have filled in nice after being aerated about 4 weeks ago. Must see views on the back 9. I will be back, and would recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Warning!

I feel that when you play a golf course it is the responsibility of the staff to let you know the greens had been air-rated. The greens were bumpy and the sand had not been swept properly. I found small piles of sand on the greens. The charge for playing on such greens had not been reduced. The course was very scenic, but I didn't come for the view, I came to play golf.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review. Please feel free to call me at your convenience. 865-453-3912. We went through the aerification process on April 17th and 18th and discounted rates for a two week period afterwards. We advertised this on our website, booking engines and our confirmation emails. I will be sure to investigate this issue further.

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Solid Course!!

I have played here several times, Last year with four of us and the greens were in bad shape. However, the greens on this day were in much better shape. The carts are nice and can link with your phone to play your music you like. only small issue with cart path only and holes 9 and 10 being very wet. I will play here again when i can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back soon. Our staff has done a great job with the greens!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 86
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Golf trip

The course wasn’t in as good of shape as I am use to .They said the weather hasn’t been warm enough for the grass

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for the Review! Hope to see you again soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 241
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Was told we couldn’t drive on the course yet we see the “starter” come out to hole 3 and drive on the course for 3 holes. Poor display of lead by example

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for the Review! I will be looking into this happening. Hope to see you again soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Condition

Loved the layout and signature hole. Sand was great but the fairways were awful.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! This has been a tough Spring for our area when it comes to bermuda grass. Please see the link to the article below which gives a little more detail about winterkill in our region. We recently placed new sod on all tee boxes effected. We hope to see you back soon!

https://www.turfnet.com/news.html/december-cold-snap-causes-issues-throughout-the-transition-zone-r1831/

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

King Cole

Fun course. Lots of challenging holes. Probably would have been better if it hadn't rain the days before, but I enjoyed it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We hope to see you back soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great mountain course

This course has many challenging holes. There are hills and valleys throughout and one hole has a cliff about 200 feet high which was very cool. The greens were fast and there are eight holes that are cart path only which can be tough if you hit your ball on a hill or far away from the path. It was very busy with a 20 minute delay from the tee time which caused slower play.. Overall, great day .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We hope to see you back soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back at the course soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back at the course soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Unique Course

The elevation changes make this course much more difficult than your standard home course. Great views. Course has recent land clearing but overall was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Blown away

We could not finish our round due to high winds. Great layout. Unfortunately, due to wet conditions, it was cart path only, which made playing very slow and adding difficulty in club selection. Fairways are still brown. It would be nice to play once the grass starts growing.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back at the course soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

DollyWould play here.

Not my favorite layout.you need very good shot placement. Here. Tennessee has some great courses.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun track

Fun course. Some amazing changes in elevation. Greens were in good shape. Par 3 12th was 28 degrees downhill. Cool shot. Will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back at the course soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Experience!

One of the most welcoming courses we’ve been to. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Very nice facility and unique course design. Would definitely recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thanks for your review! We look forward to seeing you back at the course soon!

Best Regards,

Matthew Poff, PGA

General Manager

Gatlinburg Golf Course

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