Gatlinburg Golf Course

The course is in great shape even with the greens punched and sanded just days before our round. They were still cut and rolled great. Fairway conditions were also excellent. The pace of play was quite slow for most of the front nine but picked up as we started the back. Unfortunately they allowed a single to go out on 10 ahead of us and we caught up to him, which slowed us up again for the last several holes. Beautiful mountain layout with a lot of elevation changes, especially on the back. Great staff, pro shop and snack bar. I definitely recommend it.

Beautiful course, very challenging too, enjoy the day

For those who are not long hitters, it can be tough. Cart path only because of steepness on some holes. That means lots of hiking up to the green.

I got my exercise today!

In the heart of the Smokies and a treasured public track. I play it 5 times a year at least. And an excellent snack bar..cheeseburgers..yum!

There is too much negative about this course and the experience to be able to recommend it. The layout is scenic, but many of the holes are “tricked up” unnecessarily in a way that takes the fun out of it. Many very blind shots severe slopes. The greens are fast, but many areas on many greens are completely dead/mud. The fairways and tee boxes are very average for a public course. But, this course has some fatal flaws that cannot be overcome even after overlooking the layout and conditions.

The lack of a practice facility is one such flaw. And, had I known that the cart timers are set for a 4.5hr round, I would have passed right there, but I guess that's all they can expect given that 9 of the holes are cart path only with severe slopes to walk on to get to your ball. The fact that our round was actually 5 hours 10 minutes makes it completely unacceptable. I complained to a marshal on the 4th hole that we were on a 5 ½ hour pace, and he solved that problem by never showing up again the rest of the round. The course is very much more difficult than the slope ratings would indicate – probably 10 points too low. A 230 yard par 3 to an uphill elevated green? Give me a break!

Throw in that there's no drinking water available on the course, and this becomes a 'once in a lifetime' experience (because I'd never go back). Too bad - it could be a great experience.

Front 9 good. Back nine a nightmare with no chance for first time on course. Will day some unique holes on back.

You must play this course

My brother in law and I played this course with a wonderful couple. Course was in great shape except for a couple of greens on the back nine. If you are in the Gatlinburg area I highly recommend playing this course. You will enjoy it.

I would love to play this course again but probably won't given the poor pace of play. It took 5.5 hours to complete the round.

Some stunning views but too many hills and cart path only holes. Very slow play unless above average golfers are ahead and that was not the case today. Quit after my wife and I both parred 12. Spectacular hole but takes very too long to play it.

No Ranger no cart girl. We left after 11 holes because it was so slow!!!! Took us 3 hours and 45 minutes to get through 11 holes

Staff was not friendly. We had a older group of 4 and they sent 2 single players behind us and a single player. We struggled but they came out and told us to pick up our balls and move to the next hole. When we complained they said if you can’t keep up with our pace find another course. It was cart path only that day with smaller groups behind us. Save your money and play somewhere they want your business.

We waited on every hole. Cart path only. The starter put a dad an 2 young boys in front of our 4 some. People behind us hit in to us several times, we had no where to go. They need to let you off the cart path or monitor the pace of play.

Guy at front counter not to friendly and better bring bug spray.