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4.2
1122 Reviews (1122)
5 Stars
511
4 Stars
441
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
91.9%
Recommend this course
1010 out of 1122 reviews
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4.2
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.1
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
57 out of 63 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

4.2
1122 Reviews (1122)

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 62
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Bad Greens back 9

As a tourist the pace of planes terrible, folks giving lessons on the course. No rangers in action. The back 9 almost all the greens were in terrible shape. Maybe come back in October so they can fix this course and get their staff to leave the clubhouse and go work on the course

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is always a fun course to play while enjoying the scenery. Disappointed with the spotty greens this trip.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Wonderful course

Paired up with 3 random golfers and had a great experience. Front nine is more open, while the back nine accuracy is required.

Not a long course, but get out of position and it will play long. The 12th hole was every bit as breathtaking as advertised.

Staff was very friendly, also - from the pro shop to the starter (listen to his advice on how to play the course) to the food crew - nothing but class.

Can't wait to play this course again the next time I come to Gatlinburg!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow and smooth

I played as a single and tried a couple of times to pair myself up with one of the twosomes on the course. My attempts were unsuccessful, so I played a couple of balls off the tee and played a relaxing round on a picturesque course. Elevation changes, tight fairways, longer-than-expected holes made for an enjoyable round. This is a course I would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1980 versus 2025 Review

Played here many many times in the 80’s and it was the most expensive course in the area - well worth paying the extra!!! The entire course was pristine.

The layout hasn’t changed which is awesome - there are so many holes that are memorable - the 12th being the most.

My biggest complaint is the greens need a lot of attention - too many rough patches to putt through. Not sure how you keep up with all of the ball marks due to high play - maybe the starter could educate everyone to repair ball marks and rake the bunkers (only one rake per bunker - annoying). Also, maybe provide a ball marks repair device since the price is so high (or lower the price and let everyone know of the conditions).

You do have watch out for other golfers in adjoining fairways - our golf cart got hit three times!!! Luckily no one was hit directly. I am assuming that some of the trees are missing that may have prevented this.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

WOW!

The 12th hole is absolutely amazing!! I would definitely place this course again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Pace of play was an issue. Seemed like they have tee times closer together but overall a well managed course. Would recommend hole 12 was awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Wow! But

Course layout is fun elevated green and tee boxes, so fun

Overall condition was good greens still healing from a aeration and some dead spots not bad enough to really affect much

You are going to walk,a lot even with a cart.

Which leads to the but..5 hours to play and we were never not waiting on the tee box. In most cases this would be total turn off to never play it again, this course is the exception for me. The layout is that fun and punishing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful

Great people, layout and experience. Course was in great condition for anytime, let alone mid July. Great time out with family and time well spent even for the price. Got a good deal on Golf now and saved big time. Perfect outing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Older golfer

Front 9 was just OK. Back 9 was more interesting. Cart path only on many holes, so lots of walking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great coarse. Loved it. Pace of play was slow. Had to wait over 30 minutes at 2 tee boxes. It's just Gatlinburg. I will definitely go back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Can't Wait to Go Back

This course was great. A challenging course and so many unique layouts. The views from most of the holes were top notch. I can't wait to play this course next time I am in the area. The staff was friendly and everything was easy in checking in. Bring plenty of balls if you can't hit 'em straight, especially on the back 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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