Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park in Winchester, Tennessee, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.7

45 Reviews (45)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.3

Layout

4.8

Friendliness

4.9

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.4

97.3%

Recommend this course

38 out of 45 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

5.0

3 Reviews (3)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

5.0

Value

4.3

Layout

5.0

Pace

5.0

Amenities

4.7

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

Recommend this course

3 out of 3 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.7

6 Reviews (6)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.5

Value

4.0

Layout

4.8

Pace

4.7

Amenities

4.5

StaffFriendliness

5.0

100.0%

Recommend this course

6 out of 6 reviews

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Holes 18

Type Public

Par 71

Length 6763 yards

Slope 128

Rating 72.7

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Bear	71	6763 yards	72.7	128
Nicklaus	71	6472 yards	71.5	126
Tournament	71	6086 yards	69.6	123
White	71	5475 yards	66.8	115
Red (W)	71	4827 yards	68.1	117

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Bear Trace

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Bear M: 72.7/128	401	438	512	166	404	386	554	173	442	3476	403	191	552	453	510	208	409	394	167	3287	6763
Nicklaus M: 71.5/126	363	409	495	144	403	352	526	155	438	3285	398	183	549	444	505	172	386	389	161	3187	6472
Tournament M: 69.6/123	356	400	487	137	363	346	518	146	394	3147	352	161	511	394	497	165	380	343	136	2939	6086
White M: 66.8/115 W: 71.4/124	316	351	466	100	315	305	480	137	364	2834	316	142	468	375	416	125	369	301	129	2641	5475
Red M: 64.0/108 W: 68.1/117	278	327	405	82	273	261	438	103	337	2504	285	119	454	330	381	95	291	267	101	2323	4827
Handicap	9	3	7	17	13	15	5	11	1		6	8	10	2	14	18	4	12	16
Par	4	4	5	3	4	4	5	3	4	36	4	3	5	4	5	3	4	4	3	35	71

Course Details

Year Built 1999

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jack Nicklaus (1999) Thomas Pearson (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Tennessee (2022 #2) (2018 #19)

Reviews

4.7

45 Reviews (45)

RFBrown3016

Played On 10/08/2023

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

u314164100130

Played On 07/16/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

sdmore

Played On 05/29/2023

Reviews 5

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Ioep4t8zql01pw3vOjI5

Played On 07/08/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Great course

Awesome course. Not too long but does require course management for longer hitters off the tee. Very friendly staff and course is in great condition.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Jimmy007

Played On 04/23/2023

Reviews 71

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Sand traps

Some of the sand traps were in terrible condition especially for a course charging almost 70$ a round

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Jimmy007

Played On 04/09/2023

Reviews 71

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Tim5769932

Played On 09/04/2022

Reviews 13

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Phil3406271

Played On 09/04/2022

Reviews 11

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

birddogcarpenter

Played On 07/28/2022

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

sssandman

Played On 07/09/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Hot time at Tim’s Ford

Great design by the Bear and his son. Classic greens with plenty of challenging pin placements.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

102Court

Played On 07/02/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

I usually play this course about once a year when I go on vacation. The foursome I played with two were beginners one hasn’t played in years but we had a wonderful time and experience.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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Played On 05/29/2022

Reviews 7

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Memorial Day weekend trip

The course was in excellent condition. Greens were fast and rolled very true. Lots of fun.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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Played On 04/07/2022

Reviews 2

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Cold weather

Used cart

DGB

Very nice layout - Good Value - Nice views - Greens ran smoothly.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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colejs

Played On 02/06/2022

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

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u675839155

Played On 11/26/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

chedjones1

Played On 10/09/2021

Reviews 20

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Great day and location for golf

My foursome had a great time. Friendly staff, great course condition and perfect weather.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

jkevans3

Played On 08/28/2021

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

StewP

Played On 07/27/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

3756kun

Played On 07/17/2021

Reviews 2

Handicap 20-24

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Phil10311971

Played On 06/27/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

6/27 review

Bunkers need attention but all in all in good shape. Great layout!

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

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FAQ

What is the address of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park?

Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is located at 891 Wiseman Bend, Winchester, Tennessee 37398, Franklin County.

Is Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park open to the public?

Yes, Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is open to the public.

What year did Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park open?

Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park was built in 1999.

Who designed Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park?

Jack Nicklaus (1999) and Thomas Pearson (1999) are the architects of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park.

What is the par of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park

The par of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is 71.

What is the length of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park

The length of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is 6763 yards.

What is the rating of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park

The rating of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is 72.7.

What is the slope of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park

The slope of Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park is 128.

What are the course conditions at Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park are great.

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