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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 33
Length 2623 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Situated in the heart of Franklin, the Cheekwood Golf Club (formerly known as Fairways on Spencer Creek) is conveniently located only 20 minutes south of Nashville. This popular layout has been ranked as one of the top 10 nine-hole golf courses in Tennessee. Despite being a shorter course, the layout still offers several holes with water hazards and sand bunkers. The tight fairways and rolling terrain also require a fair amount of accuracy. The course has enough challenges as well as enough variety throughout the holes to make it a fun round for more skilled players, which also makes it a great place for beginners to get some practice. Being that the round is usually quick, the golf course is a popular choice for golfers looking to get in a quick round after work.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bobby Greenwood (1997) Todd Jester (2015)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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4.0
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5.0
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A well kept secret in Franklin TN

I have been playing at Cheekwood (formerly Spencer Creek) for several years. The new owners have made amazing improvements in a short time with more to come. Cheekwood is such a well maintained 9 hole course. It is a challenging course for those of us who are seniors....and for those who are young enough and skilled enough to play from the blue tees it is extremely challenging. The staff is friendly, very professional,l and eager to make your golfing experience as enjoyable as possible. Give Cheekwood a try....you will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

Perfect beginner to intermediate golfer

This course is a wonderful place to WALK. Now to ride in a cart without a hot deal is a waste of money. $50 to play 18 with cart on a par 33 course is out of line. Saying this, I do feel that we need a place like this for beginners and schools or private events. Women would enjoy this course tremendously. The length is perfect for juniors or women. If you would like to walk this course, then it is an easy walk. Flat throughout. Enjoy the walk and a day with friends, but do not waste your money on riding a cart. You will feel like you got a bad deal unless you use the hot deal. I am an ex class A golf pro.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great for shorter course

I have played this course for several years and the new owners who took over just a little over a year ago have made excellent progress in making this a very nice course. Fairways are well kept, greens are good and new sand traps make the course a little more of a challenge. More to come from the new owners, and am anxious to see the course a year or so from now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

the best

I like the convent trip from my home, the senior league, and the fun and pleasure I have had meeting people.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really Good

I enjoyed my first experience. Staff was friendly and pace of play was good. This is a short course and pretty low on the difficulty scale, but conditions of the course were really good. If I were taking a beginner out to play this is where I would bring them. Just keep in mind chipping and putting area only. No driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A jewel on the Harpath

Cheekwood is a challenging 9 hole course with well kept fairways and greens. The new owners have improved this course 100% I love the landscaping and the new bunkers are something of beauty to see but not be in! A morning veiw is like all the promo shots you see on TV! Rolling fairways and green every where you look! I have become a member and play nearly every day. New golf carts with GPS help you a navigate and give you yardages to green. Try it, you'll like it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Rip off

$29 for 9 holes for an executive course is absurd. $58 for 2 players. We had members golfing behind us on our 10 min wait to tee of on the 6th hole and their jaws dropped when I told them what we paid. From the beginning to end it was painful..paying in the proshop to having to sign my DL number for the cart. Seriously...I did not do it. All the ads on the GPS screen to hit just to get back to the correct hole. labor intensive to say the least. Greens were below average. Greens keeper drove by right next to us when we were putting and did not even stop for courtesy sake. Wave at least. I give this course new owenership 1 year...they will be gone. Rip off. never come back again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course in Franklin, TN!

Cheekwood is a great 9 hole course out in Franklin, TN. The new ownership has done a fantastic job and this course is really fun to play. It is great for a quick 9 or 18 holes and you can definitely work on your short game. I would recommend this course to anyone in the Nashville area!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Neat Experience

Cheekwood Golf Club definitely exceeded my expectations. I thought the staff was responsive, course layout is gorgeous and location easy to find.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Condition is Improving

The condition of the course has been improving under new ownership. Still some bad spots on greens, but can tell they are working on it. Pace of play was good with exception of a threesome in front of me that I skipped a hole to pass and move on. Staff is very helpful and seems to desire to please.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Yuck

Best thing about this course is the golf carts...very nice...overhead storage...in cart gps system

The course however is terrible....it's like playing in my backyard...if my backyard was a bad golf course

Only 9 holes...and short

Course is in awful condition, especially considering it's JUNE...should be pristine. Unacceptable.

Rough spots everywhere... Even on the greens...lots of damaged ground.

Certain bridges/paths are out of order

Drainage obviously is bad because it's like 85 degrees and hasnt rained in a while...but it's very soggy around the greens. Like hitting from a swamp in some spots.

Definitely not worth paying full price...glad i got a hot deal

People who say this is a nice course clearly dont play golf at nice courses...because Cheekwood is terrible.

You can find better

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/20/2016

JarrixD, did you not realize you were playing an executive 9 hole golf course that had just been renovated? I played this weekend and everything seemed dry to me.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

I was able to get the hot deal at $16 for 18 holes and cart fee. I don't think I would pay the regular $45 rate but they are doing upgrades so I will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice small course

I enjoyed my experience playing at Cheetwood. The course is nice and the staff was excellent and I will definitely go back and play again if I am in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

rough condition

Course is in rough condition. Greens don't hold at all. Hit a very high 56 degree on one hole hit 10 feet on and went way off the back. Pin was in the middle. In fairness new owners. Will have to see in time. For now not worth the 18 hole fee.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A little tight..., but thoroughly enjoyed it!

Although the coursed was a little tight on the fairways on a couple of holes, it was still fun!

The hole markers were accurate in terms of the layout of the hole - very helpful! The yard markers were clearly visable (marked on the cart path, sprinkler heads, as well as stakes in the fairways) - all easy to locate.

All in all, a completely enjoyable afternoon! I can't wait to go back, although I may have to pick up a couple of sleeves of balls before I do!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

My favorite 9 hole course in middle Tennessee

Try it, you will like it. Always a fun course to play!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
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