Tennessee Centennial GC
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4.1
458 Reviews (458)
5 Stars
130
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
88.5%
Recommend this course
371 out of 458 reviews
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3.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.6%
Recommend this course
31 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
Centennial delivers a challenging and rewarding layout with well-maintained fairways and pristine greens that consistently impress visiting golfers. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this a must-play destination in the Knoxville area.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6633 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.1
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Centennial Golf Club - TN
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Baird (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts
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Reviews

4.1
458 Reviews (458)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Narrow Fairways 20
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 20
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Didn't get to Play

Four O'clock tee time, three forty five came a big storm that lasted all night. Oh well I've played this course many times and is always good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not what it used to be.

This used to be a top-notch public course, not anymore. The practice green is almost completely destroyed. Many of the greens are all but gone. The cart paths are riddled with potholes. Fairways are poor. They're sodding everywhere, so many of the tee boxes and some of the fairways are off limits. This place is at the breaking point, they're going to have to put a lot of money into it or let it go.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

in hopes it gets better

Greens were terrible, Fairways were terrible, tee boxes were terrible, worst shape I've ever seen Centennial in. Also for the record in the past I would and I have recommended this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible condition

This course is a challenging course when conditions are ideal. Damage to fairways, greens and tees make this course very agrivating to play. I will not be back until conditions improve.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great potential poor condition

Needs marshall to maintain pace of play; golfers need to learn to fix ball marks on green

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has really gone down hill.

The course is in horrible shape I wouldnt pay $30 to play there again. They need to have someone driving around making sure people that play their course fix their divots.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fix the course

Tee boxes are finally being fixed. Greens are on the verge of being a lost cause. But I can deal with all of that. What is absolutely unacceptable is when the grounds crew just hangs out on the green. It happens every time I golf here.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

"Under Repair"

There were several areas under repair on the course … sod stripped away and placed in various areas. It made some of the fairways very rough and uneven and in need of rolling/mowing. Several of the greens also appeared to be under stress … perhaps due to the recent heat.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Under Repair

I’m sure when it’s in shape this is a nice course but right now they have a lot of bad fairways and greens that need work, so it’s under repair right now so be aware if you go

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good layout but in poor condition.

I like the layout of the course, but the present condition is poor with great sections of the fairways being newly sodded. Which shows they are working on improving the condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Great course. Played multiple times before. Pace of play on the back nine was at a snails pace. Left the course before finishing the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best public coarse in Oak Ridge

I've played this coarse many times when I visit family in Oak Ridge. I like this coarse. The coarse is presently in good condition except for a couple of fairways, greens and more than a few tee boxes. I find the coarse to be fairly challenging (I'm a 15 handicap). The greens are fast and challenging. Golfnow has had some good deals for this coarrse.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Who is running the show

As we start playing hole number 1 there is a sign that says don't be a tool use one. Apparently nobody in Oak Ridge can read as we fixed at least 10 pitch marks a piece per each hole. Also the whoever set the tee markers that day must like to play off the dirt. I am a 3 handicap but my companions are not so we played from the green tees this makes the course measure 6100 yards. There was at least three to four tee boxes that need to be closed for several weeks. Move the box up or back but don't make us hit off dirt. Then the pin placements. Oh my goodness the guy who set those has no clue. And finally $32 is way to much for this course right now. It normally is worth that but in the shape it's in it is worth $18. That's right $1 per hole.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Not an overly long course, but a lot of holes need a great tee shot to have any chance to score. Some greens had dead spots, but the course had put the holes away from those spots. There were a lot of spike marks around the hole presumably from people playing that didn't know any better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful course

Few of the fairways and some tee boxes were in poor conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot day in Oak Ridge

Had been a couple of years since I played this course. Was very disappointed at the current course conditions. Greens and tee boxes were in less than acceptable shape. Some were embarrassing! Staff was nice and fairways were decent

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Put money back into the course

I really like the setup of the course, but there are a few things I would want to see before I play here again. Please get the greens in shape. Some were okay but overall disappointed in the greens overall. The cups look like they had been in the same spot for a bit to long and some of the greens are eaten up. Get them fixed, I know its not cheap but needs to be done.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course...Got a great deal! Very fast greens!!

Had a great time at this course. The conditions were great and the staff was friendly. Everything was clean and pretty well maintained! The greens though...very fast, too fast in my opinion. My friend and I are not pros by any means, but we putt pretty well. Not here! But to be fair, we were warned by the man that gave us our cart to beware of the fast greens! The layout was great though. And getting cheaper rates on golfnow is why we go to more expensive courses. Otherwise, we arent serious enough golfers to pay $35+ per round. Overall I would definatly play here again! They have a driving range and putting green, but we didn't have time to try them out. Looked nice though!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Getting Tough

I've played here many times. However this time the rough has really grown up and the greens were really quick. Be prepared to be challenged. Especially with the recent rain falling into the rough will probably mean a stroke.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Centennial is the one

I have played Centennial a number of times and love the variety of the wholes, It is not an easy course but it is fair. And it requires a little strategy (laying up on a number of holes). The greens are fast, and have some breaks and contours. Some of the greens have pock marks, and un-repaired divots. Overall it is a good challenge of golf and I love the course. You will, too!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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