The Golf Club of Tennessee
Design — varies
Private-style public course with rolling hills and challenging layout designed by Tom Fazio.
Best season
Spring-Fall
Apr · May · Sep · Oct
Trip cost · per golfer
$1,200–$3,380
4-night trip
Nearest airport
BNA
41 mi · BNA
Difficulty
championship
Handicap 5–30
Overview
Nashville offers a deep golf scene in Tennessee with classic and modern course architecture, strong lodging options, and easy access via BNA. Expect humid subtropical conditions, ideal play Mar-Nov, and trip costs from $2,200 to $4,400 per golfer.
Top courses
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Design — varies
Private-style public course with rolling hills and challenging layout designed by Tom Fazio.
Design — varies
36-hole public facility offering two distinct championship courses along the Cumberland River.
Design — varies
Links-style course beside the Cumberland River offering scenic water views and open fairways.
Design — varies
Affordable daily-fee course north of Nashville featuring tree-lined fairways and friendly service.
Stay & play
Resort packages bundle lodging, rounds, range access, and on-site dining. Hotel-only options give you flexibility to course-hop.
Resort
Massive resort hotel with indoor atriums, multiple pools, and convenient access to Opryland attractions.
Luxury Hotel
Upscale downtown hotel connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame with elegant rooms.
Boutique Hotel
Boutique hotel near Vanderbilt with music-themed decor and a rooftop bar.
Mid-Range Hotel
Reliable mid-range hotel offering comfortable rooms and free breakfast in the heart of downtown.
Off the course
Non-golf experiences worth building into your trip — from local landmarks to nature, food, and culture.
Iconic museum celebrating country music history with rare artifacts and interactive exhibits.
Walk Nashville's famous Lower Broadway strip visiting legendary live-music honky-tonk bars.
Stunning 55-acre botanical garden and art museum set on a historic 1930s country estate.
Catch an electrifying NHL game at Bridgestone Arena with passionate Music City hockey fans.
Relaxing sightseeing cruise along the Cumberland River offering great views of the Nashville skyline.
Itineraries
Choose your trip length. Each plan is built around the marquee courses, with rest, dining, and travel days dialed in.
Day 1
Land at BNA, transfer to your hotel, hit the range, and grab a casual dinner at Husk Nashville.
Day 2
Morning tee time at The Golf Club of Tennessee. Lunch at the clubhouse, afternoon recovery, dinner at Prince's Hot Chicken Shack.
Day 3
Early tee time at Long Hollow Golf Course, light lunch, then transfer back to BNA.
Budget
Realistic ranges sourced from current resort rates, public green fees, and group dining averages.
Lodging 4 nights · $171/nt | $684 |
Golf 3 rounds · $120 avg | $360 |
Food & drink ~$110/day | $440 |
Ground transport Rideshare + cart fees | $240 |
Flights Search Skyscanner for live fares | Variable |
| Estimated total · per golfer | $1,724 |
Season
humid subtropical
When to book: 3-6 months out
Dining
From clubhouse classics to chef-driven dinners worth a reservation.
Southern
Southern heritage cuisine using locally sourced ingredients in a beautiful Victorian building.
American
Stylish American brasserie inside the Opry City Stage offering creative cocktails and elevated comfort food.
Southern
Nashville institution serving the legendary spicy hot chicken that started a global food trend.
Mexican
Beloved local taco shop in East Nashville known for fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
American
Farm-to-table restaurant from James Beard nominee Jonathan Waxman celebrating seasonal American cuisine.
Italian
James Beard-nominated restaurant serving handmade pasta and wood-fired dishes in a historic building.
After dark
Where the buddy trips end up after the 19th hole.
Honky-Tonk Bar
Historic honky-tonk bar on Broadway with live country music playing non-stop from noon to midnight.
Live Music Bar
Beloved Lower Broadway staple offering live music, cold beer, and legendary fried bologna sandwiches.
Cocktail Bar
Sophisticated cocktail lounge in downtown Nashville known for craft drinks and an intimate atmosphere.
Tee times
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FAQ
Spring-Fall (Apr, May, Sep, Oct). humid subtropical
Plan on $1,200–$3,380 per golfer for a 4-night trip including lodging, rounds, food and ground transport. Flights are extra.
BNA, about 41 miles from the resort area. Most national hubs offer non-stop service via BNA.
4 nights is the sweet spot — enough for 3 full rounds plus a rest or sightseeing day.
Yes — popular with solo, families. Strong nightlife close to the courses.
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