Knoxville · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Knoxville, Tennessee: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
60th of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Dramatic elevation changes and Smoky Mountain views over tree-lined fairways · Ault, Clark & Associates
A Knox County muni with bentgrass greens, real elevation, and mountain vistas, where walking is allowed and weekday rates stay reasonable. The kind of full-length course you can play again and again without straining the budget.
Opened 1993 · $$ · Slope 140
Manicured Bermuda fairways and bentgrass greens on gentle ground · D.J. DeVictor
A friendly in-town muni off Schaad Road with forgiving fairways and a moderate slope that welcomes every level. An easy, affordable round when you just want to get out and play.
Opened 1984 · $ · Slope 119
Old-resort layout that has hosted the City Amateur since the 1930s
A short, gentle muni in northeast Knoxville with a long history and a low slope that keeps the round relaxed. A comfortable walk-up where you can enjoy the game without much pressure.
$ · Slope 106
All par-3 layout with creeks, lakes, and fast bentgrass greens
A well-kept par-3 course a mile east of downtown, with undulating greens and holes from 85 to 245 yards. A perfect spot to sharpen your short game or play a quick, low-key round.
$
The Little River winds into view on at least seven holes
A scenic public course on former farmland in nearby Rockford, where the Little River and natural fescue frame an engaging but playable layout. Carts come with GPS, and weekday rates make it an easy outing from Knoxville.
Opened 1991 · $$ · Slope 128
Lakeside elevation changes and blind tee shots above Tellico Lake · Bob Cupp
A Bob Cupp design in a gated lakefront community near Lenoir City, with sweeping Tellico Lake views and real elevation change. Public tee times are available, though the hilly terrain means you will ride rather than walk.
Opened 2007 · $$$$
