Bear Trace at Harrison Bay

Jack Nicklaus (1999)

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Holes

Par

Yards

7,111

Peak Fee

$79

About Bear Trace at Harrison Bay

Jack Nicklaus' 1999 Bear Trace at Harrison Bay is the second of three Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace courses on the Tennessee Golf Trail, set inside Harrison Bay State Park about 20 minutes north of downtown Chattanooga. The course is routed along the Tennessee River shoreline and Lake Chickamauga, with water and heavily-wooded ridge land framing every routing decision. Bear Trace layouts are characteristically Nicklaus: substantial length from the championship tees, generous driving zones, and heavily-bunkered green complexes that demand precise approach shaping. Par-72 at over 7,100 yards from the tips. Administered by Tennessee State Parks as part of a nine-course Tennessee Golf Trail portfolio that prices well below private-resort equivalents. Peak green fee runs $55-85 for out-of-state guests, exceptional value for Nicklaus Signature design. Fits a Chattanooga trip as the state-park companion card to the Lookout Mountain private-club rounds.

How much does it cost to play Bear Trace at Harrison Bay?

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay's peak-season green fee is around $79 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full Chattanooga trip cost

Who designed Bear Trace at Harrison Bay?

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay was designed by Jack Nicklaus, opening in 1999. The par-72 layout plays 7,111 yards from the back tees. Bear Trace at Harrison Bay is part of Chattanooga in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.

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