via GoogleThe Highlands at McLemore
Rees Jones & Bill Bergin renovation (2019, originally Canyon Ridge)
Holes
18
Par
71
Yards
7,055
Peak Fee
$185
About The Highlands at McLemore
Rees Jones and Bill Bergin reimagined the original Canyon Ridge course at McLemore in 2019, reopening it as The Highlands, a 7,055-yard par-71 cliff-edge layout on Lookout Mountain. The par-4 18th plays directly toward the McLemore Cove overlook and is Golf Digest's 22nd-best hole in America, named a Top 10 Finishing Hole in the World by LINKS Magazine, and the "Best Hole Built since 2000." Since reopening in 2019, the Highlands has been ranked a Top 100 Course You Can Play by multiple publications. Golf Digest named it one of the 50 premier golf resorts in the U.S. and nominated it for Best New Course in America in 2020. Golfweek has it on the Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S. Paired with The Keep (2024), McLemore now has two acclaimed cliff-edge layouts in the same resort.
How much does it cost to play The Highlands at McLemore?
The Highlands at McLemore's peak-season green fee is around $185 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
What is The Highlands at McLemore known for?
The Highlands at McLemore has earned Golfweek Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.. It's one of 4 nationally ranked courses at Chattanooga in Scramble's catalog.
- 🏆Golfweek Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S., Golfweek
Who designed The Highlands at McLemore?
The Highlands at McLemore was designed by Rees Jones & Bill Bergin renovation (2019, originally Canyon Ridge). The par-71 layout plays 7,055 yards from the back tees. The Highlands at McLemore is part of Chattanooga in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.
Where is The Highlands at McLemore?
The Highlands at McLemore is located at 2040 Sweetens Cove Rd, South Pittsburg, TN 37380, USA. The nearest major airport is Chattanooga (CHA).
2040 Sweetens Cove Rd, South Pittsburg, TN 37380, USA
Also at Chattanooga
Course data sourced from GolfCourseAPI, Google Places, and curated catalog research. Last updated when the underlying course record changed.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.