via Google3🏆 4 award winnersChattanooga
Nearest metro: Chattanooga (CHA)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
11 courses·$$$·$1,119/golfer
Marquee: Sweetens Cove Golf Club
4 destinations · 27 catalog courses · 16 nationally ranked
Best Golf Courses in Tennessee
Tennessee carries 4 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 27 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.
Every Tennessee destination, ranked
Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.
| # | Destination | Nearest airport | Courses | Peak greens fee | Price band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee Golf Trail | BNA (Nashville) | 5 must-play / 23 total | $45–$89 | $ |
| 2 | Nashville | BNA (Nashville) | 3 must-play / 12 total | $50–$97 | $$ |
| 3 | Chattanooga | CHA (Chattanooga) | 4 must-play / 11 total | $45–$375 | $$$ |
| 4 | Memphis | MEM (Memphis) | 3 must-play / 12 total | $24–$67 | $ |
Where is the best golf in Tennessee?
Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain at Tennessee Golf Trail is the strongest catalog course in Tennessee, earning Tennessee #1 Public (2012) on national rankings. Tennessee carries 16 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.
The Tennessee destination lineup
Southeast Tennessee
via Google3🏆 4 award winnersWest Tennessee
via Google4🏆 2 award winnersMemphis
Nearest metro: Memphis (MEM)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
12 courses·$·$894/golfer
Marquee: Mirimichi Golf Course
Middle Tennessee
via Google1🏆 5 award winnersTennessee Golf Trail
Nearest metro: Nashville (BNA)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
23 courses·$·$963/golfer
Marquee: Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain
via Google2🏆 5 award winnersNashville
Nearest metro: Nashville (BNA)
Editorial writeup coming in the next pass.
12 courses·$$·$1,082/golfer
Marquee: Hermitage Golf Course - President's Reserve
When to plan a Tennessee golf trip
The strongest months for golf in Tennessee are Apr, May, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.
Frequently asked questions about golf in Tennessee
Is Tennessee a good state for a golf trip?
Yes, decisively. Tennessee has 4 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 27 independently researched courses, including 16 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Tennessee Golf Trail anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.
How much does a Tennessee golf trip cost?
A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Tennessee runs about $1,082 per person on average across the state's 4 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $894 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,119. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.
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This page ranks every Tennessee destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.