Best Public Golf Courses in Nashville, Tennessee

You don't need a membership to play great golf in Nashville. From resort courses to municipal gems, here are the best public and semi-private courses in the area — ranked by design quality, conditioning, and value.

Hermitage Golf Course - Presidents Reserve public

Nashville, Tennessee · Denis Griffiths (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,157 yards

Host of the Simmons Bank Open on the Korn Ferry Tour, Presidents Reserve at Hermitage is Nashville's premier public course. The layout along the Cumberland River features dramatic bluff-top views and a challenging finishing stretch.

Korn Ferry Tour venueCumberland River bluff-top holesNashville's best public course

Green Fee: $45–$85 Rating: 4.5/5

Gaylord Springs Golf Links public

Nashville, Tennessee · Larry Nelson (1990) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,120 yards

Adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort, this Larry Nelson design follows the Cumberland River with a links-influenced feel. The course offers a convenient, quality golf experience for Nashville visitors and Music City locals alike.

Gaylord Opryland Resort adjacentCumberland River settingLarry Nelson links-influenced design

Green Fee: $50–$90 Rating: 4.3/5

Greystone Golf Club public

Nashville, Tennessee · Mark McCumber (1999) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,971 yards

A Mark McCumber design in Dickson west of Nashville, Greystone offers a solid public golf experience through Middle Tennessee terrain. The well-maintained layout features wooded hills, creeks, and good variety.

Mark McCumber designWell-maintained Middle Tennessee courseGood value west of Nashville

Green Fee: $35–$65 Rating: 4.1/5

Vanderbilt Legends Club semi-private

Nashville, Tennessee · Tom Kite & Bob Cupp (2004) · 36 holes · Par 72 · 7,181 yards

Named in honor of Vanderbilt University, Legends Club in Franklin offers 36 holes designed by Tom Kite and Bob Cupp. The two courses — Irish and Scottish themed — wind through Middle Tennessee horse country with excellent conditioning at accessible prices.

36 holes with Irish and Scottish themesTom Kite & Bob Cupp designMiddle Tennessee horse country setting

Green Fee: $50–$90 Rating: 4.2/5

Best Time to Play

April through June and September through November are ideal, with comfortable temperatures and beautiful seasonal color. Summers are warm and humid but playable. Winters are mild but can bring occasional cold snaps.

Booking Tips

For the best rates, book tee times midweek or during shoulder seasons. Many courses offer twilight rates for afternoon rounds. Resort courses often bundle with hotel stays for significant savings.

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 15 minutes from downtown. Most golf courses are south and east of the city. Combine golf with time on Broadway, in the Gulch, or exploring Nashville's incredible food scene.

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