Golf

It should come as no surprise that Nashville is full of golf courses. First of all, there’s the terrain, which varies from flat to gently rolling to downright hilly. That means whatever your playing style, you can find a course with a layout to your liking. Second, consider that this is, after all, a city of business. What better way to clinch a plum contract than with a putter in your hand? Add in the fact that a lot of us around here like sports of any kind. And don’t forget the music. Country music and golf go together like country ham and biscuits. Just ask Vince Gill, well-known golf tournament host. Gill is renowned for his vocal and guitar skills, but he’s equally passionate about his golf. His annual pro-celebrity tournament, the Vinny, attracts country stars, PGA pros, and other celebrities. Since it began in 1993, the Vinny has raised almost $4 million to benefit the state’s high-quality junior golfers’ program, becoming one of the nation’s top pro-celebrity events in the process.

This chapter covers a selection of area courses that are open to the general public. We’ll also look at practice ranges and opportunities for instruction. Distances are measured from the white (men’s) tees. Greens fees include riding cart unless otherwise indicated but do not include tax; please note that these prices were in effect in 2010 and are subject to change. Walkers are allowed, generally for a lower fee, unless otherwise indicated. Fore!