Gatlinburg Golf Course

Played all 18 and was absolutely the finest course in the area. I will go out of my way to play again ! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The course is truely one of a kind, front nine is open and relatively easy but the back nine is tight and very challenging !! No.12 is one to remember ! 190 yd. 9 iron !! I had to drop a club on most shots, 5 iron instead of a 4 and so on. Forget the other courses in the area and just play this one !!!

Great Course 2nd fav

Played 07/10/09.

Amenities (3.5 stars): The clubhouse was nice, the staff friendly, and the carts (mandatory) handled the terrain quietly and comfortably. Bring your own water because the fountain water on the course is undrinkable.

Difficulty (4 stars): Challenging but not impossible. Only played the front 9 which is arguably the easier half of the course.

Maintenance (4.5 stars): The course was in remarkably good shape minus a few areas of new growth.

Scenery (4.5 stars): There are several elevated tees which offer gorgeous views of both the course itself and the surrounding mountains. Some busy roads surround holes 7-9.

Value (4 stars): $30 (cart included) seemed more than fair for 9 beautiful and challenging holes of golf. As stated in previous reviews, the price fluctuates quite a bit so going later in the day may be the best option.

One final note: I was fighting off giant swarms of gnats on nearly every hole. Either go on a cool, dry day or bring some extra bug spray. Trust me!