There are 17 golf courses in Memphis, Tennessee and 8 are municipal courses. There are also another 19 golf courses within 20 miles of Memphis, including 10 public, 2 municipal and 7 private courses. The oldest course in the Memphis area is the Memphis Country Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1905. The longest course is Mirimichi Golf Course, which is 7,400 yards. Spring Creek Ranch is rated the best course near Memphis.