Westhaven Golf Club
Westhaven Golf Club offers a challenging yet playable private 18-hole championship course designed by Arthur Hills. Located in Franklin, Tennessee, it features rolling terrain, water hazards, and strategic bunkering that create a rewarding experience for golfers of all levels.
Course Overview
Westhaven Golf Club in Franklin, Tennessee, offers a championship 18-hole course that blends thoughtful design with a landscape that continually challenges and rewards golfers. Open exclusively to members, this private venue extends a refined yet inviting atmosphere for players seeking both competitive test and casual enjoyment. Arthur Hills’ course architecture emphasizes strategic play, layering risk-and-reward options through varied hole layouts and natural water elements, which together form a dynamic golfing experience.
The course stretches just over 7,100 yards from the back tees, playing to a par 72, and features a gently rolling terrain punctuated by lakes, wetlands, and clusters of well-placed bunkers. These elements frame the holes without overwhelming the line of play, encouraging creativity from tee to green. For instance, the third hole, known as “Otter,” is a par 5 that demands precision off the tee to avoid a prominent pot bunker and then decision-making on a second shot guarded by water and sand hazards near the green.
Golfers of all skill levels find Westhaven approachable yet engaging. The design provides wider landing areas and bailout zones for less experienced players, while also presenting challenging pin placements and risk-reward drives for lower handicaps. Hole 11, “Decision,” perfectly exemplifies this balance, offering a short downhill par 4 where carrying a wetland is optional but lucrative, or laying up preserves a safer route to birdie.
The practice facilities are comprehensive, with a full-length driving range, short game area featuring bunkers and varying targets, and expansive putting greens. The clubhouse offers a welcoming space for members to regroup, complemented by amenities that include a well-stocked pro shop carrying premier brands and golf apparel.
Walking the course is encouraged, with well-maintained paths and thoughtful routing keeping the round comfortable. The landscape’s natural contours and water features engage the senses throughout, making every hole feel connected to the surrounding Tennessee terrain. Whether plotting a cautious round or attacking the course’s challenges, Westhaven Golf Club provides a distinctive and rewarding environment for devoted golfers.
Course Highlights
Westhaven is praised for its carefully integrated water features and wetlands, which pose strategic challenges without overwhelming play. Signature holes include “Otter” (hole 3), a par 5 that requires precise shot placement around bunkers and water, and “Decision” (hole 11), a risk/reward short par 4 with a crucial carry over wetlands. The practice area is extensive, supporting full swing, short game, and putting practice, making it a highly functional facility for serious players.
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Jenny Jackson
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Eli Anthony
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David Theoret
If you live in -or frequent - the Nashville area and enjoy the game of golf, you have a few private clubs to choose from. Among them is the Westhaven Golf Club, home to a magnificent Arthur Hills championship golf course. Westhaven provides the perfect place for golf enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy the game in a casual and friendly environment. Since opening in 2009, Westhaven has received national recognition for its design and attention to detail. GolfWeek and Golf Digest both named Westhaven to their "2010 Best New Courses" list. Before parting ways, Mark directed me to the practice area, a place I could have easily spent the day. In addition to a full-length driving range where you can hit every club in your bag, there’s a short game chipping area with multiple bunkers, a fairway bunker for long-range sand shot practice, and a large practice putting green. The practice facility is open year-round. In case your old clubs aren’t treating you the way you think they should (or vice versa) the golf shop has access to all of the top brands including Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Miura, Mizuno, PXG, and more! They also have a great selection of high-quality logoed apparel and all of the golf accessories you need to have an enjoyable round. I learned from the Westhaven website that all of the holes of names. Number 3 Is named “Otter” and is a par 5 that plays 484 yards from the Blue tees. The landing area has a lone pot bunker that needs to be avoided at all costs. Should you hit a good drive, Otter is going to present you with a choice. There’s a creek that crosses the fairway about 100 yards in front of the green. There’s a little room to the right if you want to bail out, but then you’ll have to deal with two pot bunkers between you and the green. Should you decide to go for the green, beware of the lake to the left of the elevated green. I think I know why they call this hole Otter; if you pull your 2nd shot left, you “otter” drop another! Number 7 (Snapper) is a par 3 that plays 180 yards from the Blue tees. Most players will hit a mid to long iron or hybrid into a boomerang-shaped green that is guarded on the left by a pond. Should you need to bail out of the tee, there’s some room to the right of the green that will leave several pitch options for a chance at par. Number 11 is a risk/reward hole aptly named “Decision.” If you have the distance off the tee, you have to give it a go. This short par 4 is listed at 280 yards but because it’s downhill it’s considerably shorter. It takes about a 240-yard carry to get over the thin strip of wetlands at the bottom of the hill. The green sits a few feet above the fairway and there’s a pot bunker in front that sees its share of play. A few subtle undulations in the green can make a two-putt challenging. The safe play is to lay up short of the wetlands, hit your short pitch up to the green, and putt for birdie. Number 14 (Harpeth) is the most picturesque hole on the course. This dogleg left par 5 plays 533 yards from the Blue tees and borders the Harpeth River. Play your tee shot downhill towards the cluster of bunkers. More bunkers dot the landscape on your way to the green, however, the landing area for your layup shot is pretty open. Play your approach shot over a couple of pot bunkers to an elevated green that is long and very narrow. Par is a good score here. Hole Number 17 is named Eagle, however, at 531 yards from the Blue tees, there can’t be many of them! It sure is a beautiful hole and plays around a lake that guards the left side of the entire hole. Bunkers form the right side, forcing a tee shot towards the water. On your layup, there’s plenty of room to the right past the last bunker. Play towards the green on your second and you may find the large cross bunker. The green is small and undulated. A more appropriate name – for me at least – would be Watery Grave!
Steven Ludwig
We are long time members who can enthusiastically recommend the club. Great value. Excellent people. Excellent restaurant.
Madison Fiore
This is the best country club in the US. By far. This makes Augusta look like a muni.
Cameron Campagna
Really great course. Joined in August 2021 when they were in the process of redoing their entire course. Turn the clock to Spring 2022 and the course improvements have been amazing. Not even a full year into complete reopening of the course and it is a night and day difference. Excited to see future projects and the golf course become that much more pure. Hidden Gem
Roya Manouchehri
Madison Fiore
This is the best country club in the US. By far. This makes Augusta look like a muni.
Mr. Sir
Reminds me of a "Stepford housewives" community.
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Course Details
Access & Location
4000 Golf Club Ln, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Westhaven Clubhouse - full-service facility with dining, locker rooms, and pro shop
Walking encouraged; course paths are well maintained and terrain is moderate. Recommend comfortable golf shoes with good support.
Member invitation required; tee times reserved through club management.
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