Harpeth Hills Golf Course
Harpeth Hills Golf Course challenges golfers with its rolling fairways, elevated Champion Bermuda greens, and strategic bunkering. This 18-hole public course near Nashville offers a balanced test for players seeking an approachable yet engaging round.
Course Overview
Harpeth Hills Golf Course offers a compelling blend of challenge and accessibility just outside Nashville, Tennessee. This 18-hole public course sprawls over gently rolling terrain, where undulating fairways and elevated greens demand thoughtful shot placement and precise club selection. Designed to accommodate players across skill levels, Harpeth Hills features a layout that balances strategic risk-reward opportunities with forgiving areas for higher handicaps.
The course’s topography is highlighted by prominent uphill approaches and large, sloping putting surfaces that test both accuracy and pace control. Champion Bermuda greens provide a firm and fast putting surface, often rolling true despite the occasional adjustments needed from recent renovations. Fairway bunkers are placed to influence driving lines, while deeper rough penalizes wayward tee shots, adding an additional layer of strategy.
Surrounding Harpeth Hills is a setting defined by mature hardwoods and softly rising hills, which frame each hole with natural color and quiet. The absence of overly dense trees ensures ample sunlight and airflow, keeping conditions favorable for play year-round. This open feel invites players to embrace the subtle shifts in wind that can influence trajectory and shot shape, especially on longer holes with doglegs.
Visitors appreciate the staff’s welcoming approach and the course’s maintained conditioning, especially considering its municipal status. Amenities such as a well-appointed clubhouse, a pro shop stocked with essentials, and accessible practice facilities enrich the experience. Walking is encouraged, with manageable elevation changes and cart paths available; sturdy footwear is recommended to navigate varied terrain comfortably.
Harpeth Hills stands out as an inviting venue where careful planning meets lively execution. Its affordability combined with championship-style elements makes it an appealing destination for both local residents and those exploring Nashville’s golf scene. Whether you aim to sharpen your game or enjoy a well-crafted round, the course rewards intention and offers moments of genuine satisfaction from tee to green.
Course Highlights
Key characteristics include large, sloping Champion Bermuda greens that demand precise putting, well-positioned fairway bunkers influencing shot strategy, and several long doglegs that add complexity to tee shots. The course’s hillside terrain offers natural drainage and a scenic, open environment uncommon in many municipal layouts.
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Guest Reviews
Yellow Frog
They don’t even deserve a star, it just stormed, and now it is beautiful outside. However, nobody will be allowed to play til 4:30, and it’s obvious the workers just want to go home😡😡😡
sully lemmons
Good public course and staff. Greens are still a tad hard when they switched to champion Bermuda a few years back from Bent, but getting better and roll true compared to others. I’ve seen them roll close to 12.
adam joiner
Great course in great condition. Even with the amount of rain recently, the course is fabulous. The staff is very helpful and welcoming. Looking forward to playing here many more times.
Palmer
listen, I love this course, and I love our municipal golf system, but no twilight rate is a joke. $17 to walk nine with no mention of the aerated greens greens an hour before the sunset is just plain silly. at the least there should be a sign when the greens have been punched.
Mark Small
New to Nashville have played all the top public courses Greystone, legacy , Towee, Nashboro, honestly Harpeth Hills is in the best shape and can give them all a run for their money !! Course is in super shape greens fast and firm , traps consistent and had a deep bottom . Rough is deep if you miss the fairways. Lots of up hill greens and mounding on the fairways!! Large sloping greens don’t get any better in the area of anywhere , PS $30 lol. Interesting long doglegs and cool par threes ! Definitely play here , enjoy ! Very friendly staff including a starter and water coolers omg they have what we need for the right price !!
Yellow Frog
They don’t even deserve a star, it just stormed, and now it is beautiful outside. However, nobody will be allowed to play til 4:30, and it’s obvious the workers just want to go home😡😡😡
Lyndsey M
Good course but the management is terrible the past 2 time I have book a tee time they have failed to put it in their system. I book the tee time a week in advance and when I get there or call ahead they inform me that they don’t have a tee time available. Awful management!
Palmer
listen, I love this course, and I love our municipal golf system, but no twilight rate is a joke. $17 to walk nine with no mention of the aerated greens greens an hour before the sunset is just plain silly. at the least there should be a sign when the greens have been punched.
Bill Gubbins
Patrick Pritchartt
Good golf course but the young woman working inside is completely rude and unprofessional. She laughed in my face when I asked where the pins would be the upcoming day. I’ve played a ton of elite courses. You don’t treat golfers that way.
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Course Details
Access & Location
2424 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
Features a pro shop, snack bar, and locker facilities
Walking encouraged; course features moderate elevation changes with maintained cart paths; recommend supportive golf shoes with good traction.
Open to the public; tee times recommended during peak hours
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