Warriors Path Golf Course offers an 18-hole mountain layout that combines rolling elevation with approachable challenges suited to intermediate golfers. Located within a state park setting in Kingsport, Tennessee, the course balances natural terrain with well-maintained greens and a relaxed pace.
Set against the rolling hills of northeastern Tennessee, Warriors Path Golf Course offers an 18-hole experience that blends mountain terrain with accessible challenges for golfers of varied skill levels. As a public course within a state park, it presents a unique opportunity to play amid natural woodlands and elevation changes that influence strategy off every tee. The course’s layout uses the topography to create a route that combines demanding uphill and downhill shots with a handful of blind tee boxes that test course management and shot precision.
Playing Warriors Path means embracing its distinctive elevation shifts. Each hole requires a careful club selection to navigate uneven lies and slopes that influence ball flight and roll. The absence of heavy bunkering and limited water hazards makes terrain the primary obstacle, delivering a terrain-driven challenge that favors disciplined ball striking and thoughtful scoring tactics. With moderate length, the course often encourages iron play over the driver, promoting accuracy over sheer distance.
Greens are widely regarded as consistent and well-kept, although their speed tends to lean toward the slower side, allowing for thoughtful approach shots to settle softly. The course’s character is further shaped by fully electric golf carts that glide quietly along hilly fairways, easing the physical demands of walking while preserving the peaceful environment.
Warriors Path extends an inviting atmosphere for intermediate players who appreciate its walkable mountain setting and reasonable rates. The course’s public status means it can experience busy periods on weekends, so planning tee times midweek or early mornings is advisable for a smoother pace of play. The clubhouse provides essential amenities including convenient concessions noted for popular local favorites, such as loaded hot dogs, contributing to a welcoming visit.
For those seeking a mountain golf outing without the premium price tag, Warriors Path delivers a blend of natural beauty, varied shot-making challenges, and relaxed parkland styling. The landscape is a partner both demanding and approachable, rewarding focus and patience on fairways that wind through its serene surroundings. Whether hiking the hills or cruising in a cart, the course remains a distinctive choice for accessible mountain golf in Tennessee.
The course’s defining elements include its hilly mountain terrain, several blind tee shots that challenge directional control, and consistently maintained yet slower greens. Fully electric golf carts reduce noise and environmental impact. The absence of water hazards and minimal bunkering focuses the challenge on shot placement amid elevation changes.
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1687 Fall Creek Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664, USA
Warriors Path Golf Course Clubhouse
Walking allowed and rewarding for those prepared for hilly terrain; sturdy golf shoes recommended.
Open to the public; reservations recommended during peak times.