Nashville National Golf Links
Nashville National Golf Links delivers an approachable yet engaging 18-hole public course just outside Nashville, combining rolling parkland with touches of links-style layout. Well-suited for a range of skill levels, its inviting fairways and varied greens promise a rewarding round close to the city.
Course Overview
Nashville National Golf Links presents an 18-hole public golf experience that balances strategic design with approachable playability, located just north of Nashville in Joelton, Tennessee. The course unfolds across gently rolling terrain with a layout that blends parkland and links-style influences, inviting players to navigate open fairways framed by natural grasses, native landscaping, and pockets of mature hardwoods. This combination creates a varied visual setting where golfers face a subtle test from the course’s well-placed bunkers and undulating greens.
Offering a total yardage of approximately 6,900 yards with a par of 72, Nashville National caters primarily to mid- and high-handicap players, yet it challenges more seasoned golfers who can take advantage of the longer tee placements and nuanced green complexes. The fairways provide ample target area, encouraging shot-making without sacrificing strategic depth. The greens often reward precise approach shots and thoughtful putting strokes, though ongoing maintenance efforts mean conditions vary by season.
The onsite amenities complement the golf experience well, including a modern driving range and a pro shop equipped with GPS-enabled carts, enhancing navigation and pace of play through the course's gentle elevation changes. A casual clubhouse restaurant encourages post-round relaxation with approachable fare and beverage options.
For players planning a visit, the course encourages walking to fully appreciate the shifting terrain and peaceful surroundings, though carts are readily available. Early tee times afford cooler temperatures and fresher turf conditions, especially during the warmer months in Tennessee. While the course is known for being a solid value in the Nashville area, guests should check in advance for maintenance schedules that may affect green conditions.
Nashville National Golf Links offers a balanced golf outing where scenery and playability align, providing an inviting setting for a full day on the links within close reach of Nashville’s urban scene.
Course Highlights
The course features a distinctive blend of parkland generosity and links-style openness, highlighted by strategic bunkering and well-contoured greens. Its driving range with GPS carts stands out as a modern touch, supporting practice and pace. The course’s setting offers a quiet reprieve just a short drive from Nashville’s urban bustle, pairing scenic variety with accessible challenges.
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Guest Reviews
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Daniel Thompson (Salt Water Digital)
The pace of play was pretty slow. The course was in pretty bad shape. Two drinks and a burger was $14. That’s a big plus. The layout and scenery was really nice. The value was pretty solid - $45 green fees with carts felt like good value. And if you’re a left handed golfer you’re probably not gonna love the re fam club situation.
Chloe
While the course and layout are set up nice, we were very disappointed by the conditions of the course. Tee boxes and fairways were not mowed for days. Greens were filled with sand and ready for aeration, making it challenging to putt whatsoever. Fairway grass was hard to come by and had to look for good grass to hit off. This course has an extreme amount of potential, but 50 bucks for these conditions was disappointing.
Knox Roberts
I am not sure what is with all of the bad reviews. After playing at Twelve Stones Crossing Golf Club yesterday. I felt as if I was playing at Augusta National in April today. Maybe a hiccup here and there, but no doubt playable and great value.
Kye Sells
This would be a great course, my only complaint is.... I was traveling to Nashville and called to book a tee time a day in advance. That was easy the staff was great. However, the next day I get there, warm up on the driving range head over to number 1, hit, 20 yards shy of the green on a par 4. Great start. Only when I walk up to the green, the greens are punched and sanded to hell and back... ALL 18 GREENS were punched and sanded. I understand course maintenance, however, it was not advertised nor did the proshop say anything about the greens being punched and sanded. If you are going to punch and sand greens, either let people know or offer them a discount.
Nathaniel Malone
Played here for the first time yesterday. Fairways were in great shape. Most of the greens were as well. Definitely a hidden gem and one of the nicest public courses I’ve played at in the Nashville area. All the staff were very friendly. Definitely will be back and even considering the membership option!
Jonathan Utley
Nathaniel Malone
Played here for the first time yesterday. Fairways were in great shape. Most of the greens were as well. Definitely a hidden gem and one of the nicest public courses I’ve played at in the Nashville area. All the staff were very friendly. Definitely will be back and even considering the membership option!
Dylan Jennette
Best course in Middle TN as far as value goes. State of the art driving range and GPS on the carts is a huge incentive to give this course a try. Id tell anyone who is looking for a place to play in the Nashville area to try this course.
Dylan Jennette
Best course in Middle TN as far as value goes. State of the art driving range and GPS on the carts is a huge incentive to give this course a try. Id tell anyone who is looking for a place to play in the Nashville area to try this course.
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Course Details
Access & Location
1725 New Hope Rd, Joelton, TN 37080, USA
Main clubhouse with pro shop and casual dining options
Walking is encouraged to enjoy varied terrain; course features gentle elevations. Comfortable golf shoes with good traction are advisable.
Advance tee time reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome depending on availability.
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