Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee region offer excellent golf year-round. Whether you're planning a golf-focused trip or adding 18 holes to a broader Nashville weekend, here's the guide to the best courses near Music City.
Best Public Golf Courses Near Nashville
Gaylord Springs Golf Links at the Gaylord Opryland Resort is one of the most scenic courses in Nashville — a links-style layout along the Cumberland River. Twelve Stones in Goodlettsville is a highly rated public course about 20 minutes north of downtown. Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin offers two championship courses in a stunning setting. McCabe Golf Course in Nashville is a well-maintained public course with affordable green fees, ideal for a casual round.
Best Private and Semi-Private Golf in Nashville
Nashville Golf and Athletic Club is considered one of the premier private golf clubs in the region. Hillwood Country Club and Belle Meade Country Club are two of Nashville's most exclusive private clubs. Governors Club in Brentwood offers an excellent championship layout for members and guests. Many of these clubs require member sponsorship, but hotels like the Gaylord Opryland have golf packages that grant access to otherwise restricted courses.
Golf Resorts Near Nashville
Allenbrooke Golf Club in Fairview (about 40 minutes southwest) is worth the drive for a semi-private layout in a scenic Tennessee hill setting. The Hermitage Golf Course in Hermitage is a classic 36-hole public facility with a long history and competitive green fees. For a full golf resort experience, consider Pinehurst (5–6 hours away) or the Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs (40 minutes west) for a premium private experience.
Nashville Golf Trip: Making It a Weekend
Nashville golf trips pair perfectly with a broader city experience. Play 18 holes in the morning, explore Nashville's food and music scene at night. A large Airbnb or VRBO near a Nashville-area course is ideal — space for your group to relax between rounds without paying downtown hotel prices. Stock up before you arrive through Music City Weekend Co. so breakfast, post-round drinks, and supplies are all handled.
Pre-Stocked Fridge Delivery for Nashville Golf Trips
Early tee times mean early mornings — you don't want to be scrambling for coffee and breakfast before a 7am round. Music City Weekend Co. delivers a pre-stocked fridge to your Nashville Airbnb or hotel before you arrive. Coffee, breakfast items, sports drinks, post-round snacks — all ready and waiting. Shop the full catalog at musiccityweekend.co/shop, or learn more about Nashville grocery delivery and fridge stocking.
Nashville Golf FAQs
Q: What are the best public golf courses in Nashville? A: Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Twelve Stones in Goodlettsville, and McCabe Golf Course are among the top accessible public options. Q: Is golf in Nashville affordable? A: Green fees vary widely — McCabe and similar public courses run $25–50; semi-private courses run $60–100; resort courses can be $100–$200+. Q: What time of year is best for golf in Nashville? A: Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) offer the best weather for golf. Summer is playable but hot; winter rounds are possible on mild days.