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Golf in the Gatlinburg Area

Bent Creek Golf Course - View Site

3919 E. Parkway, Gatlinburg. Set against the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the course features a meandering mountain stream and bent grass greens. Public Welcome - Practice Green - Golf Lessons - Creekside Grill - PGA Pro Staff 865-436-3947

Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course - View Site

Avid fans know that golfing isn't just a sport, it's a way of life! While in Gatlinburg, linksters can indulge their favorite pastime at any of our area courses. From challenging layouts and emerald fairways to beautifully wooded landscapes and well-manicured greens, you'll think you've died and gone to golfer's heaven. Enjoy our beautiful course and this picturesque setting in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains. In prime condition after three-quarters of a million dollars in renovations, this course provides unique golfing excitement in a spectacular mountain setting.

The Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course is open year-round with modern facilities, fully equipped pro shop and food services area. This beautiful 18-hole course was designed by noted golf course architect William Langford. In 1993 it underwent a major renovation by Bob Cupp & Associates of Atlanta. Today, the completely rebuilt greens and reworked fairways are better than ever. The course offers the well-seasoned golfer as well as the beginner a challenge on every hole, while its scenic beauty is unsurpassed. The course has been acclaimed as one of the most picturesque courses in America with breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains. (800) 231-4128

Hole Par Hole Par
1 Westward Ho 4 10 Bowling Alley 5
2 Hillside 4 11 Hi Ho 4
3 Long Lane 5 12 Ski Hi 3
4 High Road 5 13 Bommerang 4
5 Rifle Range 3 14 Look Out 3
6 Simple Simon 4 15 Down the Hatch 4
7 Low Road 4 16 Hog Back 4
8 Popup 3 17 Smoky 3
9 Halfway 5 18 Twin Lakes 4
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Located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, the course lies in Pigeon Forge on the road to Dollywood. Convention and group outings are welcome. Call us, we'll have a tee time waiting for you! Play our l egendary hole #12, affectionately known as "Sky Hi". It's 194 yards in length and drops 200 feet, tee to green, making it one of the most dramatic holes in the country. The #3, 529-yard par 5 we call "Long Lane," and for a good reason! And hole #17, a 231-yard par 3, offers little in the way of forgiveness. All together, 6,281 yards of challenge and fun.

For more information or tee times, call the pro shop at (865) 453-3912. The course is located in Pigeon Forge. Turn onto Dollywood Lane from Route 441. The course is one half mile on the right.

 

back to topTIPS FROM THE PRO

Here are some tips on playing some of the unique holes on our course.

  • HOLE #2 Drive to the center of the fairway and then keep your second shot to the left side. There is a sharp right slope in front of the green.
  • HOLE #3 Keep your drive center to the right side of the fairway.
  • HOLE #4 Your second shot should be kept to the left side of the fairway.
  • HOLE #5 This downhill slope offers a 14 yard variance in shot distance. For example, 160 yards plays like 146 yards.
  • HOLE #7 Keep play to the left side of the fairway.
  • HOLE #9 Avoid the extreme left side of the fairway on your drive.
  • HOLE #11 The 150 yard marker plays 165 yards to the green due to the uphill slope.
  • HOLE #12 Special markers are at the tee area to assist in playing distance.
  • HOLE #13 Lay-up area plays to the center of the fairway past the dogleg. This area is 185 yards from the center of the tee area.
  • HOLE #15 Your drive should be center to slightly right in the fairway. The landing area is 185 yards from the center of the tee area.
  • HOLE #18 It is a full drive across the first lake to the center of the fairway at the crest of the hill. The second lake will come into play on the second shot.

River Islands Golf Club - View Site

River Islands Golf Club was designed by internationally renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills. This spectacular course features numerous holes crossing or playing along the French Broad River. With four holes located on islands in the middle of the river, River Islands offers a truly unique golf experience. A "must play" in the Knoxville/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. (865) 933-0100

Take US-441 North through Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. 441 then turns into Route 66 in Sevierville towards I-40. Continue North until you approach Interstate 40. Just before the Interstate, you will find Dumplin Valley Road on your left side. Turn left onto Dumplin Valley Road (you will pass a Comfort Inn) and follow the blue and white signs to course (4 miles).

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