This is just one of the eight state-owned and operated public golf facilities along the Tennessee Golf Trail in the state. It is also one of the most played. It is a par 72, 18 hole course located 45 miles south of Nashville on the former estate of Henry H. Horton the 36th governor of Tennessee and considered to be one of the finest in the state.
It is a championship course measuring 5,625 yards from the ladies tees and depending on which tees men choose to play range from 7,060 to 6,604 yards, thus presenting a challenge to all golfers.
The greens are bent grass and the fairways and rough are 419 Bermuda. Most fairways are tree lined but not particularly narrow. Greens are larger than average but the 37 bunkers on the course are strategically placed in fairways and alongside many greens.
There is a driving range, very large practice green, carts, on-site lodging, snack bar, restaurant, club rentals, conference center, cabins, picnic area and swimming. Tee times are required and reservations must be made six days in advance.
