DJTheoret - 6/21/22
Six years ago, Jonathan Williams and his wife Gloria decided to take the biggest step of their lives and purchase a golf course. It was a good fit because of his passions (golf and helping people). Their dream was (and still is) to create a family-oriented, user-friendly establishment where everyone is welcome to enjoy it.

For starters, there is no specific dress code at Nashville National Golf Links, just wear clothes and shoes. On the course, you're likely to encounter all types of golfers, old, young, male, female, beginners, and seasoned players. You may also come across the odd fivesome - but not to worry, the ones we saw were hard to catch up to.

One of the first things the Williams did after purchasing the golf course was to make a few upgrades, clean up the fairways and the greens, and then the clubhouse and building facilities. In 2019, a new fleet of gas-powered golf carts was brought in and equipped with Club Car's proprietary Shark Experience GPS and Bluetooth systems. Future plans include a new heating and air conditioning system in the pavilion building so it can be used year-round as well as adding a larger snack bar.

At most courses, the 9th hole leads back to the clubhouse, and golfers can fuel up with food and drink. Not so at Nashville National, the 10th tee is about a mile from the clubhouse. To better serve his customers, Williams has built a drive-up snack bar at the 4th green. There are 10 holes in this part of the course that a golfer can easily access. In addition to pre-made sandwiches and hot dogs, there's a BBQ grill and fresh burgers are usually available, as are all of your favorite beverages.

This amazingly beautiful 18-hole layout is set among natural Tennessee beauty. You'll encounter limestone bluffs and Sycamore Creek, several times. And unlike many courses, not a single home has been built on the course. Other than the usual golf course pitfalls and hazards Mother Nature throws at you - water, wetlands, trees, etc., you're not going to encounter a whole lot of manmade trouble, there are a total of three sand traps on the course.

Something that seems to be the norm at Nashville National is the blind tee shot, there are several of them as well as a blind approach shot on number 1. This alone puts a premium on course knowledge; another good reason to get to know Nashville National Golf Links.

A quick look at the scorecard lets you know that the course's length is not going to overpower you. From the back tees, Nashville National plays 6,107 yards with a course rating of 70.2 and a slope of 123. There are three par 3s on the front, so par out here is 71. Three other sets of tees - Blue (5,573/67/118), White (4,950/64.5/112), and Yellow (4,249/65.5/110) provide suitable yardages so that the course can be enjoyed by golfers of all levels.

Nashville National Golf Links has facilities to warm up every facet of your game before your round or to just get in some good practice. There's a full-length driving range with six target flags, a large, short game area, as well as chipping and putting areas. There's also a fully stocked pro shop with all of the necessary golf accessories - gloves, balls, hats, and logoed apparel, as well as a snack bar with beer, burgers, hot dogs, and snack foods.

One thing you can never count on is Mother Nature and golfers know that there is always a chance of rain, thunderstorms, and inclement weather. Nashville National is the only course I know that will offer you a full-value raincheck whether you're on the first hole or the 18th green. No partial credit, no pro-rating, you'll get a raincheck for a complete round of golf - all 18 holes. Once again, it's all about giving customers what they deserve.

If you're tired of those impersonal golf clubs that just want to collect your greens fees and get you out on the course, then pay a visit to Nashville National Golf Links and see for yourself what a friendly and caring staff is all about. It is truly one of the Nashville area's hidden gems.

  jeffreyboyd - 7/31/12
This time next year this course will be back in shape,the greens were replaced at the wrong time a year and opened too soon.It is normally a great course,but like I said wrong timing...

  Doug1974 - 7/17/11
great course. narrow fairways . greens are fast. gps on carts. you can even order lunch on the cart and they deliver it to you no stopping

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