110 Airport Rd,
Clifton, Tennessee TN 38425
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
35.384077
-87.974492
108 miles SW of Nashville.
Ross Creek Landing
Originally one of the five Bear Trace courses designed by Jack Nicklaus for Tennessee State Parks (see Did You Know section below), the layout at Ross Creek Landing benefits from a wonderfully natural setting. Roads and housing play no part in proceedings here, but an excellent golf course and many scenic views are much in evidence.
Generally recognised as one of Tennessee's top-quality golf courses, the layout roams its way across a wide expanse of pleasantly undulating open terrain, and occasional woodland. Throughout, the layout reflects the wonderful surrounding Tennessee countryside, with a distinctive change of scene coming as the course takes you over a small ridge after the par-4 10th.
Although there's a generally open feel here, you'll need to navigate your way past a plentiful array of hazards that Nicklaus has stylishly deployed. Small lakes and ponds, fairway-crossing wetland areas and abundant bunkering, all call for accurate driving and good approach work.
Occasionally, small rock features and even garden-like flower beds are included in Ross Creek Landing's attractive mix. There's even a small airstrip running alongside the par-5 8th hole, but it's unlikely this will cause you even a moment's distraction.
This big-dimension, roaming golf course, provides a wonderful, and at times tightish test for your all-round game with many excellent holes to enjoy.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted.
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The cemetery located behind the 13th tee dates from 1810 and contains the graves of some of the area's first European settlers.
Originally five Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses made up The Bear Trace quintet, which is spread out from east to west in southern Tennessee. Still in operation as Bear Trace courses are those at Tims Ford, Cumberland Mountain and Harrison Bay. In western Tennessee, the former Bear Trace courses at Chickasaw and Ross Creek Landing are now operated independently of the Tennessee State Parks' "Bear Trace" golf collection.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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