The Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain

407 Wild Plum Lane,

Crossville, Tennessee TN 38555

  • Office

    +1 (931) 707 1640
  • Pro shop

    +1 (888) 800 2327 toll free
  • Golf pro

    Kelvin Burgin (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • 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

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6928
5916
5073
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.1
68.9
69.9

Location

Latitude:

35.891249

Longitude:

-85.008023

How to get there:

6 miles SE of Crossville.

The Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1998

Like the other three Bear Trace courses designed by Jack Nicklaus for Tennessee State Parks (originally there were five - see Did You Know section below), the layout at Cumberland Mountain benefits from a wonderfully natural setting. Situated in the heart of Tennessee's scenic Cumberland Plateau, roads and housing play no part in proceedings here.

The opening and closing stretches of this well-rated and always popular course, are routed through an open and links-style environment. Here the pleasantly undulating fairways are bordered by swaying fescue grasses, that are well worth staying out of. As you progress, the course takes on a more woodland character, with tree-lined stretches alternating with the more open areas.

Playing 6,900-yards from the back-tees, the layout features several elevation changes as well as many natural features, including flowing brooks and clusters of mature pines. The par-4 3rd and signature par-4 7th holes both incorporate another of the region's natural resources, layered flagstones, which defend the front of the respective greens.

Generally good-width, nicely undulating fairways, lead you towards the not overly large, subtly-sloping and often kidney-shaped greens. With all manner of hazards guarding the greens, not least deep pot bunkers, the quality of your approach play as well as your skills with the short stick will be thoroughly tested.

With many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy, Cumberland Mountain is a course that will not disappoint, and is definitely one to include on your play list if you are in the area.

Stay&Play at Cumberland Mtn State Park: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Tennessee (East)

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

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.

Where2Stay

  • Cumberland Mountain State Park Cabins

    407 Wild Plum Ln, Crossville, TN 38555.

    +1 (931) 707 1640

    Visit website

    Cumberland Mountain State Park offers rustic cabins nestled in the woods. Class A cabins can accommodate four people, Class AA can accommodate six people, Class AAA can accommodate ten people and the Mill House cabin can accommodate up to 16 people.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Bear Trace Cumberland Mtn

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Lake Tansi; Dorchester GC; Druid Hills; Stonehenge; Heatherhurst (Crag and Brae courses).

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