Best 9-Hole Golf Courses in Tennessee
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Tennessee has 11 9-hole golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Links At Overton Park | Memphis | Municipal | 1906 |
| 2 | The Links At Riverside | Memphis | Municipal | 1913 |
| 3 | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | Semi-private | 1921 |
| 4 | Lafollette Country Club | LaFollette | Semi-private | 1943 |
| 5 | Sweetens Cove Golf Club | South Pittsburg | Semi-private | 1951 |
| 6 | Elks Lodge Par 3 Golf Course | Erwin | Resort | 1960 |
| 7 | Steel Creek Golf Course | Bristol | Municipal | 1965 |
| 8 | Oakview Links | Newbern | Semi-private | 1970 |
| 9 | The Links At Whitehaven | Memphis | Municipal | 1973 |
| 10 | Memphis Athletic Ministries Park Golf Course | Memphis | Public | 1998 |
| 11 | Rolling Hills Country Club | Ripley | Private | – |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified 9-hole course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many 9-hole courses does Tennessee have?
Tennessee has 11 9-hole golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.