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3.7
321 Reviews (321)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
126
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
74.4%
Recommend this course
283 out of 321 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.1
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
2.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
37.5%
Recommend this course
3 out of 8 reviews
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3.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
63.6%
Recommend this course
21 out of 33 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6713 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.3
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Saddle Creek Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round. High Season: March - October
Architect Gene Bates (1995) Steve Wolfard (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Tennessee (2015 #2)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2014 #6)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2015 #21)

Reviews

3.7
321 Reviews (321)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 29
Amazing Food 15
Watching the Game 14
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 27
Forced Carries 23
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Advanced Golfers 25
Seniors 20
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
Convenient to the City 14

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

The people running the course we’re great to deal with. Everyone was friendly and happy. However, the price overall was quite expensive compared to other courses in the area. The food at the turn was alright but not the best. Although I don’t expect steakhouse quality at the turn so all in all it was a good experience. Would I recommend this course to someone? Probably, but not my first choice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/08/2023

u314164244440,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. Our price is comparable to most in our area for the conditions. Our turn menu is limited to brats or hot dogs as they are quick and readily available. We have a fantastic menu of food options, and hope you give us another try.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round, course in good shape

Played July 3rd. The course is in good condition. Only issue is that most of fringes on all of the greens under under repair. They did a good job and placed Sod on all the green edges but it is not taking. Also, their new app did not work for order ahead food on the 8/9th hole. It caused our group a 25 minute delay at the turn waiting for our order, we let two groups played through to not hold up play pace. The food was great once we did get it. Highly recommend the caesar wrap. Do not recommend ordering via the App. Would call ahead on phone instead. They have QR code and phone in the cart as well. Go with that method.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/05/2023

u000005536510,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. We just laid the sod less than 6 days ago, it hasn't had a chance to fully take, but it will.

The restaurant is new and still learning the proper procedures. We're still working on procedures with our point of sale for online orders and still working through the best process for that on our end. The app works perfectly fine and takes you to the same place the QR code does. That was, unfortunately, user error, and our deepest apologies.

We hope to see you back soon!

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced for condition

Course is in good shape besides a few greens. Almost every green has horrible conditions around the fringe.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Patrickq24,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. The hard freeze over the winter did a number on our collars and various other areas. As you noticed, many were being prepped with new sod for great playing conditions.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course has gotten way too overpriced

Quality of the course hasn’t been quite as good as past years. The prices have increased significantly as well. IMO not worth the cost to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/19/2023

Mr. Smitherman,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We understand that the condition of the course fell short of expectations. The weather has been our issue and not only ours but across the state. We were part of a survey with the University of Tennessee, and the results were “67% of superintendents indicated that their bermudagrass fairways are emerging from winter dormancy at a slower rate than in years past. These numbers were striking and highlight that slow bermudagrass green-up on fairways in 2023 is a statewide phenomenon that isn’t confined to a singular property”. They listed four main reasons, Drought Conditions in Fall 2022, Historic Freezing Event in December 2022, Traffic on Dormant Fairways, and Temperature Fluctuations in Spring 2023.

For the pricing, everything has increased, chemicals, fertilizer, and labor. We were no exception.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not terrible

First time playing. Played on a Wednesday morning. Not busy which was nice but caught up to a twosome who were going quite slow around 15. Course was aerated recently and there were quite a few dead patches all over the fairways which made playing a bit annoying. Greens themselves were in good shape but the fringe on each hole was in bad shape and there was a small lip to get on the green which made putting from the fringe or a bump and run bear impossible. Price was respectable but was hoping for better conditions. Course layout was a bit strange and a few holes i needed to rely on my gps to tell me where the flag was or I wouldn’t have known. Also the bar/restaurant was of course closed on Wednesdays so that didn’t help

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Cboonstra30,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We understand that the condition of the course fell short of expectations. Weather has been our issue and not only ours but across the state. We were part of a survey with the University of Tennessee, and the results were “67% of superintendents indicated that their bermudagrass fairways are emerging from winter dormancy at a slower rate than in years past. These numbers were striking and highlight that slow bermudagrass green-up on fairways in 2023 is a statewide phenomenon that isn’t confined to a singular property”. They listed four main reasons, Drought Conditions in Fall 2022, Historic Freezing Event in December 2022, Traffic on Dormant Fairways, and Temperature Fluctuations in Spring 2023.

The Bar & Grill at Saddle Creek is closed on Wednesday's temporarily until we can get fully staffed.

We appreciate your loyalty as a customer and we hope you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Under going changes in management. Bar and restaurant were not open meaning no food on the turn. Range was also closed

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/08/2023

RickyBobby 82,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. Our restaurant was being leased and now we are taking over to make it geared toward our golfers. We are hoping to have it operational by the first of April if not sooner. The range was closed because we had a lot rain in the prior days and the ground is very saturated and we lose many balls. We hope you give us another shot to raise your 2-star score.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Well worth it

A very nice course in a laid back atmosphere. 1st hole made us think houses were going to be in past throughout the day, but they weren't.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course

I had an amazing time at saddle Creek. The fairways were nice. The greens were kept. The only complaint I really have is that the fringes around the green were a bit spotty but from the looks of it there actively working on putting new grass around the fringes. I will be back to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2023

dzman129,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. We will be finishing the re-sod of the bad collars today. The winter weather took its toll on them.

Saddle Creek Golf Club

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Well laid out, good value

I really enjoy this course, well maintained and nice lay out. Short Par 3s. And overall shorter side at 6300 from whites and 6700 from the blues. Both #9 and 18 and very nice as they approach the clubhouse. Restaurant has some good choices, but not open everyday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/12/2022

u765040650,

Thank you for playing Saddle Creek Golf Club and providing us with valuable feedback. We will always strive to do our best in the operations and maintenance of the course. Taproot Public House is closed on Monday's & Tuesday's. We do offer sandwiches, snacks and drinks in the pro shop.

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

manage play is important

Had high hopes for this track but when there were no tees at the short distance.....Very disappointing.....Loads of singles that hit into everyone we had 3 different ones behind us...........hello manage the tee sheet......the quality doesn't match the price.......the bar for quality is high @ $60........might just as well have played The RTJ trail for less.........

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/21/2022

LIV54GolfReviews,

Looks like you have Augusta expectations with every course you step on with a 3.5 average star rating you give to the 64 courses you've reviewed.

We have tees at every location on our scorecard. Our green tee is marked by green saddles on the cart path because they're very far forward. We allow singles to play on our course and some times the sheet is open for them to go alone. We pair them up when possible and many times after they're out of our site they break up. We are very aware of how to run a golf course and make the majority happy, we're sorry you choose to be in the minority.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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