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4.2
492 Reviews (492)
5 Stars
355
4 Stars
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3 Stars
24
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
89.8%
Recommend this course
464 out of 492 reviews
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4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
85.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 41 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6842 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.1

The Cumberland River gave birth to the Scottish links-style Gaylord Springs Golf Links, a par-72 golf course that provides 18 testing holes that border limestone bluffs and wetlands protected by the feds. The golf course, designed by the former U.S. Open and PGA Champion Larry Nelson, has collected several distinctions over its days.

The big draw on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links is the signature fourth hole, home to the hundred-plus-year-old springhouse that gives the golf course its name.

After a round on the Gaylord Springs Golf Links, head back to the 43,000-square-foot antebellum-style clubhouse to shop, dine, and take in the views of the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Larry Nelson (1991) Jeff Brauer (1991) Jeffery D. Blume (1989) Jerry Lemons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
492 Reviews (492)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 7
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice long adventurous course

Really nice championship course. The staff was nice. And the people i golfed with was nice. Get ready for a challenge if you haven't been to Gaylord Springs. The greens are tricky to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Round in the Fall

We played the course on a cloudy, overcast day. There were not a lot of people playing, so our pace was just fine. The staff were very friendly, and even made recommendations for dinner at the Opry. The course was challenging, but not too difficult. The fairways are wide, but trouble does exist on the holes near the river. I did find the river with one shot. Also, water comes into play on many of the holes which makes the views pretty amazing. It was our fist time playing in the Nashville area, and we will play again in the future if returning to the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Gaylord Springs

Staff was great. We had a good round in spite of some difficult course conditions . It was cart path only due to winter conditions

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Gaylord Springs Experience

We had a great round in spite of the weather and course conditions. since it was winter our understanding is that it was Cart Path Only, so we did do a lot of walking. However eh staff was great! Very friendly and professional. We're planning on coming back in the spring or summer when conditions are more favorable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

WOW

Fantastic condition all the way around.
Greens are pro caliber, super fast and very true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Freezing Cold - But still had a blast

From the minute we arrived, everything was simple. The staff was incredibly friendly. Literally everyone we talked to was nice. Just ben clear, it wasn't that "pre-programmed" friendliness. It was clear that they enjoyed being there and were not miserable working on a Saturday. It was a freezing cold day, but even so we had an amazing time. There are a couple holes (par 3s), and 16 that you only see on courses that are far more expensive. I would highly recommend this course to anyone that is in the Nashville area for the weekend. Also, if you are bringing a kid (that can keep up with adults), call before you book and ask about rates for kids after lunch. Again, nothing negative to say about this place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great layout and immaculate greens

Second time playing Gaylord Springs. The course is in great condition even late in the season.
Pace of play was great. 3 hours 20 minutes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course

Challenging course. Coming from Florida, I wasn’t ready for the incredibly fast greens. . Would recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great, except pace and staff ageism

Older 4 some in front, not letting us play through. Bumped back “on pace time” 45 mins to an hour, couldn’t get in a rhythm.

Playing with a 40 year old, and me (30) and 2 others similar aged, called marshal, marshal was old too, didnt even talk to them about pace or playing through until a 3rd complaint

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot deal

Golf now hot deal $50. Well worth that. $90 is really excessive for any course to me, but this one is real nice. Pretty difficult layout with some trouble on almost every hole. Greens were immaculate, fast and real difficult. 1 putted 6 greens and 3 putted 6 greens! Will look for more deals to play!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Had a great time, hands down nicest course I’ve played. Kinda silly to pay $17 for a bucket of balls at a course this expensive but that’s my only complaint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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