Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Bear | 71 | 6763 yards | 72.7 | 128 |
Nicklaus | 71 | 6472 yards | 71.5 | 126 |
Tournament | 71 | 6086 yards | 69.6 | 123 |
White | 71 | 5475 yards | 66.8 | 115 |
Red (W) | 71 | 4827 yards | 68.1 | 117 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Bear M: 72.7/128 | 401 | 438 | 512 | 166 | 404 | 386 | 554 | 173 | 442 | 3476 | 403 | 191 | 552 | 453 | 510 | 208 | 409 | 394 | 167 | 3287 | 6763 |
Nicklaus M: 71.5/126 | 363 | 409 | 495 | 144 | 403 | 352 | 526 | 155 | 438 | 3285 | 398 | 183 | 549 | 444 | 505 | 172 | 386 | 389 | 161 | 3187 | 6472 |
Tournament M: 69.6/123 | 356 | 400 | 487 | 137 | 363 | 346 | 518 | 146 | 394 | 3147 | 352 | 161 | 511 | 394 | 497 | 165 | 380 | 343 | 136 | 2939 | 6086 |
White M: 66.8/115 W: 71.4/124 | 316 | 351 | 466 | 100 | 315 | 305 | 480 | 137 | 364 | 2834 | 316 | 142 | 468 | 375 | 416 | 125 | 369 | 301 | 129 | 2641 | 5475 |
Red M: 64.0/108 W: 68.1/117 | 278 | 327 | 405 | 82 | 273 | 261 | 438 | 103 | 337 | 2504 | 285 | 119 | 454 | 330 | 381 | 95 | 291 | 267 | 101 | 2323 | 4827 |
Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
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Water all around, but not necessarily on the course
This was my first foray into the Tennessee Golf Trail and Bear courses. For the most part, Tims Ford is open off the tee, particularly on the front nine. Greens were pleasantly quick and rolled very good. Downgrain it was difficult to keep the ball within three feet when putting from above the hole. The fact that the course sits on a small peninsula that is nearly an island of its' own, I was surprised that there was as much elevation change as there was. There is more slope in the greens than I expected as well. I wish there had been more memorable holes. The approach on the par-4 sixth, however, was very memorable. The two-tiered green is is ~4-5 feet higher in the front than the back. The pin was in the back and it created a unique pitch for me after missing the green short and right. The second tier does form somewhat of a bowl so balls should funnel toward the hole. I liked the lengthy ninth hole as well. Final three holes were a good test to finish the round. Nos. 16 and 17 are short par 4s and good opportunities to steal a few shots. Finishing on a par 3 did not bother me in the least. I think the biggest thing that kept me from rating the course higher is that given the aforementioned fact that the course is the only thing on the small peninsula, I would've liked to have seen the surrounding water play more into the strategy and design of the course.
Great course
Awesome course. Not too long but does require course management for longer hitters off the tee. Very friendly staff and course is in great condition.
Sand traps
Some of the sand traps were in terrible condition especially for a course charging almost 70$ a round
Hot time at Tim’s Ford
Great design by the Bear and his son. Classic greens with plenty of challenging pin placements.
I usually play this course about once a year when I go on vacation. The foursome I played with two were beginners one hasn’t played in years but we had a wonderful time and experience.
Memorial Day weekend trip
The course was in excellent condition. Greens were fast and rolled very true. Lots of fun.
DGB
Very nice layout - Good Value - Nice views - Greens ran smoothly.
Great day and location for golf
My foursome had a great time. Friendly staff, great course condition and perfect weather.
6/27 review
Bunkers need attention but all in all in good shape. Great layout!