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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7081 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.8

Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.2
45 Reviews (45)
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

This course has a nice layout and driving range area. The clubhouse is small and snacks are limited. Not sure if it's inside is even open since the pandemic. They may have gone to a walk up window check in permanently? Also, there is a putting green near the 1st tee to use while you wait for your tee time. Nice variety of holes but not many water hazards. Fairway bunkers were constructed in its original design but were never filled with sand.There is a small local cemetery just left of the 4th tee box. Overall I like playing here but it's often crowded and a bit pricey especially considering they are not on golf now and their senior rates are not much less than regular price. As is the case at many courses if you come as a single expect to either wait for an opening or be paired.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

I've been playing in the Knoxville area for several years now, and have only recently heard of Ruggles Ferry. Played this weekend with a group of friends and absolutely loved it. I was not expecting such good conditions for the price. The tee boxes were actually flat and had great grass. The greens were also in remarkable shape. It's also pretty open, so even if you don't hit a perfect tee shot, you still have a decent shot at the green on most holes. This is my new favorite course in the area. Will absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Wet disappointing.

I have had the pleasure of playing this course over the years but was very disappointed in the lack of maintainence on the course. I can’t recall in the last 5 years the course having 2” tall weeds growing where the fringe used to be. The greens were grainy and incredibly slow. It looked overall like no one has mowed in weeks. This is a special course when maintained but right now it’s more goat ranch then golf course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A gem

Had an awesome round - the weather couldn’t have been better, and the course was in fantastic shape! I played well, which added to the enjoyment but still this a great spot and I look forward to returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Plan part of your golf trip here

This is a fun layout. There are many challenging holes mixed in with some birdie opportunities. A number of holes have water and there are plenty of elevation changes. Hole 11 is particularly difficult. I would recommend this course for sure. We played first (3 golfers) on Sunday morning in 3 hrs 15 mins!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Ruggles Ferry Nice

I have played this course several times. It is always in good condition with some very nice views of surrounding landscapes. The layout is challenging for golfers of all skill levels but allows some recovery room so every errant shot doesn’t kill your score. The staff is friendly and helpful. It stays pretty busy but pace of play is usually ok. A pond comes into play on a par 3 that is all carry to the green. Several holes have a creek in play. Greens and fairways are well maintained. It’s a little pricey if you don’t get a hot deal on Your golf app.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Always an enjoyable round

Greens and fairways are always in good shape. Greens were pretty fast but not like a table top. It has a coupe of nice elevated tee par 3s and very few (if any) blind shots. As long as you hit the ball where it should be you can see the green. Nice quiet gas carts with GPS. #2 is probably the least imaginative hole but does offer challenges. Clubhouse is adequate and staff are always friendly. They do a nice job of bringing a creek running across the course into play on 8 holes. Ruggles Ferry is in a beautiful pastoral setting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

Course was in excellent condition from the tee boxes, fairways and greens. Everything was very green, the greens were very receptive running a little slow which is typical for bent greens this time of year. Randall Hodge and his family have done an excellent job with this course. The only noticeable negative was the lack of sand in most of the sand traps as we were in three of them. A good layout of holes, especially from the blue tee boxes with the inclusion of some tee boxes we have never played from.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite Course

This is my favorite course to play. Always in great shape, fun to play and very open. Definitely recommend everyone playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Exceeded Expectations

A hidden gem! I certainly was not expecting this to be one of my favorite courses I’ve ever played. Everything about this place is good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful course and fast greens

This course seemed to in the middle of nowhere but was worth the effort. The greens were in great shape as well as the rest of the course. This was a cart path only day due to heavy rain the previous day but was still very enjoyable.The pro shop was friendly and driving range and putting green was conveniently located to warm up prior to your round. They want you to be part of a 2 or 4 some to keep play moving smoothly. They seem to be very busy early in the day. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Horrible Lady in the pro shop!

Me and a friend of mine(both of us are scratch golfers) like to play this course a few times a year, as it's always in great shape and we like the layout! But this last time was a disaster, SOLEY BECAUSE OF THE WOMAN THAT WORKED THERE! We showed up 30 min before our tee time and instantly, we were rushed to go early! When we clearly showed up early, so we can warm up. So we tee off exactly at our tee time was and 1:10 min later(we are on 8 tee), we are confronted by her. She is telling us we need to hurry, and that we are going to struggle to make it by the time they close. We were pacing for a 3 hour round! A 3 HOUR ROUND!!! And she is worried that we won't be in before dark. We would have been done by 7pm(it gets dark at 8:45-9). So, clearly she was just trying to leave and get out of there. THE WORST EXPERIENCE WE HAVE EVER HAD ON A GOLF COURSE!

Long story short, the golf course is good, the lady that I dealt with, ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A pleasure to play...

Always enjoy playing this course..challenging but fair...
Robert in the proshop is very professional and accomodating....a real asset...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant surprise

Haven’t played this course in over a decade and didn’t remember liking it, but we had a great round and I really enjoyed the course despite very wet conditions. Can’t wait to come back, I’m going to be a regular player around there!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

greens condition

considering that the greens had been "punched" recently, the course was in great shape for this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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