A view of a green surrounded by tricky bunkers at Avalon Country Club.
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4.4
579 Reviews (579)
5 Stars
241
4 Stars
181
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
91.1%
Recommend this course
464 out of 579 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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4.5
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.0%
Recommend this course
72 out of 75 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6764 yards
Slope 141
Rating 72.3
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Avalon Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Primo Zoysia
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim and a collared shirt

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Tennessee (2023 #12) (2016 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #23)

Reviews

4.4
579 Reviews (579)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Brunch 8
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Elevation Changes 28
Undulating Greens 27
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Advanced Golfers 19
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 28
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 11

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Call Ming along nicely

Nice course but still have some “growing” to do. New greens are coming in nice for only being installed in May. Regular price of $58 is WAY TOO MUCH. Good thing I had some rewards to us and got me down to $46. Several greens are struggling with spots. Give it another year and stay on the maintenance and they will be nice. If you are looking for a “Premier/Pristine” course this isn’t it yet. Catch a Hot Deal or use rewards.

Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 213
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

September 16

Great course!
Greens were a little slow because they were just installed in May. The potential for them to be great is there.
Nice clubhouse!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great people and Just a magnificent golf course

I would recommend this course to everyone . Greens are new just a little slow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The greens were very soft and difficult to putt as they were extremely slow. Many green s were damaged, as well. Also, tee boxes were often gave an unaven stance. Sand traps were very well kept and consistent.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Play Avalon!!!

Great course and good value. I highly recommend it to anyone.
Deltawhiskey4

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Too Expensive

The greens were completely redone this year, so it is understandable that they aren’t the best right now. But the price is not. $65 for 18 with greens under repair is a little much. Next year it will be worth it, but not now.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hot Day at Avalon Country Club

Hot day to be on the course behind a slow foursome.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Golf Course

Everyone will enjoy this course. Be sure to put some pop into your putts. Greens are beautiful but on the slow side.. DeltaWhiskey

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

New greens.

This course has always been my favorite around the Knoxville area. The greens are brand new so they are a bit sponge feeling and slow rite now but all have been replaced and are absolutely great. If you have not played this course you should definitely go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Meh

They'd be nicer if you're a member.
Greens are terrible

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Improvement!

We played Avalon over six months ago. It was in very bad shape. So bad we said we would not play there again. Recently my next door neighbor told me they completely redone the greens and improved on everything. So we gave it another try. We could not believe the vast improvement that was made. It would not surprise me if soon it will be rated as one of the top five public golf course in the Knoxville area. They have hired a top-notch Greenskeeper. You will not be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

EXTREMELY SLOW GREENS

I have played this course before, but not with the new extremely disappointed with the greens. They were fuzzy and VERY SLOW. I was very upset that had to pay regular price on Golf Now. Price should have been discounted due to the greens, which were approaching unplayable. I will not be back there any time soon, if ever. I would rather play on greens that have been punched than play on these greens.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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