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4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6799 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.2

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Year round
Architect Victor Langham

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Tennessee (2015 #5)

Reviews

4.4
89 Reviews (89)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Water Hazards 15
Forced Carries 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 15
Advanced Golfers 12
Seniors 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Get some sand

Course was pretty nice, except for the bunkers. Bunkers were hard as concrete, and need sand & attention. Club house personnel were not very friendly, and lacked service. Not drink cart service either.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course to play in

Pros: Nice golf course to play in. Good view
Cons: Slow pace of playing during the weekend. many OBs. Not many water containers

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Course is in awesome shape!

First time playing the course this year, and it is in fabulous shape. Tees, fairways, and greens are all immaculate. The course was wet as it rained off and on that day, but not much standing water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

beautiful views and wonderful course

I can't wait to get back and get revenge on the course. Staff was great, price was better, and the course was add immaculate as the houses and setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gotta Play Rarity Bay

A great value for the price, you couldn't ask for better course conditions and amenities. Rarity Bay provides the features and service excellence of a private club. You haven't experienced all the best golf that East Tennessee offers until you try Rarity Bay.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Outstanding

This course is outstanding in its layout and play. The course is well maintained. Greens were a little slow but true. I would play this course anytime in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lost

Copperhead snake in the fountain to no ones concern. Must be a common thing at that course. It was large enough to kill a small child, no concern this was at the club house. Thank course was great

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

One of my favorite courses in the area great challenge

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Love the grens here

Driving range, Putting area, Pitching areas get you ready for the course.Greens full and soft. Rained off and on and winds were brisk. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Fun to play

Greens in great shape. Fairways still need Bermuda to fill in from winter. Enjoyable course to play with large variety of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rarity

For the money, it's hard to beat. Beautiful scenery.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

rarity bay

Course is greening up nice. only complaint is that greens were very bumpy from the airiation done in March! they need to be rolled.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I enjoyed the layout; a good variety of holes.

Greens were bumpy since they had aerated them recently, so the putting was questionable. Fairways were in good condition and the weather was great which made it a good outing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a Great Experience

In Great shape for the season. Greens need about another week and they will be perfect. Fairways starting to grow after dormant. Exellent all around golf course just a bit pricey for average area rates.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

This is the first community golf course that I have played where it seems the course layout took precedence over the housing development. I cannot imagine a better hole to hole layout on this particular piece of land. The entire golf course from the clubhouse to the driving range and putting green seem to always be in excellent condition. The tee box placements in particular are excellent. The back tees provide a decent test while the white tees allow the high handicappers a chance to shoot a better score than usual for this nice of a course. The regular green fees are a decent value. If you can find this course on the hot list, go ahead and book it, as a better bargain does not exist.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Customer Service! Great Course!

This was my second time playing this course, both of which have been this winter. I am excited to play the course when there's warmer weather and greener fairways. The greens have been in great shape considering the cold weather. Both times we have played here we have received excellent customer service from the gentleman in the pro shop. He is always very courteous and professional. I look forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

AWESOME

Staff is always friendly And course is Always in shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Day

Beautiful day but recent rain made play somewhat difficult. Sand bunkers need work especially.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great day, great rate

Paid $31 for this round on Golfnow. Great rate for this course. Not many players on this day so we played 27 holes in about 5.5 hours. Greens were great, quick and rolled true. Fairways were dormant but in great shape. Clubhouse didn't have much in lunch options for a Saturday and being a community type course. All in all, a great round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course has some challenging holes, but it was a Blast to play.

We had a great time. The clubhouse and putting greens were comparable to some country clubs. A beautiful course in a very picturesque area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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