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This course is definitely mountainous and undulating. If you like this type of course, you will enjoy Gatlinburg Golf Course. There are very few level lies and some of the holes have elevated tees or greens to the extreme. The course was in good condition, except for the greens which were not in very good shape. The staff was very nice and helpful.

This course is located at the base of some beautiful hills. The pro shop staff was great! I wondered why she asked if we were playing 9 or 18 holes. After our 18 hole round, I understand the reason for the question. The front 9 is a bit quirky (you must drive 100 yards back up the 2nd hole to reach the 3rd tee) and sort of lulls you to sleep with generous fairways and small greens in very good condition, although the greens are canted so having a straight putt is rare. Once you arrive at the 12th tee, there should be a sign similar to the one on the first tee at Bethpage Black which says "the next 5 holes are for highly skilled golfers who are playing very well today"! The 12th hole is uphill and wide open but if you miss the green either right or left, you will likely lose your ball. The sign between the 12th green and 13th tee says "Amen Corner" and they are not kidding. The 13th and 14th holes are indescribable and have to be seen to be believed but suffice it to say...."hit it straight or lose it!". The 15th is a beautiful short downhill par 3 which brings you to the 16th, a 90 degree downhill dogleg from an elevated tee which requires an excellent drive to be able to see the green. When I picked my ball out of the hole on #18, I felt like the course had TKO'd me!

This course has lots of man-made mounds and man made rolling fairways which make it imperative to keep the ball in the fairway and even when you do, you can have awkward side hill and downhill lies. There is lots of tall grass that catches wayward shots and can slow down play. The greens were in great shape and the fairway conditions were OK. The staff was very nice. These types of courses with all the extreme man-made terrain are not my cup of tee.