u000008054796

I rated this course awhile ago, and gave it a three star. Today, after play, the manager "Hal" asked me to talk with him a bit about my evaluation. He made some really good points. Good enough in fact, that I decided to come and re-look at how I saw things. My major bone of contention is that Smyrna charges more for those outside of Smyrna for yearly membership. They recently changed so players outside of Smyrna can no longer get new memberships. They DID "Grandfather" in any existing players that wanted to stay on. After speaking to Hal, I honestly can see their perspective. I still don't agree with it, as I live in LaVergne, do business in Smyrna and figure we should be included. But is just that, my opinion. Really, that is not why I changed my rating. So, why did I? Well, how many place have you played golf that even seemed to READ your rating, or cared? Hall did read it. Hall does care. The staff is, and was never an issue. Nicer people can not be found to do business with. And when Hal spoke to me, it was with Genuine Concern for their product and service and to be sure I understood what had been done FOR the current members and to let me know that All are welcome and wanted at this course. Membership is just a tricky "business" subject and so I changed my rating to ONLY reflect the course, staff and whether or not I would recommend it. I would. Absolutely. If you go play there, you will find a good course, fair price and great staff. And, at the end of the day, isn't that why you go to play? Great job guys. Just sorry you decided to charge more for "Out of Towners" like me and my friends, and that business dictates you made the decision to exclude us from LaVergne, from future joining in membership.

I have played this course since starting golf three years ago. I am a senior in their league.If there is friendlier staff out there, I have seen it. The course is fairly easy for a senior to play and they work hard to keep the grounds well kept. You can always see someone working. So, why the Low rating? They are pricing folks that do not live in Smyrna out of the game. Every year the price goes up. This year, they made it clear if you are not already IN membership, you may not become a member in the future. EVER!! Just say go away and be done with it. So, I've taken MY money to another course. I left good, not great friends there to do this but Smyrna has made it clear if you are not FROM Smyrna, don't come here to be a member or play. You are less than OUR people. Good enough.