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4.6
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
95.7%
Recommend this course
51 out of 53 reviews
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4.4
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
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4.6
22 Reviews (22)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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21 out of 22 reviews
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The Golf Club of Bristol

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6474 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.0

The Golf Club of Bristol was founded in 1894, making it one of the longest running clubs in the country. It's also considered the birthplace of organized golf in Tennessee and is still recognized as one of the best courses in the state. The current address is the fourth physical location of the club. The course that stands today was the created by A.G. McKay, a Tennessee native. The layout is challenging but fair with long, narrow fairways and fast, undulating greens. With several risk-reward holes throughout, it's a golf course that will make you think. The par-4 ninth, one of the tougher holes, is a dogleg left that plays uphill and over water. Besides the excellent game it offers, The Golf Club of Bristol is known for having some of the most well manicured fairways and greens in the area.

Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alex McKay (1958) Mark McCumber (1999) Mike Beebe (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, Mastercard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
53 Reviews (53)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 6
Water Hazards 6

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Course was in decent shape for a winter month. Back 9 much more challenging than front. Enjoyed the course but a still confused why I was told that GolfNow requires those who book with them to have to play as a foursome. I have been with GolfNow for many many years and have played as what I have booked and have never known GolfNow to require having to play as a foursome . I've ONLY read on their rules that the course may pair players to save time . Please advise me if I'm wrong that's it's just the courses discrepancy and not GolfNow. We arrived over an hr early and between the time we arrived and the time of my teatime, no one arrived to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always in great shape

I play this course about once or twice a year generally, sometimes a little more and I've never played it when it wasn't in spectacular condition no matter what the season as far as the course itself the only negative criticism I could mention would be a lot of the collar areas around the greens need some work but in the grand scheme of things that's a pretty minor detail if that's the only flaw you could find in course conditions staff like always is super friendly even to nonmembers and personally that's the way it should be as every guest is a potential member and other private clubs in the area without mentioning any names that are in Johnson City could take note of that the course is very fair and not too long or too difficult for any number of skill levels and has a good variety of holes some shot making holes some reachable par fives things like that you won't be disappointed in the course itself at all but don't expect any type of pro shop amenities that you will find at a typical golf club although I'm sure it is coming at some point but the course itself is always in super condition they do a fantastic job there even in the off-season when golf courses generally can be a little rough around the edges

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Round in Bristol

Fun layout, course in good shape. Very friendly staff. Will surely play again when in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

The course was in amazing condition, staff were kind, overall 10/10

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jewel

Play this course. Even with several inches of rain the night before the course and greed were in very good shape. The sand traps were not useable but everything else was fine.

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

Great course for the money!

Not a bad hole on the course. Greens were in great shape. Played in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Woww!!

Man this place is a great play. Was told that they only offer 2 tee times on GolfNow for the public to play. Staff members are very nice and treat you as a member, Greens rolled great and fairways were in great condition also. One thing that could use some work is signage around the course of where everything is, but other than that this place in a gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Outstanding Course and Experience

My favorite round of the year. Great layout. Great conditions. Outstanding staff friendliness. A++

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I've played this course a few times in the past and always liked it. Course was in good condition, couple bunkers had water in them , but there had been heavy rains the last few days. Fairways where nice and the greens were receptive but rolled true and quick. Course is private and the guy checking us in said he didn't know how long they would do the Teeoff.com deal so if you want to give this course a try I would do it while you can. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Summer Day

Good course although the sand traps need work. Also the cart paths could use some work in a few areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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