Loudon, Tennessee
Tennessee National is Greg Norman golf dialed up for a fun, challenge-packed round on the water’s edge. Scenic holes, big yardages, and strategic play define its reputation as one of Tennessee’s destination-caliber courses—especially if you score a guest invite.
Snag a post-round photo by the iconic silos—a Tennessee National rite of passage.
Tennessee National is a Greg Norman signature: muscular, modern, and always engaging, with a routing that tracks the bends of Watts Bar Lake and incorporates the land’s farming history through preserved silos and distinctive bunkering. Strategic water placement and risk-reward carries define much of the play, while greens are challenging without being severe, true to Norman’s shot-maker philosophy. The blend of open water holes, tree-framed stretches, and clear sightlines ensures variety across the round—and a true test for every club in the bag.
Greg Norman leaned into the property’s lakeside drama and open spaces, crafting a bold modern course with memorable vistas and authentic sense of place.
At 242 yards from the tips, this beastly par 3 demands long iron or even fairway wood precision into a green guarded by water and bunkers. A dramatic test early in the round where par feels like a small victory.
Commit fully to a line that carries the trouble with enough distance, especially if there's a breeze off the water.
A miss short or right is punished by water or tricky recovery, and a miss long leaves a brutally fast chip or putt.
Bentgrass greens and manicured Bermuda fairways deliver reliable putting and fairway play, with water coming into play on a handful of holes.
Steady and enjoyable—teed up for a proper private club pace rather than a rushed public slog.
Upscale but welcoming, with a big-time golf feel and scenic natural drama.
Private club norms—collared shirts and standard golf attire expected.
Several par 3s and long approaches demand comfort with hybrids and fairway woods.
Access is members plus limited guests—line up your host or inquire early for guest slots.
Several water-in-play holes and thick native rough mean lost balls are a real risk.
Lake-proximity wind can add challenge—smart layering and a wind-check goes a long way.
Club founded and Greg Norman original design opens
Hosts inaugural LIV Golf Nashville tournament
Hosts Tennessee Men’s State Amateur
Scheduled for NCAA Men’s Regionals
The course’s iconic twin silos aren’t just ornamental—they trace directly to the property’s agricultural roots and make several appearances in your sightline during the round, providing both a visual cue and a unique sense of history.
Greg Norman used Tennessee River frontage and natural elevation shifts to craft holes where water is a chess piece rather than just a backdrop—nowhere is this clearer than in the stretch from 10 to 13, which ride and approach the water dramatically.
From hosting statewide amateur championships to welcoming pros at the Korn Ferry and LIV Golf events, the course is steadily building a competitive legacy, suggesting its capacity for both player enjoyment and top-flight tournament scrutiny.
The property’s transformation from working farmland—complete with grain silos, which now serve as unmissable waypoints—into a bold modern layout captures both the past and present in its strategic Norman footprint.
The twin silos are original to the land’s agricultural heritage.
The course hosted LIV Golf's first-ever Tennessee event in 2024.
Greg Norman’s routing brings Watts Bar Lake into play on five different holes.
It’s the home base for the University of Tennessee men’s golf team.
The club completed a full bunker renovation less than a decade after opening.
Accessible, fun, and reliably conditioned companion to Tennessee National
Solid East Tennessee public option near Loudon
Quick, enjoyable fill-in round close to Knoxville amenities
Elite option for those with connections, highly ranked in the state
Stay in West Knoxville or Turkey Creek for the best blend of lodging, dining, and regional access.
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