Best Golf Courses Near Cleveland, TN

Cleveland, a manufacturing city known for its quality of life, sits in the Great Appalachian Valley of southeast Tennessee. It’s just 13 miles from the highest rated golf course in the Volunteer State—The Honors Course, a Pete Dye jewel that is undergoing a Gil Hanse renovation. Alas, The Course Course is private, but a number of public-access courses in and around Cleveland should satisfy anyone looking to make a tee time. The city-owned Falcon Point Golf Course (formerly Waterville Golf Course) has been revitalized with a 2020 upgrade project to its greens. Noted for its small greens, Chatata Valley Club’s wide fairways and natural grassy areas spread out over rolling farmland. The Bear Trace at Harrison Park, another of Jack Nicklaus’s playable designs in the Volunteer State, is a stunning treat in a natural setting highlighted by woods and water. You may even be able to score a hot deal. Nob North Golf Course is a Gary Player-design muni players of all skill levels tend to enjoy in nearby Cohutta, Georgia. Visitors in Cleveland eagerly take to nearby rivers and lakes for recreation and relaxation. Downtown Cleveland has a hometown feel and is a place to linger for dining, shopping, and galleries. It’s especially lively during Halloween—the biggest event of the year in Cleveland.