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3.8
323 Reviews (323)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
132
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
80.1%
Recommend this course
259 out of 323 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 29 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.4
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 67 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 5723 yards
Slope 112
Rating 67.5
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Whittle Springs Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2018 #4)

Reviews

3.8
323 Reviews (323)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 7
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 9
Locals 9
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Love the course

Everything was great with the course.

The bathrooms are nasty

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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
4.0
Previously Played

My home course

Some of the nicest and toughest greens in Knoxville. I've played them all. Nicer than Fox Den. Mostly friendly staff. Love the layout of the course and challenging greens. Only negative is the carts and food. Last 2 times my cart was dead when I got it or flat tire or brake will not hold. And a man likes a hotdog sometimes after the first nine. During midday on Sunday or Saturday. But over all one of my favorite courses in Knoxville. And a value for your money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Straightforward, good value, nice condition

My only complaint would be the pace of play. It is popular and often crowded.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Annoying kids that don’t follow tee time procedures

Tee time 11, solo golfer, got to tee box at 10:57, my 11 pair had already teed off. Caught up to them, then they insisted on me playing through. This resulted in them hitting into me multiple times, and me having to wait out the people in front of me. Super rude 18-20 year old kids. Paid for 18 holes, only played 9.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Holes Are Too Close To Tee Boxes

Many par 4 holes are reachable with a driver. Not necessarily good or bad except for the fact that the tee boxes are so close to the greens for other holes that it is really easy to be hit into and to hit others with offline shots. You have to really be watching for those hitting around you and it makes it really hard to enjoy the course.

The course is pretty open on most holes and it is easy to find your ball. I wouldn’t recommend long hitters play this course as it makes it dangerous for everyone.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Whittle looks awesome

We play this course 2…3 times a week
Fairways have never looked better
Greens are near perfect

Thx to Scott, Steve, Rusty, Brad and the gang
Keep up the great work!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Whittle is great

The only problem here is people who don’t know golf etiquette. The course is in the best shape it’s ever been in and I’ve been playing there for years. Staff is excellent ,could use a ranger to help with pace that’s all.

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

Fun Compact Course

Whittle Springs is a great course if you want to put in a quick round! For the value, this course is a no brainer! The conditions was in really good shape! Might want to do some tree trimming on a few holes! I was actually running late due to an emergency job and they were able to still fit us in!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great place to stay

The green was in perfect condition.
The fairway was fair enough in spite of some debris.
The play pace? Well... I was the first tee-off. :)
It was a really nice neighborhood place to enjoy golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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