WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Course Instruction: Finding the perfect place to golf in Williamson County BY PAU L STA N L E Y
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f you’re champing at the bit to hit the links in Williamson County, you’ll need to be armed with the latest information on area golf courses and where and how to secure a tee time. Williamson County has several golf courses, albeit mostly private, that will challenge any swing and skill level. Here’s a rundown on area golf courses:
Private Clubs Brentwood Country Club 5123 Country Club Drive Brentwood, 37027 (615) 373-2552 bcctn.org
Situated between Nashville and Franklin, and on the site of the former Midway mansion is the Brentwood Country Club. In addition to an 18-hole golf course, it includes a clubhouse, a full-service pro shop, dining room, driving range, men’s grill, swimming pool and fitness center.
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Memberships range from full golf to social memberships that include the use of all areas besides the golf course. Social members can also play golf as a guest up to six times each calendar year. The club has three full-time teaching professionals on staff.
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club 1703 Crockett Springs Trail Brentwood, 37027 (615)370-3346 ngac.net
Originally part of a 640-acre land grant of Andrew Crockett and established in 1979, Nashville Golf and Athletic Club fashions itself as more of a golf club than a country club. A long course at 7,563 yards and designed by course architects Bon Von Hagge and Bruce Devlin, the course’s signature par 3, number six hole was selected as one of the 18 greatest golf holes in the country by Sports Illustrated. Given the club’s dedication to golf, no swimming or tennis facilities are offered. However, the club does house a full-service pro shop, locker
facilities, and indoor and outdoor dining areas. Individual, family, junior, and corporate memberships are available.
Old Natchez Golf Club 115 Gardengate Drive Franklin, 37069 (615)373-3200 oldnatchezcc.com
Known as the area’s oldest continuously operating country club, Old Natchez is located just off Hillsboro Road, between Franklin and Brentwood. With a 30,000 square foot newly remodeled clubhouse, it’s by far the largest club facility in the area. A traditional, full-service Country Club, one unique aspect is the six rubico clay tennis courts, four of which are lit for evening play. A junior Olympic-size swimming pool and covered pavilion offer members and guests plenty of space to soak up Middle Tennessee’s hot summer sun. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness room, a full-service pro shop, banquet
