Shelby Golf Course

Played 18 holes on 7-6-25. A very fun layout on about 14/18 holes (the other 4 are kinda just off the teebox going straight uphill that I personally don’t enjoy, but if it was easy it wouldn’t be golf) The new greens roll better or similar to what you’ll get for the same price anywhere close by. They’ve made a lot of the greens very angulating so get ready to lag putt and pray. A few blind shots over hills, but that’s the designed challenge on a shorter course like such.(and you can just drive up 50yards to see where the green is) Fairways are in nice shape, didn’t have a problem with any dead…

Shelby Bottoms is great value for money. They offer cart and club rentals with 9 or 18 hole options. The clubhouse has a simple snack bar - drinks, beer, hot dogs, etc. - and the essentials - balls, tees, gloves, etc. The course itself is fairly simple. My son and I played the front nine and most of the holes were straight on, maybe a slight dog-leg left or right. There are no particular hazards to speak of. No sand traps. No lakes or ponds. Just trees and brush. There are significant dips and inclines in the terrain which can make riding in the cart feel like a roller coaster ride. My only…

This place is closed for golfing after damage from the Tornado, but it is open to the public as a park. I love it so much here and I hope it never opens for golfing again so I can keep having picnics there. Here are pictures I have taken there over the last 7 months. I just love it so much.

Averagely priced public golf courses near Downtown Nashville, right next to Shelby Park. The greens are Bermuda grass and are in playable condition. There are a few better public courses in Nashville though. The hilly terrain adds a lot of character and difficulty to the course. It also makes it very challenging to walkers especially on the first nine holes. It is by and large a decent course for golfers on a budget.

Great local course. Greens are much better now. Hours could be better. Insane to close at 4:30pm during peak season. Can’t hit 18 after 12:30 tee time. Blame staff shortages, whatever. There’s no reason for it. It could make money if someone cared. There’s 20 people a day who end up walking the course for free at 4:30. Obviously there’s a demand.

I grew up playing HS golf here. With the recent renovations. This place is way better. I still hate the hills lol, but that is what makes this course unique for being a shorter course. The new greens are nice with undulation. I expect it to be in its best shape after a year of the grass growing stronger.

Really cool golf course. But has administrative issues. They don’t allow 18 hole tee times to start after 12:00 and if it’s after 2 they tell you that you have to walk. When I showed my surprise to this the Marshall told me “we’ve been doing this for a while you should know”. That’s a bit frustrating considering I’m from out of town. Cool golf course. No idea why they have weird rules. Very frustrating to get talked to like an idiot at my confusion.

Fun course,great staff and brand new greens! The course challenges you through a number of blind tee and approach shots. Even with short length compared to some modern courses and no bunkers, the course layout and design makes for a fun round.

This golf course is very well maintained, and the staff are friendly. The greens are challenging, as many of them are fast and sloped. The water I'm leaving two stars off because the course is not interesting, and it's only slightly aesthetically pleasing. Most of the holes are quite forgettable. Also, they will pair you with strangers every time, even when they aren't busy. I'd rather not play with strangers when I seldomly get the chance to play. I probably will not be back.

The conditions have been getting better over the last few years. Some of the tee boxes and greens need some work. Really beautiful area. Pretty easy to get in and the manager is great.

Visiting from Louisville. Played on 3/14/25. Fairways dormant greens in very good shape temporary tee boxes nothing unusual for mid March. Old school city course. Classic raised greens. Great inexpensive track. Friendly staff I’d play here again.

Staff consistently bad mouth customers, both directly and to each other but within ear shot. Phones purposefully left off the hook every day. Aggressive staff always trying to blame customers for not knowing their rules and following us around trying to t us. Most staff aren't even working. Save up for a country club membership.