In General
The Towhee Club (formerly Towhee Golf Course) is an Arnold Palmer-designed layout just south of Nashville that's long, strategic, and full of potential—but it feels like it's stuck in a rough patch right now. At 6,807 yards from the tips, it demands length and accuracy, with rolling terrain, forced carries, and plenty of risk-reward opportunities that Palmer fans will appreciate. The modern clubhouse and freshly paved parking lot give a great first impression, and the GPS-equipped carts are a nice touch for navigation and scoring.
That said, pace of play was a major buzzkill during my round—one slow group turned a promising day into a 5+ hour slog, with backups on nearly every hole until I politely asked them to pick it up. Large sections of the course (especially off-fairway areas) are bone-dry and burned out, and the bunkers are so neglected they're basically unplayable penalties. The greens, however, are a bright spot—well-maintained and rolling true.
In Detail
Condition overall: Greens are excellent—firm, fast, and consistent. Fairways are hit-or-miss with lots of dry/thin lies, and rough/waste areas are crispy brown in spots. Bunkers are the low point: hard-packed, weedy, and often unraked—most players (myself included) treated them as lateral hazards and chipped out instead.
Tee boxes: Mostly level but showing wear and dryness.
Clubhouse & facilities: Brand new and sleek—modern pro shop, clean restrooms, and a welcoming vibe. Parking lot is freshly paved and spacious.
Carts: Comfortable with reliable GPS screens that help with yardages, hazards, and scoring.
Practice facilities: Putting green is spot-on (speed matches the course perfectly), though no flags in the cups is odd. Driving range is in rough shape—extremely dry, beaten-down turf with little grass left.
Layout: Classic Palmer—demanding tee shots, undulating fairways, and memorable holes. Plays long and punishes mistakes, but rewarding when you’re on.
Suggestions for Improvement
- Pace of play – Get marshals out there regularly. With GPS on every cart, it should be easy to spot bottlenecks in real-time. Our round had 11-minute delays on the front and started slipping again on the back until a friendly chat fixed it. A visible presence would prevent that entirely.
- Driving range – Bring it up to the standard of the practice putting green. Reseed, irrigate, or rotate hitting areas—it’s currently the weakest link and doesn’t prep you properly for the course.
- Bunkers & dry areas – Major overhaul needed. Soften the sand, rake daily, and address the widespread drought damage. Right now, bunkers aren’t strategic—they’re just frustrating.
- Cart GPS – Add a yards-to-meters toggle. International visitors (Europeans, Asians, etc.) would love the option instead of doing mental math all day.
Bottom line: Towhee has the bones of a top-tier Nashville-area track—great design, solid greens, and modern amenities—but maintenance issues (especially bunkers and range) and slow play drag it down. Fix those, and it jumps to 5 stars easily. Worth playing if you’re in the area and catch it on a good day, but temper expectations until they get the conditioning sorted.
4 months ago
As an intern in Spring Hill this summer, I was able to play 40+ rounds here, and I can say without a doubt that this course was great. Greens were in great shape and the Palmer design is quirky in a good way. Par 3s like 6 and 10 have bunkers on the side opposite to hazard areas (most courses use bunkers as "catching areas" for balls heading towards the woods) which makes you really focus on picking a good target. The par 5s are challenging and offer some good risk/reward decisions on 2nd shots. There are a couple spots of the front nine that could use work, like areas of the 3rd fairway and 6th green, but that's me being picky. The front nine is harder off the tee (which I like) and the back nine is very scenic. Bottled water being included on holes 1 and 10 is a great bonus too.
The best part about this course is the staff, however, with everyone from Brian (the GM) to Patrice and Chris. They were so welcoming and I have nothing but positive things to say. I would be very confident in the direction Towhee is going in the future and I hope others enjoy playing the course as much as I have this summer!
7 months ago
Not a golf expert, but this place was fun to play at and a great course! First time playing it and it was great!
3 weeks ago
Course is consistently in pretty great shape. Very friendly service on and off the course. The new clubhouse is pretty sweet as well. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the Nashville area, especially south of Nashville.
4 months ago
I gave this course another chance after some growing pains that I experienced a couple of years ago. They exceeded my expectations. The course is in great shape, practice facilities are top notch for all parts of your game, and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pace of Play was pretty good, even though it was a somewhat busy Saturday afternoon. My group played Ready Golf. The new clubhouse bar and restaurant gives the property a golf resort feel. 5 star experience and good value for the price.
9 months ago
