
Avalon Course
Avalon Golf & Country Club



About this course
Avalon Golf & Country Club, nestled in the rolling hills of Lenoir City, Tennessee, stands as a testament to refined Southern golf. Carved into the landscape in the late 20th century, the course presents a formidable challenge thanks to its dramatic elevation changes and mature hardwood forests lining many fairways. Players can expect demanding approach shots to well-guarded greens, testing their ability to manage both distance and accuracy. It's a course where thoughtful strategy trumps brute power. While no major championships grace Avalon's resume, it remains a respected venue within the region, known for its meticulously maintained conditions. Local lore suggests the course’s signature 18th, a demanding par-4, was initially conceived as a par-5, only to be shortened during construction by the original architect due to budget constraints. The club has a strong history with local charities hosting several high profile tournaments to help the surrounding Knox County community. Avalon fosters a strong sense of community amongst its members. The club is home to a very active Men's Golf Association. Following a round, golfers often gather on the clubhouse veranda, enjoying panoramic views of the course and the surrounding Tennessee landscape.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in TN
Quick facts
- Location
- Lenoir City, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Joe Lee
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,803 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/131
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
Avalon Golf & Country Club sits in the rolling foothills east of Knoxville, most easily reached via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), roughly forty minutes south by car through the Tennessee Valley landscape. The drive from Knoxville traces a gentle descent into Lenoir City, where the urban sprawl yields to tree-lined roads and the first glimpses of the Smoky Mountains rising in the distance. Private aviation traffic typically routes through nearby Knoxville's Downtown Island Airport or the more spacious facilities at McGhee Tyson, both offering quick ground transfers to the club. The final miles wind through the pastoral countryside surrounding Loudon County, arriving at Avalon's gates with the kind of quiet, understated elegance that defines the best of East Tennessee's gated communities - a seamless transition from the modern world into a sanctuary of manicured fairways and mountain vistas.

FAQ
Common questions about Avalon
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Avalon has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
Avalon was designed by Joe Lee.
Yes. Avalon is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Avalon is 72.
Avalon plays 6,803 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Avalon is 131.


