
Bent Tree Course
Bent Tree Golf Club
About this course
Bent Tree Golf Club in Jackson, Tennessee is a private course designed by Randy Wilson, a respected regional architect known for work throughout the mid-South. The course reflects Wilson's design philosophy of routing play through natural terrain while maintaining playability across a range of skill levels. Set in the rolling landscape characteristic of West Tennessee, Bent Tree integrates the site's native topography and vegetation into its layout, creating a course that feels rooted in its local geography rather than imposed upon it. The routing takes advantage of elevation changes and natural drainage patterns typical of the region, with holes that move through wooded areas and more open sections. Like many Wilson designs, Bent Tree emphasizes strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play without becoming penal for mid-handicap golfers. The course serves the Jackson area's golfing community as a private club venue, hosting member competitions and outings. As a regional course rather than a nationally prominent venue, Bent Tree maintains a membership-focused character typical of private clubs in Tennessee's smaller metropolitan areas. The club culture centers on regular play and local tournaments rather than high-profile competitive events. The course's design and maintenance reflect the practical standards of a well-established regional private club, offering members consistent playing conditions and a familiar test of golf rooted in the local landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Jackson, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1996
- Designer
- Randy Wilson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,709 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.6/123
Getting there
Bent Tree Golf Club sits quietly in the rolling countryside west of Jackson, Tennessee, most easily reached via Memphis International Airport (MEM), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest, or the closer regional hub of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Wiley International Airport (PIB), a straightforward thirty-minute drive. The route from either airport carries you through the gentle farmland and hardwood forests of West Tennessee, where the landscape gradually shifts from interstate commerce to pastoral back roads lined with native oaks and open pasture. As you approach the club's entrance, the surrounding terrain settles into the understated grace of the region - a landscape of quiet dignity that mirrors the discretion and refinement Bent Tree itself commands among those who know it.

FAQ
Common questions about Bent Tree
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bent Tree was designed by Randy Wilson.
Yes. Bent Tree is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bent Tree is 72.
Bent Tree plays 6,709 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bent Tree is 123.
Bent Tree is a 18-hole course.



