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Buford Ellington Course

Henry Horton Golf Course

Chapel Hill, TN, USA
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18 holesPar 727,060 yds74.3/128

About this course

Henry Horton Golf Course, located in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, operates as part of Henry Horton State Park in the rolling countryside south of Nashville. The course sits within a state park system that provides public golf access alongside recreational facilities, making it a regional destination for both local players and visitors exploring Tennessee's middle section. The park itself occupies land along the Duck River valley, where the terrain features the gentle hills and mixed hardwood forests characteristic of the central Tennessee landscape. The Buford Ellington course takes its name from Tennessee's governor who served during the 1960s, reflecting the era when many state park golf facilities were developed across the American South. The layout works with the natural topography of the property, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors that define holes and frame playing corridors. Water features, likely fed by the area's creek systems, come into play on several holes, adding strategic considerations to what is primarily a parkland design. As a state park facility, Henry Horton serves a broad range of golfers, from beginners to experienced players seeking an affordable round in a natural setting. The course maintains the accessibility mission typical of public golf within state park systems, offering straightforward golf without the conditioning or difficulty level of high-end daily-fee courses. The park's lodge and restaurant facilities provide dining options that complement the golf experience, supporting both day trips and overnight stays for those exploring the region's outdoor offerings.

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.

2300

Best in World

2082

Best in USA

35

Best in TN

Quick facts

Location
Chapel Hill, TN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1962
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,060 yards
Difficulty
74.3/128
Course Vaults score
7.3

Getting there

The journey to Henry Horton Golf Course unfolds via Nashville International Airport (BNA), roughly ninety minutes south through the rolling terrain of Middle Tennessee's heartland. From Nashville, the drive traces a gentle descent into the Cumberland Plateau region, where the landscape shifts from suburban sprawl to pastoral farmland dotted with limestone outcroppings and tree-lined ridges. The final approach winds through Chapel Hill's quiet countryside before arriving at the course's serene grounds, where the Buford Ellington layout awaits amid native grasses and mature hardwoods - a peaceful counterpoint to the energy of the capital city left behind.

FAQ

Common questions about Buford Ellington at Henry Horton Golf Course

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Buford Ellington at Henry Horton Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

Yes. Buford Ellington at Henry Horton Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Buford Ellington is 72.

Buford Ellington plays 7,060 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Buford Ellington is 128.

Buford Ellington is a 18-hole course.

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