Cole Park Golf Course

Cole Park Golf Course sits on the Fort Campbell military installation, straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border near Clarksville. Designed by Larry Packard and opened in the mid-1970s, the course serves active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families as part of the base's morale and recreation facilities. Packard, who designed numerous military and municipal courses throughout his career, created a layout that balances playability for a wide range of golfers with enough strategic interest to engage more accomplished players. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the region, with tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that add dimension to the routing. Water features come into play on several holes, and the design incorporates traditional parkland elements suited to the Kentucky landscape. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, reflecting its mission to serve a diverse membership base that includes beginners, recreational players, and competitive military golfers. As a military facility course, Cole Park functions within the broader network of Armed Forces golf courses across the United States. These courses often host inter-service tournaments and provide accessible golf for service members and their families. The course operates year-round when weather permits, offering a recreational outlet for the Fort Campbell community. Conditions and maintenance standards reflect the resources and priorities typical of military golf operations, with the course serving primarily as a community amenity rather than a destination layout.