Country Hills Course
Country Hills Golf Club

About this course
Country Hills Golf Club sits in Hendersonville, a suburban community northeast of Nashville along the shores of Old Hickory Lake. The course was designed by Leon Howard, a Tennessee-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-South during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Howard's designs typically emphasize playability for a range of skill levels while working within the rolling terrain common to Middle Tennessee. The routing at Country Hills moves through gently rolling to moderately hilly land characteristic of the Nashville Basin's outer edges. The property features mature hardwoods and elevation changes that create natural separation between holes and require thoughtful club selection on approach shots. Water comes into play on several holes, reflecting the area's network of creeks and drainage patterns. The layout offers a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes, with bunkering that frames landing areas and greens without overwhelming recreational players. Country Hills serves as a semi-private facility, providing both member and public access. The club functions as a neighborhood amenity and regional daily-fee option in Sumner County, an area that has seen considerable residential growth in recent decades. The course reflects the practical design sensibility of its era—focused on enjoyable golf within a suburban setting rather than championship length or severe hazards. It remains a local fixture for Hendersonville-area golfers seeking accessible play in a mature, tree-lined environment.
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
- Hendersonville, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1990
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Leon Howard
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,211 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.8/124
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
The journey to Country Hills Golf Club begins at Nashville International Airport, a straightforward 25-minute drive northeast into the rolling countryside of Sumner County. The route traces the Cumberland River's northern arc, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to pastureland and the gentle topography that defines Middle Tennessee's golf country. As you exit the interstate and wind through Hendersonville's quiet residential lanes, the transition feels less like arrival at a destination than a retreat into the unhurried rhythm of a classic American member club - understated, accessible, and rooted in its community.

FAQ
Common questions about Country Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Country Hills has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Country Hills was designed by Leon Howard.
Yes. Country Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Country Hills is 70.
Country Hills plays 6,211 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Country Hills is 124.


