Generals Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course

Generals Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course, located just outside Nashville, is a reminder that championship-caliber golf isn't always synonymous with national renown. Carved from the rolling Tennessee parkland, the course presents a stern, but fair, test. Generous fairways belie the need for precise approaches into subtly contoured greens, often guarded by strategically placed bunkers that reward strategic play rather than brute force.

Designed by Denis Griffiths, the course favors the thoughtful player who can navigate doglegs and elevation changes with calculated precision. The bentgrass greens are known for their consistent pace and subtle breaks, while the Bermuda fairways provide a lush carpet from which to launch your attack. The course favors a draw off the tee for right-handed players to set up scoring opportunities.

Generals Retreat hosted the Tennessee PGA Championship from 2016-2022, and it's proven to be a popular spot for local and regional tournaments with its expansive clubhouse, grill and banquet facilities that are a hub for special events and gatherings.