Germantown Course

Germantown Country Club

Germantown, TN, USA
Private
18 holesPar 727,003 yds75.1/144
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About this course

Germantown Country Club sits in the Memphis suburb of Germantown, Tennessee, where Press Maxwell designed the course in the mid-twentieth century. Maxwell, a prolific architect across the South and Midwest during the 1950s and 1960s, typically worked with rolling terrain and incorporated strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful play. The Germantown layout reflects his approach to member courses: accessible yet demanding enough to hold the interest of skilled players over time. The property occupies gently rolling land characteristic of the region, with mature hardwoods framing fairways and providing definition to holes. Maxwell's routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes to create variety in shot values and visual interest. The greens feature subtle contours that require careful attention to pin placement and approach angles, a hallmark of Maxwell's design philosophy. Bunkering is placed to challenge both tee shots and approaches, emphasizing position over pure distance. Germantown Country Club serves as a traditional private club for the Memphis-area community, hosting member competitions and social events throughout the year. The club maintains the course in conditions suited to year-round play in the Mid-South climate. While it has not hosted professional tournaments or gained national rankings, the Maxwell design provides a solid test of golf within a well-established club environment typical of suburban country clubs from its era.

Quick facts

Location
Germantown, TN, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1970
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,003 yards
Difficulty
75.1/144

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Common questions about Germantown

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

Germantown was designed by Press Maxwell.

Germantown is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Germantown is 72.

Germantown plays 7,003 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Germantown is 144.

Germantown is a 18-hole course.

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