
Moccasin Bend Course
Moccasin Bend Golf Club

About this course
Moccasin Bend Golf Club occupies a distinctive peninsula formed by a dramatic horseshoe curve of the Tennessee River in Chattanooga. The course sits within Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, a site of significant Native American history and Civil War activity, lending the property an unusual sense of place among American municipal golf facilities. The land's historical importance means development has remained limited, preserving much of the natural river corridor character. The layout navigates relatively flat terrain along the riverbank with mature hardwoods framing many holes. Water comes into play primarily through proximity to the Tennessee River rather than constructed hazards, and the routing takes advantage of river views at several points during the round. The course serves as an accessible public facility for the Chattanooga area, offering straightforward golf without severe elevation changes despite the surrounding region's mountainous topography. Moccasin Bend functions as a municipal course managed by the city, providing affordable golf in a setting that balances recreational access with the preservation requirements of the archaeological district. The combination of river setting, historical context, and public accessibility gives the course a role beyond pure golf—it represents one of the few ways visitors can experience the interior of the Moccasin Bend peninsula. The facility maintains a practical, community-oriented character typical of well-used municipal courses in mid-sized Southern cities.
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
- Chattanooga, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1966
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,469 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.4/120
- Course Vaults score
- 5.6
Getting there
Moccasin Bend Golf Club sits within easy reach of Chattanooga's Lovell Field Airport (CHA), a regional hub roughly twenty minutes from the club by car, or via private aviation at nearby Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport for those seeking seamless arrival. The drive from either gateway traces the rolling terrain of southeastern Tennessee, descending gently toward the Tennessee River valley where the club's dramatic riverside setting emerges along the serpentine bends that give the property its name. The final miles unfold through increasingly verdant landscape, the urban sprawl of Chattanooga receding as you approach the club's entrance, where the river's presence becomes palpable - a natural anchor to one of the region's most architecturally distinctive courses. The journey itself becomes part of the experience: a transition from the modern city to the quiet, sculpted grounds that overlook the water's ancient meanders.

FAQ
Common questions about Moccasin Bend
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Moccasin Bend has a Course Vaults score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Yes. Moccasin Bend is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Moccasin Bend is 72.
Moccasin Bend plays 6,469 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Moccasin Bend is 120.
Moccasin Bend is a 18-hole course.



