
Pickwick Landing Course
Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course

About this course
Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course sits along the shores of Pickwick Lake in southwestern Tennessee, near the border with Mississippi and Alabama. The course occupies land within Tennessee's state park system, where the impounded waters of the Tennessee River create a sprawling reservoir known for its recreational fishing and boating. The setting combines wooded hillsides with open stretches that offer views across the water, typical of courses built in conjunction with TVA dam projects and state park development in the mid-twentieth century. The layout reflects the rolling terrain of this corner of Tennessee, where elevation changes and natural corridors shape the routing. Tree-lined fairways move through the property's contours, and several holes play near the shoreline or provide glimpses of the lake. Water hazards appear on multiple holes, some natural and some created during construction. The design emphasizes accessibility for resort and public play rather than championship length or severe difficulty, fitting the course's role as an amenity for park visitors and regional golfers. Pickwick Landing serves both overnight guests staying in the park's lodge and cabins and day visitors exploring the area. The facility operates as part of the broader state park infrastructure, which includes marina access, hiking trails, and picnic areas. The course attracts golfers traveling along the Tennessee River corridor and those combining a round with family recreation on the lake, maintaining a steady role in the region's tourism economy for decades.
Quick facts
- Location
- Pickwick Dam, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1973
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,478 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.2/118
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Nashville International Airport (BNA), roughly two hours and fifteen minutes northeast, though Memphis International (MEM) offers a comparable alternative from the northwest. The drive from either city unfolds through rolling Tennessee farmland and wooded river valleys before descending into the Tennessee River corridor, where the landscape opens to reveal the broad, island-dotted waters of Pickwick Lake. The final miles trace the shoreline along State Route 57, passing marinas and limestone bluffs, until the road delivers you to the state park's welcoming entrance - a gateway to one of the South's most serene public golf settings, perched above the impounded waters of the Tennessee.

FAQ
Common questions about Pickwick Landing
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Pickwick Landing is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pickwick Landing is 72.
Pickwick Landing plays 6,478 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pickwick Landing is 118.
Pickwick Landing is a 18-hole course.



