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Presidents Reserve Course

Hermitage Golf Course

Old Hickory, TN, USA
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About this course

Presidents Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course unfolds as a testament to Tennessee's golfing landscape, where tradition meets a modern sensibility. Carved into the rolling terrain of Old Hickory, just outside Nashville, this course offers a distinctly American parkland experience, framed by mature trees and subtle elevation changes. Its generous fairways, punctuated by strategic bunkering, favor a controlled, thoughtful approach, while the subtly contoured greens demand a deft touch. The course is known to those in the know for its undulating greens and the need to be on the correct side of the fairway to attack the pin. Designed by Denis Griffiths, Presidents Reserve has been a popular fixture in the Nashville golf scene for decades. While not hosting major championships, its layout has proven a stern test for amateur competitions and club events alike. The course offers a democratic playing field, appealing to a wide range of skill levels, making it a cherished setting for both casual rounds and spirited competition. The local lore speaks of a match between a famous country singer and a well-known Nashville restaurateur, a testament to the course's social role within the community. Hermitage Golf Course itself is known as the oldest public golf course in the state of Tennessee. Its more famous older brother, the General's Retreat, is considered the premier course on the property, but those who know it well can consider the Presidents Reserve to be the local's secret.

Quick facts

Location
Old Hickory, TN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2001
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,157 yards
Difficulty
74.4/132
Course Vaults score
7.6

Getting there

The journey to Hermitage Golf Course begins at Nashville International Airport (BNA), a straightforward thirty-minute drive northeast through the rolling terrain that defines Middle Tennessee, or via nearby Cornelia Fort Airfield for those arriving by private aircraft. The route traces a gentle ascent away from Nashville's urban core, transitioning from interstate commerce to quieter county roads that wind through the verdant landscape surrounding Old Hickory Lake. As you approach the gates of this storied property - steeped in the legacy of Andrew Jackson's historic estate - the modern world recedes entirely, replaced by the serene vista of manicured fairways and the shimmering water that has defined this sanctuary for generations of golfers seeking both championship golf and the weight of American history.

FAQ

Common questions about Presidents Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course

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

Presidents Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 106 logged golfers.

Presidents Reserve was designed by Denis Griffiths.

Yes. Presidents Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Presidents Reserve is 72.

Presidents Reserve plays 7,157 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Presidents Reserve is 132.

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