
Sewanee Course
The Course at Sewanee



About this course
Carved into the heart of the Cumberland Plateau, The Course at Sewanee is a testament to the enduring appeal of understated, classic golf. The rugged terrain, dominated by natural rock outcroppings and dramatic elevation changes, lends the course a unique character. Originally designed in the early 20th century, the course underwent a significant renovation in the early 2000's led by Gil Hanse. The redesign honors the spirit of the original layout while enhancing its playability and visual appeal, the routing emphasizes strategic play over brute force, favoring those who can navigate the undulating fairways and multi-tiered greens with finesse. Locals will tell you that the ever-present wind adds another layer of complexity. While not on the major championship circuit, The Course at Sewanee holds a special place in the hearts of its members and the broader Sewanee community, where students and town locals alike are permitted to play. The course, as well as the campus, is home to the University of the South, an Episcopalian college. As such, it maintains a deep connection to the university's history and traditions, serving as a gathering place for generations of students, faculty, and alumni.
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
- Sewanee, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,658 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to The Course at Sewanee begins at Nashville International Airport, roughly ninety minutes northwest, though Chattanooga Metropolitan offers an alternative gateway from the southeast. The drive climbs steadily onto the Cumberland Plateau, where the air thins and the landscape opens into a distinctive tableland of hardwood forest and limestone bluffs - a world apart from the valleys below. As you wind through the gates of the University of the South's ten-thousand-acre domain, the approach feels less like arriving at a golf course and more like entering an elevated sanctuary, where the game unfolds atop one of the most dramatic natural plateaus in the American South.

FAQ
Common questions about Sewanee
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Sewanee has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 86 logged golfers.
Yes. Sewanee is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sewanee is 72.
Sewanee plays 6,658 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sewanee is 129.
Sewanee is a 18-hole course.






