Colonial Country Club

Colonial Country Club's South Course in Cordova, Tennessee, was designed by Joe Finger, a prolific Texas-based architect who shaped numerous courses across the American South during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Finger's work typically emphasized strategic bunkering and playability for a range of skill levels, characteristics that define many of his layouts in the region. The course serves a suburban Memphis community that has grown considerably since the club's establishment, reflecting the eastward expansion of the metropolitan area. The routing occupies rolling terrain characteristic of western Tennessee, where modest elevation changes and mature tree corridors frame holes and define playing corridors. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and strategic considerations for approach shots and risk-reward decisions. Finger's design philosophy often incorporated generous fairway widths balanced by well-placed hazards that reward accurate shot placement, and the South Course follows this template with a layout that accommodates member play while maintaining competitive interest. Colonial Country Club operates as a private facility serving the Cordova area, with the South Course complementing the club's overall amenities. The course provides a traditional country club golf experience within the Memphis suburbs, where tree-lined fairways and classic design elements reflect the architectural sensibilities of Finger's era. The layout remains a fixture in the local golf community, offering members a familiar yet consistently engaging test of golf in a setting shaped by the region's natural landscape.