
Ted Rhodes Course
Ted Rhodes Golf Course


About this course
Ted Rhodes Golf Course is a municipal facility in Nashville, Tennessee, named in honor of Ted Rhodes, one of the pioneering African American professional golfers who competed in the mid-twentieth century. Rhodes was a contemporary and friend of Charlie Sifford and helped break down racial barriers in professional golf during an era when opportunities for Black golfers were severely limited. The course serves as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to the game. The layout occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the Nashville basin area, offering an accessible public golf experience for players of varying skill levels. As a municipal course, Ted Rhodes provides affordable golf to the local community and serves as an important resource for introducing the game to new players. The facility reflects Nashville's commitment to public recreation and the city's recognition of important figures in golf history. The course operates within Nashville's parks and recreation system alongside other municipal golf facilities in the area. Like many public courses in mid-sized American cities, it balances the need for playability and maintenance with budget constraints, focusing on providing functional golf rather than championship-level challenge. The naming of the course represents Nashville's acknowledgment of the civil rights era and the individuals who advanced equality in sports, making it part of the broader historical narrative of golf's integration in the United States.
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
- Nashville, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1953
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,669 yards
- Difficulty
- 72/128
- Course Vaults score
- 5.9
Getting there
Ted Rhodes Golf Course sits within the urban fabric of Nashville, accessible via Nashville International Airport (BNA), roughly twenty minutes south by car through the rolling terrain of Davidson County. The course itself occupies a quietly dignified corner of the city's landscape, nestled in the neighborhoods south of downtown, where tree-lined streets and the gentle topography of Middle Tennessee create an unexpectedly serene setting despite the metropolitan proximity. The final approach winds through residential streets that frame the course's mature oaks and manicured fairways, offering a distinctly local Nashville experience - a municipal gem that requires no lengthy pilgrimage, yet rewards the golfer who seeks it out with authentic Southern hospitality and storied architectural character.

FAQ
Common questions about Ted Rhodes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ted Rhodes has a Course Vaults score of 5.9 out of 10 based on 35 logged golfers.
Yes. Ted Rhodes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ted Rhodes is 72.
Ted Rhodes plays 6,669 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ted Rhodes is 128.
Ted Rhodes is a 18-hole course.



