The Country Club Course

The Country Club

Morristown, TN, USA
Private
18 holesPar 727,055 yds74.4/134
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About this course

The Country Club in Morristown, Tennessee, is a William Langford design that represents the architect's work in the upper Tennessee Valley during the golden age of American golf course architecture. Langford, who practiced primarily in the Midwest and collaborated frequently with Theodore Moreau, brought his characteristic routing sensibilities to this East Tennessee setting in the early twentieth century. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the region, where the Appalachian foothills provide natural movement and elevation changes that Langford incorporated into his layout. Langford's design philosophy emphasized strategic options and playability across different skill levels, favoring thoughtful placement over pure length. His greens typically feature subtle contours and his bunkering tends toward functional rather than purely decorative placement. At Morristown, the routing likely takes advantage of the property's natural topography, with holes moving through the terrain rather than imposing dramatic earth-moving upon it, consistent with golden age design principles and the practical constraints of the era. The club serves the Morristown community in Hamblen County, situated between Knoxville and the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee. The course reflects the tradition of small-city country clubs that emerged across America in the 1920s, providing a social and recreational center for local members. While it does not host major competitive events or appear on national rankings, it represents an example of Langford's regional work and the enduring appeal of golden age architecture adapted to Tennessee's landscape.

Quick facts

Location
Morristown, TN, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1955
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,055 yards
Difficulty
74.4/134

Getting there

The Country Club in Morristown is most readily accessed via McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base (TYS), located approximately 45 minutes south near Knoxville, or alternatively through the larger Knoxville International Airport (TYS) for major carriers, both offering straightforward ground transport into the rolling foothills of East Tennessee. The drive north from Knoxville carries you through the transition zone where the Cumberland Plateau begins to assert itself - a gradual climb through pastoral valleys and tree-lined ridges that signals your approach to the quieter reaches of upper East Tennessee. As you enter Morristown proper, the landscape settles into the understated elegance of the region's established golfing country, where The Country Club awaits with the composed dignity of a club rooted in Tennessee tradition.

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Common questions about The Country Club

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

The Country Club was designed by William Langford.

The Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at The Country Club is 72.

The Country Club plays 7,055 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Country Club is 134.

The Country Club is a 18-hole course.

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