
The River Course
The Sevierville Golf Club
About this course
The River course at Sevierville Golf Club is the bolder, brawnier sibling to its Highlands counterpart, a testament to Tennessee's evolving landscape. Stretching along the Little Pigeon River near the Great Smokey Mountains, this modern design offers a sterner test than one might expect amidst the rolling foothills. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills, The River embraces its parkland setting, though with a distinctly American flavor. Wide fairways offer an initial invitation, but strategically placed bunkers and the meandering river penalize anything less than thoughtful play. The generous landing areas often mislead players into aggressive approaches to the smallish undulating greens, demanding precision to avoid three-putts. Not particularly heralded, The River remains a popular and valued test for both locals and visitors seeking a challenging round in a scenic setting. Beyond the golf, Sevierville Golf Club is known for its down-home hospitality and a vibrant, unpretentious atmosphere. Stories abound of friendly wagers and impromptu putting contests after the round. And as the 19th hole beckons, it's the pulled pork sandwiches, a local specialty, that truly steal the show, solidifying the club's place as a quintessential Tennessee golf experience.
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
- Sevierville, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- D. J. DeVictor, Steve Melnyk
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,120 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.5/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.6
Getting there
The Sevierville Golf Club is reached most conveniently via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) near Knoxville, approximately forty minutes north by car, or alternatively through the larger Nashville International (BNA), roughly two hours west across the Tennessee plateau. The drive from either gateway carries you southeast into the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, where the landscape gradually shifts from rolling farmland to dense forest and mountain ridges, the air growing cooler and crisper as elevation rises. The final miles wind through the quiet Sevier County countryside, descending gently toward the Pigeon River valley where the club sits nestled among native hardwoods and mountain streams - a serene arrival that signals the transition from the wider world into one of East Tennessee's most private golfing sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about The River at The Sevierville Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The River at The Sevierville Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
The River was designed by D. J. DeVictor and Steve Melnyk.
Yes. The River at The Sevierville Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The River is 72.
The River plays 7,120 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The River is 136.




