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Williams Creek Course

Williams Creek Golf Course

Knoxville, TN, USA
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18 holesPar 542,718 yds

About this course

Williams Creek Golf Course, nestled in the heart of East Knoxville, is a testament to enduring community spirit, a place where generations have honed their game since its inception. The routing, carved from gently rolling Tennessee parkland, presents a deceptively challenging test. While not exceedingly long, the course rewards strategic play; errant shots are punished severely with tree lined fairways and challenging approaches to well guarded greens. Many local golfers know that this course is not suited for players who simply want to hit it hard and find it later. Originally designed with a classic mid-century sensibility, Williams Creek has seen subtle refinements over the years. Its tight, tree-lined fairways and modestly sized greens demand accurate shot-making, offering a classic, rather than bomb-and-gouge, round. While Williams Creek hasn't hosted national championships, it remains a beloved fixture in the Knoxville golfing landscape, a place where the spirit of the game is palpable. The club’s down-to-earth atmosphere and the camaraderie fostered within its membership makes it a unique establishment in a landscape dominated by high-priced semi-private courses.

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.

3796

Best in World

3553

Best in USA

73

Best in TN

Quick facts

Location
Knoxville, TN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2003
Designer
Tom Fazio
Holes
18
Par
54
Length
2,718 yards
Course Vaults score
6.0

Getting there

Williams Creek Golf Course lies in the rolling hills of East Tennessee, most easily accessed via McGhee Tyson Airport just south of Knoxville - a straightforward twenty-minute drive that traces the Tennessee River valley before turning into the wooded residential terrain west of the city. The approach follows quiet suburban roads that gradually shed the trappings of Knoxville's outer sprawl, giving way to mature hardwoods and the kind of understated, tree-lined streets that characterize Tennessee's established golf communities. By the time you arrive at Williams Creek, the transition is complete - urban energy replaced by the serene, parkland calm of a course carved thoughtfully into the native landscape.

FAQ

Common questions about Williams Creek

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

Williams Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.

Williams Creek was designed by Tom Fazio.

Yes. Williams Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Williams Creek is 54.

Williams Creek plays 2,718 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Williams Creek is a 18-hole course.

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