
Wingfoot Course
Wingfoot Golf Course
About this course
Wingfoot Golf Course in Union City, Tennessee, is a Jim Sankey design situated in the northwestern corner of the state near the Kentucky border. Sankey, known for his work across the Southeast, brought his design sensibility to a landscape characteristic of the region's rolling terrain and mixed woodland setting. The course reflects the architect's approach to routing through natural topography, making use of elevation changes and native vegetation to define playing corridors and create visual interest across the eighteen holes. The layout emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than length, with bunkering and green complexes positioned to reward accuracy and course management. Like many regional courses designed in Sankey's era, Wingfoot balances playability for the membership with enough definition to challenge accomplished golfers. The course sits within the broader context of Tennessee's golf landscape, serving the Union City community and surrounding areas as a private or semi-private facility. Wingfoot's setting in rural northwest Tennessee places it in a region of understated natural beauty, with the course likely incorporating the area's typical mix of hardwoods, open fairways, and water features common to Sankey's designs. The club culture and specific traditions remain rooted in local membership, reflecting the character of a regional course built to serve its immediate community rather than to attract national tournament play or widespread recognition.
Quick facts
- Location
- Union City, TN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1970
- Designer
- Jim Sankey
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,817 yards
- Difficulty
- 76/135
FAQ
Common questions about Wingfoot
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wingfoot was designed by Jim Sankey.
Yes. Wingfoot is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wingfoot is 72.
Wingfoot plays 6,817 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wingfoot is 135.
Wingfoot is a 18-hole course.




