Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Plan your round at Gaylord Springs Golf Links
Gaylord Springs Golf Links is a public 18-hole, par-72 Scottish links-style course designed by Larry Nelson, laid out beside the Cumberland River in Nashville. The fairways are bordered by limestone bluffs and wetlands, and the signature 4th hole passes a century-old springhouse that gives the course its name. It sits about 10 minutes from Nashville International Airport and 5 minutes from Gaylord Opryland Resort. The course is open to the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Larry Nelson
- Opened 1991
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Gaylord Springs Golf Links hole by hole
Hole 1
513
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
405
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
146
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
346
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
426
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
487
yds ·Blue
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Hole 7
412
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
151
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
319
yds ·Blue
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Hole 10
515
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
407
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
499
yds ·Blue
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Hole 13
144
yds ·Blue
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Hole 14
306
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
369
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
282
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
164
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
413
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Gold | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 7 | 551 | 526 | 513 | 494 | 481 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 444 | 423 | 405 | 377 | 334 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 161 | 150 | 146 | 126 | 109 |
| 4 | 4 | 11 | 400 | 388 | 346 | 308 | 240 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 454 | 442 | 426 | 315 | 302 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 535 | 515 | 487 | 463 | 412 |
| 7 | 4 | 9 | 466 | 439 | 412 | 398 | 355 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 182 | 164 | 151 | 125 | 97 |
| 9 | 4 | 13 | 354 | 343 | 319 | 308 | 303 |
| Out | 36 | 3,547 | 3,390 | 3,205 | 2,914 | 2,633 | |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 535 | 525 | 515 | 493 | 473 |
| 11 | 4 | 8 | 451 | 437 | 407 | 371 | 328 |
| 12 | 5 | 6 | 536 | 517 | 499 | 484 | 455 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 189 | 169 | 144 | 130 | 95 |
| 14 | 4 | 12 | 340 | 325 | 306 | 287 | 249 |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 399 | 378 | 369 | 347 | 285 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 322 | 301 | 282 | 249 | 215 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 210 | 181 | 164 | 148 | 112 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 452 | 432 | 413 | 380 | 335 |
| In | 36 | 3,434 | 3,265 | 3,099 | 2,889 | 2,547 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,981 | 6,655 | 6,304 | 5,803 | 5,180 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt and soft-spike or spikeless shoes.
- Plan for a 4 hour 30 minute round.
- Leave personal coolers at home.
- Carts are required, as walking is not allowed.
- Tee times can be booked on the course website.
Dress code
Proper attire is required on the course and practice facility. For men, that means shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks, or golf shorts of an appropriate inseam such as Bermuda shorts. Only soft-spiked or spikeless golf shoes are allowed.
Carts & walking
Carts are available, and walking is not allowed.
Practice facilities
The practice facility has a grass driving range, a short game area and putting greens. The Gaylord Springs Golf Institute offers instruction, club fitting and club repair.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs and rental shoes are available. Sharing clubs is not allowed.
Food & drink
Honors Grill is on property.
Pace of play
The target round time is 4 hours 30 minutes, and slow groups may be asked to skip holes.
Policies
Personal coolers are not permitted. Golf hours run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.
Quick answers
Gaylord Springs Golf Links at a glance
Is Gaylord Springs Golf Links open to the public?
Yes. Gaylord Springs Golf Links is a public course.
How many holes does Gaylord Springs Golf Links have, and what's the par?
Gaylord Springs Golf Links has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,180 to 6,981 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
Gaylord Springs Golf Links was designed by Larry Nelson and opened in 1991.
What's the dress code at Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
Proper attire is required on the course and practice facility. For men, that means shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks, or golf shorts of an appropriate inseam such as Bermuda shorts.
What are the cart and walking rules at Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
Carts are available, and walking is not allowed.
What practice facilities does Gaylord Springs Golf Links have?
The practice facility has a grass driving range, a short game area and putting greens. The Gaylord Springs Golf Institute offers instruction, club fitting and club repair.
What's the pace of play at Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
The target round time is 4 hours 30 minutes, and slow groups may be asked to skip holes.
What food and drink does Gaylord Springs Golf Links have?
Honors Grill is on property.
How do you book a tee time at Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
Call the course at (615) 458-1730.
Where is Gaylord Springs Golf Links?
Gaylord Springs Golf Links is at 18 Springhouse Ln, Nashville, TN 37214.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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