Chattanooga Golf Trip Planning Guide
Chattanooga delivers a golf trip with serious scenery. The Honors Course area, Lookout Mountain views, and a revitalized downtown with craft breweries and outdoor adventure make it an underrated pick. Smaller-town pricing with a surprising amount to do off the course.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
CHA (15 min drive)
$35–$350
$400/night
2 of 4
~$340/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Chattanooga. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Honors Course — parkland, $200–$350 · 4.8★
Pete Dye design that hosts NCAA championships. Private but available through select packages.
St. John's Meeting Place — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
Chattanooga's best restaurant in a converted church. Creative Southern plates and great wine list.
Hutton & Smith Brewing — brewpub
Mountain-themed craft brewery with great IPAs and a chill taproom vibe.
Day 2
The Course at Sewanee — mountain, $35–$60 · 4.5★
Mountaintop course at the University of the South. Stunning views and absurd value.
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding — half day, $150–$250/pp
Tandem hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. Bucket-list adrenaline.
Sugars Ribs — bbq, $$ · 4.4★
Legendary local BBQ. Dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork that rival Memphis.
The Flying Squirrel — cocktail · Open late
Creative cocktails and wood-fired fare in a hip Southside setting.
Day 3
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay — parkland, $40–$75 · 4.4★
Jack Nicklaus design on Chickamauga Lake. State park course with championship pedigree.
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting — half day, $40–$80/pp
1996 Olympic whitewater course. Class III-IV rapids, 45 minutes from town.
Public House — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.5★
Farm-to-table gastropub with craft cocktails. Great group dinner spot on the North Shore.
Clyde's on Main — sports bar · Open late
Pool tables, big TVs, and cheap drinks. The go-to low-key hangout.
Course-by-Course Guide
Chattanooga has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Chattanooga has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1200 /night
Lookout Mountain & Signal Mountain
$500–$1500 /night
Downtown Chattanooga / North Shore
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
St. John's Meeting Place
$$$Chattanooga's best restaurant in a converted church. Creative Southern plates and great wine list.
Sugars Ribs
$$Legendary local BBQ. Dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork that rival Memphis.
Public House
$$$Farm-to-table gastropub with craft cocktails. Great group dinner spot on the North Shore.
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken
$Cash-only fried chicken joint that is absolutely worth it. Get the white beans too.
Hennen's Steaks and Seafood
$$$$Certified Angus Beef hand-carved and aged to perfection on Chestnut Street — known for excellent group service
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Hutton & Smith Brewing
Mountain-themed craft brewery with great IPAs and a chill taproom vibe.
The Flying Squirrel
Late nightCreative cocktails and wood-fired fare in a hip Southside setting.
Clyde's on Main
Late nightPool tables, big TVs, and cheap drinks. The go-to low-key hangout.
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding
Tandem hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. Bucket-list adrenaline.
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting
1996 Olympic whitewater course. Class III-IV rapids, 45 minutes from town.
Rock City & Ruby Falls
Iconic Lookout Mountain attractions. Underground waterfall and seven-state views.
Chattanooga Brewing Trail
Hit Oddstory, Naked River, and Hutton & Smith in a walkable loop.
Chickamauga Battlefield Tour
Massive Civil War battlefield with driving and walking tours. Free and fascinating.
Getting There
Fly into Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) — it's a 15-minute drive to Chattanooga. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Chattanooga Party Bus and Scenic City Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.