Nashville Golf Trip Planning Guide
Nashville is a bachelor-party machine that also happens to have surprisingly good golf. Gaylord Springs, Hermitage Golf Course, and a ring of quality public tracks give you legit morning rounds before the Broadway honky-tonk circuit takes over at night. World-class food, live music everywhere, and an energy that keeps big groups fired up.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
BNA (15 min drive)
$45–$160
$500/night
2 of 4
~$398/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Nashville. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Hermitage Golf Course - Presidents Reserve — parkland, $70–$130 · 4.5★
Former LPGA Tour venue. Long, challenging, and beautifully maintained municipal gem.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken — southern, $ · 4.3★
Nashville hot chicken institution. Get the Shut the Cluck Up if you dare.
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge — honky tonk · Open late
The most famous honky-tonk on Broadway. Three floors of live country music and chaos.
Day 2
Gaylord Springs Golf Links — links, $90–$160 · 4.4★
Larry Nelson design along the Cumberland River. Resort-quality conditioning with water on 13 holes.
Nashville Pedal Tavern — 2 hours, $35–$55/pp
Pedal-powered bar crawl through downtown. BYOB and absurdly fun.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
The big-night-out steakhouse. Celebrity sightings, prime cuts, and full VIP energy.
FGL House — rooftop · Open late
Florida Georgia Line's rooftop bar. Great views of Broadway and solid cocktails.
Day 3
Nashville Golf & Athletic Club — parkland, $50–$90 · 4.2★
Best value in Metro Nashville. Well-kept, fair layout with some nice elevation changes.
TopGolf Nashville — 2-3 hours, $30–$60/pp
Multi-level driving range with food and drinks. Pre-trip warm-up.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint — bbq, $$ · 4.4★
Whole-hog BBQ done right. Brisket, ribs, and banana pudding. Multiple locations.
Robert's Western World — honky tonk · Open late
The locals' favorite honky-tonk. Traditional country, cheap beer, and the best fried bologna sandwich in town.
Course-by-Course Guide
Nashville has 4 courses worth playing. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Nashville has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $500/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$2500 /night
The Gulch, East Nashville, or Germantown
$500–$1500 /night
Greater Nashville suburbs (Donelson, Hermitage)
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken
$Nashville hot chicken institution. Get the Shut the Cluck Up if you dare.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
$$$$The big-night-out steakhouse. Celebrity sightings, prime cuts, and full VIP energy.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
$$Whole-hog BBQ done right. Brisket, ribs, and banana pudding. Multiple locations.
The Catbird Seat
$$$$Chef's counter tasting menu experience. Intimate and unforgettable for a small splinter group.
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge
Late nightThe most famous honky-tonk on Broadway. Three floors of live country music and chaos.
FGL House
Late nightFlorida Georgia Line's rooftop bar. Great views of Broadway and solid cocktails.
Robert's Western World
Late nightThe locals' favorite honky-tonk. Traditional country, cheap beer, and the best fried bologna sandwich in town.
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Nashville Pedal Tavern
Pedal-powered bar crawl through downtown. BYOB and absurdly fun.
TopGolf Nashville
Multi-level driving range with food and drinks. Pre-trip warm-up.
Percy Priest Lake Boat Rental
Pontoon rental on the lake 20 minutes from downtown. Coolers, swimming, and chill vibes.
Nashville Brewery Trail
Hit Bearded Iris, Southern Grist, and East Nashville Beer Works in one loop.
Royal Strike Bowling Lounge
Upscale bowling and bar. Good group activity when the weather's off.
Getting There
Fly into Nashville International Airport (BNA) — it's a 15-minute drive to Nashville. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Nash Bash Party Bus and Music City Party Tub). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.