Nashville memberships

[kywldcts1225]

My wife was recently offered a job in Nashville and we are considering the move. We drove down and visited and we will be living about 15 minutes (8 miles) from Gaylord Springs which seemed very nice when we drove through.

 

I'm retired and plan on spending a lot of time (daily) practicing and playing. The range and short game areas are extremely important to me and it would be a huge plus if there were some covered/heated bays for winter practice.

 

Any other recommendations for clubs in that area that are reasonable to join? Gaylord Springs is under $3k a year with no initiation fee which I find very reasonable, but cost isn't a huge concern if the amenities are worth it. A few thousand initiation wouldn't be a deal breaker, but $10-15k+ isn't something I'm willing to do.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

 

[golfgoob]

Never played these or know the cost but check out Foxland Harbor and Fairvue Plantation.

[gr8blueheronbird]

Foxland and Fairvue just merged. Now called Tennessee Grasslands. They upped the membership fees now approaching $500.00 per month although you get 2 courses to play now. Not sure what initiation fee is but I'm guessing around $3k- $5k. It is appx 20-30 minutes away if you are located on south side of Old Hickory lake. I would look at Hermitage or Old Hickory Country club if I was the OP.

[cubuffs]

Would need a bit more information around your location, as an 8 mile radius is quite large with th potential recommendations. That said - Gaylord or what Blueheron mentioned would seem most logical.

[gr8blueheronbird]

Full membership to Grasslands will be $475.00/month + cart fee of $100.00 + $25.00 extra fee. So Make it $600.00 per month, not $500.00 as previously stated above.

[kywldcts1225]

Would need a bit more information around your location, as an 8 mile radius is quite large with th potential recommendations. That said - Gaylord or what Blueheron mentioned would seem most logical.

 

If we decide to move we will be off of Bell Rd. backing up to the Percy Priest Lake area for at least a year until we learn the city and decide if we want to stay permanently.

 

Between Gaylord Springs, Hermitage, and Old Hickory which has the best practice facilities/course? Do they all stay pretty busy or would a member be able to jump on and play a few holes during non peak hours without a formal tee time? Are there more low handicap players at one over the others or groups who like to play for some money?

[gr8blueheronbird]

Best Practice facilities= Gaylord Springs. Both Gaylord and Hermitage are public courses but more spendy than most. Old Hickory is Private. Not sure about the amount of low handicappers at each course. Now that we know where you are going to live at, the closest course to you is actually Nashboro Village. That is a public course but not well kept and not in the best area.

 

I think your best bet is Hermitage as they have 2 courses to choose from and above average practice areas. You should get out and play each and make your own decision though. Good luck on the move!

[smashdn]

What's Bluegrass like in Hendersonville? Only know of one person who worked there and he didn't say much about the course.

[kywldcts1225]

Best Practice facilities= Gaylord Springs. Both Gaylord and Hermitage are public courses but more spendy than most. Old Hickory is Private. Not sure about the amount of low handicappers at each course. Now that we know where you are going to live at, the closest course to you is actually Nashboro Village. That is a public course but not well kept and not in the best area.

 

I think your best bet is Hermitage as they have 2 courses to choose from and above average practice areas. You should get out and play each and make your own decision though. Good luck on the move!

 

Thanks. I saw Nashboro Village on the map, but it didn’t have the best reviews. Driving 15-20 minutes isn’t that big of a deal if it’s a step up. Just looking for a good mix between quality, affordability, and proximity.

 

I’ll definitely try to get out and play Gaylord Springs and Hermitage. I’d like to meet some people in the area and maybe find a few regulars to play with.

[SouthPawVol]

Tennessee Grasslands just priced me out. Have been a member at Foxland since May 2017. My dues increase would be >35% if I stayed ($320 --> $435). There were only 11(!) ELEVEN members in my member category (Jr Member, Family under 40 yo). Pretty brilliant of them. They can be greedy now, but with economy at all time high and their membership being as old as it is, I think they will regret this initial pricing structure at least for the younger demographic. Amazing how the golf industry clings to baby boomers with every last thread.....until they are gone....and the ones who have planned for the future reap the benefits of catering to my generation. Bluegrass here I come.

 

Full membership to Grasslands will be $475.00/month + cart fee of $100.00 + $25.00 extra fee. So Make it $600.00 per month, not $500.00 as previously stated above.

[smashdn]

So tell me about Bluegrass. I see it, drive by it and see a hole or two but don't know how it stacks up to the other options in the area.

[Minarets]

Gaylord is one of the best deals in the mid state, imo. For $3k to get that level of course and facility is great. That said they have a lot of tournaments out there and it’s open to the public. But the public never fills that place up because it’s like $70+ during the week for rounds. The course is challenging and greens have always been in good shape (haven’t played this year there).

 

Hermitage is my fav public course tho. Getting 2 courses that are always well kept are fantastic. That said, they get even more tournaments and lots of public play. But no clue what a membership includes or costs there.

 

Good luck!

[kywldcts1225]

I just wanted to follow up with an update and ask for additional information. We did end up moving to Nashville, lived in the city for a few months, and then decided Hendersonville was a better fit. Our house out of state is under contract and about to sell and once it does I plan on joining a club. I’m just minutes from Bluegrass and fees seem pretty reasonable and considerably more affordable than Tennessee Grasslands. Does anyone know anything about the course or the atmosphere at the club?

[smashdn]

Apparently not. I asked twice and got nothing. Let me know what you find out. I am about 30 minutes north of you.

[gr8blueheronbird]

I am interested in joining so I did a walk through with the membership director about a month ago. She offered me a free round to test out the course but I have not done that yet. It looks like a nice place(tight though) and some older fellows(in their 60's)with whom I know from church are members and seem to like it. Initiation fee is not much at $500.00. Then its $447.25 per month to walk on a full membership. $200 driving range fee and $35 handicap fee per year which are mandatory. Cart fee per month is $77.00. Food minimum of $150.00 per quarter plus additional surcharge of $25.00 month applies. If anyone has any questions or would like to join me to check it out, please advise.

[kywldcts1225]

> @gr8blueheronbird said:

> I am interested in joining so I did a walk through with the membership director about a month ago. She offered me a free round to test out the course but I have not done that yet. It looks like a nice place(tight though) and some older fellows(in their 60's)with whom I know from church are members and seem to like it. Initiation fee is not much at $500.00. Then its $447.25 per month to walk on a full membership. $200 driving range fee and $35 handicap fee per year which are mandatory. Cart fee per month is $77.00. Food minimum of $150.00 per quarter plus additional surcharge of $25.00 month applies. If anyone has any questions or would like to join me to check it out, please advise.

 

Are you talking about TN Grasslands or Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club with those price quotes?

 

 

[gr8blueheronbird]

Bluegrass

[kywldcts1225]

> @gr8blueheronbird said:

> Bluegrass

 

Okay. I had a lower quote and was confused by your numbers, but I realized after I posted that I’m probably younger than you and qualify for one of the other membership categories.