The Legacy Golf Course

Rusty Jones

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Visiting from Texas my son and I were looking for a challenging and moderately priced course to play. We found exactly what we wanted in The Legacy. The clubhouse was well appointed and staff courteous and helpful. The course was well manicured, the greens were perfect. Playing from the tips the course was sufficiently challenging. Played in 3 1/2 hours. The bacon smash burger and drink included in our green fee was a real bonus. Our only knock is the lack of on course water.

David Theoret

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

The Legacy was designed by PGA TOUR professional and four-time major champion Raymond Floyd who took advantage of the natural terrain and incorporated the mature woodlands and lush, rolling hills into the layout. Consequently, you’ll see tremendous views of the Tennessee countryside and surrounding area as you make your way around the layout. It’s far from the longest course in the area, but the tight fairways, water hazards, and tall grasses will keep you honest and add to the challenge. A few of the many elevation changes throughout the layout create blind approach shots into greens. Number One is a 482-yard par 5 hole with trees down the right side and a fairway bunker in the landing area. Keep your layup shot to the left or risk having your approach shot blocked out by trees. Number 2 is a very slight dogleg right that plays 359 yards from the White Tees. Hitting your tee shot down the left side will not only take the fairway bunker out of play, but it will also leave the best angle into the green. Consider hitting an extra club on your approach shot as it plays uphill. At 399 yards from the White Tees, Number 5 is The Legacy’s biggest challenge. It’s a significant dogleg left and can leave a very long second shot for those who slice the ball. There are trees all down the left side along with a creek. Even a well-struck tee shot that finds the middle of the fairway is going to leave a long to mid-iron into a long narrow and well-undulated green that is guarded by a couple of pot bunkers on the left and a long bunker on the right. The back side starts with the toughest on the inward nine. Number 10 is a 382-yard par 4 It requires an accurate drive off the tee with a decent forced carry. The left side of the fairway will take all of the trouble on the right out of play and leave the best angle for your approach shot. Again, an extra club is advised on your approach shot as it plays longer than you think. The entire right side of the green is guarded by water. The 17th hole is a 145-yard par 3. The water on the right shouldn’t come into play, but one of the three bunkers that surround the green might. With a bunker directly between the tee and the green, you’ll need to hit a crisp tee shot and fly it onto the putting surface. Your round at The Legacy ends with a 509-yard par 5 dogleg left that proved to be a tricky driving hole. Trees line both sides of the fairway off the tee, forcing many players to hit right. That brings a lone tree on the right side of the fairway into play for your second shot, which is no picnic either. Fairway bunkers guard each side of the landing area and require a carry of about 200 yards to get by them. Two good shots thus far will leave a short iron or pitching wedge into the long, narrow green with a bunker on the right. It’s a great hole to end a great round! I noticed a few changes since my last visit to The Legacy. The biggest is the driving range with its new artificial tees and target greens. There’s also a new chipping area, and a putting green to practice your short game. Be sure to hit a few balls and stroke a few putts on the practice green before you head to the first tee. And new concrete cart paths are being installed; it’s an ongoing project and makes for a “smoother” round! Inside Legacy’s pro shop, you’ll find a wide variety of golf accessories and logoed apparel from several of the major brands. They also sell golf equipment that’s priced to compete with the major retailers. The Legacy Grill is a great place to relax and unwind with friends and relive your round. If you’re hungry, you’ve got to try the Smashburger; it’s extremely popular among locals and visitors alike. It says something when non-golfers stop by for a burger! During our visit, I asked several golfers what they liked most about Legacy and the answers were the same as what I heard four years ago: the value, and the people. Some things never change!

Brandon

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

The males in my family take a golf trip every year. This one was in Nashville. First we come to the course and all the staff were very friendly and courteous. They were also very welcoming. Course was great, especially for the price. Very manicured fairways and greens. Not extremely challenging but very well laid out. Some holes were narrow but most gave you a little room to work. I would recommend this course to anyone.

Adam Earle

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Went to legacy for the first time this week. Great course to play and very friendly staff. Course is a good challenge for seasoned golfers but not overly intimidating for a new golfer. Highly recommend this course to anyone.