Mountain Golf at its Best!
Experience true mountain golf at Gatlinburg Golf Course, where championship design meets the unmatched beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Carved through dramatic terrain and surrounded by sweeping vistas, every hole offers a blend of natural wonder, strategic challenge, and timeless character.
Originally designed by legendary architect William Langford, the course reflects the bold, land-driven design style that made his work iconic. In 2007, Bob Cupp & Associates carefully renovated the layout, honoring Langford’s original vision while enhancing playability, conditioning, and overall flow. The result is a course that feels both classic and fresh—rich in history, yet perfectly suited for today’s golfer.
From rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes to unforgettable signature holes, Gatlinburg Golf Course delivers an experience you won’t find anywhere else. The natural contours of the land shape each shot, making course management, creativity, and precision part of every round.
One of the most talked-about holes in the Smoky Mountains is Sky High, our legendary 12th hole. Known for its breathtaking elevation, sweeping views, and thrilling tee shot, Sky High has become a must-play bucket list hole—and is now TikTok famous, captivating golfers and travelers from around the world who come to experience it for themselves.
Our dedication to excellence was recognized with the 2025 Tennessee Turfgrass Public Golf Course of the Year award, a testament to the hard work and pride our turf team brings to the course every single day. Pristine greens, lush fairways, and outstanding conditions are not the exception here—they are the standard.
Consistently ranked among the top public golf courses in Tennessee, Gatlinburg Golf Course is more than just a place to play—it’s a destination. Whether you’re visiting the Smokies for the first time or returning for another unforgettable round, you’ll quickly see why mountain golf doesn’t get better than this.
Sky High – The Legendary 12th Hole
There is one hole at Gatlinburg Golf Course that stops players in their tracks.
Sky High, our iconic 12th hole, is more than a signature—it’s an experience. Perched high above the Smoky Mountains, this breathtaking par 3 delivers one of the most dramatic tee shots in the region. With sweeping mountain views, a heart-racing elevation drop, and an unforgettable backdrop, Sky High is the kind of hole golfers talk about long after the round is over.
Now TikTok famous, Sky High has captured the attention of golfers and travelers from around the world. Videos and photos can’t fully prepare you for the real thing—standing on the tee, feeling the mountain air, and taking in a view that stretches for miles.
Whether you’re chasing the perfect shot or simply soaking in the scenery, Sky High is a bucket-list hole and a defining moment of the Gatlinburg Golf Course experience.