BEAR TRACE AT TIMS FORD STATE PARK (TN GOLF TRAIL)

The Tennessee highlands deliver their most compelling golf argument through Jack Nicklaus's only public design in the state, where dramatic elevation changes and strategic bunkering create a mountain course that rewards precision over power. The Golden Bear carved his signature risk-reward philosophy into rolling terrain that features several breathtaking downhill tee shots, including a spectacular par-3 that plunges nearly 100 feet to a green guarded by Tims Ford Lake. State park golf rarely achieves this level of architectural sophistication, making this a must-play destination for anyone exploring Tennessee's emerging golf scene.