Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain

About Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain

Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain is one of the most acclaimed golf courses in Tennessee, featuring a masterful Jack Nicklaus design that opened in 1999. Located within Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville, TN, this championship course has earned recognition as one of the premier golf destinations in the southeastern United States.

The 6,928-yard, par-72 layout capitalizes on dramatic elevation changes and natural features including flowing brooks and clusters of mature pines. The signature 7th hole, a 393-yard par 4, incorporates the region's natural layered flagstone along the front of the green, creating both beauty and strategic challenge.

This Bear Trace course has earned numerous prestigious accolades: named "One of the Top Ten You Can Play in North America" by Golf Magazine in 1999, "One of the Top Ten Courses in Tennessee" by Golf Digest in 2001, and was recognized by GOLFWEEK as the #1 Public Course in Tennessee for both 2012 and 2013.

The course features five sets of tees ranging from 5,071 to 6,928 yards, Tahoma 31 Bermuda fairways, and pristine bent grass greens. Several holes require forced carries over creeks and barrancas to undulating greens, many of which are cleverly set into hillsides.

What sets Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain apart is its seamless integration with the natural Cumberland Plateau landscape. The Golden Bear's design philosophy shines through in every hole, creating strategic options for players while rewarding precision and course management.

As part of Cumberland Mountain State Park, the course offers additional recreational opportunities including cabins, camping, hiking trails, and dining at the Restaurant at Cumberland Mountain State Park, making it an ideal destination for extended golf vacations.

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