Public Golf on the Cumberland Plateau • Monterey, Tennessee
| Rate | Weekday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Holes | Call | Call |
| 9 Holes | Call | Call |
Call (931) 839-3313 for current rates and tee times.
Address:
16941 Highway 70 N
Monterey, TN 38574
Phone:
(931) 839-3313
Cumberland Cove Golf Course carries more than half a century of history on the Cumberland Plateau, having first opened in 1967 under the name Mountain Ridge Golf Course. Situated along Highway 70 North near Monterey, the 18-hole layout occupies a stretch of plateau terrain defined by mature hardwoods, natural elevation changes, and the kind of quiet that draws golfers looking to escape the noise of the city. At roughly 2,000 feet above sea level, the plateau delivers cooler temperatures in summer and vivid foliage in the fall, giving the course a look and feel that changes meaningfully with each season.
Playing to a par of 72 with a course rating of 71.7 and a slope of 126, Cumberland Cove offers a genuine but approachable challenge. The layout rewards course management over raw power — tree-lined corridors tighten the landing zones on many holes, and the rolling terrain means golfers regularly contend with uneven lies and uphill or downhill approaches. The greens are modest in size but hold their shape well throughout the season, and the overall conditioning reflects the course's status as a well-regarded public option in the upper Cumberland region.
For golfers traveling through Middle Tennessee or staying in the Crossville-Monterey corridor, Cumberland Cove provides a scenic and affordable alternative to the more commercial resort tracks nearby. The course draws a loyal local following and remains one of the longer-standing public layouts in the plateau area, a testament to its enduring appeal across generations of Tennessee golfers.
