Property Description:
The Course at Sewanee is a highly acclaimed, historic public golf facility owned by the University of the South. Located atop the scenic Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee, the property seamlessly blends rugged mountain terrain with elite golf architecture.
Property & Design Overview
- The Layout: It is a historic 9-hole layout originally built in 1915. In 2013, renowned golf architect Gil Hanse (designer of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course) completely reimagined the green complexes, bunkers, and alternate tees while leaving the original mule-and-football-team-plowed routing intact. A comprehensive bunker renovation project further enhanced the course.
- The 18-Hole Dynamic: While it consists of 9 physical holes, it features distinct alternate tees and changing yardages/pars for the back nine. This design allows golfers to play two varied loops of nine for a complete 18-hole experience (e.g., Hole #1 plays as a par-4, but returns as Hole #10 playing as a par