COVID-19 UPDATES: Keeping Visitors Healthy
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NOTICE March 14: Tims Ford State Park Swimming Pool will be closed for the 2020 season due to a maintenance issue. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you next year!

Updated April 24, 2020: While our course has reopened for play, we have implemented a few best practices to increase social distancing and to combat the spread of COVID-19. Everyone should have a tee time in advance. You may call ahead to reserve a tee time. Walkup players may be accepted depending on availability. Practice areas and some clubhouses will be closed. Please be advised that restrooms could be closed. We will not provide water coolers or sand bottles on the course. We ask that you avoid common touch points during play. Our staff will let you know of any additional rules or changes upon arrival. If you have questions, please call our course. 

Tennessee State Parks is allowing park-hosted events for groups of 50 people or less. Large community events held within Tennessee State Parks will be assessed based on the ability of each event to meet social distancing guidelines. Special Use Permits will continue to be required with additional plans made in regard to how specific events can accomplish social distancing, hygiene, and cleaning requirements as outlined by the CDC.    

For more information about event cancellations and our efforts to protect visitors and staff, please visit our Keeping Visitors Healthy page.

Bear Trace at Tims Ford

Golf Course Clubhouse

891 Wiseman Bend Road
Winchester, TN 37398

931-968-0995

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Just an hour-and-a-half south of Nashville lies another star of the Jack Nicklaus-designed collection. The course at Tims Ford features Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways. The opening holes are a blend of links-style creations that gently roll across former pasture land, then gradually transition to wooded sites dominated by giant oak trees. The Tims Ford Reservoir is visible from some holes on the course and comes into play on several of the 18 holes, creating an excellent balance of challenge and playability. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by picturesque Tims Ford Lake, this visually compelling golf course has been described by one national publication as a “glittering newcomer…an intriguing 6,764-yard layout (gold tees) with several different looks.”

On-Site Amenities

Driving Range, Practice Green, Pull Carts, On-Site Lodging, Snack Bar, and Club Rental. Lessons are available.

For further information about the Bear Trace at Tims Ford, call 888-558-2327

Accommodations

The park has 20 beautiful cabins situated on the wooded slopes of Tims Ford Lake. The cabins are completely equipped for housekeeping; including appliances, cooking and serving utensils, and linens. Each cabin features a gas fireplace, outdoor balcony, color television with Dish Network, and charcoal grills. Cabins have two bedrooms with two double beds in each bedroom. Reservation requirements are two night minimum stays and holidays are three night minimum stays. Discounted Golf Getaway Packages are also available.

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Course Information

Holes: 18
Par: 71
Head Golf Professional: Jared Melson, PGA Member
Golf Course Superintendent: Chad Garrett

Tee Box

Color Yardage Rating Slope
GOLD: 6763 72.7 128
GREEN: 6472 71.5 126
BLUE: 6086 69.6 123
WHITE: 5475 66.8 115
RED: 4827 68.1 117