Chattanooga Golf Trip Planning Guide
Chattanooga delivers a golf trip with serious scenery. The Honors Course area, Lookout Mountain views, and a revitalized downtown with craft breweries and outdoor adventure make it an underrated pick. Smaller-town pricing with a surprising amount to do off the course.
4 courses · 5 restaurants · 3 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
CHA (15 min drive)
$35–$350
$400/night
2 of 4
~$340/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Chattanooga. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
The Honors Course — parkland, $200–$350 · 4.8★
Pete Dye design that hosts NCAA championships. Private but available through select packages.
St. John's Meeting Place — upscale, $$$ · 4.6★
Chattanooga's best restaurant in a converted church. Creative Southern plates and great wine list.
Hutton & Smith Brewing — brewpub
Mountain-themed craft brewery with great IPAs and a chill taproom vibe.
Day 2
The Course at Sewanee — mountain, $35–$60 · 4.5★
Mountaintop course at the University of the South. Stunning views and absurd value.
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding — half day, $150–$250/pp
Tandem hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. Bucket-list adrenaline.
Sugars Ribs — bbq, $$ · 4.4★
Legendary local BBQ. Dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork that rival Memphis.
The Flying Squirrel — cocktail · Open late
Creative cocktails and wood-fired fare in a hip Southside setting.
Day 3
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay — parkland, $40–$75 · 4.4★
Jack Nicklaus design on Chickamauga Lake. State park course with championship pedigree.
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting — half day, $40–$80/pp
1996 Olympic whitewater course. Class III-IV rapids, 45 minutes from town.
Public House — farm to-table, $$$ · 4.5★
Farm-to-table gastropub with craft cocktails. Great group dinner spot on the North Shore.
Clyde's on Main — sports bar · Open late
Pool tables, big TVs, and cheap drinks. The go-to low-key hangout.
Course-by-Course Guide
Chattanooga has 4 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 2 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
The Honors Course
Bucket ListPete Dye design that hosts NCAA championships. Private but available through select packages.
The Course at Sewanee
SolidMountaintop course at the University of the South. Stunning views and absurd value.
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay
SolidJack Nicklaus design on Chickamauga Lake. State park course with championship pedigree.
Lookout Mountain Golf Club
SolidScenic mountain layout with dramatic elevation changes and valley views.
Where to Stay
Chattanooga has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $400/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1200/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Lookout Mountain & Signal Mountain
$500–$1500/night
Sleeps 12–18 · Downtown Chattanooga / North Shore
Group Dining Guide
5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
St. John's Meeting Place
$$$Chattanooga's best restaurant in a converted church. Creative Southern plates and great wine list.
Sugars Ribs
$$Legendary local BBQ. Dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork that rival Memphis.
Public House
$$$Farm-to-table gastropub with craft cocktails. Great group dinner spot on the North Shore.
Champy's Famous Fried Chicken
$Cash-only fried chicken joint that is absolutely worth it. Get the white beans too.
Hennen's Steaks and Seafood
$$$$Certified Angus Beef hand-carved and aged to perfection on Chestnut Street — known for excellent group service
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Hutton & Smith Brewing
Mountain-themed craft brewery with great IPAs and a chill taproom vibe.
The Flying Squirrel
Late NightCreative cocktails and wood-fired fare in a hip Southside setting.
Clyde's on Main
Late NightPool tables, big TVs, and cheap drinks. The go-to low-key hangout.
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding
Tandem hang gliding off Lookout Mountain. Bucket-list adrenaline.
Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting
1996 Olympic whitewater course. Class III-IV rapids, 45 minutes from town.
Rock City & Ruby Falls
Iconic Lookout Mountain attractions. Underground waterfall and seven-state views.
Chattanooga Brewing Trail
Hit Oddstory, Naked River, and Hutton & Smith in a walkable loop.
Chickamauga Battlefield Tour
Massive Civil War battlefield with driving and walking tours. Free and fascinating.
Getting There
Fly into Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) — it's a 15-minute drive to Chattanooga. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Chattanooga Party Bus and Scenic City Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.