Williams Creek Golf Course
Knoxville, TN
PUBLIC / MUNICIPAL18 HOLES
NTB VERIFIED · AUG 12, 2026
ACCESSPUBLIC / MUNICIPALNo access assumption added
COURSE UNIT18 holesCity of Knoxville
Built from official course/provider information and available golfer signal. This is a researched NTB guide, not a claimed firsthand review.
CALL-FIRST NOTENo material blocking conflict identified; preserve unknown/call-first fields from research file.Unknown stays unknown. Confirm date-sensitive details directly.
THE NTB TAKE
Why burn
the extra gas?
Williams Creek is why we count playable course units instead of assuming every par-3 is a practice area. The back set totals nearly 2,900 yards, one hole stretches to 260, and the trees and water make this an actual scorecard round. The driver can stay home, but most of the iron set may still get dirty. Driving almost 100 miles solely for a short course is a niche decision. For par-3 fans, families or a Knoxville trip needing a quick second round, the $24 walking weekday rate is a damn good argument.
VERIFIED COURSE FACTS
- Format: 18-hole par-3; par 54; 2,869 yards from the blue tees, rated approximately 52.9/101. Tee sets extend down to about 1,834 yards.
- Design: Current authority identifies Tom Fazio/Bill Oliphant. The course is managed by the Williams Creek Youth Foundation for the City of Knoxville.
- Access: Public/municipal with daily-fee booking.
- Current posted rates: Weekday adult $24 walking/$38 with cart; weekend adult $31 walking/$45 with cart. Senior and junior discounts are posted. Nine-hole options are available.
- Practice/amenities: Range buckets are $9 small/$13 large. Official information confirms a full-service pro shop and restaurant; exact alcohol service and GPS remain unknown.
- Contact/location: 2351 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915; 865-546-5828.
CURRENT GOLFER SIGNAL
18Birdies shows 4.3/5 from 223 reviews, with value 4.5 and conditions 4.2. Golfers characterize it as medium difficulty with quick greens and fast pace. GolfPass carries a larger positive sample—roughly 4.4 from 602 reviews—and repeatedly notes that it plays like a real wooded course, not a throwaway pitch-and-putt.
THE NTB TAKE
Williams Creek is why we count playable course units instead of assuming every par-3 is a practice area. The back set totals nearly 2,900 yards, one hole stretches to 260, and the trees and water make this an actual scorecard round. The driver can stay home, but most of the iron set may still get dirty.
Driving almost 100 miles solely for a short course is a niche decision. For par-3 fans, families or a Knoxville trip needing a quick second round, the $24 walking weekday rate is a damn good argument.
Our Call: GREAT VALUE and WORTH ADDING TO A KNOXVILLE DAY. A standalone trip for par-3 people, not everybody.
WHO’S THIS ROUND FOR?
- Par-3 and short-course fans
- Juniors, families and newer golfers using the forward tees
- Better players wanting iron work and a quick competitive second round
- Golfers trying to play somewhere useful without spending $100
BEFORE YOU GO / CALL FIRST
Confirm the live rate, tee-time need, walking conditions, restaurant/alcohol hours, maintenance and whether rentals are available. Do not describe it as easy just because every hole is a par 3.
SOURCES + FRESHNESS
Here’s the paper trail.
This is research-only, not fake firsthand expertise. Access, rates and conditions can move, so check the date-sensitive stuff before making the drive.
williamscreekgolfcourse.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗williamscreekgolfcourse.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗williamscreekgolfcourse.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗williamscreekgolfcourse.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗knoxvilletn.govRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗18birdies.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗golfpass.comRESEARCH SOURCE · OPEN ORIGINAL↗
NEED THE WHOLE TRIP?
Planning a golf trip? Let NTB build it for your group.
Tell us the dates, group, budget and priorities. We’ll map the destination, course rotation, lodging, costs and booking order.