The Bear Trace at Tims Ford
publicThe Bear Trace at Tims Ford is one of Jack Nicklaus most celebrated design achievements in Tennessee, a stunning course set along the shores of Tims Ford Lake in Franklin County near Winchester. This Bear Trace is part of the Tennessee State Parks Bear Trace golf system — a collection of Jack Nicklaus-designed courses at Tennessee state parks — making it an extraordinary value for golfers who expect Nicklaus-caliber design at state park pricing. The course winds dramatically along the Tims Ford Lake shoreline, with water views, elevation changes, and the signature Nicklaus design elements of risk-reward decision-making and visually stunning hole settings. Tims Ford Lake is one of Middle Tennessee most beautiful TVA reservoirs, and the golf course maximizes every opportunity the waterfront setting provides. This is widely considered one of the finest public golf experiences in Tennessee.
The Bear Trace at Tims Ford was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened as part of Tennessee deliberate investment in world-class golf infrastructure within its state park system. The Bear Trace brand — developed in partnership with Nicklaus Design — brought championship-caliber design to multiple Tennessee state parks in the late 1990s. Tims Ford is widely considered the crown jewel of the Bear Trace collection.
- Jack Nicklaus signature design along the stunning Tims Ford Lake shoreline in Franklin County
- Part of Tennessee exclusive Bear Trace state park Nicklaus design system at remarkable value
- Dramatic lake views with elevation changes and classic Nicklaus risk-reward architecture
- Among the finest and most scenic public golf experiences in all of Tennessee
High-profile Nicklaus design at state park value creates strong demand; book well ahead especially spring through fall
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Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend tee times from March through October. Combine with lodging at Tims Ford State Park for a full golf weekend. Early tee times are cooler and offer the best lake light for photography.
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Book 1-2 weeks ahead for weekend tee times from March through October. Combine with lodging at Tims Ford State Park for a full golf weekend. Early tee times are cooler and offer the best lake light for photography.
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High-profile Nicklaus design at state park value creates strong demand; book well ahead especially spring through fall
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