Just an hour-and-a-half south of Nashville lies the third star of the Jack Nicklaus-designed collection, the Bear Trace at Tims Ford which has received widespread acclaim almost from the day of its opening. Included among its plaudits are one of the "Top Ten Places You Can Play" and one of the "Best New Destinations" in Tennessee for 1999. 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."  
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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 back nine presents a stronger test of each golfer's mettle and culminates with the 18th hole, a 453-yard, par four with traditional Nicklaus bunkers and a deep-water shoreline of Tims Ford. In all, the Tims Ford reservoir is visible from most holes on the course and comes into play on several of the 18 holes, giving the course an excellent balance of challenge and playability. |