Lakeside Golf Course
Near the lakeA nine-hole municipal-priced course on the lake's edge, with friendly counter staff and no pretense.
Lakeside Golf Course is the kind of nine-hole municipal-tier course where the price is the headline and the experience matches. Around twenty dollars for nine, thirty for an all-day round (which means playing the nine twice). The fairways are wide and forgiving, which makes it a friendly course for beginners and a relaxing round for low-handicap players who want a quick afternoon. Water comes into play on three holes, with both lateral and forced-carry. There are no sand bunkers anywhere on the course, which is unusual and which experienced players notice.
The greens have been recently re-done and are still coming around. Some rounds find them rolling fast and true; others catch them still healing in. Geese are part of the experience. The counter staff is reliably friendly, the BLT at the snack bar earns its own mention, and the pace of play tends to come in under four hours.
This isn't a destination course for travelers, and it doesn't pretend to be. It's a nearby lake-side option for locals and a serviceable round for travelers passing through. The lake views from the course are real, and the distance from Knoxville is short enough that it draws visitors who want to skip the higher-priced courses there.
Tips
- Pace usually runs under four hours; a quick walk-on is realistic on weekday mornings.
- It's nine holes; if you want eighteen, you play the same nine twice.
- Watch for geese on a couple of holes; they don't move much.
- Try the BLT from the counter.
What people love
- The price; you don't find this kind of golf cheap anymore.
- The lake-side setting and the views off a couple of holes.
- The counter staff and the unhurried, welcoming atmosphere.
What to know
- Nine holes only; the course doesn't offer eighteen.
- No sand bunkers anywhere on the course.
- Greens have been recently re-done; conditions are improving but not yet at full quality.
- Hours are 8 AM to 8 PM every day.
Best time
Weekday mornings are quickest. Weekends draw heavier traffic but the small course handles it. Greens play best in dry stretches.
First visit
The course is on Paint Rock Ferry Road near Kingston. Pull into the small lot and check in at the counter. Carts are available; the layout is walkable.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Lakeside Golf Course open?
Greens play best in dry stretches; the course can be wet after heavy rain.
How do I get to Lakeside Golf Course?
The course is on Paint Rock Ferry Road near Kingston. Pull into the small lot and check in at the counter. Carts are available; the layout is walkable.
What should I know before visiting Lakeside Golf Course?
Nine holes only; the course doesn't offer eighteen.
Last updated: April 30, 2026