Rockwood Golf & Country Club
InlandA nine-hole municipal course in Rockwood with friendly staff, Bermuda greens, and a clubhouse grill that serves all-you-can-eat catfish on Fridays.
Rockwood Golf and Country Club is the city's nine-hole municipal course, set on Roane State Highway. The layout is short (par 36, 2,922 yards) and conditioned with Bermuda greens and paved cart paths. It plays as a price-fair, walkable round that's been a regular for area golfers for years. The course doesn't try to compete with the Greg Norman-designed track at Tennessee National down the lake; it's a different proposition.
The Clubhouse Bar and Grill is the social side. Friday all-you-can-eat catfish runs around fifteen and a half dollars and includes a drink and two sides; the onion rings and coleslaw get specific name-checks. Wings, philly steak, country-fried-steak sandwiches, and homemade chips fill out a casual menu. The dining room has televisions for sports.
Like any small municipal course, conditions vary. The fairways need some touch-up and the greens have been redone but are not yet at full quality depending on when you play. Range balls can be intermittent; call ahead if hitting balls is part of the plan. New ownership has come in recently. The friendly counter staff and the Friday catfish are the through-lines.
Tips
- Friday is the catfish day; lunch hours are when the dining room is liveliest.
- Range balls can be intermittent; call ahead if hitting balls is part of the plan.
- The course is nine holes; eighteen means playing it twice.
- Cart paths are paved throughout, which helps in wet weather.
What people love
- The price for the experience; locals call it the best value in the area.
- The Clubhouse grill, particularly Friday catfish.
- The friendly server staff.
- A walkable, short nine that fits a half-day round.
What to know
- Operated by the City of Rockwood; phone (865) 354-2121.
- New ownership came in recently; service feel and conditions may be in transition.
- Course conditions vary; greens have been redone but aren't yet at full form.
- Hours are 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
Best time
Friday lunch for the catfish. Weekday mornings for the quickest round. Weekend midday if you don't mind some pace.
First visit
The course is at 5159 Roane State Highway in Rockwood, about four miles west of Lowes and Kroger in Midtown. Park at the clubhouse, check in at the pro shop, and grab a cart or walk the loop.
With kids
Not a kid destination, but the dining room is family-friendly.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Rockwood Golf & Country Club open?
Greens play best in dry stretches; conditions vary by season.
Is Rockwood Golf & Country Club good for families with kids?
Not a kid destination, but the dining room is family-friendly.
How do I get to Rockwood Golf & Country Club?
The course is at 5159 Roane State Highway in Rockwood, about four miles west of Lowes and Kroger in Midtown. Park at the clubhouse, check in at the pro shop, and grab a cart or walk the loop.
What should I know before visiting Rockwood Golf & Country Club?
Operated by the City of Rockwood; phone (865) 354-2121.
Last updated: April 30, 2026