Bear Trace Tennessee
Bear Trace is a par-71 public course in Tennessee, playing 7,111 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.9 and slope of 138.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,111 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.9 / 138 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Tennessee, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.1973, -85.1084 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 7,111 | 72 | 73.9 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,545 | 72 | 71.3 | 132 |
| White | 5,972 | 72 | 68.7 | 128 |
| Red | 5,292 | 72 | 70.4 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.9/138 | 420 | 579 | 437 | 189 | 414 | 536 | 439 | 202 | 434 | 3650 | 401 | 173 | 559 | 416 | 176 | 374 | 420 | 534 | 408 | 3461 | 7111 |
| Blue 71.3/132 | 393 | 557 | 373 | 151 | 362 | 506 | 408 | 181 | 411 | 3342 | 379 | 159 | 535 | 387 | 156 | 333 | 387 | 503 | 364 | 3203 | 6545 |
| White 68.7/128 | 355 | 531 | 337 | 131 | 312 | 469 | 379 | 171 | 348 | 3033 | 348 | 123 | 509 | 358 | 140 | 293 | 347 | 470 | 351 | 2939 | 5972 |
| Red 70.4/120 | 301 | 472 | 311 | 112 | 248 | 437 | 333 | 133 | 306 | 2653 | 319 | 90 | 475 | 321 | 114 | 257 | 317 | 419 | 327 | 2639 | 5292 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (7,111 yards, 73.9/138)
Course rating 1.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,972 yards, 68.7/128)
1,139 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,292 yards, 70.4/120)
1,819 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 579 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Trace?
Bear Trace has a course rating of 73.9 and slope of 138 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.4 with a slope of 120.
How long is Bear Trace?
From the back tees, Bear Trace plays 7,111 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Trace?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 439-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Trace?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (7,111 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,292 yards).
Is Bear Trace public or private?
Bear Trace is a public golf course in Tennessee. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Trace?
Nearby courses include Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Valleybrook Golf and Country Club, Creeks Bend Golf Club, The Honors Course (Ooltewah).
Is there a yardage book for Bear Trace?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Trace with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bear Trace?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Trace for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bear Trace have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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