The Governors Club Brentwood, Tennessee
The Governors Club is a par-72 public course in Brentwood, Tennessee, playing 7,031 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,031 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Brentwood, Tennessee, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.9782, -86.7328 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,031 | 72 | 74.2 | 142 |
| Blue | 6,567 | 72 | 72.3 | 140 |
| Mixed | 6,308 | 72 | 71.2 | 136 |
| White | 6,114 | 72 | 75.1 | 136 |
| Silver | 5,711 | 72 | 73.3 | 134 |
| Red | 5,064 | 72 | 70.1 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.2/142 | 384 | 181 | 567 | 417 | 386 | 421 | 174 | 409 | 554 | 3493 | 383 | 394 | 201 | 522 | 402 | 398 | 525 | 258 | 455 | 3538 | 7031 |
| Blue 72.3/140 | 360 | 174 | 548 | 376 | 369 | 391 | 161 | 400 | 520 | 3299 | 361 | 368 | 182 | 500 | 365 | 378 | 492 | 202 | 420 | 3268 | 6567 |
| Mixed 71.2/136 | 336 | 174 | 488 | 325 | 369 | 360 | 143 | 400 | 520 | 3115 | 361 | 368 | 173 | 500 | 365 | 361 | 492 | 184 | 389 | 3193 | 6308 |
| White 75.1/136 | 336 | 152 | 488 | 325 | 351 | 360 | 143 | 370 | 487 | 3012 | 328 | 363 | 173 | 487 | 351 | 361 | 466 | 184 | 389 | 3102 | 6114 |
| Silver 73.3/134 | 299 | 147 | 455 | 314 | 304 | 349 | 131 | 361 | 469 | 2829 | 318 | 329 | 152 | 462 | 330 | 331 | 425 | 163 | 372 | 2882 | 5711 |
| Red 70.1/126 | 280 | 137 | 415 | 272 | 275 | 262 | 117 | 325 | 415 | 2498 | 265 | 285 | 130 | 405 | 295 | 299 | 395 | 147 | 345 | 2566 | 5064 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,031 yards, 74.2/142)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,114 yards, 75.1/136)
917 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,064 yards, 70.1/126)
1,967 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 174 yards. 117 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Governors Club?
The Governors Club has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.1 with a slope of 126.
How long is The Governors Club?
From the back tees, The Governors Club plays 7,031 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Governors Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 567-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Governors Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,031 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,064 yards).
Is The Governors Club public or private?
The Governors Club is a public golf course in Brentwood, Tennessee. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Governors Club?
Nearby courses include Nashville Golf & Athletic Club (Brentwood), Brentwood Country Club, North Course Vanderbilt Legends Club, South Course Vanderbilt Legends Club.
Is there a yardage book for The Governors Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Governors Club 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 The Governors Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Governors Club 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 The Governors Club 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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