Opened on July 2, 1983, the Honors Course was created to honor the game of amateur golf. The course is located just north of the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee in a community known as Ooltewah. Nestled at the foot of the White Oak Mountains, this area was once traveled by an expeditionary force led by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto. The name "Ooltewah" translates into the words "resting place".
The course was designed by Pete Dye, and covers approximately 400 acres. From the championship tees it measures 7,400 yards. It has a very natural look, and its unspoiled beauty provides a formidable challenge to those who love and play the game of golf. Its natural areas are home to various species of birds, and it has been recognized by the National Audubon Society.
In addition to the modest clubhouse and pro shop, The Honors Course has six guest house options that can accommodate up to forty-one overnight guests. Our caddie program is one of the best in the nation and offers the opportunity to walk and play the game the way it was once intended.
The course has played host to many local, state, national and international tournaments over its twenty-five year history, including the following:
1986, 2004 Southern Amateur
1987, 2008 Tennessee Women's State Amateur
1989, 1999, 2009 Tennessee Men's State Amateur
1991 U.S. Amateur Championship
1994 The Curtis Cup Matches
1995, 2007 Canon Cup
1996, 2010 Men's NCAA Division 1 National Championships
1999 The Palmer Cup
2001 The Western Junior Championship
2005 U.S. Mid Amateur Championship
2011 USGA Senior Women's Amatuer Championship
Today The Honors Course stands as a tribute to the game of golf and will continue to keep true to its mission of honoring the amateur player.
