Golf in Chattanooga

Chattanooga occupies one of the most dramatically positioned sites of any city in the South — pressed against the Tennessee River where it bends through the Cumberland Plateau escarpment, with Lookout Mountain rising abruptly to the southwest and Signal Mountain above the gorge to the north. The Civil War's Chattanooga Campaign turned these natural features into military theaters; Lookout Mountain's Battle Above the Clouds and Missionary Ridge's assault remain among the war's most studied engagements. A remarkable outdoor recreation and urban revitalization story has unfolded here since the 1990s, transforming a former industrial city into a nationally recognized destination for climbing, trail running, cycling, and paddling. The golf scene reflects the city's geographic diversity — Lookout Mountain plateau communities, the river valley floor, Signal Mountain's bluff, and the sprawling northeastern suburbs each offer different settings, while The Honors Course in nearby Ooltewah stands among the most highly regarded private clubs in the United States.