How to Play the Stonehenge Golf Course

Stonehenge Golf Course is a 6,549 yard, 18-hole course in central Tennessee designed by architect Joe Lee. It is one of four courses that make up the Fairfield Glade Community Club in Cumberland Plateau. The course takes its name from the natural rock outcroppings that appear on several holes, including a 15-foot layered stone retaining wall that comes into play on the course's signature 14th hole. The course is open for eight months out of the year and nonmembers can hit the links for about $55, according to the 2011 rates chart.

Instructions

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      Make a tee time. Call (800) 624-8755 or book by web or email. Specify whether you will be playing alone or as a duo, threesome or foursome. Also specify if you or anyone in your party will need to rent clubs or rent a cart.

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      Plan your trip. Stonehenge is open from March 1 through Nov. 30. The course is somewhat remote. The closest major highway is Interstate 40 to the south of the course. A Wyndham Resort is on-site, but along the highway are hotels such as Super 8 and Hampton Inn. Wear a collared shirt and avoid cutoffs.

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      Bring lots of balls. Water hazards are on holes 5, 6 and 8 as well as a large stream that meanders along holes 12 through 16. Novice golfers might lose a few more balls than they are used to.

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      Practice your swing. In 2011, Stonehenge was advertising a golf fundamentals workshop on Mondays at 10 a.m. for $15 per person. Individual lessons to be scheduled through the pro shop with club pro Warren Huddleston or assistant pro Frank Christopher were advertised for $40, or three for $100. The course also has a driving range and a putting green.

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      Tee off. Hole No. 1 is a par 4 that plays 393 yards from the blue tees. Break out the driver. The fairway is straight ahead.