The Highlands Front Nine Course at the Sevierville Golf Club is a par 37 course played on the the first nine holes of the Highlands course.

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Hole #1

This 517-yard par 5 starts off with a wide, welcoming fairway that begins to tightly wind its way between a large fairway bunker on the right and a pond running up the entire left side.  A tee shot placed just left of the bunkers is ideal.  The bunker just short of the green will play a determining factor when you decide to go for it, or safely layup.  The best place for a layup would be just short or right of the green in the collection area.  Be sure to keep in mind that this green could be a difference of three club lengths depending on hole location.

Hole #2

A well hit drive out to the 150-yard marker is the safest way to play this tee shot.  If you have the bravery to cut off some distance, the pond along the left side will welcome you.  This green is guarded by bunkers short and long of the green.  Although the green is large, a well hit shot will leave you with a chance at birdie.

Hole #3

The view from the tee can be deceiving on this hole as the pond on the right is strategically placed to cut back in around the landing area of most drives.  A great target is the 150-yard marker left of the tree on the right side.  Anything hit at the tree could place you in the water hazard.  From the fairway this hole provides one of the more probable chances at birdie.  Avoid the bunker short right and you may find yourself writing a four on your scorecard.

Hole #4

Tee shot placement is crucial on this hole as a couple of hazards are placed to the left side and cannot be seen from the tee.  Any shot favoring the right side of the fairway will leave yo in great position to attack the flagstick.

Hole #5

This short par 4 will test your confidence off the tee with water right and bunkers left.  Most players will aim at the bunkers with a club that will keep them short of the sand.  From the fairway take dead aim at the flagstick where a birdie may be awaiting you.

Hole #6

The first of six par 3’s on the Highlands Course, this one measures 204 yards from the back tee.  A small pond guards the front left side of the green which spans 96 feet from left to right.  Hitting the correct portion of this green is crucial as there is a large slope separating the left and right portions of this green.

Hole #7

This dogleg left par 4 starts with an elevated tee shot to a fairway that can be shortened by an aggressive blind shot over the trees on the left, but be cautious of the out of bounds that is also located on that side.  Water on the right can also come into play with an errant tee shot.

Hole #8

Another challenging par 3, this hole plays 201 yards from the back tee.  With an elevated green and slopes running to collection areas on both sides, it is important to find the green.  Keep in mind that this green has two tiers, sloping dramatically from back to front.

Hole #9

Finishing the front nine, this 537-yard par 5 is a dogleg right.  A blind tee shot from the back tee should be placed just left of the trees on the right side of the fairway.  The further you aim the shot to the right, the more of a risk you will have of going out of bounds.  A fairway bunker along the left side provides an optical illusion on your approach shot as it seems as if it is located just short of the green, when it is actually 20 yards before it.