Springfield, Tennessee
The Legacy Golf Course
Raymond Floyd Championship Design
Raymond Floyd Championship Design
The Legacy Golf Course stands as one of Tennessee's premier public golf destinations, masterfully designed by PGA Hall of Famer Raymond Floyd and opened in 1996. Located just 30 minutes north of Nashville in Springfield, this 6,755-yard championship course has earned recognition as the #2 ranked public course in Tennessee by Golf Advisor.
Floyd's design philosophy emphasized "target golf at its best," creating a layout that rewards accuracy over raw distance. The course winds through rolling hills, woodlands, and scenic Tennessee countryside, featuring bentgrass greens with significant undulation and strategic bunkering that challenges golfers of all skill levels.
Beyond its championship golf, The Legacy is certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship while providing wildlife habitats and conserving natural resources. This combination of exceptional golf and environmental consciousness makes The Legacy a true destination for discerning golfers.
The Legacy Golf Course opens as Raymond Floyd's Tennessee design
Earns ranking as one of Tennessee's top public courses
Achieves Cooperative Sanctuary status for environmental stewardship
Ranked #6 in Golf Advisor's Top Courses in Tennessee
Raymond Floyd's "target golf at its best" philosophy emphasizing precision
Rolling hills and blind shots create strategic challenges throughout
Integrated with Tennessee countryside and mature woodlands
Fast, undulating putting surfaces with strategic pin positions
Raymond Floyd's credentials as both player and designer are unmatched in modern golf. As a four-time major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame inductee (1989), Floyd brought decades of competitive experience to The Legacy's design. His unique perspective, gained from being one of only two players to win official PGA Tour events in four different decades, is evident in every strategic element of the course.
Floyd's design portfolio includes prestigious courses like the "Blue Monster" at Doral, TPC Las Vegas, and Turnberry Isle. At The Legacy, he created a course where no single hole dominates, instead providing consistent challenge and beauty throughout the entire round. His philosophy of accuracy over distance makes the course accessible to amateur golfers while maintaining championship-level challenge from the back tees.
