Nashville's seasoned golfers and eager beginners are soon to tread the greens of a local favorite once again, as Percy Warner Golf Course is slated to welcome players starting Saturday, June 29. According to WSMV, the course underwent its first major overhaul since opening and shut down in November 2022, which has led to a nearly two-year wait for its grand reopening. Golfers interested in booking their return to Percy Warner's fairways will need to reserve tee times starting this Saturday, June 22, by calling (615) 352-9958, with management expecting a full turnout on re-inauguration day.
A collaborative effort that speaks to Nashville's capable alliance among private and public sectors, the renovation project, as detailed by NewsChannel5, includes a revamped practice area complete with putting greens, a short game area, and practice bunkers, while also showcasing extended tee boxes and a brand new, efficient irrigation system to replace the over 50-year-old predecessor golfers have persistence and commitment put this storied ground through a transformation aimed not just at preserving a classic sport but enhancing the community.
The golf course, cherished for its scenic vistas enveloped by Nashville's natural beauty and a layout amiable to all levels of golfers, is not the only one experiencing a facelift in the local golfing scene, per the same source, the historic Shelby Golf Course is also under renovation and slated to reopen later this year. The facelift of Percy Warner's greens and bunkers wasn't merely about aesthetics—these updates secure its place as a venue that educates and challenges those who play it, from first-timers to the pros.
In a robust affirmation of the communal effort injected into the renovation, "The restoration of the Percy Warner Golf Course stands as a resounding testament to the strength of Nashville’s public-private partnerships, preserving the city’s heritage and propelling the game of golf forward for our community," Bond Oman, co-chair of the PWGC Restoration Committee and Friends of Warner Parks Board Member, shared in a statement reported by Main Street Nashville. This reinforcement of Nashville's collaborative character also lays the groundwork for enhancing junior golf programming, capitalizing on Percy Warner's reopening through initiatives such as The First Tee and PGA Junior League offered by the Tennessee Golf Foundation.
As the city's golfing circles mark their calendars, food trucks are set to cater to the anticipated swell of visitors from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the day of the reopening, providing sustenance amid the strokes and putts. As quoted by WSMV, for specifics on the renovation, green fees, or just to catch a glimpse of the new warbling brooks that now brothers the course, golfing aficionados and spectators alike are encouraged to visit Percy Warner's website. With the course's operating hours this summer set to run from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays, and 6 a.m.- 8 p.m. on weekends, the stage is set for rounds and rounds of tee-offs, putts, and hopefully, plenty of birdies and eagles.
