Andrew Johnson Golf Club

Played in late September 2014.
This was my first time at this course and I must honestly say I would not go back.
I have played several courses this summer in the area of eastern Tennessee and western N.C., and this was the worst course of them all.
The course itself is not difficult with a slope of. But the layout is strange. One par 5 on the front, which borders the driving range, which you could hit over to make it a very easy par 5 is almost a «Z» shaped fairway in its layout, ending at an elevated green. This is a very strange layout. The fairway had many scattered balls from the range, so keep an eye on your ball. The range comes into play again as this fairway makes a 90 degree left turn, (more range balls to contend with).
The tee boxes obviously do not get any water as on most tee boxes both myself and my fellow golfer wished we brought a mallet with us to stick the tee in the ground.
Granted they might not have had a lot of rain this summer, but other courses I played even just miles away were nothing like this.
The fairways were in similar shape.
I believe they were a combination Bermuda
and weeds, cut very short and hard as a rock.
All sand traps were covered with black fabric?
The greens seemed to be the best part of the course. Fairly firm, but not in bad shape for a public course.
The carts were clean and in very good shape as was the clubhouse.
The course is good for the weekend hacker, but nothing more. I have around a 12 handicap and easily shot in the 89’s for my first attempt.
There are no directional signs on were the first tee is or the tenth that either of us saw.
One one hole on the back nine they seemed to be pumping a blue colored water that was anthing but fresh water. There is on hole that had a small pond on it otherwise no water hazards whatsoever. Many par fours can be reached with an excellent drive, or if just an average drive can leave, you with just a wedge to the green.
Overall, I would not go back.
There are far too many courses in the area that just blow it away. If you are learning, want to play with your wife or kids, than this is the course for you. If your are looking for a more rewarding experience and challenge look elsewhere.