Knoxville, TN: golf passes & discount cards
Quick answer
We track 2 golf passes and discount cards in Knoxville, TN. The lowest-priced is the Player's Pass Card at $50. The fastest payback is the Player's Pass Card: about 10 rounds at $50 (Knoxville Municipal, 18 holes with cart, Sat-Sun/holiday). All prices verified from official pages, most recently on 2026-10-22.
The City of Knoxville owns Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs golf courses, run by Purple Horse Hospitality. They sell a yearly membership with no green fees at both courses and a $50 Player's Pass that cuts about $5 off each riding round.
Passes in Knoxville
| Pass | Price | Per round (w/o → with) | Break-even | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf Membership (Full Adult), reciprocal at Knoxville Municipal and Whittle SpringsKnoxville Municipal & Whittle Springs Golf Courses (City of Knoxville-owned, operated by Purple Horse Hospitality) | $950 | $33 → $0 | 29 rounds | |
| Player's Pass CardKnoxville Municipal & Whittle Springs Golf Courses (City of Knoxville-owned, operated by Purple Horse Hospitality) | $50 | $49 → $44 | 10 rounds |
Break-even uses the first listed rate scenario for each pass. Open a pass for every scenario, rules and sources. Rates without a published figure are left blank, not estimated.
Pass details
Is the Golf Membership (Full Adult), reciprocal at Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs worth it?
$95012 months from the date of purchasebreak-even 29 rounds
Knoxville Municipal & Whittle Springs Golf Courses (City of Knoxville-owned, operated by Purple Horse Hospitality)
- Unlimited green fees at both Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs
- 14-day advance tee times
- 15% off in the golf shop
Full breakdown · Source: official page (opens in a new tab) · verified
Is the Player's Pass Card worth it?
$50One year from the date of purchasebreak-even 10 rounds
Knoxville Municipal & Whittle Springs Golf Courses (City of Knoxville-owned, operated by Purple Horse Hospitality)
- Save $5+ off the public rack rate every round (18 holes with cart)
- Monday all-day specials
- Twilight rates start 2 hours earlier than public (12 pm)
Full breakdown · Source: official page (opens in a new tab) · verified
Frequently asked questions
What golf passes are available in Knoxville?
Golf Membership (Full Adult), reciprocal at Knoxville Municipal and Whittle Springs ($950, unlimited / season pass); Player's Pass Card ($50, discount card).
What is the cheapest golf pass in Knoxville?
The Player's Pass Card at $50 (issuer: Knoxville Municipal & Whittle Springs Golf Courses (City of Knoxville-owned, operated by Purple Horse Hospitality)), verified 2026-10-22.
Which Knoxville golf pass pays for itself fastest?
The Player's Pass Card costs $50 and pays back after about 10 rounds (scenario: Knoxville Municipal, 18 holes with cart, Sat-Sun/holiday, saving $5 per round). Across our published rate scenarios the range is 5 to 10 rounds.
How current are these Knoxville golf pass prices?
Each pass was checked against its official source page; the most recent check was 2026-10-22. Confirm with the issuer before buying.
Courses covered: Knoxville Municipal, Whittle Springs. State hub: Tennessee.
City overview source: https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/610/Golf-Courses
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