Is the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) worth it?
Quick answer
The Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) costs $1,386 and pays back after about 47 rounds (scenario: 18 holes walking, weekend/holiday, saving $30 per round). Across our published rate scenarios the range is 47 to 56 rounds. (Verified .)
47 rounds to pay back the $1,386 pass.
In the scenario “18 holes walking, weekend/holiday”, you save $30.00 per round ($30 without vs $0 with). Across the scenarios below the range is 47 to 56 rounds.
Term: 12 months: January-December or July-June. Only count rounds you will actually play in that window.
At a glance
- Price
- $1,386Prices effective Dec 1, 2025. City residents get 15% off all passes (posted prices are before that discount).
- Other versions
- Single, both courses: $1,536
- Family, one course: $1,568
- Family, both courses: $1,718
- Senior, one course: $1,078
- Senior, both courses: $1,228
- Senior spouses, one course: $1,293
- Senior spouses, both courses: $1,443
- Junior, one course: $347
- Junior, both courses: $497
- Term
- 12 months: January-December or July-June
- Valid at
- Brainerd, Brown Acres
- Type
- Unlimited / season pass
What's included
- Free green fees any time, 7 days a week
- Course-specific; can be upgraded to both courses
- Cart rental not included ($15 for 18 holes)
Who can buy it (resident / non-resident rules)
- Resident: City of Chattanooga residents get a 15% discount on all passes.
- Non-resident: Anyone can buy at the posted price.
Break-even by scenario
| Scenario | Without | With | Saves / round | Break-even ($1,386) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 holes walking, weekend/holidayPosted regular weekend/holiday 18-hole green fee $30 vs pass. source | $30 | $0 | $30.00 | 47 rounds |
| 18 holes walking, Mon-FriPosted regular weekday 18-hole fee $25. source | $25 | $0 | $25.00 | 56 rounds |
| 18 holes with cart, weekend/holiday$30 green fee + $15 cart vs pass holder paying only the cart. source | $45 | $15 | $30.00 | 47 rounds |
Break-even = pass price ÷ savings per round, rounded up. Included complimentary or bonus rounds are not netted out. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) worth it?
The Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) costs $1,386 and pays back after about 47 rounds (scenario: 18 holes walking, weekend/holiday, saving $30 per round). Across our published rate scenarios the range is 47 to 56 rounds.
How much does the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) cost?
$1,386. Verified against the official page on 2026-10-22.
Who can buy the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course)?
Residents: City of Chattanooga residents get a 15% discount on all passes. Non-residents: Anyone can buy at the posted price.
How long is the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) valid?
12 months: January-December or July-June.
Which courses accept the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course)?
Brainerd, Brown Acres.
What does the Annual Membership Pass (Single, one course) include?
Free green fees any time, 7 days a week; Course-specific; can be upgraded to both courses; Cart rental not included ($15 for 18 holes).
Data notes & caveats
- The 15% resident discount works out to about $1,178 for the single one-course pass (our math; the city does not print the discounted price).
- The green-fee table on chattanooga.gov shows no effective date; the pass sheet is a scanned PDF dated effective Dec 1, 2025.
- Passes run January-December or July-June; buy up to a month before the start date; not pro-rated if bought after the start.
Sources & verification
- Official pass page: https://chattanooga.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/annualfees2026.pdf
- https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/golf-courses
- https://chattanooga.gov/things-to-do/golf-courses/brainerd
Last verified · data confidence: high. Prices and rules change; confirm with the issuer before buying. ParPass is not affiliated with City of Chattanooga (Brainerd and Brown Acres golf courses). Is something out of date? Send us the official link.