Mouse Creek Golf Course

Mouse Creek Golf Course in Athens, Tennessee, holds a distinctive place in McMinn County as the area's only 18-hole executive course with Zoysia fairways. Zoysia is a stiff, thick-bladed grass that stands upright, offering a clean lie on nearly every shot. It also drains well after rain, keeping the ball elevated above wet ground — a practical advantage in East Tennessee. As an executive course developed in 1997, Mouse Creek plays shorter overall distances while still offering a full mix of par 3s, 4s, and 5s across all 18 holes. That format suits golfers who want a complete round without committing to the time a traditional layout demands.