Highlands
Highlands Course at McLemore is an award-winning, cliff-edge par 71 course that McLemore highlights as “true mountaintop golf,” re-imagined by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin. The resort specifically calls out its setting and finish as a defining feature of the experience, positioning Highlands as the original anchor course for “golf above the clouds.”
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The Keep
The Keep at McLemore is McLemore’s second championship course and is described by the resort as a strategic layout featuring large greens, wide fairways, and dramatic inland views, designed to reward thoughtful, precise play with multiple ways to approach each hole depending on conditions. McLemore also notes the course features five cliff-edge holes, reinforcing its identity as a scenery-forward mountaintop test that remains welcoming to all.
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McLemore Resort – 3 Night Package
3 nights at the Cloudland at McLemore Resort
3 rounds of golf
The Highlands, The Keep, & The Cairn Short Course
Price from $1,320 per person
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included
Price excludes flights, airport transfers and caddies
All rates are subject to change
The Golf
Golf at McLemore Resort is a true mountaintop experience on Lookout Mountain, built around cliff-edge scenery and “play above the clouds” positioning. The resort’s golf lineup centers on two championship courses—Highlands and The Keep—and is complemented by The Cairn Short Course, creating a varied and distinctly modern golf destination with dramatic views and walkable routing options.
Accomodations
Accommodations at McLemore are anchored by Cloudland (the on-property hotel), plus golf-group cottages and villa-style vacation rentals located throughout the community. This mix allows trips to range from full-service hotel stays to group-focused, residential setups that keep golf central while offering flexibility for different group sizes and travel styles.
Private Homes
McLemore’s vacation homes are located throughout the residential communities and are outfitted as true vacation rentals, including spacious bedrooms, full bathrooms, living and dining areas, and kitchens. This option is ideal for groups who want a more residential feel—extra space, flexibility, and the ability to spread out—while still staying within the McLemore community.
Golf Cottages
McLemore’s Golf Cottages are purpose-built for golf groups, with four cottages located next to the resort’s new driving range. Each cottage is outfitted with four bedrooms (two queen beds per bedroom), four full bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen, creating a highly functional setup for buddy trips that want communal space without sacrificing privacy.
The Cairn Short Course
The Cairn Short Course is McLemore’s six-hole short course, positioned as a fun and flexible option that “provides hours of practice and fun” for everyone from aspiring golfers to seasoned amateurs. It’s a natural add-on for arrival day, an evening loop, or a relaxed competitive session that complements the two championship rounds without requiring a full 18.
About McLemore
Travel
Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)
25 miles | ~35 minutes
Hartsfield–Jackson Int (ATL)
120 miles | ~2 hours
Nashville International (BNA)
150 miles | ~2 hours 30 minutes
Golf
36+ Holes of Golf
The Highlands
The Keep
Cairn Short Course
Season
Peak Season - April, May, October
Best Value - March, September, November
Fun Fact
The Highlands is perched atop Lookout Mountain, with cliffside holes dropping hundreds of feet into the valley below—creating some of the most dramatic elevation changes and views in all of golf.
Cloudland at McLemore
Cloudland at McLemore Resort is the resort’s full-service hotel, positioned as an “island in the sky” mountaintop escape with rooms and suites designed around the surrounding views. As a Curio Collection by Hilton property, Cloudland serves as the most seamless home base for guests who want resort amenities and an elevated hotel experience directly connected to McLemore’s golf offering.
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