Colonial Country Club is a private 36-hole facility located on 378 acres in Memphis, TN.  This historic club dates back to December of 1913.  However, it has been at its present location since 1969.  Both courses (South and North) were designed by golf course architect Joe Finger. The South course is nationally recognized for previously hosting The Federal Express St. Jude Classic from 1957 – 1988 (PGA Tour). 

According to Golf Digest, the South course is currently ranked third best golf course in the state.  Furthermore, the South course was recently re-rated by the USGA and is officially the most difficult golf course in the state.  The North course is often referred to as one of the best-kept secrets in the Memphis area.

South Course:

• Greens, Crenshaw bentgrass

• Tees, 419 bermudagrass and Zoysia
• Fairways, 419 bermudagrass
• Roughs, common bermudagrass and turf-type tall fescue

North Course:

• Greens, Pencross bentgrass
• Tees, 419 bermudagrass and Zoysia
• Fairways, Zoysia
• Roughs, common bermudagrass and turf-type tall fescue

Miscellaneous:

• Automatic, electric irrigation system (Toro Osmac)
• Computerized irrigation system control (Toro Site Pro)
• On-site greenhouse and garden

Management Staff:

Doug Estes, Director of Grounds Maintenance

John Bloecher, Golf Course Superintendent

Samuel Presley, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent