<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0o517K_0wLEaHhr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0o517K_0wLEaHhr00" width="770" height="500" >Sweetens Cove Golf Club, a 9-hole course in South Pittsburg, Tenn. known for its cult following and distinctive approach to golf, is set to expand. While the main course will remain at nine holes, the club is adding a par-3 short course along with a range of new amenities aimed at enhancing its appeal to traveling golfers.The expansion includes stay-and-play cabins, a restaurant, a distillery, a putting green, a fishing dock, and a skeet shooting range, designed to create a comprehensive destination experience. The original architects of Sweetens Cove, Rob Collins and Tad King, will return to design the new short course. Known for their work at Landmand in Nebraska, their new design will emphasize creativity and flexibility, allowing golfers to experience the course in multiple ways.Construction on the par-3 course is scheduled to begin in spring 2025, with an expected opening in 2026. The overall expansion is being driven by Reef Capital Partners, the investment firm behind other notable golf projects, including Black Desert Resort in Utah. Reef Capital’s involvement is set to enhance Sweetens Cove’s unique guest experience, which has earned the club a spot among the top 9-hole courses in the U.S.Sweetens Cove is famous for its relaxed approach to golf. The club doesn’t require tee times but instead offers day passes that allow golfers to play as much as they like. This no-tee-time model will continue with the expansion, reinforcing the club’s reputation as a laid-back, pressure-free golf destination.The expansion will maintain the relaxed atmosphere that has made Sweetens Cove a favorite for groups of golfers seeking camaraderie as much as golf. A shot of Sweetens Cove Whiskey—a tradition before the first tee shot—will be complemented by the addition of an on-site distillery and bottle shop, further enhancing the club’s unique appeal.Since its opening in 2015, Sweetens Cove has attracted golfers from around the world who are drawn to its unconventional inland links-style layout. The new amenities are designed to offer even more ways for visitors to enjoy their time, whether they are playing golf, relaxing at the cabins, or enjoying exclusive whiskey tastings. The combination of golf, hospitality, and unique experiences aims to make each visit memorable, reinforcing Sweetens Cove’s status as a one-of-a-kind golf destination.</div></body>

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Sweetens Cove Expanding

Sweetens Cove Golf Club, a 9-hole course in South Pittsburg, Tenn. known for its cult following and distinctive approach to golf, is set to expand. While the main course will remain at nine holes, the club is adding a par-3 short course along with a range of new amenities aimed at enhancing its appeal to traveling golfers.