Divergent walks: Thoughts on Sewanee & Sweetens Cove, Tennessee’s two terrific nine-hole courses

After a weekend of walking the MidSouth’s best nine-hole courses, I’ve been thinking about my experiences in terms of what sets Sweetens Cove Golf Club and The Course at Sewanee apart.

Nine holes at a time.

Some golf beats than no golf at all. Once one accepts this fundamental premise, that nine holes might be enough, the struggle for balance between family, career, golf, and other responsibilities feels less like a battle and more like a puzzle. Outside of formal club or league tournaments and golf trip getaways, a majority of…