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2.9
327 Reviews (327)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
39
1 Stars
31
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.3
53.2%
Recommend this course
222 out of 327 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 13 reviews
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3.8
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Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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10 out of 13 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6182 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.3
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Bent Creek Golf Course - TN
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Course Details

Year Built 1972
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

2.9
327 Reviews (327)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 42
Elevation Changes 33
Narrow Fairways 25
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 21
Locals 17
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 26
Worth the Drive 21
Near Local Attractions 14

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course with greater potential

We played this course this past weekend and had a great time. The greens were in fantastic shape and the layout is probably my favorite part (not to mention the views). The course isn't very long but it provides some unique and challenging holes that I don't see very often. There are a few tee boxes on the back nine that could use some attention but nothing that really takes away from the overall experience. Touching up those tee boxes and bringing back some of the bunkers that are now grass would push this to a 5 star rating for me. The potential is there but I understand these things take time and money.

2 things I'll recommend to people coming to play this course:
1) Bug spray. We read reviews beforehand about the gnats being bad on this course but with the bug spray, they didn't bother us. If you don't use any, you may not have a good time.
2) If it's your first time, pay attention to the description of each hole on the scorecard before you hit your tee shot. Many of the holes have creeks and bunkers that you won't be able to see from the tee box.

P.S. There is a practice putting green but no driving range. I don't count this as a knock on the course because it's in the middle of the mountains so they have to make due with what land they have.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

To start off with the staff was super friendly and seemed to appreciate us playing. This is a well thought out course with challenging holes absolutely love the back nine highly recommended and will be going back myself!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/20/2019

Hi Daniel. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I got a great deal on Golf Now for a late morning tee off on a Tuesday. It had rained a lot the previous few days but the course was in great shape. It was challenging, with all the water, but a fun course. My only complaint was, my wife came along j just to ride in the cart with me, since we were on vacation together. But they were going to charge her $21.95 just for a "rider fee" (which was more than I paid for playing 18 holes with the cart). She went shopping instead (which ended up costing me more than the rider fee!), and I played by myself. Other than that, I was very happy with my experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/24/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good time

I like the course layout; challenging for all levels. The only drawback are the gnats; with the proper amount of bug spray they are controllable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/13/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Tale of Two 9's

This course has a chance if the right commitment is made to improve the conditions especially to the front 9. The front 9 was rough, fairways and around the greens need considerable attention...most of it can be done with proper mowing....the greens in the front were fine...would rate them a 7. The back 9 was very good...fast and properly mowed fairways with solid greens that I would rate at a 9. Would definitely recommend the course. Hope Management is willing to spend the money to make this course a place to remember. Would also point out staff was polite and professional.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK

It rained earlier a.nd the course was pretty and it was cart path only, Lots of bugs.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course despite the rain. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Prior course knowledge essential

This is.a beautiful course in the mountains, surrounded by homes. The front nine stays in the valley while the back works up through the hills. There are some really fun and creative, not to mention spectacularly scenic holes, especially on that back 9, However, prior course knowledge would make a world of difference...at least pair with someone who has played. The scorecard provides some guidance, but still found myself in bad positions following what I thought was a perfect tee shot. Green rolled very well and held approach shots. Never saw any beverage service on the course, but maybe that’s a weekend perk. Overall, enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Has a great back 9

Good layout. Front 9 is flat but the back 9 is very hilly with some interesting holes. The greens were in very good condition. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/21/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge of our layout. We're also glad that our staff left a great impression on you. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A fund day on the course

The course was fun, the back nine had a few blind shoots which would require playing the course more then once

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/23/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing at Bent Creek and it was a great experience. Course is very challenging and unique. Would recommend this course to anyone who is in the area with all the great views of the Smokey Mountains and the creek that runs throughout the course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2019

Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your first time playing our course. We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge it presented as well as our views. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at Bent Creek!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Winter conditions

Staff is excellent. The course was a little rough, but that is to be expected this time of year. It was playable, but very saturated. I guarantee this course is beautiful in late spring through the fall. Cool layout. Hope to get to play it again when weather conditions improve.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/28/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you and we appreciate your feedback on our conditions. We hope to have you back again soon once the course is in top shape!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Bent creek

Greens were the worst I have ever played. Cart path was beyond repair. Carts were dated. Course construction on back 9. We were only glad that we booked through golfnow and didn't pay 39.00 dollars each.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/14/2019

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We are working on our course conditions and we understand our cart paths need improvement. We will be working on them next year. Thank you for your feedback and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staff

I played at this golf course today with a couple of friends. The woman working the club house was very professional and respectful. Friendliest staff I have ever met. Would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/10/2019

Fantastic! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Bent Creek Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course was in great shape front 9 always a simple layout while the back is challenging with a few placement shots staff is always friendly is definitely recommend this place to anyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/28/2019

Terrific! Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

Played on a Monday and the course played very slow 5 hour plus round. No beverage carts and only two water coolers on the entire course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/15/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Bent Creek Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/29/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

It’s a bugs life!!!

I really like the course layout differences between the front and back. Lots of water throughout the entire course which brings me to my review title. I believe the staff mentioned that May-September, the bugs(big gnats) are out with a vengeance. Non stop buzzing around the head, in the ears, nose and eyes, from tee to green. Very annoying but the course, layout and the staff was very nice!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2019

Awesome! Thank you for visiting us at Bent Creek Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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