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3.4
411 Reviews (411)
5 Stars
126
4 Stars
156
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
21
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
59.3%
Recommend this course
311 out of 411 reviews
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3.6
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
57.1%
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20 out of 35 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6642 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.9

The lush, rolling terrain occupied by Bent Tree Golf Club was sculpted into one of the most popular championship golf courses in central Ohio. Dennis Griffiths, the course's architect, seamlessly blended the design with the natural features of the landscape. The abundant natural water hazards come into play on half the holes and Griffiths strategically incorporated several well placed bunkers. The terrain's gentle undulations provide some interesting slope in the greens that place a priority on accuracy. Bent Tree Golf Club's par-4 eighth hole is especially demanding. It may be short at only 334 yards but it is surrounded by bunkers on all sides. It is followed by another tricky par 4 that requires both distance and accuracy in order to navigate the tree-lined fairway uphill to an undulating green faced with bunkers to the front and back.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.4
411 Reviews (411)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Water Hazards 24
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 19
Seniors 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 13

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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

4 groups on tee box, left at after 13 hole

5 hours and only made it to 14, only saw cart girl once in 5 hours. Staff did not offer free 9 to come back, kid was no help. 4 and 5 groups deep on some holes. Saw ranger once after 4 hours and he could do nothing.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Confused by the good reviews

I know experience varies a lot based on time of year and luck, but this course is very average to mediocre in all respects. Greens were ball marked up the worst of any course I've played this year (8 courses so far). Very sad. Parts of the course were burnt out despite a vey wet season. Ponds were stagnant and breeding Mosquitos. All Desperately in need of a fountain, pump, or other airation device.
The most irritating aspect was pace of play. I was paired with 3 gentlemen and the first nine, (back nine) went smoothly. We waited breifly on the par threes. Common. The second nine however got strangely slow. First two holes not bad, then slowed to a crawl. Waiting significantly on every shot. To the point of getting out the phone and checking email and sending texts, and practicing pitch shots in the rough. They must have slid some people out a couple groups in front of us to have this dramatic a slow down. Too far for me to drive, too irritating a day, and too expensive for me to go back. A one time play unless someone I know wants to play it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

One great course

This is the third time we've played here and it's been in great shape every time. We get to this area every once in a while, but we'll be sure to play again. Course was slightly wet due to the weather and not much roll. The greens were in great shape and on the fast side. You will definitely have to place tee ball as there are many fairway bunkers. A good challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course at a great rate

It never ceases to amaze me at the overall condition of Bent Tree Golf Club. This has been a tough season weather-wise for the Columbus area, but The New Era courses (Bent Tree) continue to perform at a high level. The course is a great layout, spotted with fairway and green side bunkers protecting the true rolling greens.

Great track and an extremely fair rate!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape. Don't get the chicken salad

Play from the tips for a real challenge or u are just hitting wedges in all day...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Still a good course.

I hadn't played here for over 20 years, but it's still a challenge. The course was in good condition, despite the wet season, and the staff were all friendly. I'm glad I came back, and wouldn't hesitate to play here again.

Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging and fair

Great course for all skill levels.
Hard to see landscape features around tee boxes and paths deteriorating though.
Pace of play was a little slow even for a Saturday. Ranger was responsive though and attempted to correct.
Course still on my top ten in central Ohio

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tainted by weather

Great track but Ohio weather has torn it up. I will be back late summer to give it a fair shake.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good couse

Course it was good to have been clean and maintenance. In addition, staff is also good, I was able to comfortably play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Garbage for the price

I paid 28 dollars for "unlimited golf". 3.5 hours and 9 holes later I'm thinking they oversold what they can actually handle on their course. I checked with the staff and they had no solution, the people that manage this course just have no idea what they're doing but are happy to charge a premium price.

The course itself is average at best. Sand traps were not maintained, trampled in fact with no raking afterwards. The fairway does not drain well at all after a rain, you may as well be hitting off a wet sponge in the fairway. Divots galore. Thistle weed everywhere. Beer is 20 dollars for a 6 pack (a 400% price hike).

This place is a ripoff. Why golf here and pay so much with so many better, less expensive courses in the area? I will not return.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

The greens are excellent!!!
Played in late June but the rain caught us on the front 9 so we had to quit. I'll be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Average, enjoyable course

This would have been a much better rating had the pace of play not been such an issue. As with so many courses these days, course management is SO lacking, along with the etiquette expectations. There was a foursome that was EXTREMELY slow...way beyond most of my slow experiences. They would allow any of the singles or doubles to play through and there wasn't players in front of them for 3 holes!!
Otherwise, the greens and tee boxes were in good shape. Fairways were decent. Lots of nice shade and the course is attractive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Fairways were rough

Played there on a week day afternoon. Pace of play was a little slow with an 18 hole time of just over 4 hours. For a week day afternoon that was troublesome. The fairways were in rough shape on many holes. Greens and bunkers were great

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun when playing at a discount

Course conditions were great, greens were a little inconsistent but overall good time for all.
In my opinion the regular price is a little too high but at a golf now discount the price is just right.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the $$$!

The course was in good shape. The greens were in excellent shape. Played early and was done in under three hours. Always enjoy the variety of Bent Tree.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Bent Tree was a great play for rhe money. Well conditioned, great layout and very playable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Course bunkers were in poor shape because of recent rains. No fault of staff. I was visiting area and will play again. Good value. Staff very nice. Pace of play slow. Foursome ahead of us had 2 holes open after we played 11. Some elavation cahnges

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stay out of the sand

Every hole offers a reward and risk, Select your club carefully! Championship caliber course. Best sand traps I ever seen for very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bent tree

Course was in great condition. Greens rolled well and true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

The condition of the course was excellent, the play was fast and the staff friendly and helpful. Carts were clean and newer. Bunkers were well manicured and full of sand. We had a very enjoyable round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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