Bent Creek Golf Course

Greens were way too soft, so they had a lot of unrepaired divots. They appeared to be eaten up by a fungus. Some greens had 2 different types of grass growing.

We played Bent Creek a few years ago and enjoyed it - except for all the goose droppings you had to navigate around. This time the gnats were so bad you could hardly see. The roughs were awful and even some of the fairways. We lost so many balls - even right off the green. There are a couple of neat holes but this course definitely needs some TLC and bug spray!

I kept wondering what Gary Player would think of this course now. It could possibly be the worst conditioned course in North America. Doesn't look like they ever mow the rough, fairway and green side bunkers need sand. Crab grass is growing throughout all the greens. One green had a depression that was filled with 2 inches of water in a 10ft radius. The only good thing I can say about this course is maybe some of the views as your in a valley looking up to the mountains. Maybe back in 1972 this was a nice course but now it's not even a good cow pasture. Hands down the worse course I have played in my life.

Course has had a rough summer with too much rsi . The rough was very high but the fairways and greens were good. The course it very challenging. Course management a must

The front nine is great, love the stream most of the time....

Back nine is a challenge and interesting!

First of all, the Course was in fairly poor condition. Water standing/pooling on greens, rough looked like it had not been mowed for weeks and Bunkers need semi loads of sand. We waited on #9 Tee Box for 30 minutes to tee off so I drove up the Cart Path to see what the issue was. There were 5 carts (10 people) on the Green. There were no Rangers on the course to enforce any rules. VERY POOR EXPERIENCE!!!!!

Had a wonderful time playing this course. Beautiful weather and views

My first course in TN. Absolutely bad! Grass clumps all over fairways, greens loaded with crabgrass. Horrible shape and slow as he'll. Forget it

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the course needs some work. Several greens on the front have crabgrass invading them and several on the back have bare spots. Finding the right pace when putting was difficult.

Overall, I still enjoyed my round. There were few other golfers so I played two balls and considered it a practice round.

It was also a good time to sharpen my iron play as most par 4's and 5's were rather short.

There were a few bugs, but the staff in the pro shop gave me bug spray to spray on prior to my round.

We play allot of golf and this was by far the worst conditions I have ever seen. The course info states is a Gary Player design and yada yada. ...they should rename this course crab grass creek! Losing balls just off fairway from heavy grass, greens in terrible shape, back nine layout is a joke....just s terrible experience to make plans to play this place on vacation to the Smokey Mountain area

Poor conditions was a understatement. I have played bent creek many times so I had a idea of what to expect for 14$ but I felt robbed the minute I stepped on the practice green. It's a shame because it does have such a nice layout. Greens are either overgrown with weeds or bare. Felt like I was playing backyard golf. Not worth this hot deal.

We enjoyed the course. It had many interesting and challenging holes . The back nine was prettier with the creeks and mountains to look at. The course could use a little work in the sand traps and some greens.

This course was probably pretty neat and fun to play in its day. However, it is clear that the ability to keep up with fairway, green, and bunker maintenance is lacking. Very slow greens, in poor shape. It is a fair and sometimes challenging layout. No distance problems playing from the blues. Watch out for #10-13. Precise shots are required. It would be best if you could drive ahead and preview these holes if you have not played the course. At the Golfnow price, it is an OK alternative, but I would be very hard pressed to recommend paying full price. I will try other courses in the area before coming back to this one. Very little clubhouse amenities.

If your in town looking for a interesting layout with horrific course conditions then golf here. Only golf here with a hot deal! Very tight fairways on the back nine. Elevation changes with required lay-ups off the tee on the back. The front is more open but water will come into play a lot from either the tee or 2nd shot. Better options in the area for a little more money but if everywhere else is booked then this course will be open. Never saw more than 3-4 groups golfing the entire weekend. Would not play here again, probably just rather not play if this was my only option! Bring super bug spray!

Played the course a few years back, was in great shape. Played it this week and while it was still fun and the staff was awesome, the course needs some TLC. Tee's, and fairways need help. Lots of spotty tall grasses in the area where you qould expect short fairway grass. Would not pay full price. Played on a hot deal, worth the 15 bucks but not close to the 60 they are asking full boat.

This course will challenge any player.

Really enjoyed this mountain course! Creek comes into play throughout the first nine! Leave your driver in the car on the back nine! Back nine is a treat!! Several short shot making holes!

Played 6/22/2016

Very nice course and friendly staff!

Holes 1-9 are in the "valley". Only complaint was the roads and cars running near the holes. A wayward shot could clip a car. The back nine has several blind shots, and is more scenic. A few layup shots are required. No going for it. The greens are fast and have a lot of break, but very fun to putt on. Kind of pricey, but would definetly play again.

This year we played the back nine; last year, the front. The front is fairly forgiving, but watch out for the back nine. Elevation changes, narrow fairways, mature ball-eating trees. It was great.

This course was not in good condition. The greens were hard and would not hold an approach shot, some were had rough patches, and some had bare spots. The fairway were rough and full of weeds. The course had to many blind shots and no information available to golfers to enable them to make decisions on what club to use.