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3.8
424 Reviews (424)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
160
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
72.7%
Recommend this course
294 out of 424 reviews
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3.9
17 Reviews (17)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
76.5%
Recommend this course
13 out of 17 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
79.2%
Recommend this course
19 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bent Creek's mountain terrain delivers memorable blind shots, forested cart paths, and stream-lined holes that create a uniquely challenging Smokies experience. Exceptionally warm staff and smooth pace of play make this a strong value for the area.

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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
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Reviews

3.8
424 Reviews (424)

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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Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

less than expected

the course has too many doglegs. I had to hit several irons from the tee. The greens were good but that is where it ends. Course is short of room so it is all pushed together. We stayed at the resort but will play the rest of our golf elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor direction of course layout

To much work to find direction u are hitting in and which flag are u suppose to hit at

Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Winter time golf

Played five rounds this week while here on vacation. It is still winter time here and the fairways are brown and the greens not to green. There was snow on some of the fairways early on the week but soon melted. Still even with that this course is awesome and I look forward to playing it in September when we return. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bent Creek was a great course. I will certainly play it again in the future.

We played Bent Creek November 21. The fairway grass of course was dormant but still in great shape. I can't imagine how good the course must look in the summer months. Greens were in fair shape with a few bear spots. Bunkers were well maintained. There was a mix of challenging hole along with several rather easy holes. Overall I loved the course and I definately play the course again when I am in Gatlinburg.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very different layout surrounded by great mountain views.

challenging course requires some good shot making, especially on the back 9. Difficult, but fun, to play 1st time around. Hope to play again soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was very challenging.

The course required you to think about the shots you had to make. It was very challenging and was in very good shape and we'll maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fun and challenging course

Although it was very cold that morning (32) I enjoyed the course very well. Fairways and greens were in great shape, Bermuda grass made rough very challenging. Overall, I will be excited to come back to this course when my hands aren't frozen :) Staff was terrific and very accommodating, rental clubs were tops.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic and challenging

One of my favorite courses. Front nine are in the valley and faily flat. Back nine are more challenging with several blind tee shoots. Better be near the directional markers or you will need to layup on multiple holes. Water comes into play on most holes. 3 creeks to navigate on hole #9.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A must play course

If your in town you need to play this course. This course is laid out with the front building your confidence for the back nine which will take everything you got to keep your score low.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout on back nine

The front nine is a little boring but the back nine makes up for it. Although there were a lot of flies. Wow. More than I have ever seen attacking you on the front nine. Staff was nice. It was overpriced I think.

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

Course was in great condition.

Have played tiis course 5 or 6 times and it is all ways a challenage, also greens were in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not that great of a golf experience. Definite challenge

The pro shop staff member did not offer any course info. Back 9 Several holes looked like after thoughts or fill-in. Not laid out very well. I won't return. The bridges look unsafe. Spotted several articles of junk laying about. Problem with geese digging up greens. Some holes difficult some OK.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice scenery

Several holes around the creek are challenging. Interesting climb to par 3 14th

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course good, gnats bad

We had an early tee time and the gnats on the front nine were awful. When we played the back nine, the course was dry, and the gnats were not as bad. The course is nice and unique.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Imaginative layout

I was playing solo the day I played and was one of the first to go out. Sun was just rising and the first couple of holes were facing east, so it was tough see. Also, course was wet due to the previous day's rain, so It was cart paths only. The front nine is pretty basic, except for the river and ponds making club selection and accuracy important or you will lose a few balls, as I did. The greens were newly fertilized and almost an unnatural green compared to the rest of the course. They were very receptive...balls held well, but putting speed was especially slow first thing in the a.m. The view at number nine was especially lovely, with creek around and flowers inviting to the eye. The back nine is much more interesting, and a bit non-traditional in the layout, but I really enjoyed doing the math and figuring out which club I needed to get to the hole without ending up in a ravine or water. There is one par three with a long trek up to the tee and some pretty scary switchback turns on the cart path. The tee here had artificial grass which was kind of tacky, but I imagine the shaded area is hard to maintain, and it would also be hard to get mowing equipment up to the elevated tee. The cart path took me by some lovely settings along the creek, and later opened up into the valley looking up to the homes nestled on the hills above...lovely views. If I had had time, I would have given the back nine a second try. There were a few "buggy" areas, but not too bothersome on this particular day. Give this course a try if you want a nice easy warm-up nine followed by an almost whimsical second nine. Bring your imagination along!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Good Value

Bent Creek for the most part was in good shape. The fairways were well covered with a mix of Bermuda and other local grasses. They were cut and the ball sat up nicely. The greens were in good shape, although putts were slow. Most ball marks were fixed, but there will always be people who will not fix their marks, so you can usually find one or two that need attention.
The layout consists of two different nines. The front nine is open, with creeks and ponds that will make you pay attention. The back nine moves through the woods, with that ever present water, to make shot placement critical.
If there is any negative, it is the ever present bugs that are all around you. Be prepared with some spray if you go.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

Front 9 was great to play in that you can shoot some low scores. However, the back 9 is very challenging and not very forgiving. Lost several balls.....but didn't mind. Bent Creek, an actual creek, runs throughout the course and there are water hazards on almost every hole - the creek. It you can book this course for $30, you're getting a good deal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back Nine ---GOONY Golf!!!!

Front --- ok; flat; very slow greens; medium difficulty.
Back--- GOONY GOLF for 4 holes!!!!!!
I HATE GOONY GOLF !!!!
Target golf to areas from 185 yards to 20 yard square!!!!!
You must hit the small areas or your either in the woods or water!!!
Nice elevation change. Par 3 150 ' drop, but your target is in the sky!!!! Nothing you can aim at!!!! GOONY GOLF!!!!!!
I came from Florida to play this Gary Player course and was VERY, VERY, DISAPPOINTED WITH GOONY GOLF!!!!
Would not recommend to anyone!!!!
There are to many golf course with in 50 minutes drive to play here!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

this course had some great holes.

I had never played a mountain course. This course did not disappoint me. It provided a great experience with some holes to tell my golfing friends about.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice track

Recent heavy rainfall made the front nine wet, and the rough rather thick. The creeks running through it made accuracy a premium. Back nine has several blind shots making course knowledge valuable. Pretty piece of property, nice greens,will try again now that I have played it, hopefully while dry. Pleased with the course, will score better next time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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