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3.7
426 Reviews (426)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
161
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
73.9%
Recommend this course
296 out of 426 reviews
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3.8
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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4.0
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 25 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

3.7
426 Reviews (426)

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 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course but do not want to play it again.

The course was in good shape. Some holes were easy and some very difficult. The course has a wide range of shots that a golfer will need to make. The reason I would not want to play again is due to the gnats that were on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

My favorite course in this area

I played this course about 10 times over the past 5 years (always on vacation) and it is my favorite course along with River Strand in Kodak. We played this course twice the same day both under 3½ hours and it was in great condition despite the 6 inch rain it had 2 days earlier. The course is not very long but challenging and has everything a golfer loves to see. Reachable Par 5, sometimes narrow fairways, couple crazy holes, doglegs, streams. Super friendly staff, they even let us stay overnight on the Parking Lot with our 26 foot RV, which we honored with 3 rounds of Golf and shopping in the Pro Shop. If you are in the area, you definately have to play this course, its a beauty and you will always remember this course. Love No 10, over two large streams. It's a jewel!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice mountain views, back nine are challenging up and downhill

I played this course about 5 times over the past 5 years and it's always nice to come back. The pace of play is usually rather slow as alot of tourist are in this area. The first nine holes are little up and down, not really difficult but the back nine trough valleys and mountains is beautiful. I'm a scratch player so I play the back tees and except Par 5, No 9, all are reachable. The course is in good condition (September 2012) the greens where ok, punched a couple of weeks ago, playable, good, but not great. There are some really nice holes, like No 1 as you stand on a high tee box right off the Club House. No 9 Par 5 as you go uphill to an elevated green. The back nine has plenty of challenging hole including the 300 yard drop Par 3. This is a must play if you are in the area, they have a practice green, a chipping green with bunker but no Driving Range. Overall Rating 4, would be a 5 with faster play and better Greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging Course

Scenic surroundings, challenging course, very nice greens. Cart paths could use some attention. Staff was friendly and helpful. Fairways could use some markers to help with distance.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout, needs some work

No starter or ranger making sure pace of play was maintained, bugs were horrible, even Labor Day weekend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course. Challanging but fun on the back nine

This was a great course. The backnine requires excellent placement of shots to score well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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