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3.7
422 Reviews (422)
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
159
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
71.3%
Recommend this course
292 out of 422 reviews
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3.8
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.4%
Recommend this course
10 out of 14 reviews
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3.9
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
72.7%
Recommend this course
16 out of 22 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
422 Reviews (422)

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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful place that is in poor shape

Interesting layout but in very poor shape several tee boxes with little to no grass a few of the greens were covered in some invasive weed and were the opposite of pure!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bent Creek golf course

The course is gorgeous but several greens were in bad shape. With just some small renovations the course could be spectacular. Just the setting and views make it worth playing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor communication

Arrived for tee time to find out course was closed. I understand stuff happens but got no communication from course or Tee Off.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

CREEKS AND STREAMS

This is my favorite course now. It has a beautiful layout in between a creek or stream on almost every hole. Besides the 9th green and the tee box on 11 it was in great shape. The only real complaint was that they only had a marker at 100 yards which left me guessing how far away I was on some holes. I'm from Florida so this was absolutely heaven for me!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Interesting layout

Front nine easy back nine challenging , Not for high handicap players fairways ok some greens have more weeds than grass . If you want to stay in business , good greens are a must!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff in the "pro shop" was friendly, but could not answer questions with regard to pin placement. No sand on carts, so couldn't fill them n divots. Many of the greens were covered with Poa Annua making putting very inconsistent.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst course in the Smokies

This course is not good! Front nine is okay if you can hit for the bigs swarming you:( back nine is very challenging and not the best shape green wise! Won’t play here again!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dean B

Course was quirky but fun. Front nine was straight forward but back nine was a lot of target golf it would help a lot to play again with some course knowledge. Staff was friendly but prices were a little higher than advertised on Golf Now. For a threesome it cost over $200. The course was a little beat up as most public courses are this time of year. All in all would play it again

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

Bent Creek

Fun course . Two different 9's.

Make sure you look at the scorecard that tells you about what to do on each hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Just ok

Views were definitely worth the price, the greens were not.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice!

Course was in great shape and staff was very friendly and helpful. We had heavy rain after hole 8 and was given a rain check for 9 holes, which we played the following Monday. Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exciting Course

Fun and challenging course, staff was friendly and accommodating. Personally feel course was in great condition especially for the fact the weather in this area has not been ideal. Will be back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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