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3.7
415 Reviews (415)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
158
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
73.8%
Recommend this course
288 out of 415 reviews
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3.6
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 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
415 Reviews (415)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course ever

We have never played at such a horrible course. They cut the grass on the course and left it laying in piles all over the course. There Are multiple ruts in the first nine. The cart path looks like it’s been bombed and the greens were full of crabgrass and holes.

Just awful. We prepaid for 18 holes but could only do nine Because Of the condition. We complained at registration however the lady just said that that’s the way the course was and gave us no refund

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your experience with us. We do empty grass clippings into the woodlines out of play and remove them monthly. This avoids employees dumping clippings in streams or areas of play. We understand our cart paths need improvement and we will be working on them next year. As for the crab grass, our pre-emerge herbicide was washed out first of the season due to almost 80 inches of rain. As there is no post emerge herbicide for these weeds in bent grass turf, we can only hope for a mild rain season in the spring to correct. We would love for you to see the changes next season. Please reach out to us and ask for our General Manager, Colin Williams, so we can make arrangements. Thank you and we hope to have you back!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

not a course to score well

this course was once a great course, but has been neglected in the past few years. it is a shame because it could be a good course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/07/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Fairways

The weather had been very dry. The fairways were in excellent shape considering the dry conditions. Most of the greens were bad, bare spots, crab grass, aeration dimples, but mostly putt-able with ball placement.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/01/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will Not Play Again

Cart Paths dangerous because of disrepair.

Greens almost unplayable.

Fairways and roughs undefined.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/30/2019

Thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1-star. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. We always appreciate the feedback. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. Thank you for playing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible greens

Greens are in very bad shape. Weeds growing on greens and are very slow because of it. Course is beautiful but back 9 way to difficult especially 10 through 15. Save yourself the drive and play in Sevierville!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/27/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Bent Creek Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bent Creek Golf Course

The front nine is pretty standard and straight forward. The back nine however is outstanding, lots of blind shots, mountain type golf but really good. Had a great time, staff very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/27/2019

Great! Thank you for visiting us at Bent Creek Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staff

I played at this golf course today with a couple of friends. The woman working the club house was very professional and respectful. Friendliest staff I have ever met. Would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/10/2019

Fantastic! Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at Bent Creek Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough

The staff was friendly and very helpful.

The fairways are in decent shape.

The greens were extremely bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/09/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Bent Creek Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrendous greens

This was my first time playing at this course and it was very disappointing. The fairways were in fair condition but the greens were like putting off of shag carpet. They pace of play was unbelievably slow, so much so that myself and the gentleman behind me stopped playing after 9 holes even though I did a hot deal for 18. They also charged me $20 for my dad just to ride in the cart with me. If you’re looking for a 6 hour round then this is the course for you but if not then I’d consider going elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1-star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very serious at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/09/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/04/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Play elsewhere

I played the course for the first and last time. The crab grass, even on the greens. The greens had been aerated and no notice of that in the listing. The carts are pathetic. My cart did not have a brake so it rolled away twice. The trimming around the streams and water were poor. The overall condition is poor. The cart paths were like a war zone road. The asphalt was destroyed. Play elsewhere and enjoy a manicured course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Thanks for the review. We see you rated the course 1-star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very serious at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

First timer in this area

Greens were in-puttable. They had recently been aerated but had not been mowed or maintained. Not enough rakes in sand traps, some had no rakes at all. The only staff person we saw was the 1 person who checked us in. No driving range. No on course amenities. Pace of play was great. Some unique holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/04/2019

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/26/2019

Awesome! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course was in great shape front 9 always a simple layout while the back is challenging with a few placement shots staff is always friendly is definitely recommend this place to anyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/28/2019

Terrific! Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Course in good shape, some greens a little rough but have good character. Front nine a little soggy in places, but overall good. Back nine plays shorter but was a lot of fun even with a few blind tee shots and not knowing the course all that well. Read the scorecard for friendly hints...it helps. Fun course and great value...we’ll play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/16/2019

Awesome! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bent Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow play

Played on a Monday and the course played very slow 5 hour plus round. No beverage carts and only two water coolers on the entire course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/15/2019

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Bent Creek Golf Course. We hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
First Time Playing

Mountain course beauty

Great course. Very beautiful views

Course was in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Wonderful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bent Creek Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not in the greatest condition. Fair for $18.00 golfnow price.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/15/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

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