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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
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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
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
79.3%
Recommend this course
23 out of 29 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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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Tied my career low score here yesterday! Have fun on the back and be sure to read scorecard to double check aim point and distance. Amazing course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/06/2019

Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and that you tied your career low score. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at Bent Creek!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun for the money

Course was a lot of fun to play. Typical of what is to be expected from a mountain course, blind shots and elevation changes. Staff was great. Only hiccup was my cart dying between 2 and3. Course conditions were a little rough, dry fairways and shaggy greens on some holes. Didn't take away from the enjoyment of the round though. All in all, a great day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back!

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Commented on 05/30/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your feedback on our conditions and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Tale of Two 9's

This course has a chance if the right commitment is made to improve the conditions especially to the front 9. The front 9 was rough, fairways and around the greens need considerable attention...most of it can be done with proper mowing....the greens in the front were fine...would rate them a 7. The back 9 was very good...fast and properly mowed fairways with solid greens that I would rate at a 9. Would definitely recommend the course. Hope Management is willing to spend the money to make this course a place to remember. Would also point out staff was polite and professional.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A fund day on the course

The course was fun, the back nine had a few blind shoots which would require playing the course more then once

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/23/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

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

Has a great back 9

Good layout. Front 9 is flat but the back 9 is very hilly with some interesting holes. The greens were in very good condition. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/21/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge of our layout. We're also glad that our staff left a great impression on you. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK

It rained earlier a.nd the course was pretty and it was cart path only, Lots of bugs.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course despite the rain. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon!

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

Prior course knowledge essential

This is.a beautiful course in the mountains, surrounded by homes. The front nine stays in the valley while the back works up through the hills. There are some really fun and creative, not to mention spectacularly scenic holes, especially on that back 9, However, prior course knowledge would make a world of difference...at least pair with someone who has played. The scorecard provides some guidance, but still found myself in bad positions following what I thought was a perfect tee shot. Green rolled very well and held approach shots. Never saw any beverage service on the course, but maybe that’s a weekend perk. Overall, enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/20/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing at Bent Creek and it was a great experience. Course is very challenging and unique. Would recommend this course to anyone who is in the area with all the great views of the Smokey Mountains and the creek that runs throughout the course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2019

Fantastic! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your first time playing our course. We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge it presented as well as our views. We can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round at Bent Creek!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Decent little course

Course was nice. A little wet from some big rains.

Only played the front nine. I’d play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/26/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course despite the heavy rain we had. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Winter conditions

Staff is excellent. The course was a little rough, but that is to be expected this time of year. It was playable, but very saturated. I guarantee this course is beautiful in late spring through the fall. Cool layout. Hope to get to play it again when weather conditions improve.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/28/2019

Thank you for your review! We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you and we appreciate your feedback on our conditions. We hope to have you back again soon once the course is in top shape!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Most bang for the buck.!

This course is loaded with water hazards. Seems every hole has the possibility of the ball getting drowned by a mountain stream or man made pond.!! Looking for your ball generally will have you finding someone else’s ball.! Losing golf balls has no relevance when surrounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mts. The cart paths are in terrible shape on the front nine with standing water and muddy areas. But, Tn. has experienced an extremely wet fall and winter. Worth noting is all the cart path bridges have been replaced recently with all new bridges. Folks, this was expensive. Bridge replacement indicates the management is committed to this course's future AND the safety of its clientele. Please use caution on the very steep sections (2 or 3 places) of the cart paths. These sections are not for the drunks or kids to be driving the cart.! Lots of tough fairways, hard to place your shot with "blind" landings and hazards. Multiple rounds will help with that. Greens were in excellent shape. Fairways were acceptable considering the wet weather. Summary: go play.!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/09/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and the challenge it presented. We're also glad that you've noticed all the improvements we've made. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

First time

Course was really wet from 5 inches of rain the day before. Greens were good and Bermuda was dormant. Front nine holes were tough but fair with lots of trouble. The back nine had a lot of blind shots and was very tight. There was a lot of elevation changes and tricky greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/21/2018

Thanks for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course but we apologize that the rain made the course a little damp. We're also glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your review and we hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very beautiful course very fun to play recommend to play. Only thing I can say is bring plenty of bug spray other than that a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/09/2018:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us at Bent Creek. We appreciate your review and we can't wait to have you back again soon for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Gnats, Gnats, Gnats

The young lady who checked us in was very nice. That's where the pleasantness ends. Gnats, gnats, gnats and just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, more gnats. We couldn't enjoy our round. We will not be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/28/2018:
Thank you for your review! We're glad that our staff left a great impression on you, but we apologize that you didn't enjoy your time with us. We would love the chance to speak to you about your time with us. Please reach out to us at bentcreekgc@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you!
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Played On
Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 09/27/2018:
Great! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

needs some work

crabgrass on the greens.

large ruts in the fairways

great layout

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/24/2018:
Thank you for your review! We're pleased that you enjoyed our layout, but we apologize that our course conditions didn't meet your expectations. We are working on improving our course everyday and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you again and we hope to have you back again in the future!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditions were wet due to recent heavy rains

Tough putting due to wet conditions. Hole 9 green needs help. Unfortunately there are the tiny flying bugs. Had Fun! Great staff!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/24/2018:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course despite the rain. We're also pleased that our staff left a great impression on you. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course in great shape

Course was in good shape considering the 5" of rain days before. Greens not cut due to weather and rolled slow but were in good shape. Overall, wonderful to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/20/2018:
Awesome! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations despite all the rain. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time

After a very busy month, my husband and I were looking forward to a relaxing g weekend of golf. We we’re both very disappointed in this course. The greens were in horrible condition, the course itself more resembles a putt putt layout than a golf course, and very poorly marked relating to distances. We wished we would have played at other courses in the area that we were familiar with. The only thing this course has going for it is the views of our beautiful Smokey Mountains. We were also charged $5 for a small bag of chips and a drink.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 09/17/2018:
Thank you for your review! We apologize that you didn't enjoy your time with us. We would love the chance to speak to you about your time with us. Please reach out to us at bentcreekgc@gmail.com at your earliest convenience. Thank you again and we look forward to speaking with you!
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