Bent Creek GC
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4.1
1216 Reviews (1216)
5 Stars
330
4 Stars
600
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
59
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
89.1%
Recommend this course
1052 out of 1216 reviews
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.7%
Recommend this course
68 out of 75 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout offers a genuine challenge with interesting twists, and conditions consistently impress from tee to green. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this one of Jacksonville's best deals.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6420 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.6

Since the opening of Bent Creek Golf Course in 1989, the 6,420-yard, par-71 course has provided a challenging golf experience for residents of Northeast Florida and visitors alike.

Crafted by renowned architect Bobby Weed with consulting services by Mark McCumber, Bent Creek's meandering terrain takes golfers through a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, towering pines and alongside creeks and swales. The championship layout boasts Bermuda grass greens, plush fairways and a state-of-the-art lighted practice facility - home of the Bent Creek Golf Academy.

From the back tees, Bent Creek carries a rating of 71.6 and a slope of 136. The challenge starts with the first hole, which measures 538 yards from the gold tees, just 20 yards short of No. 15, the longest hole on the golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bobby Weed (1989) Mark McCumber (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bent Creek Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.1
1216 Reviews (1216)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 30
19th Hole Specials 17
Patio Dining 16
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 58
Bunkers 45
Forced Carries 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 53
Seniors 33
Advanced Golfers 32
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 41
Worth the Drive 38
In the 'Burbs 22

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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Beautiful course

Used a golf now hot deal - $25 for 18 holes. Price cannot be beat. Course exceeded my expectations and is comparable to much more expensive courses in the area. Would certainly recommend and will be back again myself. Met some good fellas while playing too.

Conditions Good
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
First Time Playing

Bent Creek First Round

The layout was challenging and had some fun variations. The group in front of us was intentionally impacting pace of play & we never saw a marshall or anyone from the staff come around to address the issue. Many tight driving windows, so bring plenty of balls.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not Worth It!

Played here for the first time ever playing in Florida and was highly disappointed. I arrived and ordered a cheeseburger thinking that is what I would receive, yet when I got my order, I took one bite and instantly had to spit it out! The burger was a microwaved burger that they throw between two buns (Patty looked freezer burnt). I told the girl that if I had known it was a microwavable patty then I wouldn't have ordered the burger. Then when I go to the counter, the older man working the pro shop had an arrogance about him... (most pro shop guys)

The course was fairly decent with fast greens... but there was a lot of pivots on the greens from people not fixing them. The worst part was having to play behind the same people and wait 5-10 minutes before taking each shot because a four stack would not let us pass, they were just taking there sweet time!

Honestly this was one of the worst golfing experiencesni have had and would NOT go back!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice place

This place is nice for beginners and the greens are very nice but they need to start working on some of the divots that are on these greens.

But all in all this is places.Okay

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Value!

Course was in great condition. Firm and healthy greens and fairways. A couple of tee boxes need some attention but otherwise one of the best deals in Jax.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course has great features

The layout of the course was outstanding. The fairways and bunkers were normal easy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must Get a Ranger Patrolling This Course

One group brought the course to its knees. This is not the first time, and the problem could be easily improved by having someone’ manage pace of play. Layout and conditions are good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

enforce pace of play

As long as you don't enforce pace of play and let golfers skip around to different tee boxes this is the review I will keep giving.At this point the only reason I keep playing here is because my golf buddy isn't on GolfNow so I get golf money and points off of him and he loves this course and its close to my house and job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Conditions

Team Bent Creek continues to do an excellent job keeping the course in great condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

It was a hot week so not many people out past noon. Went out right before noon and had the course to ourselves. Course was in great shape. Greens were very challenging. Always a pleasure playing bent creek

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mediocre at best

Tee boxes are not well maintained. Driving range is unkept, with minimal grass. The course layout is nice, with challenging flag positions. Greens were slow and bumpy. Overall, I wouldn’t consider playing here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

MARSHAL PLEASE

I would rate this course higher if they would hire a marshal that would enforce the pace of play and make slower golfers let faster golfers play through. Golfers jumping around to different holes, and 3-4 groups on tee box or hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

marshall please

I would rate this course higher if you would hire a marshal that will enforce the pace of play and make slower golfers let faster golfers play through. You have golfers jumping around to different holes. Three to four groups on one hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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