Bent Creek GC
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4.0
1207 Reviews (1207)
5 Stars
326
4 Stars
596
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
58
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
88.6%
Recommend this course
1044 out of 1207 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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4.1
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
78 out of 87 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 - included in green fees
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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #13)
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Reviews

4.0
1207 Reviews (1207)

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 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A little wet but no in playable

The greens were in great shape! Not a bare spot. Fairways were wet but expected. Overall the course was in great shape. Keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Cart path only the day I played. Cart paths need some major work. Very slow play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/24/2021

Thank you for your review. We take your opinions seriously, and are constantly looking to improve the customer experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@golfbentcreek.com to discuss your concerns further.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 210
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 139
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

new greens

Thanks for getting new greens and they were nice despite all the rain we've been getting lately. I hope your focus is on the tee boxes next. especially the par 3 tee boxes. I mention this every time I do a review .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens A++

Can’t necessarily control pace of play, but it was awful. Greens in fantastic shape. Love the layout. Fun public course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/03/2021

Thank you so much for your review! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible Greens

This course has a decent layout but the greens were horrible. They have planted rye grass on top of bermuda and then are not cutting low enough and these were the slowest and bumpiest greens I have pitted on in some time. Simply out was miserable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/03/2021

Thank you for your review. We take your opinions seriously, and are constantly looking to improve the customer experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@golfbentcreek.com to discuss your concerns further.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course!

This course was great! Staff was very informative of the layout of the course and very friendly. It was a pretty challenging course for me, this was only my 4th time playing so I struggled a bit getting around the course but overall I had a great time out there! They also have a really helpful app that gives you hole layouts, gps and score tracker.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/01/2021

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you enjoy our course and wonderful staff. We look forward to having you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better choices around Jax

Thought we would try Bent Creek after not playing here in a year or so. Should have waited longer.

The overseeded greens were painfully slow and don’t roll very good. The attention to detail with some simple things like where and how to place tee markers is serious lacking. Had several placed no more than 2 paces wide as well as having to stand in mud. Other markers were set on a downhill tier! All it takes is a little bit of training from the superintendent...

Sadly going to be a while before we come back. Too many other much better conditioned courses in the area for the same $$$$

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/01/2021

Thank you for your review. We take your opinions seriously, and are constantly looking to improve the customer experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at info@golfbentcreek.com to discuss your concerns further.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lou

Should have more markings, to next hole and yardage. Greens in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/01/2021

Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Lou! We are happy to see you enjoyed our course. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back in the future.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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