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Bent Creek Golf Course
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6420 yards | 71.6 | 136 |
| Black | 71 | 5999 yards | 69.7 | 128 |
| Silver | 71 | 5307 yards | 66.3 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4865 yards | 68.5 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 71.3/134 W: 77.3/141 | 527 | 177 | 380 | 401 | 305 | 501 | 148 | 368 | 466 | 3273 | 347 | 446 | 318 | 390 | 210 | 557 | 137 | 402 | 340 | 3147 | 6420 |
| Black M: 69.4/127 W: 75.0/135 | 500 | 150 | 370 | 375 | 291 | 484 | 134 | 331 | 417 | 3052 | 336 | 434 | 301 | 364 | 178 | 528 | 120 | 359 | 327 | 2947 | 5999 |
| Silver M: 66.2/124 W: 71.2/130 | 431 | 121 | 344 | 290 | 276 | 429 | 116 | 283 | 377 | 2667 | 312 | 363 | 288 | 352 | 168 | 447 | 104 | 311 | 295 | 2640 | 5307 |
| Red M: 64.1/108 W: 68.5/119 | 421 | 113 | 253 | 282 | 254 | 377 | 102 | 278 | 365 | 2445 | 282 | 332 | 241 | 342 | 119 | 437 | 75 | 305 | 287 | 2420 | 4865 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 16 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
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Good Course
Narrower than most that I've played but that just added to the challenge. Not a consistent paved cart trail but that's me being picky (LOL). Really had a good time on the course. Just been spoiled by places like Eagle Landing, which was the first course that I ever played. However, I will be definitely playing this course again.
5 hour round
I hadn’t played here in a very long time. It was about a 30 minute drive. There is a go cart track close by so all we heard all day was the go carts running and the announcer. There was a tournament ahead of us and one behind us. I have never seen so many people on a golf course. At one point on the back nine we passed one of the holes behind us and there must have been 9 carts waiting on one tee box.
The course was ok. Some greens were in bad shape but most were ok. Looked like they had seeded. Very slow. We will try again at some point.
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This course is challenging
Had not played here in years, even though it had rained the course was in good condition, fairways were great other than just a couple of wet spots, greens were good and rolled true other than just a couple that had sand on them. Had a great round with friends and will play again.
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Good layout But Wet
Course doesn't drain well. Greens were bumpy and very slow. What a nice layout. If the course drained better, it would be playable. Swampy, greens were not smooth at all. Staff was nice, good course during dry season.
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Course in great shape!!!
I have been playing here alot since early 2000's. Very nice layout and been in a lot better shape than recent years. Greens and fairways looking great going into later season. This is the Best Time to play!!!
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Has potential but poor poor shape
Poor condition, terrible pace and rock hard greens. Nice staff though
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No Greens
The weather was perfect the staff was so nice! Once we got on the course all that changed. The pace of play was even very good for a Saturday tee time of 10:50am.
But once we saw the first green and then the second and the third, we knew it was going to be like playing to temporary greens. So discouraging to see with everything else going so good.
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Mother Nature
Mother Nature made the course a challenge to play, lots of rainy days. Over all a great day of golf.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your understanding as we endure this rainy weather. We hope you visit us again soon.
Great layout
Very nice public golf course. Fairways and tee boxes are in great shape, greens are a little rough at the moment. Very playable. Will definitely play again when I am in the area.
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Date with grandsons
The greens were horrible. Cart paths were horrible. Pace of play horrible.
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Needs a makeover
The course layout and staff are the redeeming qualities of the course. However, the greens, or more accurately “browns” were not in great condition. The fringe was essentially dirt and it was almost impossible to have a decent putt due to patches of dirt and other undesirable conditions of the greens. Multiple putts started on an accurate line would not stay on the line because of erratic bounces. It was the only time available for my group but we will not likely be returning.
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Great layout
Great layout. Greens are not in the best shape but very playable. Fairways are in great shape and require some accuracy off the tee. A challenging but fair course. Pace of play was slow due to a tournament in the AM. Would definitely recommend this course if you’re in the area.
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Greens need major work fairways are in great shape.
Once greens are punched and seeded this course will be amazing.
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