Bent Creek Golf Course
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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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #13)
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Keeps on getting better
After all the trouble with the greens over the last few years, they finally seem to have it under control. Rolling true and fast like they used to when the PGA ran this place. Many other course improvements going on too like bunker removals and overhauls. Keep up the good work! I'd love to see the back tees on #18 open again. Maybe an elevated tee box?
Lots of construction
Course was under construction and lots going on course condition was poor pretty much a free for all no sense of course management groups of 2 becoming groups of 6 and nothing being done about it very frustrating
Good value
The course was under some construction but is still a pretty good layout. It was pretty backed up so it played a little slow but we had a great time and it was well worth the money.
I love the layout of this course.
I enjoyed playing this course recently. A lot of thoughts was planned out during the design of this course. The greens are true to their lines.
course was in great shape greens rolling well
great shape as usual greens was somewhat hard to read today but what a day for golf
Unsatisfactory
Took 6 hours to play 18 holes due to far too many tee times booked. The pace of play was not managed at all by any of the staff. I must say I'm never going here again and would not recommend to anyone. We were not offered anything in exchange for our obviously terrible experience.
Excellent two greens need TLC but overall excellent i love the layout and challenges as played off the gold teesi superb. Dee you again
Bent Creek
Course was in really good shape. A little wet from all the rain but held up well. Greens are in pretty good shape for this time of year. Got 18 holes in, in just under 3 hours.
Course & Equipment
The golf carts were in bad condition and falling apart. Long past their prime and should be replaced.
The Tee boxes were almost all dirt with minimal grass.
I won't be playing this course again.
Nice layout
You don't have to be long but it really helps to be straight off the tee. A few short forced carries and some nice doglegs. GO PLAY THIS COURSE!!
What Golf ⛳️ should Be!
This course is what golf should be be for all levels, fun , yet challenging. It really doesn't matter what tee you play from , you have water , marsh , & some are just aggravating, but if you golf this what you want! I Love Bent Creek as the advertisement says.... the best kept secret in Jax!
Bent Creek is a great municipal course!
I was impressed with the condition of the course. I haven't played out there in at least 10 years and the course was spectacular. Very challenging layout, not for those that are scared of water/swamp.
Excellent Day
Had a great day on the course. Greens looked great and were rolling good. Only issue was a few of the traps needed a little TLC after the rains packed them down. Add $2 to your round and they get you a hot dog, chips, and drink at the turn. The $40 was for a 7:55 A.M. tee time on a Sunday, which is amazingly affordable compared to other spots on a weekend morning.
Nice layout!
Accuracy is a must as there is plenty of water and woods. Pace of play was policed and we played in three hours and forty minutes on a Saturday!
87 Today
The course was in good condition. The hole placements were comic. Greens were nice but hard to read the breaks.
GO PLAY HERE
Best practice facility, public or private. Course is a very good challenge, but not terribly penal. Except for bunkers [need regularly groomed, they're not] course in very good conditions. Really fun to play if you leave your ego at the door and play from the right tees. That also affects pace of play. Pro shop staff, dining room staff, starters, rangers always extremely cordial. Particularly pro shop: Chris, Derrick, David, Eathen, John, Angelo. Starters and rangers.....Larry and Richard. Each and every goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. Teaching pro Eric Holcomp is the best I've ever had. Many companies strive to "satisfy their customers." Bent Creek raises the bar: "delight the customer." I also coach the Trinity Academy HS golf team. Bent Creek takes very good care of us. Keep up the good work.
Very good golfing experience !
Bent Creek was a very good golf course. The young man in the Pro shop was very nice and helpful. My son left a pitching wedge somewhere on the course be I am checking back today to see if someone turned it in . I will definitely play the course again !
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