Bent Creek GC
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4.1
1209 Reviews (1209)
5 Stars
326
4 Stars
598
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
57
1 Stars
58
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
88.7%
Recommend this course
1046 out of 1209 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
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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
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
72 out of 80 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

4.1
1209 Reviews (1209)

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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Hot weather
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
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Reviews 5
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4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent two greens need TLC but overall excellent i love the layout and challenges as played off the gold teesi superb. Dee you again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

87 Today

The course was in good condition. The hole placements were comic. Greens were nice but hard to read the breaks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bent Creek GC

Cause is in good shape. Greens were a little inconsistent, one fast one not so fast. Traps need work, tend to be hard packed and not sandy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Played Bent Creek Monday Mid-Day

Teed off around 11:30AM on Monday 7/26. Pace of play was slow once I caught up with the golfers in front of me. Course is in average condition for a public course in Jacksonville. Tee boxes, fairways, and rough are all in acceptable condition. Greens are a mixed bag with quite a few bald spots. Course layout is player friendly (if you don't have a wicked slice). Staff is friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great experience

The course was great. I'm not a big fan of forced carries, but that's Florida golf for you and its only three holes. Make sure you play with someone who has been there before or you might run into some hazards you didn't know were there. The practice putting green was a bit faster than the greens out on the course. Overall though, I really enjoyed this course and shot my career low round! I'll be back.

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