Bent Creek GC
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4.1
1218 Reviews (1218)
5 Stars
330
4 Stars
602
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
89.2%
Recommend this course
1054 out of 1218 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.6%
Recommend this course
35 out of 37 reviews
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4.1
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 70 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
1218 Reviews (1218)

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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Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staff good golf

We played later in the day course layout was good no sun in our face late in the day. Course in good condition greens a bit slower than usual and interesting the way the greens were growing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

PLAY BENT CREEK

The improvements continue. Bunker renovation has made a world of difference. Best practice facility in Jacksonville. Eric Holcomb is best teacher I've ever worked with. Top to bottom, the staff is cordial and professional. Nice location. Bent Creek's goal is not to "satisfy the customer," it's to DELIGHT THE CUSTOMER. Play it. You won't be disappointed....Bob Harding

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Condition

I do consider this my home course it is in great shape. I golf alot of courses in this area and by far it is in better condition. They have really been working hard all over the course, removing trees, working on the greens, re-doing sand traps. The staff is wonderful. If you need golf lessons , Eric gives the best lessons I've ever had. So go out and give it a try you won't be sorry. If you have a problem go inside the pro shop and let them know, I'm sure they will make your experience better.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

VISIT BENT CREEK

Although "public," Bent Creek is my "home course," and the staff makes me feel like it's a private club with all the ameneties. Best practice facility in Jacksonville. Excellent value. Challenging yet fair. It will test you....in a good way. The clientele that plays Bent Creek is just a bunch of really fine people. Never met a stranger. Bunker renovation is under way, which will bring Bent Creek up to nearly 5 star level. Try it, you'll like it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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