Bent Creek GC
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4.1
1216 Reviews (1216)
5 Stars
330
4 Stars
600
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
89.1%
Recommend this course
1052 out of 1216 reviews
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4.2
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.1%
Recommend this course
35 out of 38 reviews
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4.1
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.4%
Recommend this course
66 out of 73 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
1216 Reviews (1216)

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 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Off the beaten track nice golf course

I come out to Bent Creek about once a month. It's located in the southwest corner of Jacksonville, near Clay County and a drive to get to, but worth the trip. It's not a pristine course in terms of condition but certainly playable. Holes #11 and #15 are great holes worth making the trip to play. Also numerous tee boxes give golfers of all ages and abilities to have a fun day of golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

Course in good condition. Evern with all the rain we had. They are working hard to improve everything.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really nice public track!

Great layout, very nice practice facilities and the golf course is in good shape. I few burned out areas but understandable in all this heat. Greens rolled nicely!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Value in Jax

Pace is good. Greens are good for the summer except a certain couple of holes. Love the mix of layouts. Short par 4s make it fun and engaging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Course- great shape. Fun layout

Pace of play was HORRIBLE!!! At one point three groups on same hole. Front nine was good. Back nine almost packed it up and went home. 20 wait every tee box. 15 min wait for 2nd shot. Called into clubhouse. Very friendly. Ranger did nothing to speed up play. 99 degrees to sit and cook for the price we paid was not enjoyable at all! Love this course too bad the pace was so terrible. Makes me question going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather

Pleasantly Surprised

Course is in good shape. Greens roll true and have some pace to them. Grass on all the fairways. A few tee boxes were a bit sketchy but you can tell they have put some work/money back into the course. One of the better deals pricewise in the metroplex.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting it right

Course is definitely going thru some reno but you can see all the great things they are doing. Its going to be great very soon

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Horrendous

First off, I looked forward to this course very much after all the positive reviews. I will say the course itself is beautiful, and in good shape. The greens were recently punched so take that as you will. The pace of play is horrendous. As a single golfer, I knew I would play faster than the 3-4 mans out there. It took me 3.5 hours to play 15 holes, and ended up skipping 3 holes due to sitting on the tee box for 10-15 mins every single time. When I made it to Hole 15, there was 4 separate groups playing the same hole. Hole 18, I have balls flying over my head from the tee box while I’m hitting my approach shot. Find another course to play in the Jacksonville area.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great day at the course!

a few dry spots in fairways (hello, Florida) but overall great shape. slow play with no Marshall on the weekend...made for a slow round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best I’ve ever played

This course was surprisingly amazing every turn was a great surprise bravo to the staff i would go back every time I’m in town.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome round

Greens and fairways were in great rolling form. Awesome outing and pace of play was very quick and enjoyable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice turnaround

Used to play here a lot, but have stayed away for quite sometime due to course conditions, primarily the greens. They were completely redone about 2 years ago, and are just now losing that new green firmness. Still a little slow, but remarkably improved. Still need some TLC on some tee boxes, but overall in good condition. Always a challenge with tight fairways and forced carries. Good job Bent Creek.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course in good condition

Tee boxes still could be better but it’s always been like that.

Right now greens are recovering from being punched so that’s not ideal. However, the fairways are in great conditions right now. Beautiful green fairways. Very fun but challenging course !

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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