Creek At Hard Labor State Park: #5
A view of hole #5 from The Creek At Hard Labor State Park.
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4.4
903 Reviews (903)
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
405
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
95.7%
Recommend this course
812 out of 903 reviews
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4.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.4
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
Recommend this course
64 out of 67 reviews
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Course Highlights
Creek at Hard Labor delivers a well-designed layout with fast, smooth greens and pristine fairways that consistently impress returning golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this one of metro Atlanta's top affordable options.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6612 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Denis Griffiths

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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Reviews

4.4
903 Reviews (903)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 37
Bunkers 24
Narrow Fairways 21
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 34
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Redoing the greens

We just played there with friends and did not know they were redoing the greens. It was rough and course is not in good shape

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Greens...

Greens were scheduled to be replaced/renovated a couple weeks after our rd. They were in pretty rough shape so glad to see the issue being addressed.

Otherwise a solid course in good shape with a challenging layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace was frustrating, condition declining

I generally do not get all that wound up about pace, but this round was the most frustrating I've played in quite some time. They had people so stacked up on the first tee, and the effect just continued throughout the entire round. What's even harder to understand is they had someone who was supposed to be the starter, but he really didn't serve much purpose. It seemed as though likely multiple groups arrived late but were just allowed in whenever they strolled up to the tee despite their actual time being earlier. I get it - you want everyone to play their round, but when people are that late, they need to wait for an opening - don't punish all the other groups who were ready to tee off at the appropriate time. The condition of the course has also seemed to slip noticeably in the last year or two. It used to be in great shape, but not so much anymore. Needs attention. I'm not likely to play it very often going forward, which I hate because it used to be one of my very favorite courses around.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

About to bulldoze greens

In all fairness they are about to undergo a major renovation including bulldozing all the greens - so not much has been done to maintain the greens and it shows. Looking for to revising in Oct when they plan to be done. Starting next week they will have temporary greens and a revised course layout until they make it through construction

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All the greens are in bad shape.

All the greens are in need of repair.

Also needs irrigation improvement on the cart path.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Layout/Fun Course...But

Always enjoy playing the Creek. Interesting layout with a solid variety of holes. Greens were not very good overall, but I understand that work is about to start on redoing all of them. Expect temporary greens to be in play. I will certainly return once the new greens are in.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Will be better this fall

Have enjoyed this course before as a good spot to play a quick afternoon round. Tee’d off as a junior tournament was finishing up. Pace of play was very slow. Greens are bad enough that I will not play here again until the greens go through their renovation this summer. Once that’s complete, I’m sure I’ll be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough greens and pace of play.

This course could benefit greatly from hiring a starter. It's a free for all for the first tee. Also they let 5-6 play at a time. Pace of play is really slow! The greens are shot!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Place

The course is excellent. I saw they are replacing the greens. This is the weakness of the course at this time. It is a well designed course and a good value. With improved greens it would be an excellent value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens are terrible and it’s not worth playing as a result!

The greens are terrible and there is no excuse. They either do not have the money to maintain the greens or do not have a greens keeper who knows what he is doing. It’s sad. It’s not worth playing there right now. Mold, dirt, etc on greens and tons of patches where there is not grass. A nice layout but greens are awful right now. Don’t bother playing unless it’s a hot deal under $20.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better greens coming!

Greens were not in good shape. However they posted that they are changing them over. Installed by October. Can’t wait because this is a friendly layout.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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