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
913 Reviews (913)
5 Stars
338
4 Stars
410
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
95.2%
Recommend this course
821 out of 913 reviews
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4.5
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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4.4
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.3%
Recommend this course
50 out of 53 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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The Creek Golf Course at Hard Labor State Park
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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
913 Reviews (913)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

The state has let this course fall to ruins.

I have played this Course many times in past few years. They blame the rain for the terrible condition of fairways and greens. What Rain! If you can find your ball in the middle of fairway, your lucky. The grass is just tall enough to swallow your ball. This use to be a beautiful course. No it’s in the top worst in GA.

I wouldn’t waste your money for a neglected course of this caliber.

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

The fairway grass needs cutting.

The fairway grass was too tall... Can’t locate my ball.

Lost two balls on the fairway.

Glass clippings all over. Needs a better job.

The parking lot needs repair on paving.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging for amateurs - lots of hills!

Loved the beauty of the course and the weather was perfect! Great practice green and driving range. Clean restrooms and pro shop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a challenge

Grass had not been mowed and almost lost my drive on 9 that was right down the middle...Had to drive over it to find it.

Fairways and rough had not been mowed in some time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ray

Couldn’t tell the fairway from the rough. Understandably there have been some storms and rain but this was truly a unique experience that i don’t care to undertake again. Challenging and demanding course but it needs some TLC to get it back to where it needs to be.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Needs help, but not a bad course

The fairways play well and are up kept relatively well. Punishing rough. Cart path is not bad. The greens are horrid, takes a full swing for a 15 foot putt. They are also not kept up well at all. Sand traps are also in really bad condition. A few changes and this could be a really good course. No clue why the range isn’t open. Hasn’t been open either time I’ve played.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not all that.

A friend has been raving about this course for years. Unfortunately, he has not been able to play for many years, and has not seen the poor state of affairs here. The greens were rough and bumpy with many bare spots. The fairway was mowed to first cut length, and the rough was so deep you'd lose a ball 1' from the fairway. None of it looked as if it had been mowed in the previous 10 days. I can see the nice layout and the good bones under the forest of bermuda, but this course is way past it's glory years unless they get an active superintendent to hire some grounds crew. Very disappointed, and will recommend only if you live within 5 miles. Otherwise, save your gas and time and play elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

This is a great course with a very challenging but fun layout. Conditions are superb and can challenge even the great golfers. Will definitely come back to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 146
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course with challenging holes. Very hilly so up and down hill lies are frequent. About 3-4 greens have black spots on them but the fairway and secondary cuts are beautiful!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Greens were barren. In some spots no grass at all. Not with the drive

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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