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
902 Reviews (902)
5 Stars
333
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
811 out of 902 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
35
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
63 out of 66 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
902 Reviews (902)

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 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

What happened

This was a beautiful course. However this date the fairways were not maintained lacking grass and hard.

The greens gone forget that they were aerated and the course failed to post this information but the greens are gone. On the bright side the pro shop has been remolded and except for the non caring personnel looked nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course Conditions - Poor

Excellent course but not maintained well... appears way behind in mowing and work on the greens. Great club house staff.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money this time

I usually enjoy playing this course because it is challenging and usually in great condition. This time, however, the greens were in very poor condition. I would recommend checking the condition of the greens before you go.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Wet weather

It poured down so hard the greens were under water so I didn't get to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Maybe there fairway mower is broken the fairway grass was very high

Greens bounce and are dying off really needs help

The new house around the pump station was nice

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A little confused?

Everything was great, but for some reason they sure watering the fairways at 12pm....

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Avid Golfer

Layout is ok.

Courses needed to be watered.

Greens are very bumpy.

People were very nice and attentive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Joy at Hard Labor

This course is nice and challenging but fair. The greens were not something that I believe I've ever played before and just about everyone would break at the cup and end up directly behind the cup. There was not too much trouble if you missed the fairway and ended up in the rough but if you missed the rough you can just about forget scoring. Pace of play was very good until the last couple of holes. The staff was okay at best and the amenities were about the same in the club house but i would say okay for a park.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cared for course

Welcoming friendly staff, course is peaceful oasis wide tree lined fairways ,has a cared for feel.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are ready but the tees & fairways are a little bare

My foursome stayed in one of the Park cottages for the weekend. Perfect stay & play. The course plays a lot longer than the card. Very few downhill approaches. When the pin is on the right side on the par 3 3rd, the hole is a dogleg, Big Tree on Right Side. The Par 5 15th is one tough hole. Please put the fairway bunker back on 15! The fairways, tees & rough haven't grown in just yet (this was their first week with Temps above 70). The driving range could us some updating, no target greens & the range balls are old & scuffed up. Get there early & take your time. Let the staff know where you are from. If you want to make friends with the onsite staff...don't drive under the trees & fill an extra divot in the fairway. They have plenty of sand jugs for your cart.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Shot making test

Course in good shape for early spring transition. Plenty of awakening Bermuda grass to get a decent lie in the fairway. Greens good except depressions until Bermuda growing season really kicks in and they become smoother. Definitely recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs new staff in pro shop

The course is nice and I really enjoy playing out there. The only downside is the guy who works the counter. I hope that they find a decent replacement before he runs off all the customers and the state is forced to close the doors!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice place in every way

I've played here 15-20 times and it's always a pleasurable experience. The greens were fast but consistently so and in good shape on all 18. There were no bare fairways or chewed up tee boxes.

Despite the recent rains, the course had drained well and there was no standing water anywhere.

I always love to take visitors here to enjoy the terrain, layout, and challenges.

Time well spent!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

A hidden gem between Atlanta and Athens

I grew up playing this course. Its demanding off the tee. You can't really miss a fairway. If you do, you have a challenge to get to most of the greens. Overall, I like the course and would recommend it to any golfer.

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