The Creek At Hard Labor State Park

After a 20 year layoff I returned to the course that was one of my favorites while skipping class at Uga. It is indescribably more fun than any of the typical Atlanta courses we usually play- probably because we're in the woods without houses on every hole, maybe because the staff seems to really love golf and wants you to have a good time, but more likely a combination of a lot of things they're doing right here. They seem to be transitioning some sand traps to grass bunkers- great idea for weekenders! Pro shop even had a bag I've been searching months to find. 10,11,12 is the funnest 3 hole stretch in Georgia. So yeah.

Course is getting in better shape as the weather gets better. Challenging 1st hole sets up your day

the course is in a beautiful part of Georgia. and the scenery in spring and summer I am sure is spectacular. there is water falls and hills. but the scenery is all you get. I don't know how often the tee markers are moved but most looked like they hadn't been moved in over a week. the weather was nasty the day we played so I am sure they didn't get that tore up in one day. more than half the tee boxes weren't anything but mud. I constantly had to hit from as far back as allowed to even get any grass. I have seen courses like this before where volunteers get the benefits of volunteering but rarely do anything to deserve it. all the greens could use some TLC also. as with public courses players rarely fix ball marks. there again is where a volunteer or course marshal while out moving tees or checking pace of play can spend 3 minutes a hole and improve the course immensely. there are a lot of options in the area for courses to play. if you are a lower handicapper and save a lot of strokes putting forget it on these greens. but if you want some scenery this is the course for you.

A pleasant round on a very challenging layout. The Creek at Hard Labor was one of the most remote (a good thing) and pristine natural settings I have ever played golf on. The views from every tee were terrific. Accuracy off the tee is my strength right now and I stayed in all but one fairway, but six months ago this course would have destroyed me. Overall it is not a long course, but the yardage is misleading. Greens are elevated so you won't be rolling anything on. There are several par 4s that play the proverbial driver and 3-W for the average--to-long golfer. The 3's are short and the 3rd shot on 5s are short, but most par 4s are all you would ever want. Just a beautiful setting.

The staff was really friendly. Price wasn't bad. Con diction of the course was decent, despite a few holes considering it being winter. This is public golf to a T. Very slow pace of play and total.lack of etiquette whatsoever. Played behind a 5-some and the Marshall had no concern for this fact at all. Was not fun watching them hit balls into the woods and taking way too much time to try to find them. I'm a scratch golfer and absolutely appreciate people playing the game, but when there is no guidance from course staff, it makes for a long day.

This is a beauty and a joy to play. A little short from white tees but requires thought as to club selection. The greens are fast and true, and the elevation changes special. Price is fantastic value.

Personally my favorite place to play. Challenging every time.

First of all Karl Gross (the Pro) was very friendly and helpful. He is also very knowledgable about the course and Golf in general. It's great that Georgia understands that you need people with Golf knowledge to operate a decent Golf facility and instructional programs. Any way back to the course, this course offers several exciting holes that require some thought if you want to score well. Hope number one is a good example as the right yardage club from the tee puts you in the best position to attack a challenging green location. I typically don't shoot my best scores at this course because it requires you to execute your shots properly or pay the price but I love the challenge.

Good shape except bunkers and and a few fairways greens in good shape a little slow Lots of dampness on course

Played this course for the first time on my birthday after recommendations from multiple people. It was GREAT!!! Not overcrowded, no houses just peace and quiet...truly a relaxing and enjoyable experience; not to mention the challenge of course itself...

Short course really no driver need.fast greens.fade needed on first hole 3wood or long hybrid .rest of course is really short.

Don't get me wrong, the course was nice. However some of the fairways were cut unevenly and there was a LARGE amount of rolled up grass clippings in the fairways and around some greens. We actually lost two balls in these thick clippings. We saw the balls land and then just couldn't find them. That was pretty frustrating. Other than that, everything was great. We played in about 3.5 hours so that was good.

I don't think I've ever experienced a friendlier staff than at The Creek. Love those guys!!! They treated us like we were members of and exclusive club. Keep it up!!

If you have not had a chance to play this course yet, put t on your list for very near future plays. It definitely is worth the drive from any metro Atlanta area. The staff is very friendly and the course is so much fun to play. I take my nephews during their summers and the pro-shop folks are so accomodating to young and new players. Even when I show up during the week as a single player, you are most likely to be paired up with nice folks that have so much love for the game.

GolfNow used to alert you when greens had been aerated. Guess they decided not to do that anymore. The greens were basically un-puttable. I know it's needed, but I'd like to know if they're not healed yet before I drive an hour to play what is normally a good course. Bunkers were not raked some parts of the greens were in really bad shape. This course is usually much better than this. I'll call ahead next time before I waste my time and money.

I've played here growing up and it is still enjoyable to clme back. Can't beat the value for the money you pay. Fun course kept in good condition.

I have always heard good things about this course but it is off the beaten path. The driving range is old and in need of repair (leveling). The staff was very friendly and helpful. The front and back nines are different. I enjoyed the back much more due to the amount of sunlight and increased amount of grass on the t-boxes and greens. All and all I would recommend it to friends as long as they were in the area.

Nice course, good people, unfortunately they have been inundated with rain and that has affected the condition of the course but still very playable. I look forward to going back. Don't play there after any significant rain.

Very fun course to play. Staff was awesome. Played 18 and then went into town to eat at a place the staff recommended. Best wings I've ever had. The returned and played 18 more for $17 replay rate. Lots of elevation changes with tree lined fairways. Tee boxes were in average shape but greens were great. Can't wait to come back and play again

Played this course for the first time, course is tight but plaued okay. Negatives: it 3ained the night before hard and course was too wet, but thet opened anyway. Greens were in bad shape, very hard and rolled very fast. We teed off at 250pm. And by time we finished 18 at 610pm, the clubhouse was closed. No signs nothing, just closed up. The only positive was the scenery.