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
899 Reviews (899)
5 Stars
332
4 Stars
404
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
95.6%
Recommend this course
808 out of 899 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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4.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
Recommend this course
67 out of 70 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
899 Reviews (899)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Augusta bound

Chose to play here after we landed in Atlanta and drive to Augusta for a practice round at the Masters. The course was brown and had some places under repair but that did not affect play dramatically. Greens held well ask the putting was fine. There are some bare areas due throughout the course. From what I could find online I felt that we got good value. The layout was overall above par

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Beautiful rolling hill course with major elevation changes. Fairways and greens were in Google shape. Overall great course and would highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Awesome Staff

Best Kept Secret in Georgia!! The course is in great shape, the greens are always nice, plays long if you need it to be, just a great golf course to play.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Wet, but fun

Took my son in laws out before they returned home from the holidays. The course was in as good a condition as you could expect for wet and winter. The staff was friendly and helpful. The course marshall offered friendly advice on shot selection for the wet (puddled) course. The course is fairly challenging with a lot or up and down tee to green holes and some narrow fairways. It was a great value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Beautiful course, great experience

Nestled in the secluded rolling hills of Hard Labor State Park, The Creek certainly exceeded my expectations this beautiful morning. The only noises that could be heard were those of woodpeckers and other animals foraging. The summer was rough to the greens at The Creek,as it was with most courses, but the greens have certainly made an impressive comeback. They were fast and smooth this particular day. It's a fun course that requires you to make shots. IIt's worth the drive

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent greens

Greens were in great shape. Some tee boxes were pretty rough. Overall really great course for the price. Secluded, quiet, scenic.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Carpet Greens

Some of the nicest kept greens. Very quiet and picturesque.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard Labor Creek

This course is very hard fairways are extremely narrow and the greens are fast.If your a beginner you don't want to play from the white tees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course, staff needs a smile

very nice course. thanks to the great weather the area has experienced, the conditions were excellent. Only problem is the staff was not as friendly or helpful as one would expect. Once I got on the course, it was a great round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Course, But Too Many Changes

I have played this course twice previously over the years, the last time just after the greens had been redone about 10 years ago. My son and I met there for an afternoon of golf. We picked a place that was about halfway between where we lived. To my surprise, there were many of the green side bunkers that had been filled in to grass traps. One that was muddy just behind a green, and would always be that way because it could never drain. There were numerous greens with dead spots as well. The overall condition of the course was average at best.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

FANTASTIC GOLF COURSE

I was very surprised that a State Owned Facility would be this nice? The golf course is very well maintained. Only playing golf since May this year, I found the course very challenging. It's a long course with few par 3 holes. I actually prefer the par 4 & 5 holes. The greens are 4/5 and fairways are quite nice. Clubhouse is also nice and very clean! Beautiful course overall, quiet and private as well.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course!!!

Play this course every chance I get. It is a challenging course with beautiful scenery. You will not find another course of its caliber for the price. Entire staff professional and friendly.
Note: Hole #11. Hit a perfect second shot in order to stay on the green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Close to perfection

One of the best kept secretes in Atlanta ,
This course will make every shot count
It's fair, but equally challenging Discpline plays a great part in coungquerin this hidden gem of social circle ga

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great public track

The course is in great shape . The greens are a little slow, but overall the course plays well.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Challenging but fair layout. Greens were recently punched but rolled pretty well. Well worth the trip from the Atlanta burbs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice place

The course was in great shape and very challenging, staff was super friendly. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tuesday Special

Very friendly staff, well equipped pro shop. Greens were just aerated and topped with sand which really did not hinder putts. Great surroundings with up and down dog legs. Don't forget to ring the BELL on the first hole? Best of all, Tuesdays only cost $25.00 for 18 with cart. It's worth the drive from Greensboro, Ga.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hard to believe it's a State Park course

This course is in amazing shape. Perfect fairways and greens. This course is tight. Need to hit the ball straight. Water comes into play on many holes. This is one of the nicest courses around. Definitely a hidden gem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mr. Lucky

First time using Golf Now. I booked the tee time for 8/12 by accident when it should have been for 8/13. The staff of the course and Golf Now were very helpful in correcting my mistake. Thank you!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This Is A Must Play

Although this course was 30 miles from my home, this was an excellent value for the money. The greens were manicured perfectly, the fairways were well-kept & the tee boxes were almost perfect. I talked with a course volunteer who said only three people are responsible for keeping the course manicured, divots repaired, etc. Wow! Talk about doing more with less!

There was plenty of CLEAN (NO algae around the spigot) water coolers for players throughout the 18 hole round, and the elevation changes will keep you interested and focused on your scoring.

Play this course & you'll come back again - I know I will!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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