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
901 Reviews (901)
5 Stars
333
4 Stars
405
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
810 out of 901 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
26
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
901 Reviews (901)

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 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging and fun, fun, fun!

Great layout with lots of trees, hills and mother nature abound. Played 36 holes in 6 hours. Would've played more if daylight would've allowed. Back tees are less than 6700 yards but sufficient to afford some very long and challenging par fours. Way out in the boonies but worth the drive. This is a must play at least a few times a year. Decent practice range and putting green.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course, great value, beautiful holes

Played with brother for his birthday on 6/7/13 for first time with Golfnow discount. Best value ever for course layout and condition I ever experienced in 40 years of golfing. The course is truly a hidden gem. Scenery on several holes was remarkable. I would love to see the course in the fall when the foliage is peak. Several holes were very challenging and long. Will remember the outing for years to come. The Creek at Hard Labor is a must play. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, good variety of challenges

Tee boxes good, fairways were in very good condition but the greens were a little slow.
Overall a very good course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 207
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser

Greens were extremely bumpy and thin.

Greens had been aerated, but that had no effect, as the greens were extremely bumpy and thin. The Bermuda grass greens had not come in yet.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great scenery and layout.

Greens and Fairways were in great shape. The tee boxes need some work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course needs alot of attention

I was really disappointed with the conditions of the course. Traps washed out and not raked even thought it had been 3 days since any significant rain. Greens were in horrible condition, 8 or 9 greens sanded but no airation. Fairways also never punched this spring, hard as a rock with very little grass. Had not played this course in 4 or 5 years now I know why. I know it is a state course but they need to spend a little money on the course. Arrowhead Point at Lake Russell is in 10 times better shape and that is a State Course. What gives

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

18 holes of challenge

As #1 is the hardest hole on the course, the start can be a little deflating if you don't warm up 1st. From there it is a fun and challenging set up to play. Even the "easier" holes have their pitfalls but all can be managed with a lot of fun to boot. I recommend this course mostly because the course itself is never the reason for a poor shot opportunity. It is in very good shape , especially the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Hard Labor Lives up to Expectations

Beautiful course. The rumors about it having the hardest opening hole in the state are true. Challenging but very enjoyable. I'll definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

challenging, but not too difficult

The course is in good shape. The greens are acceptable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

beauty and the beast

First of all its a beautiful course set among thick hardwoods and hilly terrain. Greens are dormant but in excellent shape. Quick and I very large. Bring your A game. Its a long course even from the white tees. Lots of water and well bunkered fairways and greens. Number 9 has a huge tree stuck right in the middle of the fairway. I was greatful to shoot 89. Its a beast but if you can control your teeshots opportunities for scoring avail themselves. Friendly staff and well worth the 25 dollars I gave for this beautiful and beastly course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course will eat your lunch

Great staff,fast greens,You have to know how to place the ball on this course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Tough starting hole. Downhill dogleg right, over water, elevated green.

This is a Georgia State Park Course worth the drive. You will not be disappointed. Watch for deer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The Creek at Hard Labor

Pace of play was a little slow as there were several groups who teed off just ahead of us. Course was in decent shape for this time of year. Greens were very firm and reasonably fast; there were some issues with poa annua and a few bare spots. Overall experience was good. Pro shop staff person was extremely nice and made sure we were well informed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course

Great Winter conditions. Well maintained and clean

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

HardLabor Creek

Cart path only. Not extremely wet. Greens are a little slow and gritty, but ok for this time of year. Tough but fair tract.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Layout, Fast Greens

I like this course due to the fact that you have to use all the clubs in your bag. A few bunkers need to be renovated, the silt is showing under the sand in a few areas. Will play the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value. Great layout.

One of my favorite courses on the east side of Atlanta. Course was in better than avg shape, especially for winter play. Staff always friendly. Clubhouse is going through renovations.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

I just love to play all the state park golf course here in North Georgia

not sure what makes the state park golf courses so enjoyable maybe the fact there are no house on or around the course but in my eye that is a big plus or maybe that they are in a state park has something to do with them being so peaceful but i can say for sure that i enjoy playing all three here in North Georgia and you will too

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A little Hily for Seniors

Too Long and difficult ofr Seniors. They need to put in new tees. Also very Hilly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A great course for almost any golfer

The course was in really good shape considering it's January. The greens were super fast. The pace of play was great considering there were lots of golfers out on a Sunday. Everyone there - the staff and fellow golfers are always very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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