The Creek At Hard Labor State Park
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Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses(2024 #14)
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Pozguy on 09/15/2026
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Photo submitted by Pozguy on 09/15/2026
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Photo submitted by OPPBr5gkRoNlDl899JGg on 09/21/2025
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Photo submitted by bjacobs16 on 04/28/2025
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Photo submitted by Mserrian31 on 10/31/2024
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Photo submitted by collinrobles1 on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by mrseay2 on 07/11/2022
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Number 2 Photo submitted by Drumlime on 04/06/2019
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From the green on #2 looking to #3 Photo submitted by Peter3943030 on 01/11/2017
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#13 par 5 from the Blues Photo submitted by Sean4356667 on 09/11/2016
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Armadillo on the course Photo submitted by Sean4356667 on 09/11/2016
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Photo submitted by efm03c on 06/17/2013
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Number 10 Photo submitted by wendy2584 on 04/23/2013
Golfer Reviews
Great course. Needs to be maintained better
The course needs attention. Great layout but grass hasn't been maintained. Lots of scalping/brown spots/uneven cutting of the fairways. The rough is almost unplayable. Grass is 6-8" high and ball just sinks down. A shot that barely misses the green will sink in the bermuda making it hard to even locate. I love this course but will not play again until it is maintained better. It has great potential and is lots of fun but almost an unfair test in its current state
Great value...slowish greens
1st time playing here. Played a two-some on a Sunday @ 11:50. Pace was excellent...rarely saw a group ahead or behind (we played intentionally a little slow to accommodate for only having two players). Course was in great shape, other than some soggy areas caused by the never ending rain this summer. Greens were very smooth and rolled true, but were SLOW. Would certainly recommend this course to anyone...will definitely be back.
Great layout
Course in good condition with a few wet areas due to excess rains for several weeks. Greens all in good condition, looking forward to planning another round.
Course in great shape based on the amount of recent rain.
Course was in great shape based on the amount of recent rain. We have had one of the wettest summers on record in Georgia this year. The only complaint was that I was a member of a threesome and the pro shop let four singles out right behind my group. I can understand one single maybe two, but never four in a row. I feel like the pro shop could have done a better job pairing up the singles so it didn't seem like you had golfers breathing down your throat the whole loop.
Nice course for the money!
This was the first I played Hard Labor as I usually play Lane Creek which is a little closer to home. I would say the course is on par with Lane Creek quality wise. There are some very beautiful and scenic holes here. The course is fairly short from the whites however very few holes offer a wide open straight tee shot. Lots of water hazzards. Didn't shoot my best round but I had a case of the pullsies. Over all I would recommend this course. I ended up paying $38.
Cheers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This course will eat your lunch
Great staff,fast greens,You have to know how to place the ball on this course
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.