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
914 Reviews (914)
5 Stars
338
4 Stars
411
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
95.2%
Recommend this course
822 out of 914 reviews
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4.4
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.4
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.2%
Recommend this course
50 out of 52 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
914 Reviews (914)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hard Labor was in great shape, tee to green

Especially considering "winter conditions", Hard Labor Creek was in terrific shape, fareways & greens. It is always a very challenging course, with narrow sloping fareways, but the greens made it even more challenging. They were fast. My foursome was very pleased with the course conditions, and the very fast speed of play......................it was wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Off Season Gem!

Another group was finishing the front nine as we started, otherwise the course was ours. Dormant grass, as expected at this time of year, but conditions otherwise like mid season. A fun and challenging course, pleasant staff and very nice, well stocked clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

the course has great features

love to play this course, every hole is a challenge for the average golfer I will continue to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course was challenging but fun.

I enjoyed playing this public course as it had a lot of the featrures I find on some of the really challenging private courses. The greens were fast with very few straight puts, the fairways really made you think -- distance versus accuracy, hold up or go for it and the layout was awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens are in excellent shape.

Greens are in excellent shape. Greens are very quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best kept secret outside the perimeter

If you have not been out to Hard Labor - you are missing out. I have yet to find a more peaceful and beautiful course in Georgia, although I hear that Highland Walk at Victoria Bryant (sister course) is also stunning. Do yourself a favor and make the drive out. The course boasts the #1 hardest starting hole in the state of Georgia I believe - and the rest of the course is a challenge as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is challenging and scenic

The first hole on this course is ranked as one of the most challenging holes in the state of Georgia. Because the course is narrow or at the very least, non forgiving, for golfers trying to improve their game, it is a great "teaching" course. This course is scenic and the staff are always friendly and offer tips when asked. My friends and I play it as often as possible. Have a great golf outing!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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