2600 Highway 155 SW, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281, US
(800) 864-7275
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About Hard Labor Creek State Park

Georgia's Hard Labor Creek State Park is located on Lake Rutlege east of Atlanta off I-20. This state park facility features a range of accommodations from camp sites and RV sites to 20 2-bedroom cottages. Amenities here are highlighted by the 18-hole golf course designed by Denis Griffiths and features a pro shop, full driving range, grill and bar. Additional features of this state park, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is horseback riding, off-road mountain biking, hiking, beachside swimming and boat rentals.

Facts

Price Range$
Property Class★★
Acres5804
Year Opened1968
Number of Units100-300

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsCasual
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Hard Labor Creek State Park

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
921 Reviews (921)
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fairways wonderful but Greens slick

Course in great shape. Ball sits up in fairways nicely. Unfortunately the greens were slick and ball would not check up. Several great shots onto greens and ball would roll off greens. Pack your frustration after hitting a great shot(s) as you watch ball roll through the greens. Otherwise it worth the trip and play. Btw, staff was great!

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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Long days here

Have played here twice, most likely never again. Pace of play was an issue on both occasions. Fairly common to have 4 different groups all playing the same hole. Course is not in good enough shape to demand $65 on a weekend. Tee times for a busy holiday weekend were spaced 10 minutes apart, doing this they don’t seem to care about pace of play.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
T O P 100
Reviews 216
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fantastic course with extreme difficulty

The whole course is in immaculate condition. However, the greens are so hard and dry that iron shots bounce over the green or to the back of the green. Greens are lightning fast, but fairways are soft, so not much roll out. The first cut of rough is thick and 3", so finding balls in the rough was challenging. If you want an incredible challenge, make the long drive to the course. You will be impressed with the overall condition, but expect to shoot 10 strokes over your usual round.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
T O P 500
Reviews 104
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Only 1 issue

Course in really good shape, water in coolers on a hot day, would definitely play again & recommend. A Marshall to monitor playing time would help pace of play. The only other issue is the “rough”, thick & penal, can slow down play looking for ball bedded down or trying to hack out of it.

Top 500 Contributor
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4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course in great shape, greens a some of the best around. Will be back to play again. The rough is real thick have to be standing right on top of the ball to find.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great value

Stopped by to play this course because I haven't done so since I was a junior golfer. Still the great layout I remember and greens are in great condition. Only critique is the fairways and tees could have been mowed a little tighter, but they were full and in good shape also. Definitely worth the price and not very crowded on a Friday afternoon. Played 18 holes as a solo in 2.5 hours and that was even after running into a couple groups. Would definitely go back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Day!

First time playing course. Course was in terrific shape especially the greens. First nine holes play nicely, no real obstacles ... second nine holes are extremely challenging. Water hazards are dominant on back nine holes. Varied topography keeps play interesting. Will definitely play again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Worth it

A lot of times I rate a course on how much it cost me to play. Have plaid $50ish fees for a course, but when it was played, felt like it was more of what I would expect to pay $30ish, because the course wasn't in good shape. Not the case here. Very enjoyable course, staff very friendly, course in really good shape, and fun to play. Worth the 2 hr drive over from west GA. for our semi-annual "lets go somewhere and play" trip. It's on our "yes, we'll play here again" list.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

HIDDEN GEM

Very under rated course , had never played here much less a state park.

Staff friendly from clubhouse to greens keepers. Course is in great shape.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
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Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day!

The Creek is always a challenge and is in great shape this time of year.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Get in to nature

This course is set in the best part of nature you can think of. The layout is difficult but is a fair test of golf. It’s just you and the natural surroundings of north east Georgia. The state park does a fantastic job of upkeep. Definitely recommend trying out the park and golf course.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Upset and disappointed golfer

Left a wedge on the chipping green and no one turned it in

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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