3919 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738, US
(865) 436-3947
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About Bent Creek Golf Village

The Bent Creek Golf Village offers relaxation in the Great Smoky Mountain foothills of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The 80 one- and two-bedroom rentals and four cabins come equipped with kitchens, at least one bathroom, laundry facilities and other comforts of home. Guests can stay on property for the indoor and outdoor pools, game room and fitness center or get out and explore the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The onsite 6,182-yard golf course was designed by Gary Player.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1972
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

Room TypesSuite
PoolIndoor
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Bent Creek Golf Village

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3.6
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Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Poor Course Conditions

I kept wondering what Gary Player would think of this course now. It could possibly be the worst conditioned course in North America. Doesn't look like they ever mow the rough, fairway and green side bunkers need sand. Crab grass is growing throughout all the greens. One green had a depression that was filled with 2 inches of water in a 10ft radius. The only good thing I can say about this course is maybe some of the views as your in a valley looking up to the mountains. Maybe back in 1972 this was a nice course but now it's not even a good cow pasture. Hands down the worse course I have played in my life.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/17/2016

Thank you for your feedback. We are presently working on the course and have been slowed down because of the above average rainfall in the last couple weeks, hindering the rough mowing and care of the bunkers. Again, thank you for your review. We would love to have you back at the course to see the improvements.

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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging course

Course has had a rough summer with too much rsi . The rough was very high but the fairways and greens were good. The course it very challenging. Course management a must

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/17/2016

Thank you for your review. We have had a lot of rain this summer. Please come an play again soon.

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the front nine......

The front nine is great, love the stream most of the time....

Back nine is a challenge and interesting!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/17/2016

Thank you, we hope to see you again soon.

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not a very good experience

First of all, the Course was in fairly poor condition. Water standing/pooling on greens, rough looked like it had not been mowed for weeks and Bunkers need semi loads of sand. We waited on #9 Tee Box for 30 minutes to tee off so I drove up the Cart Path to see what the issue was. There were 5 carts (10 people) on the Green. There were no Rangers on the course to enforce any rules. VERY POOR EXPERIENCE!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice mountain course

Had a wonderful time playing this course. Beautiful weather and views

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dreadful

My first course in TN. Absolutely bad! Grass clumps all over fairways, greens loaded with crabgrass. Horrible shape and slow as he'll. Forget it

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bent Creek

As others have mentioned in their reviews, the course needs some work. Several greens on the front have crabgrass invading them and several on the back have bare spots. Finding the right pace when putting was difficult.

Overall, I still enjoyed my round. There were few other golfers so I played two balls and considered it a practice round.

It was also a good time to sharpen my iron play as most par 4's and 5's were rather short.

There were a few bugs, but the staff in the pro shop gave me bug spray to spray on prior to my round.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don't waste your time

We play allot of golf and this was by far the worst conditions I have ever seen. The course info states is a Gary Player design and yada yada. ...they should rename this course crab grass creek! Losing balls just off fairway from heavy grass, greens in terrible shape, back nine layout is a joke....just s terrible experience to make plans to play this place on vacation to the Smokey Mountain area

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

maintenence has given up

Poor conditions was a understatement. I have played bent creek many times so I had a idea of what to expect for 14$ but I felt robbed the minute I stepped on the practice green. It's a shame because it does have such a nice layout. Greens are either overgrown with weeds or bare. Felt like I was playing backyard golf. Not worth this hot deal.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

The course is very challenging for women.

We enjoyed the course. It had many interesting and challenging holes . The back nine was prettier with the creeks and mountains to look at. The course could use a little work in the sand traps and some greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Neat old course, needs TLC

This course was probably pretty neat and fun to play in its day. However, it is clear that the ability to keep up with fairway, green, and bunker maintenance is lacking. Very slow greens, in poor shape. It is a fair and sometimes challenging layout. No distance problems playing from the blues. Watch out for #10-13. Precise shots are required. It would be best if you could drive ahead and preview these holes if you have not played the course. At the Golfnow price, it is an OK alternative, but I would be very hard pressed to recommend paying full price. I will try other courses in the area before coming back to this one. Very little clubhouse amenities.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout!

If your in town looking for a interesting layout with horrific course conditions then golf here. Only golf here with a hot deal! Very tight fairways on the back nine. Elevation changes with required lay-ups off the tee on the back. The front is more open but water will come into play a lot from either the tee or 2nd shot. Better options in the area for a little more money but if everywhere else is booked then this course will be open. Never saw more than 3-4 groups golfing the entire weekend. Would not play here again, probably just rather not play if this was my only option! Bring super bug spray!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a little TLC

Played the course a few years back, was in great shape. Played it this week and while it was still fun and the staff was awesome, the course needs some TLC. Tee's, and fairways need help. Lots of spotty tall grasses in the area where you qould expect short fairway grass. Would not pay full price. Played on a hot deal, worth the 15 bucks but not close to the 60 they are asking full boat.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenge

This course will challenge any player.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Getaway

Really enjoyed this mountain course! Creek comes into play throughout the first nine! Leave your driver in the car on the back nine! Back nine is a treat!! Several short shot making holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course with great views!

Played 6/22/2016

Very nice course and friendly staff!

Holes 1-9 are in the "valley". Only complaint was the roads and cars running near the holes. A wayward shot could clip a car. The back nine has several blind shots, and is more scenic. A few layup shots are required. No going for it. The greens are fast and have a lot of break, but very fun to putt on. Kind of pricey, but would definetly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Watch your back

This year we played the back nine; last year, the front. The front is fairly forgiving, but watch out for the back nine. Elevation changes, narrow fairways, mature ball-eating trees. It was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was fair

This course was not in good condition. The greens were hard and would not hold an approach shot, some were had rough patches, and some had bare spots. The fairway were rough and full of weeds. The course had to many blind shots and no information available to golfers to enable them to make decisions on what club to use.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is average

This course has narrow fairways and a lot of blind shots. Not knowing the course layout will cost you strokes. This was only my second time playing the course the greens not in as good a shape as I remember them they were hard and it was hard to get the ball close.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course

Good Course for the price. Very challenging and friendly staff. We were camping close by and the didn't make a big deal over dress code.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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