Bent Creek Golf Course

3.5
69 reviews

About

Golf Course
Designed by three-time Masters and British Open Championship Winner Gary Player, is a par 72 course that has been popular since the sunny day it opened back in 1972. The front nine hugs the valley floor while the back nine offers a challenging mountain course. A beautiful sparkling mountain stream meanders throughout the entire course making for a breathtaking contrast between water and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Location

Bent Creek Golf Course
3919 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
37738, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.5
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Course Condition

Many customers reported poor conditions of the greens, with issues like crabgrass and slow play affecting their experience.

Staff Friendliness

The staff received consistent praise for being friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall experience.

Pace of Play

Numerous reviews highlighted slow pace of play, often due to overcrowding and lack of management on the course.

Value for Price

Customers frequently mentioned that the pricing was too high for the quality of the course, suggesting it should be lower given the conditions.

Scenic Views

The course's beautiful scenery and mountain views were frequently appreciated by customers, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
  • NV
    Nadina Virag
    Nov 11, 2025
    5.0
    I work here. This is just one unit. Beautiful and quiet resort. Very friendly work environment. Check us out and I hope to see you soon
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    Brittney Bell
    Oct 24, 2025
    3.0
    Views are nice but the course is difficult to keep balls in play and there was no one to keep pace of play going. Maintanence was blowing leaves on to the fairways of the back 9 which didn't make sense. They also have little to no amenities for golfers, very basic pro shop, no clubhouse.
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    Serena Hilton
    Oct 19, 2025
    1.0
    We were on vacation in Pigeon Forge and my husband wanted to play golf. He made a tee time days in advance and got a tee time and confirmed his reservation. We drove 30 minutes to get to the course and arrived 30 minutes prior to his tee time and everything was locked up and shut down with a note saying they closed for weather. It was overcast and had rained earlier in the morning but was not currently raining and only moderate rain was predicted four hours after his tee time. We didn’t get an email, phone call, or text giving us prior notice that the course would be closed. Ridiculously bad service.
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    Edward Boyd
    Oct 18, 2025
    4.0
    This was my first time playing the course and I really enjoyed my round. The front 9 is somewhat forgiving but still places a priority of shot placement on most of the holes. Water comes into play on the majority of the holes on this course, mostly in the form of creeks and streams running along the holes, though a few have streams that cross the fairways, and this is where a lot of the target golf shots come into play. The back nine will eat your lunch if you don't have good shot control. Hazards and woodlands bring trouble into play on almost all of the holes on the back. I'm writing this after having played the course 3 times. My biggest complaint about the course is the watering. I played early each day, but many of the greens are so over-watered that there is standing water on the greens while playing. This isn't from rain; it's from intentional irrigation. I was hoping after the first day that this would be a one-time occurrence, but each round has been the same. Some holes are worse than others, with #10 being the worst. There has been so much water on the green here that hammering a 40-foot putt couldn't reach the hole. A rooster-tail of water flies up from the ball, and it gets bogged down in the film of water rapidly. I have honestly never seen this much water on a single green that was caused by irrigation. Greens go from drenched to bone dry, which makes the speeds incredibly inconsistent. This makes for an unnecessary challenge to an already difficult course. Some of the greens have a lot of crabgrass, which affects the role of the ball, but this is only on a couple of holes (#7 stands out, but there are a few others). Despite these issues, I still really like the course.
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    Noah Schmid
    Oct 13, 2025
    2.0
    Pretty bold price for a course that is in such a bad shape. Super dry, still feel my wrists from scratching the hard ground all day. The location has a lot of potential and the staff is friendly, therefore 2 stars and not just one. Additionally, paying 40 dollars for a rental set of clubs is a bit much.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bent Creek Golf Course

What type of golf course is Bent Creek Golf Course and who designed it?

Bent Creek Golf Course is a par 72 course designed by three-time Masters and British Open Champion Gary Player.

Where is Bent Creek Golf Course located?

It is located at 3919 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States.