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Bent Creek Course

Bent Creek Golf Course

Henderson, KY, USA
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About this course

Bent Creek Golf Course in Henderson, Kentucky, was designed by Dan Klaffer and Gary Robbins. The course reflects the design philosophy of the 1980s and 1990s, when both architects were active in shaping regional American golf. Henderson's location in northwestern Kentucky, along the Ohio River valley, provides a landscape of rolling terrain and mature hardwood forest typical of the region. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across open meadows. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making rather than extreme length, with bunkering and water features positioned to reward accuracy. The course plays through a mix of residential and natural areas, creating a setting that balances playability with the character of the local landscape. Bent Creek serves the Henderson community as a semi-private or public facility, offering an accessible 18-hole experience for regional golfers. The course has hosted local and regional tournaments over the years, typical of well-maintained regional designs. The membership and daily-fee structure reflects its role as a neighborhood course rather than a destination venue, with an emphasis on consistent conditioning and a welcoming atmosphere for the local golfing public.

Quick facts

Location
Henderson, KY, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2004
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,430 yards
Difficulty
32/103

Getting there

The journey to Bent Creek Golf Course begins at Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), located just across the Indiana border approximately thirty minutes north, or alternatively via Louisville International (SDF), roughly ninety minutes to the southeast through rolling Kentucky bluegrass country. From either hub, the drive into Henderson traces a quiet path through the western reaches of Kentucky's landscape, where pastoral farmland gradually gives way to the Ohio River valley's gentle terrain. The final approach descends into this riverside community with a sense of unhurried arrival, the club itself nestled within Henderson's verdant surroundings - a setting that captures the understated character of Kentucky golf away from the state's more celebrated courses.

FAQ

Common questions about Bent Creek

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Bent Creek was designed by Dan Klaffer and Gary Robbins.

Yes. Bent Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Bent Creek is 35.

Bent Creek plays 2,430 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bent Creek is 103.

Bent Creek is a 9-hole course.

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