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4.1
1155 Reviews (1155)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
562
3 Stars
150
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
87.4%
Recommend this course
1011 out of 1155 reviews
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3.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 62 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.2

Bear Creek Golf Club is one of the courses that makes Hilton Head Island one of the country's most popular golf destinations. Rees Jones designed the course, routing the layout through majestic pines and sparkling blue lagoons. Jones kept much of the existing landscape intact, earning the golf course Audubon certification. There are five sets of tees total, with the longest stretching over 6,800 yards. It's a course that players of all skill levels can enjoy regardless of handicap. The tight, bunkered fairways are an infamous feature of the course but Bear Creek is also known for having some of the best greens on Hilton Head Island. The finishing hole is the course's signature. You'll have to navigate your way past a narrow chute of pines to reach the green, which is fronted by a large lagoon.

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways 419 Tifway Bermuda Grass
Greens Super Dwarf TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1980) Bryce Swanson (1980) Rees Jones (2006) Arthur Hills (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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4.1
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Conditions Good
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Handicap 25+
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Handicap 15-19
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1.0
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Would not go back

Course in very poor shape. Tee blocks and greens were very rough and need work. Club house dirty, washrooms dirty and no soap.

Course had no starter so being very busy it was chaos to start. A person who worked at the course cut in front of two groups as he was 15-20 min late for his own tee time. I was scheduled to play again but cancelled.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Bear Creek not worth money

Course tee blocks were in bad shape. Greens were rough and sparse. Cart paths were mix of ash-fault and dirt. Played with two nice gentlemen who had played before and they said the poor course conditions were typical

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

We were charged 40 more than the golf now rate. Not good

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

Great value

This course is a great value for the price. The staff are courteous and helpful. The course is on good condition, but then, I'm not a great golfer so I'm easy to please.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value

Golf course was in good condition for this time of year. The layout is nice and there are plenty of tee blocks to choose from depending on your length and ability level. The staff was very helpful and the man in the food and beverage section was a delight!!! We will most certainly play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course.

Course was in great shape. Staff have excellent customer service skills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BEAR 🐻 HHI

Sand traps were well placed. The course layout was well designed for the area. Reasonably priced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Where's the GPS?

Great day for golf. The course was in pretty good shape and the weather was perfect. As a first timer at Bear Creek, it would have been nice to have in cart GPS to help navigate the course. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this course to my friends.

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