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4.0
1194 Reviews (1194)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
89.7%
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4.1
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.1%
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35 out of 38 reviews
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4.0
46 Reviews (46)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
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Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.1%
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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.

Available Facilities

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4.0
1194 Reviews (1194)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 11
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 50
Narrow Fairways 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 41
Locals 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
Near Local Attractions 24
At a Resort 17

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Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Good value but spotty conditions

We played on a cold windy day with few people on the course. Unfortunately one very slow group was ahead of us so it took about 5 hours with no marshall to move things along. It is a good, challenging course but it is in only fairly good shape. Bunkers are particularly bare at the moment

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Very Enjoyable

My wife and I had a tee time in the early afternoon. The starter (Denny) asked we just wait while he did some “scouting”. He returned and said if we moved up to the third hole that things would move a lot more quickly and that he had already advised the two foursomes in front. We did just that and ended up finishing all 18 holes in under three hours. He also checked with us further along to ask about pace of play. Amazing! The course itself is in good shape and we both enjoyed the layout. Cart paths could use some work but other than that, all great! Every staff member we came in contact with was polite, friendly and professional. Kudos to them all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

Good course to play. Very challenging. I only wish they would put a picture of the holes on the card so we know which direction the hole goes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

course ok but no on course management

The tee times were on time and the initial pace of play was acceptable. At about the 6th hole, things the pace slowed substantially Never did we see a marshal to expedite play. As we finished the a9th hole, two groups drove by use and hit off #10, essentially cutting in front of us. There was no marshal to correct this play which resulted in the back nine also playing very slowly.

Facilities were closed prior to 4 pm which was an inconvenience to many.

All in all, a very frustrating afternoon at an average lf course

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Early morning Bear Ceek

Had 8:12 tee time Check in was quick, range balls were available Nice shape for this time of year. Greens held ball well. A little slow, but again, putted true. Finished in less than 4 hours. Great value when compared to other courses in area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape

The grass has started to grow which makes everything more enjoyable.

The only problem I had was to find which tee that I was playing from. The markers are old which made it difficult to determine which color they were. The white tee markers have faded to almost a creamy tan color. The gold or yellow markers also had faded to look like they could be white tees. A quick can of spray paint would sure correct this minor issue.

Overall, the entire staff were professional and tried to be helpful in anyway possible.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Pleasant Spring Golf

Nice variety of holes. Grass starting to grow in early March. A good day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thought the course was in very good shape compared to some of the other courses we’ve played so far…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course. Great value for money only complaint sand traps packed down needed to chip out

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bear Creek

Greens not too good. Fairways and tee boxes ok. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best on Island

Played yesterday. Great a t condition, green fairways, overall the best of the courses we've played in the past week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bear

Good shape. I've played this off and on for 5 years. Greens have improved some each year. Like the layout. Challenging approaches.

My only complaint was that the golf carts were filthy. Looks like they haven't been cleaned for a long while.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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