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Bear Creek Golf Club

237 Whooping Crane Way, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926, Beaufort County
(843) 681-9510
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Bear Creek GC: #18
A view of the 18th hole at Bear Creek Golf Club. Bear Creek GC
Bear Creek GC: #1, #10
A view of tee #1, #10 over the putting green at Bear Creek Golf Club. Bear Creek GC
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A view from a fairway at Bear Creek Golf Club Bear Creek GC

About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6804 yds
Rating 74.2
Slope 139
Type Private
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Clubhouse
Year Built 1980
Fairways 419 Tifway Bermuda Grass
Greens Super Dwarf TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Rees Jones (1980) Bryce Swanson (1980) Rees Jones (2006) Arthur Hills (1986)
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4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1199 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bear Creek's welcoming staff and smooth pace of play consistently make for an enjoyable round on Hilton Head Island. True-rolling greens and a layout that suits a wide range of skill levels keep golfers coming back.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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u4047395
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u184209887
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Cool February Day

The course is a good test of golf with fairway and greenside bunkers on most holes,. Course was in good shape for winter conditions and no overseeing. The staff was very friendly and helpful and made you feel welcome. I would recommend the course to friends and plan to play it again soon. We did not use the off course amenities during our round.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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rjrava
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
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u314162477762
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Dormant season

We’re use to green Michigan courses, but I realize that’s the way things are at this time of year. Greens were in good shape!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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smpinkham
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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noordo13
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u917005731
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A wonderful course to play in Hilton Head

The course was in great shape, and realty suited to our style to have some but not a ton of water hazards. We really enjoyed. It was challenging without being frustrating.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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hklee9
Reviews 28
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162437256
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
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u314161126208
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Played this course in January and have say it was in excellent condition and a very helpful staff

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u485310568
Review 1
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Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u000003304309
Reviews 2
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u314162318028
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161747027
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The course has some interesting holes.

Staff was great, very friendly. Some Fairways were very thin grass, tight lies. Traps were generally in good condition. Greens were mostly good condition Some were bumpy.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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stevenrfrey
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice all around

Staff was friendly - especially the starter. Nice facilities, course was in very nice condition. Greens were excellent, fairways and tees were in good shape. We had a nice round in less than 4 hrs. I HIGHLY recommend! We will definitely return.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Pflaman
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bear Creek

We have played this course when we come to Hilton head it is definitely on our to play list. It is always in good shape with as much challenges as you can bear.

The fairways are tight the greens are fast and true you will definitely get your money’s worth and want to come back for more

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314160496699
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162300979
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Kell67jim
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great find

Bear Creek was wonderful. The course was in great shape. The greens rolled beautifully. The staff was extremely attentive. The greens fee included an excellent lunch and a drink. We especially liked the layout. Several doglegs made us think our way around the course. We enjoyed every minute and will definitely play here whenever we come back to the Island.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Joseph3094028
Reviews 43
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

cheaper thn other hhi courses

greens great!-better than Hilton HeadNationaland $100 less.

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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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