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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
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A view of tee #1, #10 over the putting green at Bear Creek Golf Club. Bear Creek GC
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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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Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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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
4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1199 reviews
90.7%
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  • Pace
    4.0
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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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u029493529
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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katofawn
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice track

Really nice layout great greens played in less than four hours.

First time playing, friendly staff, nice range, would definitely play again. Country club feel.

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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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u314159819132
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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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Eric8993831
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u865776341
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Very Nice Course

The staff in the pro shop and the clubhouse were super friendly. The pace of play was great. Greens were awesome. Fairways aren't quite awake yet. This was an enjoyable course to play. Will definitely come back here again. Loved the scenery, especially all the trees with the Spanish Moss.

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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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sgillette
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Poor Condition

Unfortunately tons of rain and course took a beating. Heard good things about Beat Creek but it was rough at best. Very slow due to cart path only didn’t help spending more time than wanted here. Nice layout.

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
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montenegro424
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Mediocre food

Course was cart path only due to consecutive days of rain. Staff was super friendly. Ordered a hot dog before starting the back nine which they kindly offered to deliver. The guy dropped it off and left. When I opened my box the hot dog looked like it was left over from the dah before.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000002080220
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Staff & course

The staff was one of the most friendly golf staffs we've experienced. Course was really, really wet but greens in great shape. Hardly saw any other groups on the course, likely due to wet conditions & CPO. Will go again

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First Time Playing
Wet 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 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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haucktrip
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Nice layout but

Challenging and scenic layout but course conditions were terrible. No fairway grass and I almost was thrown out of the cart hitting a pothole in the cart path. Friendly staff.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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kellum491
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
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Jug8608627
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Solid option

Friendly staff. Good pace of play. Good course condition for February. Greens were fast and well kept. Can't wait to play there again.

Previously Played
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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kellum491
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

KC

Always love playing here. Course is fun, challenging but fair. Greens are always impeccable.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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golfr20014
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

First time

Lots of winter kill, would love to play in the spring. Course is no doubt beautiful

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Al1983726
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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RG9838A08E753E42918B
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Course

Bear Creek has a great layout. As far as condition... the greens are nice, however the fairways have very little grass due to time of year..

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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tjorgens13
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great design showing its age.

Nice doglegs, deep bunkers, limited forced carries but water often in play.

Cart paths beat up

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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Vitus
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best Value

Good, challenging course! The 18th hole provides any golfer (level) with a rewarding or humbling experience.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u8709065
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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kopus
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Overall time golfing

Very friendly staff, cheap food and $20 for a bucket of six beers, greens run fast but well taken care of,, very fair but tough Reese Jones layout, definitely will recommend to anyone who wants to be challenged.

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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diggspat
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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