Bear Creek Golf Club
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6804 yards | 74.2 | 139 |
| Blue | 72 | 6486 yards | 72.4 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6162 yards | 71.3 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5727 yards | 69.7 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5727 yards | 73.9 | 131 |
| Green | 72 | 5316 yards | 67.6 | 119 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5316 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.0/137 | 366 | 175 | 431 | 526 | 366 | 384 | 505 | 188 | 378 | 3319 | 415 | 407 | 198 | 520 | 183 | 394 | 371 | 380 | 526 | 3394 | 6713 |
| Blue M: 71.8/134 W: 77.7/141 | 353 | 150 | 395 | 514 | 346 | 377 | 478 | 177 | 371 | 3161 | 407 | 401 | 182 | 501 | 157 | 386 | 360 | 369 | 502 | 3265 | 6426 |
| White M: 70.2/132 W: 75.9/137 | 345 | 128 | 377 | 482 | 339 | 352 | 471 | 158 | 352 | 3004 | 389 | 369 | 174 | 469 | 153 | 360 | 340 | 359 | 467 | 3080 | 6084 |
| Gold M: 68.5/119 W: 73.3/130 | 323 | 102 | 340 | 458 | 310 | 339 | 443 | 122 | 332 | 2769 | 364 | 356 | 150 | 446 | 120 | 342 | 332 | 329 | 443 | 2882 | 5651 |
| Green M: 66.7/111 W: 71.4/126 | 304 | 93 | 334 | 427 | 290 | 316 | 412 | 106 | 323 | 2605 | 336 | 333 | 130 | 417 | 106 | 323 | 310 | 303 | 412 | 2670 | 5275 |
| Family M: 62.0/102 W: 64.3/112 | 224 | 93 | 276 | 381 | 203 | 198 | 317 | 69 | 259 | 2020 | 245 | 244 | 84 | 309 | 63 | 247 | 259 | 201 | 349 | 2001 | 4021 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
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Scary gator on 18 lol Photo submitted by braypro on 01/17/2025
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Photo submitted by 2KD8B5wYohuCGvInEdu7 on 03/28/2024
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Photo submitted by 2KD8B5wYohuCGvInEdu7 on 03/28/2024
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#1 green attendant Photo submitted by u541023880 on 03/25/2023
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Photo submitted by TurtlesGolf on 09/17/2022
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Photo submitted by u541023880 on 03/20/2022
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#1had a welcome greeter Photo submitted by u541023880 on 03/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u541023880 on 03/20/2022
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Photo submitted by Ranteam1 on 03/19/2022
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Loved the way this hole was framed. Photo submitted by u865776341 on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005015795 on 12/29/2020
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Photo submitted by hondaman1 on 06/26/2020
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Photo submitted by u000005692225 on 02/23/2020
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Photo submitted by Mike17297 on 11/11/2019
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Photo submitted by u4005065 on 10/21/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/05/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/05/2019
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Photo submitted by JSoul54 on 06/05/2019
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Photo submitted by Darryldocking on 04/17/2019
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Bunkers. Where I often play. Photo submitted by rickbenntte on 05/24/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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Photo submitted by LeeviewG on 02/29/2016
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18th hole Photo submitted by Sammy369 on 02/09/2015
Everything was great except the pace of play.
Wonderful course with a really nice layout and smooth, fast greens. Sand was well kept and consistent. We were behind a fore some with 2 men and two ladies (who appeared to have never played). We though they would let us play through but never did. From roughly hole 5 we waited 2-5 minutes on every shot. At some point they seemed to have switched to a scramble which helped a little. By the end of the round there was probably 2-3 holes open in front of them. Staff was nice but there was no ranger. The group playing behind us quit and went in after 12 holes.
The value was good getting a “hot deal” on Golf Now. I hope to play it again with a little better speed of play.
Greens role true
Nice track, enjoyed the layout, greens were fairly fast but reasonable. Played in 4 hours. Woman at front desk was very helpful, provided us with property owner rate.
Great course
Nice course. Condition is great and pace was great also
Great course
We had a foursome play. The course was in great shape and greens especially in good condition. The course was very busy but the pace was good.
Great value
We paid 53 US which included range balls, cart, and lunch with beer. Course was in great shape. Greens were fast and in great shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this course if near Hilton Head Isle.
Not so friendly.
Staff did not seem overly friendly. Check slow, and “all inclusive that it states it indicates in the Hilton Head Island brochure is not really true to Golf Now Hot Deal players.The book also says all all inclusive “really means it” but that’s not true to Golf Now . I witnessed another player who said he wanted it was refused by an employee because he did not count in spite of what the book spelled out . The employee was not nice about it and no signs anywhere indicated that was course policy in spite of there advertising.
Great course good value
Fairways were very good greens were excellent.
Overall great value. Enjoyed the round.
Excellent value
Played Sunday afternoon 10/20/19. We arrived almost an hour early, and even though the course was well booked, the starter was able to get us off. The course was in great shape, a pleasant surprise after the huge amount of rain that fell the day before. The sand traps were in pretty bad shape, as expected from previous reviews. The fairways were extremely well kept and the greens were in excellent shape. They rolled true and fast. Our tee time was 2:04 so we only paid $39.00 each - an EXCELLENT value for Hilton Head ! Although I felt the course played short (from the whites), it was very challenging. You must hit the ball straight, or else you’ll be taking penalties. The views of the landscape and surroundings are great and the staff couldn’t be more friendly. I would highly recommend this course to all levels of ability and can’t wait to play again. Thank you Bear Creek for a very enjoyable afternoon !!!
Ohio buddy
Buddy from Ohio is here for the week and we decided to play this course. Good time. Awesome shot over the pond to within six feet of the flag on 18, missed the birdie putt and ended up with a par. I’m good with that on this tough finishing hole.
Great time!
We had a great time. The course was not too challenging but it was fun.
Nice Course for all Levels
Course was beautiful and well maintained. Staff were friendly. Tees off a few minutes early and never saw anyone in front or behind. Very relaxing.
Good golf
Always good golf. Staff is friendly course is tough but fairways are good and greens are very good. Can almost always drive to the ball making pace of play excellent