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1156 Reviews (1156)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
87.6%
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1012 out of 1156 reviews
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3.5
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 57 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
1156 Reviews (1156)
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Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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4.0
Verified Purchaser
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Nice course. Condition is great and pace was great also

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

In good shape. Much of improved from last time i played here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course good value

Fairways were very good greens were excellent.

Overall great value. Enjoyed the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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 !!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time!

We had a great time. The course was not too challenging but it was fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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