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4.2
1334 Reviews (1334)
5 Stars
453
4 Stars
513
3 Stars
210
2 Stars
93
1 Stars
65
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
86.8%
Recommend this course
1091 out of 1334 reviews
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4.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 32 reviews
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4.3
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
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3 Stars
11
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.7%
Recommend this course
55 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bear Creek stands out in the DFW public golf scene with a well-regarded layout featuring tight fairways, blind shots, and generous landing areas. Friendly and accommodating staff consistently earn high marks, with responsive service making rounds enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6670 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.4

Bear Creek Golf Club's East Course is considered a tad more difficult than the West, with tighter fairways and smaller greens. Fourteen of 18 holes dogleg, so its label as a target course is accurate. Elevation changes make club selection a challenge, and the par 5s are tough to reach in two. No. 5 stands out on the front: a 385-yarder that doglegs left and involves an approach over water. No. 8 is longer (418 yards) and features water in the fairway landing area and along the right side. On the back, no. 15 is the signature, playing 432 yards and tricky because of the blind approach shot.

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1980)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
1334 Reviews (1334)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Watching the Game 14
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Narrow Fairways 45
Elevation Changes 43
This course/club is great for:
Locals 51
Playing Multiple Courses 38
Advanced Golfers 32
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 83
Convenient to the City 42
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful, challenging, and hard Pon placements

Played the East Course. Tough course, no on course Marshall and we waited on tee box all day long. Group ahead was really good, and the did not waste many shots. Course in really good shape,, and greens were worn hard, but that comes with play. Pin placements were ridiculously hard. We all love challenges, however when the whole group is 3 putting regularly, they are too challenging. Carts with hole design, yardage data are needed. I’ll play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s been a while

Haven’t played Bear Creek in a couple of years, thought I would give it a try over the holidays. Played the East side, the course was in excellent condition, the changes made are great. The course is still a a challenge but now very enjoyable 👍👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

High cost and low value

The East Course at Bear Creek was in great shape. That was it. There was zero water to drink on the course. The only restroom on the course was closed. There was NEVER a cart person to offer us drinks. There was NEVER a Marshall to speed up the group in front of us that was one or two holes behind.

I like that they have added an outdoor restaurant but I don’t think it was open.

The restaurant in the clubhouse was ok. Staff was friendly but they couldn’t offer fries with the hamburger. Tots was all they had. Who doesn’t serve fries with a hamburger??

No GPS on the carts either.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Will Be Back

Haven't played here in many, many years. Just back to the game after some time off so easing back into local play. Used to be about a 10 handicap when I played years ago but now still searching for what my game is.

I really enjoyed my round here. The course was in good condition (except for all the leaves). Really liked the layout.

Pace of play was a bit slow but that was probably just the group in front of us. No marshal or beverage cart during the round so be prepared for that potentially.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 337
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Well maintained courses.

Friendly staff, starter and not much crowded.

Well maintained fairway and greens were aerifications

But pure rolls green's..

Enjoyed round with friends and spouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens, rude staff

The layout and greens were great! Two issues: the guy with the beard managing the carts and patrolling the course is a JERK!! I saw him yelling at people about taking carts. You can’t get a key until you check in, and he was jerking keys away from people because they didn’t sign a clipboard. Then he yelled at our group for taking the cart in a dry fairway and told us we would be removed from the course. Jerk Marshall on a power trip. Very rude. All he needed to do was clearly state instructions instead of being a HUGE JERK!!

Second issue: Blow the leaves off the course!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/16/2022

Louis - We're glad that you enjoyed the course layout and the greens. We've been working very hard to improve the entire experience at Bear Creek for all our guests. The interaction with one of our employees is unacceptable and we will be looking into that situation. Thank you for the support we we hope you will be back soon to give us another chance to make it a 5 star experience! Happy Holidays - Bear Creek Management

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent value for the $$ and central location

Played this course multiple times. Enjoyable track for even the novice golfer. This course gets played quite a bit, but they keep it in excellent condition. Greens were in good shape, fairways were green and in awesome shape, and the bunkers were in good shape, too.

The only negative on the day we played: we were placed in front of a large group of 8, and eventually (as a pair we were moving quickly but not a warp speed…the other two players that booked did not show so we wanted to enjoy our round) the first group of players played incredibly fast and hit into us at a Par 3. We let them play through, but that was incredibly rude of that group.

The course handled things, and we were done with our round in about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Aside from the early frustration we had an excellent time at Bear Creek. Always fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

Liked the east more than the west even tho it's cheaper

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

On vacation and played in Texas for the first time.

Course was excellent and the pro shop staff made the experience very enjoyable.

Sam the pro shop manager went above and beyond with his welcoming assistance.

Pace was a little slower but was a busy day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

MJH Bear Creek

Decent course, pace of play was a little slow but not obnoxious.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trying to get 18 in

Following a board meeting in the morning, I was trying to beat the dark and get 18 in on a beautiful November day in Dallas. I was able to secure a Hot Deal on GolfNow at Bear Creek. The course is a great layout and was in great condition for November even though the greens were quite slow. Pace of play was great even though there were a lot of golfers. We were able to play in just under 4 hours and beat the dark. The extra bonus of seeing a number of jets taking off from DFW is always an added bonus at Bear Creek.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Absolutely beautiful course, had it’s challenging areas which is good. Would play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

old clunker

We played mid afternoon on the East course. Course was fine...was in pretty good shape given how hot the summer was....However, we got an older cart as they had a lot of cart rentals that day and the newer carts were all out on the course. The starter apologized.. The cart was horrible. Didn't break well, parking brake was difficult to set....my wife and i were repeatedly hitting it on hills... Seat was torn too...didn't do well on hills...just was a flash back to a 1990s old cart... Im exaggerating but it was bad...We stopped at 13 holes as we were sick of the cart and play was a bit slow... Tip...we should have bought some waters before we left as the beverage cart wasn't available on the front 9... I do think 90% of the golfers had newer carts...but doesn't help if its not you...

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Very nice! Enjoyed all the amenities and the layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

Was nice to be able to get a tee time on such a great course. We were able to plan ahead because the tee times were available earlier then other courses on Golf Now. Amenities are great! It's challenging but fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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