Bear Creek Golf Club - East Course

The winds were horrible, but I still enjoyed the round. Pace of play was good. Staff was extremely friendly and were helpful to all. I play this course often as it is available to play to all. Get there early or you’ll end up on a crowded course

The greens are tough and all out of regulation whereas 2 ft around the hole should be flat. Most holes are slop which 3 puts are not out of the question

Conditions & greens excellent. Bring your gps / rangefinder, you will need it to navigate the course well.

The course was very nice and well kept. My only complaint was that play was a little slow because it seemed like tee times were overbooked. We had to wait 30 to 40 minutes past or scheduled tee time and then play was slow all day.

Will not be disappointed when you play at Bear Creek

First group went off at 9:30, we went off around 10:30 (had a 9am tee time), and naturally it was slow playing with groups teeing off one after the other. I’ve never seen a course with a frost delay on a Saturday after Christmas at 40 degrees and no visible frost by 8am... but, they offered to rain check since we didn’t finish our round.

All of that aside, the course itself was challenging but enjoyable, and in great shape for midwinter. It was the day after Christmas, so everyone for the most part was in a good mood. Will come play again with our discounted green fee next time I’m in DFW.

So I have played Bear Creek many times..every other time I would recommend as a decent course. Yesterday was ridiculous...they were 45 minutes behind the scheduled tee time. No chance I could get on if I rolled up 45 minutes late and I respect that. On top of that after waiting 45 minutes and the 1st tee box was open they had zero golf carts for us to start our round. We literally had to run down groups walking off the 18th tee for carts...we waited 10 more minutes for that. Our tee time was in the afternoon so we would have finished around sundown if we went off at our tee time but we finished 13 holes before it was too dark. We went back to the clubhouse for some sort of partial rain check only to find all the doors locked. Please do better Bear Creek.

Course has an interesting layout. A must to have someone with course knowledge playing with you. Bunkers are totally unplayable; nothing but dirt depressions. Course allows fivesomes & had two in front of us. Play was ridiculously slow. Will be awhile before I return.

Was told driving range was under construction. Saw guys out there later. Not sure what happened there. Careful on hole #1 - the fairway is literally falling into the river. Nasty little “feature” if you fade your tee shot. Stay left. On the first long par 5 the middle of the fairway has eroded. Good news is it trapped my drive. My friend’s drive rolled about 50 yards back down the hill. Fairways tight and dry and roll - in every direction.

Generally the fairways are tight. Greens were in great shape today. Fast but not slick. True roles. Several holes were missing tee box markers so I think we played blues all day. Friend had a range finder. Bring one.

Was really excited to play Bear Creek (East) for the first time, but I was very disappointed in how the day went. I do not recommend going on a Saturday afternoon.

- Tee time was pushed back by 45 minutes

- Resulted in only being able to complete 12 holes before sunset

- No range balls available and no room on the driving range

- Course was overbooked and backed up all day

- No concessions were offered or made for the delay / inability to finish

Enjoyed the course layout and would maybe consider playing again when the course is less busy.

every time I've been here it's always backed up..... pace is so slow it sucks....