Bear Creek Valley Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee 1 | 72 | 6796 yards | 71.5 | 130 |
| Tee 2 | 72 | 6197 yards | 69.2 | 126 |
| Tee 3 | 72 | 5557 yards | 65.6 | 119 |
| Tee 4 | 72 | 4709 yards | 67.7 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.5/130 | 389 | 160 | 424 | 375 | 426 | 352 | 153 | 501 | 496 | 3276 | 201 | 406 | 418 | 438 | 535 | 345 | 183 | 556 | 417 | 3499 | 6775 |
| White Long M: 69.2/126 | 355 | 138 | 365 | 324 | 375 | 309 | 138 | 473 | 460 | 2937 | 169 | 371 | 378 | 405 | 521 | 325 | 165 | 531 | 386 | 3251 | 6188 |
| White Short M: 68.1/125 | 322 | 138 | 365 | 324 | 375 | 309 | 138 | 473 | 460 | 2904 | 169 | 371 | 378 | 405 | 521 | 325 | 165 | 531 | 386 | 3251 | 6155 |
| Yellow Long M: 65.6/119 W: 72.3/135 | 326 | 125 | 349 | 295 | 345 | 282 | 117 | 424 | 435 | 2698 | 158 | 321 | 311 | 338 | 469 | 305 | 161 | 482 | 349 | 2894 | 5592 |
| Yellow Short M: 64.5/118 W: 71.2/134 | 265 | 125 | 349 | 295 | 345 | 260 | 117 | 424 | 435 | 2615 | 158 | 321 | 311 | 338 | 469 | 305 | 161 | 482 | 349 | 2894 | 5509 |
| Red Long W: 67.7/117 | 254 | 107 | 289 | 244 | 283 | 227 | 117 | 356 | 391 | 2268 | 137 | 250 | 311 | 268 | 458 | 243 | 107 | 381 | 315 | 2470 | 4738 |
| Red Short W: 66.5/116 | 254 | 107 | 289 | 244 | 283 | 227 | 83 | 356 | 391 | 2234 | 137 | 250 | 311 | 268 | 458 | 192 | 107 | 381 | 315 | 2419 | 4653 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
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Photo submitted by Alan3496851 on 04/06/2026
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Photo submitted by Alan3496851 on 04/06/2026
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Photo submitted by Tylercloud9 on 07/25/2025
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Photo submitted by Tylercloud9 on 07/25/2025
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Photo submitted by tkd9011 on 07/13/2025
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Photo submitted by Madves on 10/17/2022
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First tee Photo submitted by paul1901947 on 08/04/2019
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Great elevation changes Photo submitted by lb1golf on 05/04/2014
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16th par 3 Photo submitted by lb1golf on 05/04/2014
Great conditions for late August
Most courses in the Midwest tend to struggle with the heat and drought conditions of late August. The rough was in great shape and the fairways were perfect. I also enjoy the fact that the greens and bunkers were well taken care of. It was an enjoyable round of golf.
Challenge but fair
Wow what a course. Challenging of the tee box. Greens were rolling great.
Hills and Valleys
Beautiful layout through the mountainous terrain is both challenging and scenic. With exception of one green the course was in great shape. I look forward to playing it again.
Great bang for your buck
Course layout was great. 5 to 7 greens needed a lot of work, only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. The course is extremely beautiful and scenic. Elevated tee boxes make it a bit challenging and hard to judge distance on several holes. Overall I was impressed. Also the restaurant food was amazing. Both breakfast and lunch. Very, very good. Range is irons only. Definitely worth it, fix those greens boys!!
golfing test
This course will test every stick in the bag and about every type of shot. The rough is really thick so stay on the fairway. Some holes the driver should stay in the bag if you want to score. One of the top most difficult courses in the Ozarks. Very pretty course layout. Played it two days in a row which i suggest before you make a judgement call. Great time.....thanks
Best course at the lake
Played them all and bear creek valley is in better shape than any course at the lake of the ozarks!!
Hidden little gem
Lovely golf course. Will be playing here more. Just remember only irons at the deiving range. Also remember to look closely in the rough if you miss the fairway, it is nice and deep. The course does not wrap at the turn to the clubhouse but a nice snack shack is there.
this bear is in the ROUGH
upon arrival i find my 1pm time is still on time even though i am following a 12 noon shotgun outing .i am told it is a 4:15 hour round or so, but it took 4:45. "there is a marshal for each side" never saw one on the back and took 2:45 to play those 9. the counter person tried to charge me again for my hot deal rate., $4 for a small bucket on an IRONS ONLY RANGE? there is an almost dangerous level of play with a very close proximity of greens to tees and adjacent fairways. if you hit a tee shot that even rolls in the rough you may lose the ball. VERY long deep dense rough. interesting layout with some fun holes, but heard a LOT of balls bouncing off trees and had many people crossing through my fairway looking for their ball
Bear Creek
Friendly staff, nice course. Booked tee time through online service. Value at reduced price was excellent. I would not pay 50 to 60 dollars to play, but a very good golf course.
Bob S.
Always fun playing this course. It was a little wet in places but what can you do with mother nature. Our group loves the elevation changes, and the challenges the course offers.
Lots of elevation changes
Course was in very good condition. Always fun to play with all of the elevation changes. Not many level lies....
Great golf terrain.
This is a fun course to play. It was early in the season, so the course wasn't in as good condition as possible and the greens were recovering from aeration.
I would highly recommend this course.
This course in great shape
Greens and fairways very fast. They had it ready to play. I would play it again.
I'll not play here again.
The course has sloping fairways that take the ball on a lot of holes into the rough or woods. I would not recommend this course. I would not play here again.
Bear Creek 2 holes closed! !
Holes 10 and 15 were closed. Only able to play 16 holes. Golf Now advertised as 18 holes with cart.
Gorgeous Day! No waiting
We did not realize a couple of holes were out of commission or had changed the t boxes, no one warned us a the club house. Still had a fun time, just a little confusing!
Great Course
A very nice and challenging golf course. Hilly, nice fairways and fast greens. The restaurant/bar and grill is also a great place.
Resort course
Hilly terrain, soft fairways, receptive greens that putt true. An excellent test of golf at an outstanding value.
Good day at Big Bear
Had a great breakfast at their restaurant. Played 18 holes in 3 and 1/2 hours. Nice course, good weather.Would recommend playing there.