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3.9
1890 Reviews (1890)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
67
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
84.3%
Recommend this course
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3.8
19 Reviews (19)
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5
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Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 reviews
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3.9
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.8%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6825 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.6

The Bear Course is one of two courses at the Bear Creek Golf Complex; it is a championship-length course while the other, the Cub Course, is an executive length course. The Bear Course is an inland, links-style course with rolling fairways and well-manicured greens. Strategically placed bunkers situated throughout the course add some challenge to the course. A round of golf on this course can be played in less than four hours. The Bear Creek Golf Complex, in addition to the two courses, also offers a full grass driving range, two putting greens, and a short game area with a bunker.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: January - April
Architect Bill O'Leary Nicklaus (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.9
1890 Reviews (1890)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very simple track with little desire to return

This course is fine, but in terms of value I find many of the other options in the area to be much much better. If you want to play a track that is straight hole after straight hole this is great, but after getting through the front 9 I found myself wanting some more variety. Conditions were as expected in late summer right before overseed, I just don’t see any reason why I would choose this track over most of the other (equally priced) courses nearby with a more fun layout. Would be great for new golfers, or for young players picking up the game.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bear is in really good shape for AZ summer months!!

Was the course perfect, no. If you want perfect then go to a Troon or private course. I play 1-2 times a week. For the shape that Bear championship course is in you will be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck. Most everything was nice and green. Tee boxes were in great shape, fairways for the most part were in good shape. There were areas where there was not much grass, but I’ve seen it a lot worse on other courses this summer. If there is anything to have a slight complain about it might’ve been that the greens were pretty slow and not completely healed from being punched. However, I would go back in a heartbeat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great

Easy to follow and well laid out. Great course. Will play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

We’ll be back

I live in the SE valley and usually play the higher end courses. Hadn’t considered Bear Creek but they had the earliest Sunday tee time on short notice, the morning after a thunderstorm. Very pleasant surprise! Conditions great for midsummer Not many areas of standing water or mud. Carts are gas powered and loud. Played a little harder than the low Slope and Rating, which is a good thing. We’ll e back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun day

I paired up with a great guy so that was a plus immediately! Played the whites good shape tee to green staff was friendly not used to the heat almost got me but I finished fun round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 189
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens n fairways

Very nice to see the fairways head all grass just a couple spots that were a little bare but this time of year was amazing, Greens were great too a little fast but very enjoyable to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Bear Creek is great value for the money

I booked this course after playing Southern Dunes for 4 days. It was a welcome change and very enjoyable to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Bear Creek is a great course even for the extremely casual golfer that I am. Greens were a little fast but nothing you can’t get used to as the round goes on! Staff is amazing and course is fluid and nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Actually got paired up with a couple course employees that made the front nine a very nice time. It was impressive to see them hit the ball over 300 yards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Miniciple Course

Played on 113° heat. Tee boxes, fairways and greens holding up really well. Terrific practice area as well. Thru supply ice for your beverages. Staff all around is courteous and efficient. I make ot a point to play there weekly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice day

Course was in pretty good shape for this time of year, if you stay near the fairways. Fairways very good. Greens slow-ish, but more than playable. Tees need to be flatten or at least the markers set up on flat spots. It was like they weren't even looked at when set up. Range prices VERY expensive, should be a discount with a paid round.

Overall, and nice day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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