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3.9
1959 Reviews (1959)
5 Stars
440
4 Stars
958
3 Stars
374
2 Stars
117
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
80.1%
Recommend this course
1620 out of 1959 reviews
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3.8
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 71 reviews
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3.8
100 Reviews (100)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.0%
Recommend this course
77 out of 100 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tee boxes, fairways, and greens consistently earn high marks from recent players who appreciate the well-designed layout. Welcoming staff and smooth pace of play make for a reliably enjoyable round at strong value.

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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Reviews

3.9
1959 Reviews (1959)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 62
Patio Dining 33
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 81
Undulating Greens 49
Water Hazards 47
This course/club is great for:
Locals 82
Seniors 64
Advanced Golfers 48
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 58
In the 'Burbs 53
Convenient to the City 52

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Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, good shape \

I like the layout. The price is great thru GolfPass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Houses, No Problem…Except for Bob’s Slicer

Played this course for the first time, and wow, what a breath of fresh air! The conditions were pristine—fairways smoother than my backswing (not saying much) and greens rolling truer than my excuses for missing putts. It was a bit crowded, but that’s just peak golf season, so no biggie. The pace was solid, and I only had time to check my phone once—a new personal record!

Now, the real highlight: playing a course where hitting a house wasn’t even on the radar. My golf balls finally got to live their best lives, free from crashing into windows or ricocheting off gutters. But just when I thought I’d escaped danger, I realized the real hazard: other golfers' stray shots. Bob from two fairways over apparently thought I was the flagstick. Stay sharp out there, folks—it’s a jungle of errant wedges!

All jokes aside, it’s a fantastic course, and I’ll 100% be back. Just maybe next time with a helmet… and a flare gun for Bob. Highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Too many unfixed ball marks on greens, and music from other carts

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid Track, Price is too high

This is a good course. But they price the course based on the area. Almost $120 for a round of golf is a little steep. You can get the same value elsewhere for around $85 this time of year. Good pace, 3:30 for a 18 hole foursome. Tees, greens, fairways, bunkers, rough was good. Most of the length is built into the par 3’s and a few longer 4’s.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Better than it used to be

I quit playing here years ago when it went down hill. Saw recent reviews said it was in good shape. They were correct, fairways and greens in good shape. We were the first group out on Saturday morning. I got worried when we heard the men's club was going to start about the same time with a shotgun start. But we played in 3 hours, which is great for weekend golf in Az. A few things they still need to corrdct are: 1) open the pro shop at least 30 minutes before the first tee time so people have a chance to warm up. 2) And put some darn water on the course!! 3) Staff in pro shop need some customer service training. If you are not a member you are treated like an alien. As far as the course...some big greens. Blue tees are about 6400 yds. There are a couple of long 3's and 4's and a couple 5's that are not reachable in 2, even for long hitters so it feels longer at times, but there are a few short holes to make up for it. A few fairways rolls off on the edges so if you are on the wrong side, it might not stay in the fairway. After you play it a few times, you learn which side to favor. Good warm up area, chipping and putting areas are good size (if the pro shop will allow sell you balls before sunrise!) Fair value for this time of year when everybody jacks up the prices because of the snow birds

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

Great course for the price

Enjoy the driving range off grass to the well kept greens and fairways

Tee boxes need a little TLC

Only issue were the carts were not cleaned - muddy and dirty windshields

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course in great shape, we played under 3.5 hours, wide fairway. The greens were good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 209
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
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 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent track

Every course in AZ is overpriced this time of year. $110 for 18 holes with a cart here is a bit much. Most places, this would be about a $50 -$60 course.

That being said- it was in good shape. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens were all nice and green and well kept. The greens were in good shape and rolled pretty true.

I’ll definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect Day -- Great Course

My wife, Jeri and I played Bear Creek Championship on Thursday, November 21, 2024. We had an early tee time (just before 9:am) but arrived at the course 45 minutes early. The staff told us they had a very large group playing at roughly the same time and asked if we could go out a little early. YES was our response and we played a GREAT 18 holes in just under 4 hours.

The course was in great condition. The fairways were lush, the greens not overly fast, but got faster as the day warmed up.. We were put with a twosome from the area and they helped us with hints on how to play many of the holes We had a wonderful round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great outing

This course is in great shape t to green, my only complaint is that the layout gets a little repetitive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Forgiving course

My first time playing this course. I’m a 14 HC and found the layout quite forgiving. I did not lose a single ball. If you miss the fairway you will find your ball but will be hitting from desert. The fairways and greens were in very good shape. It was carts 90 degrees but still finished in 4 hours. Not a scenic course but the staff were very friendly and I will play it again sometime.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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