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3.9
1966 Reviews (1966)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
962
3 Stars
375
2 Stars
117
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
1626 out of 1966 reviews
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3.9
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 65 reviews
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3.8
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.1%
Recommend this course
70 out of 92 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
1966 Reviews (1966)

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 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 191
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 3
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 31
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 15
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 20
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
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Monday fun day

BC is a fine course in need of some water , both on fairways and greens . Still a bit spendy for June in the heat . This next comment is for all courses . PLEASE put water to drink back on the courses . It’s too hot not to have water available . Starter and pro shop ppl were nice . Cart girl was too but the bartender was a bit surly . Just a reminder this is the hospitality biz . Hearing they will be aerating in July . I’ll be back after .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 84
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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