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3.9
1943 Reviews (1943)
5 Stars
438
4 Stars
947
3 Stars
372
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
81.9%
Recommend this course
1608 out of 1943 reviews
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3.8
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.9%
Recommend this course
44 out of 58 reviews
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3.8
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.4%
Recommend this course
87 out of 111 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
1943 Reviews (1943)

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 347
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Bear Creek is a great course. Just we had two members playing in front of us that had no golf etiquette had six holes free in front of them and would not let us pass..

Two old guys who still think they are going to make the PGA.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 138
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Cart staff was very friendly

Greens were I. Very good shape. It was hot but enjoyable. Fairways were good too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

FUN FRIDAY GOLF

Great day of golf with great family and friends.

Only negative, we teed of at 2:06 and only saw the beverage cart one time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape, average layout

I was met in pro shop by very nice/ knowledgeable woman….. the course from tee to greens was in very nice shape. Off the fairways, the course is just dirt. Marshal not very friendly. No real views or atmosphere around the course. I would recommend it once prices go down.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

We have played here many times over the last few winter seasons. Great low season rates. Excellent practice facility although the bunker has been too wet the last couple of times to use. Some of the golf carts need a tune up but they are much better than the ones they had prior to this year. Good number of people don’t know golf etiquette like not driving on par 3’s, don’t hit into group ahead, keep up pace of play, parking cart in wrong place when on green thus slowing down play. We tip $5 upon arrival at bag drop and the workers are keen to help however they aren’t as eager upon our return after the game to remove the bags from cart and carry them to pickup area. Maybe we need to split the tip to get that service?

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular Course

First time I played this course! I had a great experience and everyone was super friendly and helpful!! Clubhouse staff were great and the pace of play was great!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite!

This has been one of our favorite courses to play!! Been coming here for a couple years now! We love how friendly everyone is and it’s just a blast here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very windy day so it made the round a little tough. In AZ not used to 20MPH winds

Seemed like many beginning golfers out there since many balls from other holes had balls in our fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play was horrible

For playing at 1:30 and no starter or no Marshal visible on course, pace of play was horrible. When the group 4 ahead of you has gotten 4 holes behind the group in front of them, something or someone needs to address them and either push them up a hole or two. Hitting and then waiting on each and every shot for the last 16 holes made for a 4:50 round of golf that was brutal. 2 guys who worked at the course playing behind us couldn’t believe that nothing was done.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ridiculous pin placements

The greens are in nice shape and putt fairly quick, but in all my years I have never seen more ridiculous pin placements on 13 of the 18 holes. I found out after the round that the person who set the pins isn’t a golfer and this was his first time setting pins. It turned what should’ve been a fun family outing into an extremely frustrating event. It is unfortunate to pay good money for that kind of aggravation. The pro shop apologized but there was no remedy provided. No free round or discount for the next time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

open course

no complaints about course. had issues with the app. was informed that when booking tee time you must confirm the conformation?

even though time was confirmed through app not so at the course. fortunately, the staff was able to correct this issue and we were given a time 30 minutes later.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Course is okay

Most staff very friendly. Starter/marshal explained about no driving in the desert etc but then approached us on the course rudely telling us not to drive in the desert-one wheel was in the dirt, other cart was 5ft off cart path to be out of the way looking for a ball on foot. Most tee boxes, fairways, greens were good. The rough is desert dirt. Bunkers could use sand. No shade trees. They removed water but there is beverage cart. Used to be in better shape, now there’s a lot of trash-marshals could help with that. Need to encourage patrons to fill divots.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice layout, very good conditions

The course was in great shape. Greens firm and fast. Narrow fairways makes this a difficult test. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly place

Nice public golf course. We played in early April so it was still pretty dry with a fair amount of bald spots. It should get better when they start watering.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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