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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
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.5%
Recommend this course
84 out of 107 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 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but pace of play was slow

Bear Creek is in great condition and is a fun layout. Great mix of holes and the greens were very good.

At 5 hours plus, pace of play wasn't the best but it was a nice day and we enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Worth a play but not at the premium prices they calling for now in high season

Fairways and greens in great shape. Pace of play, even late afternoons is an issue I’ve hit not more often than not. Waited on every single shot today. 3 groups on every single hole from #2 to #8. The Ranger came out and said all was fine in front of us, even saying he did not believe me there was 3 groups on the holes and 4 on the par 5 3rd (I should have taken a picture); after he left it then took us 30+ min to play the par 3 from putting out on hole before to teeing off on the next hole after. I guess this is the price we pay for peak season in the valley of the sun.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track

Had a nice round of golf here, was very busy 4 group wait when I arrived, probably because it was Super Bowl weekend as well. But the course played nice greens were quick and after the round the girls in the bar were fantastic with our service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

The Bear!

Arrived 1.5 hour early to warm up and hit balls. Staff were super nice and directed me to where I need to go. It was very busy so my 11:50 tee time turned into 12:50 but it was WMPO weekend and Super Bowl. I just hit more balls and worked on my putting which I needed anyways. Ended up the group ahead of us bailout after nine do we breezed through the back nine. The staff in the Bar were awesome after our round and took good care of us!! Will play there again for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

The course was in great shape. The pace of play was very good- finished in4 hours, despite the cooland windy. windy. The staff are great,.!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 217
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You have to play here

This course is always a good time. Course was in really good condition. With it being fully packed it was still a nice pace of play. Staff are always polite and friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Management stinks

So we paid $70 for 2:20 tee time. 3.5 hrs , for 10 hokes.

I tried calling for adjustment. And was not called back.

I called a couple times and was given the run around.

I was told to come down and speak to manager, but Josh even lied to

me., the manager was not even there!!!

What a poorly run course. Do not spend your money here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Winter Golf

Layout isn’t overly challenging, course is easy to navigate. Fairways and greens were in good shape. Waste areas are very rough shape. Course gets a lot of play so you’ll get stalled for short periods

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Great staff. Good set up on range and putting green.

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