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3.9
1946 Reviews (1946)
5 Stars
438
4 Stars
948
3 Stars
374
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
80.9%
Recommend this course
1609 out of 1946 reviews
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3.8
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 61 reviews
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3.8
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.6%
Recommend this course
83 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
1946 Reviews (1946)

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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Week Day Golf

Course in good shape, great weather and excellent staff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Course Conditions

Greens where ok, with ok speed. Tee boxes where in ok condition. Fairways where spotty with lots of dead spots & hard pan. Sand Traps where in good shape. I probably won't play again until it gets in better shape which could be a while as Summer time is coming. This course is drying out & fast!! With some TLC this course could be really nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's OK in transition

course was mowed down in this transition season when the bermuda grass starts to become green. Balls off fairway roll out into waste area; mostly tight lies. Greens were somewhat slow and a little bumpy. All in all it was OK. Staff was friendly. A little overpriced for the condition.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 207
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 185
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 185
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Have played here many times and the conditions were the worst I’ve experienced.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

There are better options

This is an example of a course that could be awesome if the love was put into it

. The layout is cool, there is a par 3 course , club house looks out to 18th green with a large window etc.

However the greens were the worst, slowest and bumpiest I have seen in AZ during season. Fairways have a lot of loose grass and dirt on them the rough is non existant, Just very bad conditions. Its prime -time for golf in AZ right now so most other courses are looking fantastic even a lot of the cheaper munis are nice. Also the clubhouse kitchen was not open at 10:30am. With so many options nearby I dont think ill be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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