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3.9
1949 Reviews (1949)
5 Stars
439
4 Stars
949
3 Stars
374
2 Stars
117
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
80.2%
Recommend this course
1610 out of 1949 reviews
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3.8
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
71.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 64 reviews
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3.8
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.8%
Recommend this course
77 out of 103 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
1949 Reviews (1949)

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 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough day on the green

The course has great opportunity to be outstanding but it will take some TLC. Greens were rough due to nobody fixing ball marks. Very dry!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

The Bear was in good shape over all. The fairways had some dormant spots where the over seeding didn’t take. Greens were a little slow but ran true. Definitely will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cow pasture

Don't waste your money way to many courses to choose from besides this one

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bear Creek

We played on a perfect day. 68 degrees and all sun. The people working there were all very friendly. It was in good shape but the rough is definitely dormant and moss like and provided some interesting lies. Lot's of wildlife. Road runners, coots, geese, doves and an owl. We played in 3 1/2 hours which was great. But we did tee off early.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So So..

Greens have a lot of old divots that were not repaired.

For winter visitors very mediocre representation of Chandler golf.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

First time here but would return. Not scenic but in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Had a fun day. Track is wide open but not too scenic. Would definitely go back if we got another good deal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was in decent shape, except for hitting out of the sandy driving range. Unfortunately, the weather also restricted some enjoyment.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well the course was in poor shape and needed water. Your starter pushed people out ahead of schedule. Fine but created many groups on slower holes. Understand you have a lot of rounds but more maintenance was needed. Two people were seniors. Two of us full price. Suppose if rates were a little less would have understood the maintenance

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

First time but would go back if we got another Hot Deal

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Have played before but.....

Good pace of play but the course conditions did not warrant the price of the round. I actually like the course and have played it many times on our AZ trips ... probably the least favorable overall course conditions I have seen at Bear Creek. Greens were nice. Fairways with a bit rough and rock hard dry..

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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