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3.9
1964 Reviews (1964)
5 Stars
441
4 Stars
961
3 Stars
375
2 Stars
117
1 Stars
70
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
79.7%
Recommend this course
1624 out of 1964 reviews
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3.9
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
76.5%
Recommend this course
52 out of 68 reviews
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3.8
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.6%
Recommend this course
68 out of 90 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
1964 Reviews (1964)

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 71
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Links course in good conditions

First time I played the course and I will return soon. wide fairways , the course is much forgiven. The conditions were very good. Tee boxes are flat which is very important .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Bear

Poor course conditions, plain layout and an average clubhouse make the course over priced for what you get. The gas carts are slow so you can’t play fast even if the course is empty.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great for golfers!

Many of the negative reviews on here are about people. Rangers, mostly. Sure, they can get a bit testy about driving in the dirt areas, but I’ve taken the controversial approach of not driving in the dirt areas, and it seems to help. Anyone I’ve ever dealt with has been more than adequately civil. Even polite in a few rare cases. None of this strikes me as being unique to Bear Creek. Golf staff are hit and miss, everywhere you go, no matter how much or how little you pay. What is somewhat unique is a well maintained golf course with fun shots and good greens. Very good greens. Bear Creek is just better than the other East Valley courses in this price range.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
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 15
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways too close to each other

Fairways are too close to each other. Lots of errand balls

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Beginner
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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

Bang for the buck

Played Champion Bear. Slloowwww. Saturday in late March, to be expected but annoying. One marshal was extremely passionate about us not driving close to the dirt/ waste areas. Nbd but was a bit militant to playing partners on first offense. (3’ in dirt)

Course is fun. Good track. Doesn’t take driver out of hand. Blind shots with bunkers. The bunkers are inconsistent condition at best. Played Blue tees w 270-300 yrd drives that left you some options.

Greens are fast and true. VERY good condition.

Staff aside from marshal more concerned with the dirt than pace of play, was awesome. Very friendly, funny, and welcoming.

Would play again but won’t be ‘home’ course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TheBear

Greens and Apron well maintained. Public courses need to keep prices affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 55
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always enjoy bear creek. Nice variety of holes and fairways and green were excellant. Bunkers could be better butvwere playable. Pace was good at 4.o5

Paid 55 on GN so at that price one of best deals in valley

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course for the price in a flooded PHX market. Nice local course to whip around and get some strokes in. Nice green complexes that ran at a solid pace

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great links style course

This is a links style course with very few trees and wide open. Off the first cut of fairway and you are in a hard packed dirt lie. Course was in great condition ... tee boxes, fairways, and greens. Comprehensive practice area with range, chipping green (with bunker) and putting green. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Played a great round. Maybe my best ever on this course!! Hit two birdie's!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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