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4.2
923 Reviews (923)
5 Stars
276
4 Stars
416
3 Stars
146
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
88.6%
Recommend this course
787 out of 923 reviews
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4.1
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Cub course delivers well-maintained greens, fairways, and tee boxes that consistently impress golfers of all skill levels. Smooth pace of play and strong overall value make this a rewarding and accessible round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive/Links
Par 59
Length 3501 yards
Slope 83
Rating 57.3

The Bear Creek Golf Complex offers two golf courses, one championship length course and one executive length course, the Cub Course. This sporty course is ideal for beginners and families. Like its sister course, the Bear Course, there are rolling fairways and well-manicured greens that have unique swales and collection areas. The design features five par 4s and the rest are par 3s, all of which vary in length. A round of golf on the Cub Course can be completed in less than three hours. The Bear Creek Golf Complex also boasts several practice facilities including a lighted 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
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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
923 Reviews (923)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 21
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 25
Bunkers 8
Elevation Changes 7
This course/club is great for:
Beginners 48
Seniors 39
Walkers 36
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 29
Worth the Drive 23
In the 'Burbs 21

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Play, but don’t stay.

We play here weekly. The cub is a great course for tuning your short game or playing with junior golfers (or both)! My iron play and short game have improved dramatically from playing this course so often. The issue I have is the after-golf amenities. We usually like to play in the morning and have lunch in the bar area after our round. On several occasions, including this most recent time, we have sat at one of the tables for nearly 10 minutes with no acknowledgment from the staff. It wasn’t like it was busy, either. There was a table of four, a table of one, and us. The two girls working were standing behind the bar on their phones talking and laughing. Occasionally, an older gentleman would stop by and chit-chat some more. All while paying customers sat waiting. We ended up walking out (pretty sure without being noticed) and stopped by Lone Tree to grab some lunch. A much better experience. We will no longer be staying to eat after our rounds going forward. I suggest you don’t waste your time and money doing it either. Unless getting crappy service is something you enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where is the hole signage??

Cub course was in excellent condition but the problem is the lack of signage. On the back 9 it’s almost impossible to figure out where the next hole is. Even when you arrive at the tee box there are no signs confirming the hole or the distances.

Other than that, it was good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super value

Great experience on the Cub course. Unfortunately we were unable to find water (after our bottles ran out) no beverage cart. Lucky to be with someone who played the course and even he struggled to find the next tee box.

The staff was extraordinarily friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green and tees were in good condition but rest of course was in poor shape. Was expecting better for the money. Will not play again

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test

I’ve played this course several times over the last few years. The layout is straight away and there’s not much in the way of trees to worry about.The greens were quick so, the round can be magic or turn tragic, depending on your putting. I recommend this course. Never had a bad experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too short and confusing layout

We booked this course because it sounded like a decent 18 hole short game course. The holes however were quite often too short and there was close overlap between fairways and other holes with very few signs or pathways to guide us. Will not be back for the cub course. Maybe one day we will try the larger course but not anytime soon

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 152
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
3.0
Verified Purchaser

BS

Golf now got me o the wrong course ! Call this course to find out we’re your playing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Run down

This is a short course but had a couple of fun holes. Tees and greens were in decent shape but as for the rest of the course I'd stay away for the price. Very few cart paths and we didn't see directions to the next hole on several occasions so we ended up following a dirt path hoping to find it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Played the Cub Course.

We did not know it was an executive course. So we’re a little disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
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
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Everything but not seeing the beverage cart till hole 9 was the only issue we had with the round!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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