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4.2
926 Reviews (926)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
87.8%
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4.1
25 Reviews (25)
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4.0
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4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
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Amenities
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4.4
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
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4.0
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4.5
86.0%
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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
926 Reviews (926)

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 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Day of Golf!

Pace of play was great with good spacing between groups. Course was in good shape. Will definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent

for me who don't golf summer time cause of work your course is excellent going to try your other course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf Day

Great course with very friendly staff. I would recommend this golf course to everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Staff harassed us the entire round

We had a large group (12) for a birthday/baby shower party and we thought golf would be a fun idea. Unfortunately we picked this course for our celebration. When we arrived we were greeted with comments about state law not to bring our own drinks and that there are notes in the system that one member of our group had a slow pace of play last round. When that member of our party tried to get more information about why those notes are in the system about him considering he hadn't played the course in 8 years he was met with a loud "I'm not going to argue with you" from the pro shop attendant. OK, not the best start to the day but we can get out on the course and overcome it. Not a chance as the ranger then continued to follow our group around and harass us about drinks. He accused of bringing our own drinks because he found a shooter in the trash can 3 holes back from us. He then said if we don't dump it out right now we will be sorry. Are you kidding me, we had spent $800+ and this is the experience we were granted. The day probably being ruined at this point we carried on with our round. A couple holes later the cart girl came around (who was very nice) this being our 2nd purchase from her we bough $60 worth of drinks to get us through the back 9. We then proceeded to the tee box where we were again greeted by the ranger who started in again on us that we were falling behind the group in front of us. So we got in trouble because they thought we brought our own drinks and then we got in trouble when we tried to buy drinks from them. RIDICULOUS! To put the cherry on this sundae we were again backed up on the very next hole as we caught up to the group in front of us without issue. Would never play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Course is great

Love coming here as it is always a forgiving course that begs me to try again- Excellent customer service

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 189
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

my home course

I play all over phoenix .executive and full length courses .....but when it comes to getting your swing back , using every club in your bag ...cub is the place, and in great condition , holes from 75 to 386 yds on the course ...fun and challenging.....don't think you will beat it your first time .....also it won't scare the begginer or average golfer .....but when you think your ready for the next step ...try the bear ....in the same complex...a most pristine course, long, challenging, and well laided out ....besides the challenging coursees , you will come back because of staff...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good value

Course is a good play for working on your irons game. You can still use driver on 4-5 holes. Good shape, and great value for price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great Adventure with the Cub

As we pulled up to the bag dropwe were greeted by friendly staff, inside the Pro Shop the senior female shop personnel too our reservation and was so helpful.Introduced us to our 4th player and gave us a description of the course and directions, she was so helpful almost like a sales consultant.
The food service was quick, with an above average portion, Cheers!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

nice day for golf

nice round of easy golf. course was in good shape. very pleasant staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great executive course

This reg big courses, is the nicest executive course we have ever played, we like the big courses but wanted to work on our short game, this was perfect for that, it is in excellant shape. there were enough challenges to keep it from being boring. I would definatly reccomend this course to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Cub Course - Great time, but play full 18!

Two of us novice players played 18 holes in about 2.5 hours. The course was great, but would not recommend playing less than 18 holes, as 40% of them are 90 yds or less. The color scheme of the tee boxes and flags was also a bit confusing trying to differentiate between both courses. Greens and fairways were very well maintained and staff was friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall great value

I played the Cub course before and after reseeding this fall and what a difference. The staff was friendly enough both rounds, but the course was in great condition this weekend. Definitely worth the money, and drive out to Chandler.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great for Irons

If you're having problems with your short game, this is an excellent course to get your aim perfected. The cart paths are confusing, but, you will be able to navigate pretty easy. Plenty of water stations. I saw quite a few husband and wife combo's, It's definitely setup for beginners. I hit my driver only 3 times for the 18 holes. If you're 0 - 15 handicapper, this is a great place for your iron game. The staff is excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Walked

Good Course for Irons

Although course conditions were not up to par, due to large pools of water left over from a recent storm, this course has always been one of the best values to me in the Valley. It has two or three very nice long holes, but this is essentially a good test for your short game. I would highly recommend it.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Would not recommend this "cub course"

Would not recommend the Cub Course. Course not In good shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Cub Course

Grass conditions and overall appearance was good. Greens were a bit grainy and slow. Great value for kids and beginners.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Great condition

This course is in remarkable condition for the middle of the summer in AZ. A true links course with plenty of challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course for beginners

Excellent course for honing in on your short game. Have taken my son here a few times to introduce him to the game. The course definitely welcomes beginners.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Executive Course was well worth it

I had not played an Executive course in many years. The Bear Cub exec course was a good chance to use all my clubs, while especially concentrating on short game. You still can take out the driver on five of the holes, making it a complete golf outing. I really enjoyed the course and was done in just over 2 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good 9 hole course

Played the 9 hole cub course today to work on our short game. Great course, not to short so you get to use all your clubs plus the driver on a couple holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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