GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.2
926 Reviews (926)
5 Stars
277
4 Stars
417
3 Stars
146
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
87.8%
Recommend this course
789 out of 926 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 25 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 42 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
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.

Book a Tee Time at
Bear Creek GC - Cub Course
Powered by GolfNow.com

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
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

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

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for JRs

Course was in good shape, great tune up for my 12yo. No pressure, fun layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ok course

The course has too many par 3 that are very short distance

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Time an money

I really like this course because the prices always reasonable and you can always play it within 33 naff hours that is a perfect amount of time that I like to play not five hours rounds on the bigger courses you still get the buster driver out and lay one out there and the greens are very challenging and in pretty good condition

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Cub course at The Bear

Great course to work on short game and several holes on each 9 where you can use driver or 3 wood. Greens have been in great shape all year long!

Took lessons earlier in November from Mike Barnett. He and the other pros are excellent. They have a wonderful practice area and driving range too.

Haven't golfed the Bear in the last year, but have talked to several people who have and they love it. Longer and more of a challenge but always in excellent shape. Great value!

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good time

Had a good time. The one 70 yd hole on the front nine was challenging where they placed the pin. Would certainly go back and play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Bear Cub

It was fun for all the family. We kept a nice pace and finished under4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

April

A little slow on the front 9, children are encouraged to play with parents

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

value

Great price golf now, 20$ 18 holes, can't be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

TIRST TIME

Enjoyed the track with a begiiner friend,great greens and friendly staff

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

Good for your short game .

Fun course great for your short game course in great shape staff very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course For Beginners

Great course to play when getting ready to play a real Golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great day off golf-best breakfast burritos

Awesome place...5 dollar breakfast burrito. Recommend this for all

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

PING PONG

Cub course very dry and very, Very Firm greens could not play the center of greens due to the ball ping on and pong off the back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice executive course

Got started a little early, slow front nice , but a good pace on the back. Course is in good shape and tougher than it looks. Need to be accurate to score well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course for New Players

The Cub (Executive Course) at Bear Creek is an excellent course for new players. I've been playing less than a year and this is my favorite course to play in the Chandler/Gilbert area. It's a nice mix of Par 4 and Par 3 holes and because of it's design shots that would be deep in the rough on other courses are playable on the Cub.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Par three

Nice course to take a beginner - pretty forgiving - greens are the hardest part - harder than many - bunkers are limited - condition off of fairway poor so stay on the grass

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wide open.

Excellent course to work on your short game and putting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Executive course

Not bad for short course, the greens were pretty good. Pace of play was slow and there is no shade, so bring an umbrella or a wide brimmed hat on a sunny day. Also bring some water, there is none available on the course and the drink cart didn't come around that often.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great par 3 track.

I was visiting Arizona from Washington state and we had been playing 36 a day. We had a springtraining baseball game so we decided to hit up Bear Creeks executive course because of time constraints. It was the right decision. The executive course was manicured, watered, lush, greens were true and consistent, and the staff was great. What a fun executive course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

course is in good shape

This is a fun course.The course is very well maintained. My husband and I played it for the second time and will go again. There are some long par 3s that give him challenge. The back 9 has shorter par 3s and as such I was able to beat him on the back. I love it! There's not a lot of trouble on the course. The front 9 was very slow, we had to wait on every hole. I guess a lot of people just play 9 because it took us almost 2 hours for the front and it was clear sailing on the back so we finished in just over 3 hours.We got a great deal through golfnow.com. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's a very nice facility. We look forward to trying the longer course soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Nearby Courses
Chandler, Arizona
Public
3.8833240661
1943
Chandler, Arizona
Resort
4.2327075206
1408
Chandler, Arizona
Semi-Private
4.6995432956
150
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Private
0.0
0
Chandler, Arizona
Semi-Private/Resort
4.1565900293
1170
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Private
3.0
1
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Public
4.5269718248
189
Chandler, Arizona
Public/Resort
3.8845939142
2097
Chandler, Arizona
Semi-Private
4.2679965229
1861
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Public
4.5269718248
189
Sun Lakes, Arizona
Private
0.0
0
Golf Packages

Whirlwind Golf Getaway Package

CLICK BELOW
CHANDLER | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Gila River Resorts & Casino - Wild Horse Pass and golf at Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail & Devil's Claw courses.

Mesa Golf Around Package

CLICK BELOW
MESA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Home2 Suites by Hilton - Mesa Longbow and golf at Las Sendas Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club & Ocotillo Golf Club.

The Fairways of Fountain Hills Package

CLICK BELOW
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy accommodations at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection or The Inn at Eagle Mountain and golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club & SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Sunridge Canyon Golf Club

The Fairways of Fountain Hills Package

CLICK BELOW
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy accommodations at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection or The Inn at Eagle Mountain and golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club and SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

The Triple Down Stay & Play Package

CLICK BELOW
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Gila River Resorts & Casino - Wild Horse Pass or Harrah's Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino and golf at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes and Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail & Devil's Claw courses.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account