Bear Creek GC
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3.2
1261 Reviews (1261)
5 Stars
370
4 Stars
503
3 Stars
212
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
77
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.3
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.1
59.4%
Recommend this course
984 out of 1261 reviews
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2.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
9
Conditions
2.8
Value
2.9
Layout
3.0
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.7
42.9%
Recommend this course
24 out of 56 reviews
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2.9
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
16
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
49.5%
Recommend this course
45 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
Welcoming staff consistently go above and beyond to accommodate golfers, earning strong praise for their friendliness and flexibility. Greens are well-maintained and fast, with fairways in solid shape offering a genuinely enjoyable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6553 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.7

Monroe's Bear Creek Golf Club is situated in the heart of Walton County. It's less than an hour from Atlanta, making it a conveniently close getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The course originally opened in 1990 but in 2008 it changed ownership and underwent a major renovation that elevated its conditions to rival that of any of the area's best golf courses. The bunkers were rebuilt and re-sanded and the fairways were re-conditioned. Bear Creek G.C. has always been known for its excellent greens, which have a reputation for being some of the state's finest putting surfaces. The layout measures 6,585 yards from the back tees, which may seem short but there are some ups and downs throughout that will make it feel much longer.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Champions Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Phillip Ballard (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included
Pull-carts Finn scooters available
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Irons only
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.2
1261 Reviews (1261)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 43
Undulating Greens 35
Bunkers 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 29
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 33
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Super cool layout course! Very challenging course it’s not just hit a driver on all par 4s or 5s

Could find some trouble!!! A must try course you will see!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Conditions Undergoing Some Changes

Have played this course many times, like the layout overall and very friendly staff. Knew greens had been aerated the prior day so expected some challenges there, but normally greens are some of the fastest and better ones of the courses I play. Course does have a good bit of maintenance & improvement work going on, but expect overall conditions will improve with time once they take shape and progress.

Course has also installed a new tee box for holes #2 and 18, which are not reflected on the scorecard. New tee on Hole 18 makes the hole a little longer and more difficult but still a fun hole, while the new white tee box on Hole 2 to convert the hole from a par 4 to a par 5 is FAR too difficult and long of a carry for at least 80% of recreational golfers who play white tees. I hit a very nice solid tee shot that stuck into the forced carry hazard area after flying approx 215 yards in the air from the tee, as a straight tee shot toward the fairway now requires about a 230-yard carry to cover the hazard based on my GPS data, extremely difficult for most golfers. Even as a 9-10 handicap very experienced player I will not physically be able to play off the new white tees on that hole, which is very disappointing. There is no good bail out or shorter route to reach the fairway without a lot of tree and slope trouble, so this change is very negative in my opinion. Otherwise, the course met my expectations and mostly enjoyed my round, other than working around some course maintenance personnel and sprinklers on various holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart and pace

They do not have enough carts for a Saturday. We had to wait about 30 minutes past our tee time for carts. When players finished then a cart would be available. The pace was very slow and the tee boxes were hard and in bad shape. I will give this course another chance but not for a while as it’s a good course just not well maintained or managed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Needs Work

The course was in good condition overall, I just don't understand some of the changes. The scorecards don't match the course at all. The second hole is marked as 360ish par 4 and it played well over 450. The yardage changes need to be updated on the cards badly. Also the joke of a par 3 to make room for the driving range is bad. No tee boxes, hitting of of mats for a tee shot.

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

Updated layout

The new ownership continues to make upgrades and changes to the course , it's come a long way in just a couple of years. If you haven't been here in awhile I would recommend giving it a try. The only downside is hole # 16 a short par 3 that they had to adjust to add the driving range so I understand just wish it had natural tee boxes .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2 years Banned for paying to golf

This place is an absolute disgrace. I was shocked by the blatant racism my group experienced here from their employees. Despite being respectful and following all the rules, we were singled out and harassed by the staff for no reason. Not only did we get approached with a racist remark while playing the course from two employees, we were told to leave eventhough there were more groups ahead of us playing the course, they had the audacity to file charges against us. This establishment should be ashamed of itself. Avoid this place at all costs if you value fairness and respect.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible staff and ran by fraternity kids

Terrible experience at this golf club. We were told to leave because it was "closing hours," even though we always left when we wanted to without issues before. The employees were blatantly racist towards our group and singled us out while other groups ahead of us were still playing and not told to leave. To top it off, we were charged with trespassing even though we were in the process of leaving. This place is a disgrace. Avoid it if you value fairness and decency.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

I know why we don’t play here more.

Probably the best shape we have seen the course. Sad it started with horrible treatment in the clubhouse. We had a gift certificate from the toys for tots tourney we won for $50. Don’t have an expiration date so we asked if we could use it towards one of our rounds. The guy at the counter said he didn’t know what to do with it cause there was no number on it. And accused us of forging it or something with Bear Creeks leader head. Then apparently the owners wife walked up and he showed her and she just said no way we take this. I know course need money but we were just trying to use something we won at the course that did not have an expiration date. The attitude was jus lt horrible. We used to play here all the time and were treated well. I guess they done need our play. Very sad, we played there when it first opened and had a trailer for a clubhouse. As a business owner you would think it would be best to nice and customer friendly. We were ok if the answer was hey sorry guys but this is from last year and we can’t accept it. But to be harassed for trying to cash in a charity golf outing certificate just is not right. Course will be a nice neighborhood in a couple years with that service.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As expected

The course he seen some improvements over the years but still needs improvement on a few holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's a golf course....

Some of tees are actually hard to find, we teed off at one hike and someone told us the tees were around the corner, and hole we had to ask someone how to get to the tees. One hole is like a 60 yard hole, we didn't even bother playing it. Stopped by the clubhouse for a snack and a drink after front 8 and the clubhouse was closed...lots of driving around a neighborhood though. Probably won't play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Course Changes Beginning to Take Shape

Course was in good condition overall other than a few spots here and there, and greens are always very smooth and quite fast. Some of the tee boxes that had new grass in process recently are back in play again, so was nice to have 2-3 of them in much better condition than prior few rounds here. Discovered upon arriving at #18 tee that there is a completely new tee box not only for that hole but also for Hole #2, which is now being changed from par 4 to par 5 with a challenging long carry on the tee shot from white & black tees. Overall enjoyed my round and staff is extremely friendly, a few parts of course still in flux as the layout changes continue to take place.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Somewhhat disappointed

I used to play this course several years ago, and it was pretty much as I remembered it.

The one change in the course that I absolutely hated was they really ruined a good par 4 on the back nine. to add a driving range. the hole is now a 90 yard par three where you have to tee off from cement / AstroTurf tee boxes.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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