Bear Creek GC
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3.4
1205 Reviews (1205)
5 Stars
365
4 Stars
489
3 Stars
200
2 Stars
83
1 Stars
68
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
66.3%
Recommend this course
960 out of 1205 reviews
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3.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
5
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4
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6
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
61.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 34 reviews
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3.2
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
61.9%
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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

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3.4
1205 Reviews (1205)
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Reviews 2
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/25/2023

Hi, lfreeman0303. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear Creek Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 128
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very Unfriendly to Veterans

I had played this course, many times, and most of the time enjoyed it very much, but this time was very different! I was a little early for my tee time and understood that I might have to wait because they had two tournaments going on at the time. But after waiting for more than 15 minutes, within sight of the first tee, I asked, could we go on because nobody had come through in 15 minutes and nobody was waiting… I was told I would have to wait until my tee time, and after waiting a little bit longer, I was allowed to proceed… during the whole round, we had the course to ourselves, but on the 17th hole, the same stern person approached me again, and even though I had a handicap flag, he said, I was too close to the green… I can assure you I was 30 or 40 yards from the green with my cart… Anyway, this person made me and my partner feel very uncomfortable, and we will never return, and I will tell all the people who ask me what they might expect, and that won't be good!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/28/2023

Hi, u314162709666. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club.

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Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Seems like a great course but we got rained out on hole seven but we will come back and play it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/28/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club.

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GolfNow Deal

I have played Bear Creek several times and it's a decent course but There are a couple of issues I have had.

When I arrived to check in the person specifically stated that I had the GolfNow Deal and I felt like it was said to make me feel like I was not a full paying customer. * rode with another player who got the same deal and he commented that it made him feel the same way. Also when I asked to pay for a bucket of balls he said I could do it at the machine, when I said can I pay here he said no you have to pay at the machine. Bad customer service.

Either take the GolfNow booking service or don't but don't diminish the people who get a hot deal. Doesn't make me want to come back.

I won't come back and pay full price now. I'll only go back if it's a $30 hot deal.

Also there was a threesome behind us on the motorcycle carts and they were pushing us all through the back nine. They would hit right up to us then ride up and wait. It was very rude. They also were riding their carts right up to the greens. Very bad golf etiquette.

Having said all this the greens were in great shape and I actually like the course and layout. The staff could use some work on welcoming the players.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/28/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, DeanRBlack. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Bear Creek Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Juribe1314. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day on the course

Bear Creek never disappoints. The course was in good shape, the company was great. Joined a group at the turn for the back 9. Weather, everything was good. I'm still not entirely happy about shortening 16 and putting in the practice range, but that's another story.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hi, GreatGolfrisk. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Bear Creek Golf Club!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Need starters on the weekend.

If a round is over $50 there should be a starter/marshal helping control pace of play, especially on a holiday. Luckily, a couple of groups were able to work together and consolidate as necessary, but that shouldn’t have to happen. And we were waiting 5-10 minutes on each hole to hit.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of play during your recent visit. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and will take your comments into consideration to improve our service. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

6 hour round

I cannot believe you can run a weekend and holiday business without the appropriate staff. No starter no bar staff and no ranger. Got to do a better job if the price goes up. You know that can barter for help.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/13/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your recent experience at our business. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced due to the lack of staff during the weekend and holidays. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we strive to improve our service and ensure adequate staffing availability. Thank you again for your valuable input.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No sweat round

The course was a great condition. The greens were excellent. I like seeing this course get better over the weeks. Great track to play. I'll be back!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Hi, BeeGee1. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Bear Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s time for real tee boxes on #16 and cart paths could use some loving!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2023

Thanks so much for the great review, u189085847. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hello, u314164544942. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Bear Creek Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

I don’t understand

Because I booked on the GolfNow app my friend who got hurt during the round and couldn’t finish was not allowed a refund for the back 9 or even a rain check to play when he Isn’t injured anymore. People were on top of each other the entire round. Overall was just an average experience and a little dissatisfied with the no help with my friend.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience or dissatisfaction you experienced during your round. We understand your frustration, and we appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Never get to play

I took a day off as vacation and reserved this course through Golfnow. When we got there, qe learned there was flood and the course was not playable. They could habe called ma and notify that course was not playable due to flood before we got there since it was about 1 hr drive. Luckily we were able to play round of golf near Providence. Tks to the lady whonwirked there at the course.

Really disappointed but hope to play there next time. I have asked for reimbursement and hopdully we can get reimbused online.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/13/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the flood at our course and for not notifying you in advance. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for leaving a review, and thanks for choosing Bear Creek.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great facility

Course is well kept and maintained. Greens were in great shape. Only negative is some of the cart paths need to be worked on. Highly recommend this place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/12/2023

u314164125308, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hi, u7516483. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bear Creek Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hello ethanwoody. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Joel7605426. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Bear Creek Golf Club!

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