Bear Creek Golf Club

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6553 yards | 72.7 | 131 |
White | 72 | 5962 yards | 69.5 | 126 |
Brown | 72 | 4991 yards | 65.9 | 107 |
Brown (W) | 72 | 4991 yards | 70.1 | 124 |
Panda (W) | 72 | 4724 yards | 68.7 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.7/131 | 595 | 503 | 161 | 392 | 490 | 452 | 209 | 391 | 189 | 3382 | 468 | 166 | 357 | 413 | 368 | 400 | 99 | 350 | 550 | 3171 | 6553 |
White M: 69.5/126 | 530 | 475 | 141 | 379 | 444 | 386 | 174 | 375 | 159 | 3063 | 440 | 154 | 331 | 310 | 358 | 380 | 83 | 318 | 525 | 2899 | 5962 |
Brown M: 65.9/107 W: 70.1/124 | 482 | 409 | 133 | 346 | 414 | 287 | 129 | 289 | 126 | 2615 | 382 | 148 | 281 | 240 | 311 | 283 | 77 | 278 | 376 | 2376 | 4991 |
Panda M: 63.7/100 W: 68.7/120 | 472 | 360 | 125 | 336 | 374 | 277 | 125 | 285 | 121 | 2475 | 372 | 136 | 275 | 230 | 292 | 239 | 77 | 262 | 366 | 2249 | 4724 |
Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | |||
Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by eqYoLMyhnGVuwQVzmyDj on 08/28/2025
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Photo submitted by juliahecky on 07/16/2025
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9:30 tee time. Lol Photo submitted by glenco68 on 03/29/2025
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Photo submitted by 77N4roMjklZjdRHMcF6h on 07/28/2023
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Photo submitted by MYwUPYLeidN4YqVkk3pj on 07/27/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by mwbrown69 on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by socialw on 10/17/2022
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Photo submitted by socialw on 10/17/2022
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Linda really enjoyed playing at Bear Creek today! Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 09/13/2021
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overwatered green Photo submitted by chefgilly on 06/06/2021
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Fairway conditions Photo submitted by chefgilly on 06/06/2021
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Photo submitted by Tracydoster on 03/29/2021
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Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 11/23/2020
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My partner Linda at the 18th hole Photo submitted by fishyracer24 on 08/07/2020
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Behind 18th green Photo submitted by 3TimeAWeekGolfer on 01/30/2020
Cart got a flat tire
Cart got a flat tire but the course if fun. Its really challenging and unforgiving but a great layout for some awesome shots
Bear Creek June 2025
Hadn't been there in 2-3 years. Tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. Greens were recently aerated and sanded 2-3 weeks ago so give them another couple of weeks and they will also be very good. Some bunkers needed repair from the heavy amount of rain over the last month. The only real criticism is to fix the cart paths. Nearly every path is in disrepair with multiple areas having lengths 25-50 yards long of dodging potholes, roots, pools of water, broken concrete. Was disappointed they converted #16 from a par 4 to a 3 just to fit a hitting range area. I would have preferred to have played the par 4 instead of hitting off a mat to a green 80 yards away. Aside from that, it was a nice round. I'm sure I will be back sooner than later.
Not a good course
This was unfortunately one of the worst golf courses I had been to so far. Called a whole day before our tee time to make sure Finn scooters were available was told no problem at all. Get to this course this morning to check in and the big guy behind the counter looks at us all big eyed and starts talking badly about the scooters and says I don’t even know why people would ever us those. Then tries to upcharge us $60 more dollars to get the scooters so we didn’t. Which is on top of already paying over $100 for two this course is not a good enough course after playing it to be that much I feel like maybe $30 is more like it for the quality the ponds stink, cart path is extremely bad and the layout is really bad.
There wasn’t much drinking water on the course nor was there a cart person. I would advise to bring something to drink or but it at the course before playing. Cart paths are in rough shape and were some bare spots on the course. The greens had been aerated and are coming in good. The carts are a little to be desired but do the job. All and all a good value for the money
GOOD CHALLENGE - GOOD PRICE
While the cart paths are in need of much work, the course itself is in pretty good shape and very playable. The layout is a fair challenge, the fairways in good condition, the tee boxes in decent condition except for a couple, the traps all seemed to be in decent shape and the greens although aerated rolled true. Having played over 700 different courses worldwide, I would put this course at this time on par with 80% of the courses.

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Played on Memorial Day and was very pleased with the pace of play. I think maybe the predicted rain (which never showed up) kept some off the course. Enjoyable day.
This course is under repair
In all fairness the greens had just been punched and sanded. The fairway was nice. The cart path was brutal and the staff was friendly.
I’ll be back
The only reason I did not give the course condition a 5 was because the cart paths are awful but the parts that really count , the fairways and greens, were great. Just had one green that was messed up in the very back. A bit odd to have a 80 yard par 3 and hit off mats but it was my only birdie so no complaints from me.
,The staff was kind and it was nice to have some time to play. Unfortunately, first-time players had uncomfortable milestones and some places didn't have a tee box mark.
Disappointing
Had 8:10 tee time and was pressured to start at 7:45 by to course marshal.
I to explained to him we had a player 5 minutes out and we didn't mind playing up if he wouldn't mind waiting a few minutes. Then he popped off and said if he's not here in 5 minutes we're going to have to bump your group back to 10AM, again we had an 8:10 tee time and it's 7:45
I never played this course and was excited because it's only being 6 minutes from the house. The front nine flowed very nice but the back nine look to have been an after thought.
The biggest complaint was that there was a single player and a group of four in front of us. Great group of guys! A little slow play but great people. That being said, our group waited for them to at least get on the green before we teed off, but we didn't get the same courtesy from the group behind us. Kept driving up on us on the fairway. My experience and the guys I brought experience as a first time attendee was horrible. Would never go back.
Its work in progree
The staff is friendly, the snack hut is trying.
The course is changing things around it appears.
I will give them another shot in 6 months that should be them time ti finish the changes.
Greens too slow and tee boxes lots of dirt
The greens needs to be faster and shorter to make the course more respectable. Also the tee boxes weee put in areas that were pretty much dirt and beat up. More time needs to be spent on improving tee box conditions. Nobody wants to tee off on dirt.
Condition of course
Greens in good shape. Fairways and tees not so much .
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