Bear Creek GC
View of a green from Bear Creek Golf Club.
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3.3
1246 Reviews (1246)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
501
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
95
1 Stars
75
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
62.7%
Recommend this course
976 out of 1246 reviews
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2.8
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.9
Layout
2.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.5
44.9%
Recommend this course
22 out of 49 reviews
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3.1
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.2
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
56.4%
Recommend this course
62 out of 110 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

3.3
1246 Reviews (1246)

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 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 83
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course review

Greens were in good shape…no dead spots. My partner enjoyed our round and wants to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Greens are radical right now

Since I last played in early Summer, the greens have become pristine, smooth, and lightening fast, like professional fast. This changes the whole experience, to fun if you like a challenge, and nightmare if you like easy golf.

Traps are still unplayable…fix it. I know you’re making money at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Big Changek

This course use to be a last minute decision for us. But now under new management. It is at the top of our list. Once they get the driving range it will definitely be a 5 star course. Keep up the good work. Carrier4

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course, horrible cart paths.

First off, the staff was very friendly. Greens are perfect, fairways are mostly good but the cart paths are atrocious. If you have any back problems, you should stay away from Bear Creek.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Continues to improve!

Course continues. to improve very time I visit. New ownership/management has done a great job since taking over this year.

Greens are always good. But beware, there are zero flat, straight putts which makes it a great challenge.

Has a little of everything, long holes, short holes, chances for birdies and bogeys.

Highly recommend putting it in your rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good times

Not my favorite course but we had a good time on a beautiful day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course in Monroe

Greens were in perfect condition. The best greens I have played this year, I have played a variety of courses this year. Great layout, great design, great staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Brutally slow play

There was a foursome directly ahead that was extremely slow and did not offer play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
First Time Playing

Very old course

Like the lay out of course. Not too long and had some challenging holes. Pace of play was very slow. No ranger to keep pace. Cart person didn't get to us til back 9. Tee box were not even. But, you what u pay for I guess. It's definitely not the worst. But it lacks loving touch for sure.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy Days

Great course, great management = a great day of golf, even in the rain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just once in a while

I've golfed this course probably fewer than any of the variety of courses I visit but it's a good course. I had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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