Bear Creek GC
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3.5
1190 Reviews (1190)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
483
3 Stars
197
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
69.1%
Recommend this course
949 out of 1190 reviews
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3.3
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
63.5%
Recommend this course
47 out of 74 reviews
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3.4
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
64.4%
Recommend this course
76 out of 118 reviews
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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

Available Facilities

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3.5
1190 Reviews (1190)
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
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Over booked, as always

One spot left in the lot, waited on a cart to get clean so I can line up to tee off. Overheard one guy say it took him 5.5 hrs to play. Took my 2 some about 5 hrs. The course is in major disrepair. They used literal bags of concrete, unopened and solid from wetting them, then half way peeled off the labels as pavers. Hands down the laziest work I've ever seen. There's only 3 courses I can meet a friend at half way, so I'll be back for hot deals only. They pulled all the water coolers, so pack some of your own drinks.

Conditions Fair
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Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 15
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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First Time Playing

Huge disappointment

The course was in terrible shape, the greens, fairways, tee boxes, cart paths, everything was horrible!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value in Gwinnett

New owners have done a great job over the last couple years improving the course conditions, adding a driving range, new carts, all without drastically raising the cost to play. Greens are always thick, and while there’s only a few straight putts, they are true and fair.

Good mix of tough holes and scoring holes. Highly recommend for the price they charge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

OWNER RIPPED ME OFF

I drove an hour to be SCAMMED by this TERRIBLE course. The owner had the audacity to charge me $70 in the afternoon while everyone else in my group paid $45. As soon as I noticed and asked for a receipt, he refused, said “no refunds,” and KICKED ME OFF THE PROPERTY. My friends bill was cheaper with a $15 sleeve of balls!

THE OWNER SHOULD BE ARRESTED FOR FRAUD. THIS IS COMPLETELY ILLEGAL, AND I’M REPORTING THIS IMMEDIATELY.

I’m filing complaints with Georgia Attorney General’s Office for fraudulent business practices & Georgia Department of Revenue for failing to provide receipts and possible tax fraud.

This place is a scam, and I’ll make sure as many people as possible know about it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 2
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money

The course has some construction areas and cart paths need lots of help. Holes 15-17 were confusing but overall what we really liked as an actual ranger to keep pace of play moving. That is key for us who play a nice steady pace.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value around.

Owners have done a great job with the improvements over the last couple years. Greens are always good, and the addition of a driving range adds to the value. Good assortment of tough holes and scoring holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played in winter do no grass expected. Course owners working on improvements. Cart paths need replacing badly. Layout good and course very fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bear Creek will steal from you

This place will steal your money then refuse to talk to you.

I was a paying member here for a year and always paid on time and tried to do it right when letting them know I wouldn’t be renewing. I first gave notice to Tony at the front desk I wouldn’t be renewing on month 9/12 of the contract since I was moving away. He said everything was taken care of and nothing else was needed when I asked if I needed to sign anything confirming the non renewal. I then called again a month before the contract ended just to confirm I would not continue to be charged. Tony once again confirmed to me that it was marked in the computer I was not renewing and nothing else was needed.

The following 3 months after my contract ended I was repeatedly charged member fees each month. I would call just to repeatedly be told by Tony that it was a mistake and he’d get with Cole (owner) about getting it refunded and it wouldn’t happen again. This continued over 3 months. Every month was the same song and dance. I’d call, Tony said it was a mistake, he’d get with Cole and Cole would call me and get it worked out. I never once received a returned phone call from Cole. I emailed the course and Cole hoping to receive a way to get this figured out. At this point they’d stolen $300 from me. It seemed Cole was just refusing to return and call/email. So I ended up driving 5 hours back to Monroe to go get this settled one weekend. I went to the pro shop twice a day over a 3 day span to try and speak with Cole. Once again the front desk people would say he’s busy or not there. I would leave my name and number every time and ask them to let him know to call me. He never once did. Following that weekend I did receive a refund of $100. So 1/3 months owed back to me. I called there again to ask to speak with Cole to see when I could expect the other 2 months of payments. The lady I spoke to on the phone said she had to put me on hold to see if he’s available. However all she did was put the phone down and not actually put it on hold so I could hear Cole standing right there say “tell that Stewart kid he’s getting all he’s gonna get from me and to stop calling”.

The level of unprofessionalism at bear creek is astounding. I’ve tried calling more and even going by again but there’s no luck. Always let me leave a message for Cole and he never once has reached back out. This place is a scam and will steal from you

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bear Creek Golf Course

The course was in a good shape. The staff was friendly and helpful.

However, the way they manage the course needs to be improved. There’s no starters and marshals being on the course. All depends on the patrons’ behavior. We had almost 5 hours a round because of the slow group ahead of us. Each of them hit 2 balls almost every hole from the tee and spent much time looking for balls…

One more thing that made the players, who play the course for the first time CONFUSING is the order of the holes at the back 9. When you finish 12th hole, you can’t find the hole 13. In front of you is the hole 14. There are no explanation or further instructions… Thanked for the two young guys playing right behind us we knew how to move on.

Ignoring that, we liked the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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