Bear Creek GC
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3.8
904 Reviews (904)
5 Stars
246
4 Stars
391
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
58
1 Stars
46
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
79.5%
Recommend this course
724 out of 904 reviews
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4.1
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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3.9
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
83.3%
Recommend this course
40 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high marks for its strategic mix of holes, including a standout par 5 on 11 and a drivable par 4 on 17. Conditions have improved noticeably, with fast and true greens, GPS-equipped carts, and friendly staff adding strong value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7005 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.9
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Bear Creek Golf Club, St.Louis
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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Zoysia Grass/Bluegrass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Kern (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared golf shirts are required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
904 Reviews (904)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
19th Hole Specials 8
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 39
Water Hazards 30
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 17
Seniors 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Convenient to the City 20
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Labor Day

Played Labor Day morning. Pace of play was very slow. Guess that is expected on a holiday. Sand traps were full of water and dirt. Fairways and greens in good shape. Had a good time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Great course. The sand traps were quite packed down, needed to be tilled or raked. Other than that it was perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Time

Course is in really good condition for the end of summer. The green on 3 could use some work. A lot of the bunkers were full of water or looked hard as a rock. Fairways were in excellent shape and rough was freshly mowed. I always have a good time at Bear Creek.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course at a nice price

I was out of town and found this course online. It was 4 star rated. I was alone and asked to be teamed up with another group, The staff arranged it and I played with a nice guy and a couple. Very interesting and fun layout, The greens were very large and in excellent condition. They roll well and very true. Held shots well. Pace of play was good but we did have to wait a bit the last few holes on the front nine. But, pace picked up on the back nine, overall time was about 4 1/2 hours. For the price it was a very good deal. The clubhouse was very nice and comfy. Friendly staff. One bonus was the free yardage book. A very nice and well detailed book with carry and layup distances. Most courses charge 5 or 6 bucks for this. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

I was trying to think if there was any reason why i shouldn't give this course 5 stars...i couldn't come up with any. Me and 2 buddies got out here early, 7 am tee time and we finished up by 11am. The fairways and bunkers were in great condition, the rough was what it should be...rough. The green were rolling, so you really had to judge your putts wisely. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming since it was our first time ever playing the course. Lastly, the value is phenomenal. You get a great view on every hole. Will most definitely be back here in the short future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mild July Day

Course is in good shape. Bunkers need some work. Had fun and shot well on a cooler July day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stop pairing the first groups up!!

We were one of the first groups off this morning and we were paired with other people. I completely understand this on a very busy day and an afternoon tee time, but there was hardly anyone there this morning when we teed off. This killed pace of play. It took 5 hours to play 18 holes! That is unacceptable for being one of the first tee times. If we were allowed to play without being paired we would have been able to play through and be done under 3 hours. Five hour rounds should only happen after 8 am when everyone starts to play. Never once have I been paired with other people when being one of the first groups off. Completely ruined the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/15/2019

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played early morning round. Course was is great shape except repairing one fairway. Pace of play was good. Staff was friendly. Had a good time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2019

Thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad you had a good time

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

enjoyable day

I have played the course many times but it was the first for my wife. We had an enjoyable day. Playing on a holiday usually means a slow round but we played in 4 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/05/2019

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

Took 6 hours to play 18

There were 4 groups on a hole at one time and we waited 10 min in between each shot.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/05/2019

Thank you for your feedback, we will be informing our marshals that this happened! We apologize for the slow pace of play you experienced and hope that you come try the course again sometime. If you ever notice poor pace of play and don't see any cart marshals around, be sure to give our pro shop a call and we will send someone out to speed up the golfers.

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers rough, some tee boxes thin but other than that ok

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/01/2019

Thank you for your review. I'll have someone look into our bunkers!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall Enjoyable

The initial pace of play was so slow that we skipped around and found some good pockets. Goose poop is a major problem on the water holes. It actually stunk. We skipped 18 because it was so bad. However we did have fun and it is a nice course .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/01/2019

thank you for your review. We apologize for the slow pace of play, something we are continuously working on! Thank you for bringing the goose problem to our attention! I will make sure someone cleans up after our goose friends.

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