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%
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724 out of 904 reviews
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4.1
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
3.9
84.6%
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11 out of 13 reviews
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3.9
51 Reviews (51)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 51 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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Round in Bear Creek

Very nice course. We played from the black tee, long and challenging.
Every hole has something you will remember.
Only the bunkers were not in very good conditions. Sand was too firm.
I will play again, if I will have a chance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2015

Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had an overall good experience when you visited. Our bunkers were in pretty rough shape after all the heavy rains we've had over the past few weeks but we have added over 100 tons of sands in the past week. Hopefully you have a chance to come out again soon to see the improvement in their conditions. Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

rainy day

I prepaid and got 4 for $15 each person. Played it a few times before. Nobody was on the course because it was a rainy day, but they had carts ready and dried off for us. Staff was friendly, and good and drink were quick and cheap.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/14/2015

That's great that you were able to get a good deal and come out and play our course! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with our staff and the food/beverage services. We look forward to having you back again!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not received well!

Did not appear that they really wanted golf now players. Also, ran out of carts and did not inform anyone tee times were running 30 behind when you checked in. Marshal on us all day, even though we were all waiting on each tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2015

We are very sorry that you did not enjoy your experience with us. The day of your round we had two golf groups booked that day which is most likely the reason for it being so busy. We hope that you will return to our course and give it another chance. Thanks for playing Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition considering amount of rain

Course was in good shape considering the monsoons we've been having. Play was a little slow because of 3 some ahead.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/08/2015

Thank you for understanding the conditions we have been facing and acknowledging the hard work we have put in to maintain the course through it. We are glad you enjoyed your round and look forward to having you out again soon. Thanks for playing Bear Creek!

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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Walked

Challenging course

I enjoyed my round as always- a moderately tough course with a variety of different challenges facing you on each hole.

My only complaint- the bunkers. This course is always in good shape, and you get a good value for the money, but they can never get the bunkers right. The bunkers never seem to have sand in them and are very poorly kept. I tried raking a few that I played out of but really had a tough time making a difference because there was so little sand.

Other than that, the fairways were great and the greens were fine as well, and I always enjoy getting away to Wentzville to play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/08/2015

Thank you for your review! We agree, the bunkers are not in their best shape at the moment. All of the constant rain this season has been very hard on them and our staff working hard to maintain them. But we are trying as best as we can in keeping up with Mother Nature! We are happy you enjoy playing our course and look forward to having you out for another round soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

This course is a fun course but with the recent rain it was very soggy, the rough was very very thick and unkempt, and the greens were a tad slow, but like I said, it's a fun course and will be back when it dries up some more.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2015

Yes we have been hit hard by the rain this month. This June has been the wettest on record! We are hoping the course will dry up soon so we can bounce back on the condition of the course. Thank you for playing! We look forward to seeing you out on the course again!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

We weren't sure what to expect when we booked as it was our first time and the price was so reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised. Nice course and friendly staff. Can't wait to play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/23/2015

Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your first experience with us and look forward to having you out many, many more times. Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Selective Value at the Right Time-Not Always

Layout is challenging as long as you choose the correct tee box. Nice variety of holes as well. The greens were bumpy and slow so they did not match the caliber of the course. The bunkers had very little sand and were basically hard pan. I signed up for 18 but only did nine as the course stuck a bunch of players in front of me at the turn trying to avoid a couples league that had started after me on the front nine. If the greens were faster and the bunkers well raked, this would be a very nice course. The management could do a little better job of managing the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/18/2015

Thank you for your review! We apologize about the mishaps you experienced on the course. The rain has been challenging us tremendously this year, especially in the upkeep of our bunkers. We do, however, appreciate your feedback and suggestions and will relay that to our managing staff. We appreciate that you would recommend this course in the future and hope your next visit with us will be a more positive experience! Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

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Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Splendor amid the Mc Mansions

At Bear Creek Wentzville you don't really feel like you're getting away from it all. This was like playing in the backyards of an upscale neighborhood of Mc Mansions. The greens left a lot to be desired. The people who frequent this course are not real good at repairing ball marks on the green. The cart girls hit you up constantly. Not bad but I don't feel compelled to return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/18/2015

We apologize about your negative experience with our course. The neighborhood we sit within adds difficulty to the layout of the course, which can be exciting to some and inconvenient to others. Our cart attendants work hard to ensure that everyone is happy and well-hydrated, which can be great to golfers looking for frequent refreshments or frustrating to those uninterested in their services and wanting to focus more on their game of golf. These types of situations are hard to please different types of people. Still, we thank you for your feedback and hope you will return to give our course another shot sometime in the future. Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

SLOW PLAY

THE PLAY WAS EXTREMELY SLOW. GREENS WERE A LITTLE ROUGH. MAKE SHIFT T-BOXES

Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/29/2015

We apologize that pace of play on the day of your visit was slow. We are aware of the issue and are working very hard to monitor and fix it. After the busy holiday weekend, we apologize that the course was not in perfect condition for your visit, but hope you will be able to come out again and see that it is not always in rough shape. Thank you for your review and playing at Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

First time playing here. Very fun course. Definitely will play again. Course in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/27/2015

Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your first experience with us and look forward to seeing you back at the course again in the future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Read the reviews - Poorly managed course!

I read the other reviews on how poorly managed the course was and all the problems, but also read that it was supposed to be one of the best in the area, and I got a great rate so I booked a tee time online at 1:04pm. The time only offered option for 1-2 people so I was assuming I would be paired with another 2some. I showed up to the course at 12:45. The older guy at the counter said "Oh, your a single". I said yes. He then said "well, we have several other singles coming so we will get you out here real quick and told me to go putt or something. I went over to putting green, and after half an hour I came back and asked what was going on. Now there were 2 older guys at the counter and neither one of them knew who I was, or who I was supposed to be paired with. There were several 4somes and 5somes that had teed off for the last hour. 1 Older guy said, we can take you out 3 or 4holes and just have you start there. I said, Are you kidding, the course is packed, you would have no where to "fit" me in. He then told me to just follow the 5some on the tee, and ask people to play through. There were many other problems with the poor management of the course by what appears to be retired guys who want free golf, but I only have so much time.
As for the best course around. The course has a good layout, but is not in great condition. To many "muni" players tearing it up. Tees were OK. Fairways were very thin and bare in some spots. Greens were good though. While a good layout, the course is not much of a challenge for the better player, thus it draws a lot of newer golfers.
Pace of play was terrible and course condition was average at best. If you are a better or even average player and are wanting to have a good time on a decent track while enjoying your round, find somewhere else. This was the first time I played here, and it will be the last.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/29/2015

We are very sorry to hear that you had a bad experience when you visited our course, especially for your first visit. We apologize for the lack of communication among our staff and the issues with pairing you with another group. This is typically not our normal procedure and we apologize for that. We hope you will find another time to visit and see that this is not the normal way we run our business. We appreciate you at least giving our course a chance. Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow !!!!!

Took 5 hours 15 min on a Friday afternoon. That is slow !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/27/2015

We are very sorry about the slow pace of play on the day you played. We have been working hard to resolve this issue. With the holiday weekend, we found ourselves to be pretty busy for a Friday afternoon. We hope you will visit us again in the future and for a faster round next time. Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout!

First time I played this course and I really liked the layout and course condition. The greens were quite large, rolled true, and were fairly fast. The only negative was that the bunkers were in pretty bad shape - low on sand so were hardpan or crusty. Would not be good for walkers as there are some holes that have a long way between greens and the next tee. I will definitely play this course again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/27/2015

Thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear that your first experience with us was a good one! We appreciate the feedback on our bunkers and will pass that along to our maintenance crew. We look forward to seeing you again in the future! Thanks for playing at Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Twosome Review

Fairways were in really good condition for so early in the season. Greens were fast but true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/27/2015

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your recommendation of our course and are glad you had a good experience with us. Thanks for playing Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly kind staff

Wedding reception kept us from using the restrooms upstairs. Had to share one toilet in the basement with a line of six men waiting to use the same restroom.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/27/2015

We apologize for the inconvenience of the restroom facilities. Our upstairs Banquet Room, that is typically used for open play golf traffic, has larger restroom facilities, but was unavailable while you were visiting our course due to a booked event. The Lower Level Room only has a single restroom that we use when the upstairs is booked. We apologize for the inconvenience, but are happy to see that the rest of your experience was good. We hope to see you again in the future! Thank you for playing Bear Creek!

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Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Mixed feelings

The course is in good shape and has challenges on course, but rules seem to be very strict both times I have played. Most recent time I played I was told not to get on the course until staff told me where to go. was driven around course and told to start on hole 4. The course plays so slow. As a single it too me almost 4 hours to finish. One positive was that when I returned to pro shop to be told where to go to finish the 3 holes I missed I was told I could play as much as I wanted until it got dark and sent to back 9..good course but you have to devote too much time to play one round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/27/2015

We apologize for the slow pace of play when you visited our course. We have been working very hard to resolve this issue, which is why we have had to add additional regulations for traffic. We are glad that our staff was able to accommodate the slow round with an alternative in additional holes. We hope you will visit again in the future and for a faster round next time! Thanks for playing Bear Creek!

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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow Play

The pace of play was unacceptable. We were on the course for 3 1/2 hours and completed only 13 holes. Faced with the prospect of another wait on the 14th tee box (there was a group on the green, a group in the fairway and another group in addition to us on the tee box). I realize any course can face a day of slow play. But this was ridiculous. The most unacceptable thing, however, was the lack of concern and rudeness of the personnel when we mentioned our situation. The marshal actually told us the course was wide open! When we told the group in front of us (with whom we visited on every tee) and the group behind us (also, visited on most tees), they were as shocked an unhappy as we were.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/29/2015

We are very sorry to hear that the pace of play on the day you visited was slow. We are aware that there is a slow pace of play on certain days and are working hard to resolve the issue. Our staff does care that our customers are unhappy with the pace of play procedures and promise you that your experience was not our typical procedure. We hope you will find time to visit again to see that this is not always the case. Regardless, thank you for coming out to visit Bear Creek - we hope for your next visit you are able to play at a more acceptable pace.

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

The course was in great condition and I love that it has tee boxes for every type of player. We had a great time and really enjoyed this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/27/2015

Thank you for your review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again in the future. Thanks for playing Bear Creek!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course to play in wentzville mo

staff was very friendly, weather was perfect and course in great shape!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/27/2015

Thank you for your review! Our staff works very hard to make our customers happy. We are happy to hear you had perfect weather for your round and look forward to having you back out on the course!

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