Bear Creek GC
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3.9
936 Reviews (936)
5 Stars
254
4 Stars
408
3 Stars
167
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
83.9%
Recommend this course
752 out of 936 reviews
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3.9
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.0
85.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 42 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
85.2%
Recommend this course
46 out of 54 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

3.9
936 Reviews (936)

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 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Mow the tee boxes, please

I love this course, very challenging. The rough was very thick, thicker than I remember. My complaint is not about the rough. My complaint is about the tee boxes. I am not exaggerating when I say that some of (most of) the tee boxes had longer grass than the rough. I don't know if they were letting it grow, but it was downright ridiculous. Like I said, I love the course, great set-up, but come on. I was hitting from rough to rough at times. And that was from the tee box. That was my only complaint about the round. Just please, mow the tee boxes before I come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Condition

This was the second time that I have played this course. It has been extremely well kept. Especially, this late in the season. Play was horribly slow, but that's what you get when you have a foursome that refuses to let others play through. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

tight fairways

Have to play in the fairway no first cut of rough. Went straight to deep rough. The back opens up a little more. Nice layout and the tee boxes need to be cut down more. Felt like teeing off from the rough

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time Not The Last Time

First time playing at Bear Creek and what a nice surprise for a public course. The staff is as freindly as could be and was very accommodating.
Course was in nice shape and while it gives you a challendge it is very fair to well hit shots.
I will definetly be back many times I'm sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great day!

everything was great! price ,course, weather. We'll be back.. My 6th time ! Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I know how to play with pace

Course personnel borderline annoying about pace. No one behind us for 4 holes but continued to have marshalls and other course personnel stalking on every hole. I am a 14 handicap and know how to play with pace. Refreshment cart girls were very pleasant and far more considerate than others. Course was in decent shape with the exception of greens which were like putting on mine fields at times. Only paid $28 so I guess I can't expect too much. Good company made it a nice day as it is difficult not to enjoy a day on the golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Play early or Late- but not mid morning on Saturday

Played 9am on a Saturday, got stuck behind some pretty slow paced foursomes. I'd recommend playing really early or late in the day. Overall course was great. Hole 3 has a pretty difficult cup.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Good Course

Foggy Day. Poor vision for 1 1/2 hours.

Course in good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Too slow

Despite there being multiple open tee times between groups, this pace of play was terrible. Three groups ahead of us quit at the turn and we still needed up waiting 5 to 10 minutes on each shot. We saw the Marshall several times but it didn't seem to help. We ended up quitting after 16.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

tough course very crowded

Very long and crowded slow play but well kept would play again with a special pricing

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun and Playable

Course is a fun and playable course if you keep the ball in play. Tight fairways and trouble abounds, but all greens are in front of you from the tee box so you see what you need to do.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Played 16 holes in 5hrs 20 min, couldn't finish due to appt.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Be careful when you book

I booked my round on golfnow. When I got to the course, the starter told me they were stating off the back nine. First of all after I hit my first shot of the day,I look back and saw there were some young kids walking up behind me. I thought nothing of it and kept playing. The next hole I was approached by someone from the course telling me to join up with the group in front of me. We all know that that isn't always an option. The group in front makes that determination. The reason being, it would speed up play. They put kids off who were playing in some sort of league right after me. When I came to the turn, which would be the front nine. I noticed they booked some people to go off the front. I sat and waited 15 minutes for my turn to tee off. They were st that point sending people off the front first because they had a men's league now playing the back. They overbook this golf course. They try to suck every dollar out of every minute no matter what experience the golfer might have there. Frustrating! Play there in the morning, which will end up costing more and negating the value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Such a fantastic course!

This course is really nice with lots of great views around. There are hazards that make it challenging, but it also isn't too hard for a beginner. Very fun to play and especially worth the money. Always have lots of great deals too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play

I have played the course a few times over the years. It has almost always been kept in good shape but for various reasons it has almost always taken 5 hours + for a foursome to play a round. My overall rating is based on the quality of course only.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad experience

Way over booked. 7 guys on the green in the group ahead of us. When I mentioned it to a staff member that drove by us he couldn't have been more unprofessional. It's a shame. Not a well managed course/facility.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

relaxing,and frindship,

relaxing day of golf with excellent weather and great friends. nothing better.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Over all very nice

The courts seems to be well maintained with friendly staff and has forward tee boxes that make the game more enjoyable for us higher handicap players, after all we are out their to enjoy the game.
Theirs no question the couse has a great selection of tee boxes to challenge players of every level of play. We played the course twice this week and will certainly play it more often if they continue to offer good midweek rates. Thank

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great features

Great course, pace of play excellent I will play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is nice but was ruined by others

We were stuck behind a father with his 2 kids and they wouldn't ever let us pass. It made the day way too long. And when we were able to take our shots, the grounds keepers would drive passed us with no regard to us. Not only would they drive passed in the middle of a shot, they would drive into the middle of the fairway and we'd have to wait. The course is fun and a good challenge. I just wish it was managed a little better.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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