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
2 Stars
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
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
81.6%
Recommend this course
40 out of 49 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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Conditioning terrific for middle of July

Back nine more interesting. Course generally played fast, greens good. We got out at 6:30 am and there were foursomes already on the course. Held up first two holes; after that we had clear sailing. I would rank the course just a notch below Far Oaks, Stonewolf and The Bluffs, but better than Eagle Springs, Fox Creek.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Great deal and great condition. Just told us we need to be on hole 15 by 5:30 because of league play. Wasn't a problem for us. Would book it any day of the week.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions

I have never seen the course conditions so well done. Congrats to the Course Superintendent for doing a great job! Staff was great to us as well. We will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace!

The pace of play was terrible and there were no Marshalls to get people going. Terrible round of golf at 5 1/2 hour pace. Won't be back!

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

They were very unreasonable given the circumstance.

I booked a 4 some for $46 each which is a 5% discount over the direct rate. I did it because it's easier to click here instead of booking direct with the course. Two brothers in our foursome had to cancel last minute due to a family emergency. Instead of charging us the difference between the discount rate and full rate, they insisted they could charge the 2 of us for all 4, and they DID! It cost $92 ea, the course was not crowded, we weren't costing them a dime by having to turn someone away. It was completely unreasonable, think twice about booking Bear Creek.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in very good shape right now.

Fun course with great features, but for a marshaled course, the slow play was disappointing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Only complaint is my golfnow tee time never shows up at this course and they act like its a hassle every time. Other than that, the course is always In good shape

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

very good shape, fairways green, nice greens

Had a great time. The course was in great shape. Played from the back tees, it was a challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistently good conditions...

This course provides a good test of where you are with your golf game. Tee boxes were in good shape. Fairways were nice. Greens rolled true and were in good shape. Bunkers were in good shape with decent sand. The girl in the clubhouse wanted to charge me 25 cents for a cup of ice water. Surely, they can't need every last quarter!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in GREAT Shape!

Played on a Tuesday. Greens were soft and holding shots. With all the rain that we have had this Spring, this course is in really great shape. If you get a chance go and play. Looking forward to playing again real soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

VERY NICE COURSE

PACE OF PLAY WAS WAY TO SLOW MARSHALLS DID NOTHING TO MOVE HACKERS ALONG

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

the course was in good shape

When we arrived at the course my tee time have been moved back 40 MIns from what I booked on Golf Now without any notification my time had moved. The course is known for playing slow but 6 hours is to extreme for me. I will not go back,Too many other choices to put myself back there again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good solid course

Greens are in great shape, traps are a challenge they appeared as though they had not been groomed in a week or so.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Would not honor my tee time

Went to the coarse today for a 6:48 tee time. Showed up at 6:15 a light rain hit some shoot on the driving range. Putted a few balls. then showed up at the tee box just to be told we can't send you out. The started told me were full and I don't know when you can go out.

I would not recommend this golf coarse.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 04/01/2014

Sorry Pal, this just doesn't make sense. I could start guessing, but why bother, and I am not sure I believe the starter told you what you claim. Please be more specific in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

The zoysia is magnificent. Greens have a good pace.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Everything is positive, except "pace of play".

A 5+ hr. round on a Friday (morning and afternoon) is too much. Fortunately the temperature was mild; had it been hot, I would have exited after the 3 hr. first 9 holes.

This is an easy problem to solve--add a few more marshals (we saw one) and toughen-up the rules enforcement.

I'll go back for the great value, but only one more time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has some really neat holes.

I enjoy this course, and for the money it was great. However, there was one major problem I encountered. They had too many people clogged up on the course. When I finished 9 holes I was waiting on the tee at number ten and a marshall told me they had a league teeing off in 5 minutes so I needed to go to hole 15 and play 15-18 and then finish the other holes. Not a big deal, however, when I finished number 18, there were 2 people in the fairway on 10 and 2 more on the teebox, so I never got to finish my other holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is very enjoyable!

I have played Bear Creek many times and I have never been disappointed in the level of friendliness of the staff, the condition of the course or the speed of play, it is always a very enjoyable round of golf -and always a good value!

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

never again

The course in poor shape, overbooked, and when we ask what the weather look like, we were told it would rain off and on most of the day. What they failed to tell me was they do not issue rainchecks when you book through Golf Now! We played the first hole, then waited 20 minutes to tee of the second.  We drove the ball then the rains came hard, and we went to the club house. we were told that the rain was going to be most of the day, and if we like when you get a rain check. We were then informed since we booked through Golf Now no rain check would be given. The rain quickly stopped therefore we went back out to continue. The course was very wet and in poor condition. We finished 9 holes, in 3 hours 45 minutes , with a 15 minute delay due to the rain. We waiting on the 3rd tee with two other groups, as the course was backed up all day. I saved $3.00 per player with the golf now discount but only got to play 9 terrible holes. The fact that I was refused a rain check by the course is the reason I will never be back and hope all your readers will do the same. they had terrible organizational skills, terrible customer service, and it's no wonder with their policies courses in such poor shape. I appreciated Golf Now system, but beware of Bear Creek and the 7 hour round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the course was in very good condition

Rangers kept pace of play going. Greens were in pretty decent shape. Rough was a little high. Overall a nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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