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1662 Reviews (1662)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
87.4%
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4.0
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
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Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
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Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.6%
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4.1
176 Reviews (176)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
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Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6825 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.6

The Bear Course is one of two courses at the Bear Creek Golf Complex; it is a championship-length course while the other, the Cub Course, is an executive length course. The Bear Course is an inland, links-style course with rolling fairways and well-manicured greens. Strategically placed bunkers situated throughout the course add some challenge to the course. A round of golf on this course can be played in less than four hours. The Bear Creek Golf Complex, in addition to the two courses, also offers a full grass driving range, two putting greens, and a short game area with a bunker.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: January - April
Architect Bill O'Leary Nicklaus (2000)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.0
1662 Reviews (1662)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 62
Patio Dining 33
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 80
Undulating Greens 49
Water Hazards 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 82
Seniors 64
Advanced Golfers 48
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 58
Convenient to the City 52
In the 'Burbs 52

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable afternoon

This was my first time playing the Bear Course at Bear Creek. Great layout. Course was cart path only due to recent over-seeding. The new grass is in great shape and should soon be ready for carts. Course is challenging. The greens rolled nicely, but a bit slower due to recent over-seeding. The practice facilities are great too. The employees were all extremely friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Bear Creek.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Bear Creek

Fun course to play. Will be better when overseeding is over.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 262
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course is in Good Shape

New grass is in abundance. Tee boxes needed to be trimmed; fairways rolled well; sand traps full; greens were receptive, though a bit slow (with some cups being poorly placed on ridges); rough was fair in depth. CPO seemed not to hinder pace of play much, finishing at 4 hours. TeeOff deal made it a good value. Practice range and putting green were also in fine shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Just OK

It’s a golf course. I found nothing really unique or special and course conditions were just OK.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Had a good time conditions were great coming out of overseeding. Will return when the price is right

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Flush condition's

Bear course just reopened 8 days ago from over-seeding. Cart path only from 3 week after opening so my round was CPO. 3:30 round as a 3 some with no waiting, staff said we got lucky rounds usually 4:30-5hrs.

Conditions were great. Fun course with easy layout. 5 par 3s, but back 9 par 3s are no joke. Grass was thick and greens were slow as expected from over seeding. Rental clubs were terrible!!! Flew in front out of town and played in a whim. Range balls were expensive. Overall fun course that’s not too difficult.

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

Because it was cart path only the play was extremely slow only got to play 14 holes and did not see a ranger all day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem in Chandler

Surprisingly good course in south Chandler. Course was in fantastic shape coming out of overseed. Greens were a touch shaggy and slow as expected, but fairways and everything else were wall-to-wall green and in great shape. Everyone from the pro shop to the starter and bag boys were friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. It was also great to see so many people walking the course although that comes with the downside of a slightly slower pace of play. The course is surprisingly hilly as every hole either plays slightly up or down which makes walking a little tougher. We played in 4' 10" playing behind a group of slow mediocre players who were all walking so I guess I can't complain too much. I can't wait to get back and play again. They also have a good size driving range, large short-game practice area and a putting green so a really nice facility overall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Boss912

I am a Chicago resident soon to move to AZ. I have played this course twice before this review. This is the best condition in my experience. I spite of the over seeding the greens were not excessively slow. The fairways are in good condition with few bare spots, I highly recommend this course from a condition and cost aspect!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 179
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Overseed Opening

Course just opened from overseed. Fairways were very good, greens nice bur a little slow which should be expected. The tee boxes, however, were disappointing. Nearly every one was on an uneven plane, with some forcing you to be as much as six inches above or below your ball. That needs correcting if charging $85. Pace was good, but that was because we walked and did not have to deal with the cart path only rules.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I hate to be that guy

1st off i must say, been playing at Bear Creek for over 10 years. this is the 1st i have ever left something there and it not be returned. Left my favorite pair of Sunglasses and selfie stick in cart 22 on that day, we were the last group out there on the bear course. “I not accusing anyone, just return my items”… . I called 1st the next day in the AM and pretty much every day after that, No one has returned anything, Like i said, not trying to be that guy, but i’m i so disappointed… I love this course and staff, it has soured me☹️ they have always been so good to me. Don’t know that i can go back, I know I maybe a bit emotional, but wouldn’t you be?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

I understand that the greens had just been overseeded and just opened for play, but I do think they could have been mowed a liiiittle shorter. Great shape tho

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

The course was in great shape. Greens rolled fast and true, pace of play was good and the cart person was on the ball!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Bear Creek is a really nice, affordable, and fun to play links-style course to hone your golf skills. The groundskeepers have kept pace with the horrid weather this Summer as the tee boxes, fairways , aprons, and greens are in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

This course is in great shape. Everything is great tee boxes, fairways, traps and the greens were at a perfect speed. Really enjoyed my day. Will be back soon. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play

First time playing this course. The website says they put people together to try and make the pace of play consistent. Great idea. Not what happened! Maybe because it was a holiday, but our foursome had a twosome and a single behind us. (We weren't slow, Nobody shot above 90). Everything else was great! Will give it another try on a non-weekend or Holiday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Front side was not mowed but back side played faster

pretty good conditions but was odd that front side was wet and thick, and the back side was mowed and played faster. Greens were okay a little inconsistent in ways of speed. The price is way too high for this time of year. You would think it was winter already for what they are charging.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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