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4.0
997 Reviews (997)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
33
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
88.1%
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4.1
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
61
3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
91.4%
Recommend this course
96 out of 105 reviews
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4.0
216 Reviews (216)
5 Stars
60
4 Stars
119
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.4%
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6804 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.2

Bear Creek Golf Club is one of the courses that makes Hilton Head Island one of the country's most popular golf destinations. Rees Jones designed the course, routing the layout through majestic pines and sparkling blue lagoons. Jones kept much of the existing landscape intact, earning the golf course Audubon certification. There are five sets of tees total, with the longest stretching over 6,800 yards. It's a course that players of all skill levels can enjoy regardless of handicap. The tight, bunkered fairways are an infamous feature of the course but Bear Creek is also known for having some of the best greens on Hilton Head Island. The finishing hole is the course's signature. You'll have to navigate your way past a narrow chute of pines to reach the green, which is fronted by a large lagoon.

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Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways 419 Tifway Bermuda Grass
Greens Super Dwarf TifEagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1980) Bryce Swanson (1980) Rees Jones (2006) Arthur Hills (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.0
997 Reviews (997)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 11
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 49
Water Hazards 49
Narrow Fairways 33
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 40
Locals 25
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 23
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
Near Local Attractions 23
At a Resort 17

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Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice Cource in good shape

My first golf course playing here. I will definitely come again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

first visit

greens rolled nicely. back nine fairways and rough show improvement is needed in condition, but playable in most locations..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value - Fun Course

Really enjoy the course.

Bunkers need work and in particular need for sand as several shots bottomed out in the hardpan just under the sand.

I'd give the restaurant bar a better rating except that the fact that they only open at 11 AM so you can't get a coffee or anything else when you show up and if you play before 9 AM it's unlikely to be able to get anything at the turn either.

I'd definitely play it again though. I think it's good value and the course is in really good condition with exception of bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Wet but fun

It was cart path only but with the rain that was expected. Was fun, not too challenging but still had some difficult layouts. Employees were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Jerks

The staff harassed us for slow pace even though we were waiting at each tee box and fairway. They chose to harass my group. Not sure if they appreciate diversity

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

I would play again. Great course and value

The layout is a Rees Jones. They are making some modifications, primarily grassing (sod) some and portions of a number of bunkers. I was told due to easier maintenance. Although it probably made the course easier to play, as I found a number of the sod areas, the course required a number of different shots, as well as, working the ball both left and right off the tee. It was still difficult with the reduced bunkering, and provides some run off areas around the greens which allows for different shots. I think that if they were still sand, the course could / would have been very frustrating to play, especially for never seeing it before. The greens were in great shape and rolled well. There were a couple of tee boxes that needed some TLC, but over all, was in very good shape.

There is quite a lot of wildlife. I saw quite a bit. Keep your eyes peeled for eagles, osprey, blue birds, red tail hawks, and alligators.

The staff was wonderful, from the bag drop, the head pro, and the waitstaff.

A regular booked round included new golf cart, unlimited range balls, lunch and a drink. I think that the course would be very walkable, as there were not a lot of long drives from greens to the next tee.

Lunch was very good. I had a grouper sandwich, shrimp tacos, and a chicken sandwich on different days.

With all that is included with your round, this has to be the best value on Hilton Head.

I ended up playing the course 3 times in a week, because of the test it provided, the value, and the staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Enjoyed The Course

Enjoyed the course overall and the greens were in very nice shape. Not overly fast but a decent, consistent pace. Fairways were well grassed and rolled well. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

At $60.00 I thought this was good value.

My one complaint about the course were the bunkers. Most didn't have rakes and most were hardpan. Although there was rain the night before we found bunker play quite frustrating as there was just no consistency. Maintenance in the traps should be a daily grounds crew task.

We'll play it again though!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun

Nice layout, good conditions, overall fun day. Too bad about cart path only but still a good pace.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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