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4.0
1002 Reviews (1002)
5 Stars
326
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
87.8%
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875 out of 1002 reviews
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4.0
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
89.7%
Recommend this course
96 out of 107 reviews
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4.0
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.1%
Recommend this course
177 out of 201 reviews
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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
1002 Reviews (1002)

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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Conditions Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Nice Cource in good shape

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

Conditions Good
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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3.0
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Highly Disappointed

Started off with getting our tee time moved up without notification. Staff in the club house was snippy when questioned on why and was given no explanation. I was told it was my mistake even though I showed them my confirmation. Got told very rudely by the course marshal to speed up even though we finished our round in 3:52. Course had debris all over it and the bunkers were like concrete. In my opinion, this is a $60 course and won’t be going back or recommending this course due to the staff and the way their attitudes towards players.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
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2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
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 12
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0

Not accommodating to people

We booked thru golf now and on that day it was poring rain and the course would not cancel our reservation bc they said course was open there was one other group of 3 on the course the entire time on top of it they closed the restrooms restaurants right after we left so when we were finished, there was no one there to be found for not use any restrooms will get a drink. The only reason why we were forced to play was because we booked through GolfNow when I called GolfNow they called the course and of course said they were open. There was nothing GolfNow could do as far as I know if the paying $170 for the two of us. What else were we gonna do? I wasn’t gonna lose the money?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
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