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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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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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High ratings in the Low Country

The course was in nice shape. The staff was friendly and helpful and the pace of play was great. I recommend Bear Creek.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

A1 value

Really quiet (not close to highway like many)
Great challenge...just to bad, the win was really, really cold
I had a good hot deal on golf now so I am super happy with my expereince

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Cold weather
Used cart

Good value

Nice value on this day. The greens rolled well and the fairways were not bad after a good bit of rain a day or 2 before. Pace of play was bad on the front 9. A ranger informed us that he told a group to get moving. On the back the foursome in front of us was playing a two man scramble and didn't seem to mind their pace of play as the sun was rapidly going down. Off the fairway the rough is rough. Would recommend as it is inexpensive (Golf Now) as opposed to other island courses.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

the most helpful and friendly staff. They were unbelievably good! Course could use some TLC! Sand traps were uneven at best.Greens were in great shape. Very few ball marks. Had a beverage after the round and the server was attentive,diligent,and incredibly personable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyable Course

Course was in good condition… greens rolled well … subtle breaks. Pace of play was great. Nice practice area … Range balls provided … good chipping and putting. Staff were the best of any course I’ve played on HHI so far … very nice experience… booked another round at Proshop on the way out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

New Greens

New Greens have really improved the quality of the course. I havent played it in a few years but glad i did. The greens rolled really well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good course

T offboxes and greens were in great shape
The cart paths need to be replaced.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course for the $$$

Nice course, good layout, liked the driving range (unlimited balls) greens in excellent condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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