Hunter462

I've always loved the Quail Creek layout. It's a challenging track that makes you think and has some very tight holes. I know there has been uncertainty as to whether this course would remain in business for the last couple of years, but I think they now have the security they were asking for and all they need to do is seed the fairways and grow some grass. The greens are great for the most part. They roll well and are challenging in their own right. But they're consistent from green to green, so any amateur hack likes that. They've cleared out TONS of brush and trees and overall you can see where you;re going a lot better. Hoping to see this course in rocking shape in 2021 or 2022.

I love Bear Creek and have been playing it since it opened 20+ years ago. I also love its designer, Gary Kern, and play so many of his tracks in our STL metro area as well as Jackson, MO (Bent Creek). But Bear Creek is SO poorly marked for yardage markers that when it's a cart path-only day it makes for a long day even longer when it doesn't need to be. On all par 4s and 5s there are 200, 150 and 100 markers somewhere near the middle of the fairway, but just one. And some are buried to the point that they're hard to see and find. Just a simple swath of paint on the cart path indicating those three yardages to give you a clue would be so simple and save soooo much time for everyone. Pace of play is one of the biggest complaints in golf and Bear Creek could improve theirs greatly with a small can of blue, white and red paint to add to their hard-to-find marker plates in their fairways (at least in the winter). But otherwise a fantastic course.

It just doesn't get any better than Ann Briar. Greens are fantastic and just perfect. The course could not be in any better shape. Was my fourth round in five days at four different courses and BY FAR the most enjoyable day of the week. Thanks, Ann Briar!

Course is in awesome shape. Greens are rolling so true and no leaves/debris to clear to putt. Very nice! Had a blast playing solo in 2:55 even following a foursome for the first nine.