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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
87.4%
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4.1
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
86.5%
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4.1
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
7
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.6%
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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
1024 Reviews (1024)

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 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow play but great price

Got a good Hot Deal rate for mid afternoon. Only drawback was the pace was so slow that we played the front twice because we never would have finished the round had we continued onto back nine. No Marshall present to move things along.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the $$

No Marshalls on course to move pace of play; no Bev cart service on a busy afternoon. Cart staff not welcoming. Course was ok.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

Pace of play was great. Course is in good condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very nice

Enjoyed alot was paired up with 3 great Guys from Kentucky area. Made a great day even better. Staff was great and starter took the time to bring my Wife and I glasses for the water on the course. Fairways were in very good shape and greens were maintained well but a little slow and no break. Would certainly play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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Previously Played

Sand traps were in poor condition: little sand covering dirt. No cups at water stations. For a few dollars more we could have played nicer courses.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Bear Creek was fun and challenging. Course was in Good condition. Greens hold and roll true. A few tight pin placements made for a tough 1/2-putt. Fairways and tee boxes were in good shape. Got finished in 4 hours with ease. Staff was friendly and the clubhouse grill post round had good food and nice staff. Will return next time on the Island! Thanks for your hospitality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Local Gem on Hilton Head Island

Fantastic staff, welcoming and helpful! Greens were in GREAT condition, the rest of the course in pretty good shape overall, but the green side bunkers were compacted and could have used a good raking. Can hit driver on nearly all of the Par 4’s, but you will need to shape your tee shots both ways (fades and draws) to stay in the fairway.

Nice new clubhouse with a well-stocked pro shop. Lunch was included with our round in the new grille, menu was pretty typical grill/bar/golf course fare.

Did I mention how great the staff is? We are definitely coming back for another round!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good day at Bear Creek.

Staff, course, amenities and maintenance were all above average and the course was challenging and fun. My only issue was pace of play which could have been mitigated by a Marshall. Fortunately, we had all day to play so it was good to be playing golf!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of our favsn

Starter went out of his way to work us in and get us out early which was greatly appreciated as the spot made for a great pace of play! Course is well maintained and staff super friendly and accommodating!!

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

Good course

Played at Trent, this was almost as good at less than half the cost

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Times

Second play in a week.
7:34AM Tee Time finished in 3:10 great pace of play.
When arriving there were a couple large groups checking in that should have have already teed off. So standing in line, thought here we go, a 5:30 plus round ahead. Didn’t happen Pro Shop managed the situation perfectly with no interruption or inconvenience to others.

Well Done

Great Course can’t wait to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bear Creek - reasonably price, very scenic

Course is pristine, a few narrow fairways and several water hazards, but fun to play. I highly recommend this course
on Hilton Head Island, Sc.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Welcoming and challenging

First time playing
7:24AM tee time 2 players finished under 3 hours with a group in front of us.
Very welcoming friendly staff from club house greeting to the Starter Terry giving us helpful tips to Ranger checking to see how we’re getting along.

Course is challenging, shot position and course management will reap good results.

Playing again on Saturday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bear creek gets a thumbs up !

Read the reviews of this being an unknown
Gem on HHI . Well , they are true . Course is a true value on the island . Course Conditions were very well kept , staff was very kind and the layout of the course will provide an enjoyable round of golf for just about any level of player .

Thanks Bear Creek . So glad we stopped in .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good layout. Needs some TLC

I have played Bear Creek several times and it has good bones. Unfortunately, grass is growing in the bunkers in the fairway bunkers especially. Also, several tree limbs have invaded the corridors back to the tee boxes. This course would also benefit from a ranger to keep the golfers moving. As I said, good bones in need of some TLC and $$.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 119
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Kentucky Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

New HHI Favorite

First time playing here and we were pleased with the facilities, staff (except the cart guy), tee boxes, fairways, greens and overall layout.

It's now our new favorite Hilton Head Island course for the money.

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