Bear Creek Golf Club
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | 18 holes | Par: 72 | 6804 yards
Bear Creek Golf Club is a private golf course that is member owned and operated, with membership limited to 250. The 18-hole course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1980. Jones completed a renovation 26 years later.
Bear Creek Golf Club is a private golf course that is member owned and operated, with membership limited to 250.
The 18-hole course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1980. Jones completed a renovation 26 years later.
Bear Creek Golf Club has tight, bunkered fairways that weave through Hilton Head Plantation's pines and lagoons. There are five sets of tees, and the layout is conducive to both walking and the use of golf carts.
One of Bear Creek Golf Club's more challenging holes is No. 3, a par-4 at 424 yards. The finishing hole is a 508-yard par-5, which faces the clubhouse and requires an approach shot to a small green.
Par, yardages and course ratings
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6486 | 72.4 | 135 |
| Black | 72 | 6804 | 74.2 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6162 | 71.3 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5727 | 69.7 | 125 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5727 | 73.9 | 131 |
| Green | 72 | 5316 | 67.6 | 119 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5316 | 71.9 | 128 |
At a glance
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Arthur Hills, Bryce Swanson, Rees Jones, Rees Jones
- Type: Private
- Built in: 1980
- Golf Season: Year round
- Visitor Policy: Limited non-member play
- Tee times welcomed: Search tee times
Practice facilities
- Driving range: Yes
- Putting green: Yes
Tuition
- Teaching pro: Yes
- Golf school / golf academy: Yes
Services
- Pro: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
- Pull carts: Yes
Prices
- Week days: $43 - $79
- Weekends: $43 - $79 Tee times from $34 - Check prices / availability
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926
Beaufort County
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- Wow! Played Bear Creek on 8/3/15 and was extremely impressed. Great layout, excellent course conditions, and easily the best greens I have ever seen anywhere on HHI. On top of it all, the Service Level by every employee at the club is off the charts.What a hidden gem, probably since it is private; members are very cordial and most would be willing to sponsor a round for someone who had interest. This is the testiest course I've ever played: bunkering and layout are designed with precision. I've never seen a course wherein greens are better protected nearly 360 degrees. All are elevated. Greens are superior, often stimping near 12. Members are warm and welcoming. Looks like you can play it over and over again and still not meet every challenge. 5 sets of tees, 5300 - 6808 yards, water in active play on 11 holes. Chuck Duvall
