What a fun day it was at Bear Creek. Been here a few times and have always been quite satisfied with the experience of playing this course. Love the design of the course and the challenges of it presents. Despite the rather warm weather teetering in the 90s, many people came out to enjoy this Jack designed golf course.
Warm up area consist of grass driving range with ample supply of range balls to accommodate the players. There is also a short game practice area and a practice green with lots of room to putt. Carts are comfy and just wished they had GPS on them to make things more convenient.
No beverage /cart service today, which was desperately needed. But we were warned in advance and they did have the snack shop open. There were water stations around the course but some of them ran out of water.
Started on hole 1 and pace was pretty good. There was some waiting in between shots but overall not bad as we finished under 5 hours. And considering this is not an easy course, that is actually a good pace of play.
Conditions on the course is quite good. Tee boxes level and well maintained. Fairways were immaculate and greens were outstanding. Love the undulations and the challenge it presents. Medium fast and having your ball on the wrong side of the hole will put you in 3 putt territory. While I was in one of the bunkers which has sufficient sand in it, I did notice there were other bunker of different texture, almost white sand thaNo cart service today. Desperately needed them today but were warned in advance. There wet is rather bare and hard packed. Hole 18 is a great finishing hole. Presents different options off the tee and approach shots. Despite dropping one in the water - it is one of my favorite holes here.
Overall, a fun and memorable experience. Had a great time playing with Mark and Steve. I wish this course is closer to us and would certainly play this more often.
Thanks GK and GM/Vivid for putting this together.
Highly recommended.
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