Bear Creek Golf Club
Logo: A brown bear walking across a green mound toward a red flagstick, above wavy blue water lines.
Course at a glance
Bear Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Wentzville, Missouri (63385). The course was designed by Gary Kern and opened in 1998. From the Black tees, Bear Creek Golf Club plays to 7,010 yards at par 72. The course offers 6 sets of tees ranging from 5,195 to 7,010 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 73.9, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 81% of rated golf courses in Missouri. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and zoysia grass fairways. Hazards include 41-50 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Bear Creek Golf Club.
About Bear Creek Golf Club
Bear Creek Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Wentzville, Missouri (63385). The course was designed by Gary Kern and established in 1998. From the Black tees, the course plays to 7,010 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 73.9.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 136, Bear Creek Golf Club is one of the more challenging courses in Missouri, playing harder than 81% of rated courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,195 to 7,010 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
7,010
Slope
136
Rating
73.9
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
136
This Course
128
MO Average
113
US Average
Based on 174 rated courses in Missouri
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 136 | 73.9 | 365 | 455 | 165 | 545 | 440 | 175 | 380 | 550 | 420 | 3495 | 440 | 550 | 195 | 385 | 410 | 565 | 240 | 285 | 445 | 3515 | 7,010 |
Blue | 132 | 71.7 | 345 | 430 | 145 | 515 | 405 | 150 | 330 | 525 | 395 | 3240 | 420 | 515 | 175 | 360 | 385 | 540 | 210 | 260 | 430 | 3295 | 6,535 |
WhiteWomen's | 135 | 75.2 | 335 | 370 | 130 | 485 | 360 | 140 | 300 | 465 | 380 | 2965 | 355 | 460 | 165 | 330 | 345 | 490 | 165 | 255 | 410 | 2975 | 5,940 |
WhiteMen's | 129 | 68.6 | 335 | 370 | 130 | 450 | 360 | 140 | 300 | 465 | 380 | 2930 | 355 | 460 | 165 | 330 | 345 | 490 | 165 | 255 | 410 | 2975 | 5,905 |
YellowWomen's | 123 | 70.8 | 290 | 365 | 110 | 445 | 350 | 115 | 270 | 385 | 350 | 2680 | 340 | 445 | 135 | 315 | 290 | 390 | 125 | 210 | 265 | 2515 | 5,195 |
YellowMen's | 118 | 65.7 | 290 | 365 | 110 | 445 | 350 | 115 | 270 | 385 | 350 | 2680 | 340 | 445 | 135 | 315 | 290 | 390 | 125 | 210 | 265 | 2515 | 5,195 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Bear Creek Golf Club offers 6 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 7,010 | 136 | 73.9 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,535 | 132 | 71.7 | 5-15 |
White | 5,940 | 135 | 75.2 | 12-22 |
White | 5,905 | 129 | 68.6 | 12-22 |
Yellow | 5,195 | 123 | 70.8 | 20-30 |
Yellow | 5,195 | 118 | 65.7 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Bear Creek Golf Club
Bear Creek Golf Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Bear Creek Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bear Creek Golf Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club is a public golf course located in Wentzville, MO. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Bear Creek Golf Club have?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1998. The course was designed by Gary Kern.
What is the yardage at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
From the White tees, Bear Creek Golf Club plays to 5,940 yards (par 72). The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,195 to 7,010 yards.
What is the slope rating at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
The Black tees at Bear Creek Golf Club have a slope rating of 136 and a course rating of 73.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Bear Creek Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://bearcreekgolf.com/ or call 636-332-5018 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Bear Creek Golf Club offer?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Bear Creek Golf Club located?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club is located at 158 Bear Creek Dr in Wentzville, MO 63385. You can reach them at 636-332-5018.
What is the difficulty level at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 136. It plays harder than 81% of golf courses in Missouri. The average slope rating in Missouri is 128. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
Bear Creek Golf Club offers 6 tee sets. Black tees (7,010 yards, slope 136) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Yellow tees (5,195 yards, slope 118) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
Beginners at Bear Creek Golf Club should play the Yellow tees, which play 5,195 yards with a slope of 118. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 129, rating 68.6) at Bear Creek Golf Club would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 86. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Bear Creek Golf Club?expand_more
A typical round at Bear Creek Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.