Bear Creek Golf Course Alberta
Bear Creek Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Alberta, playing 6,267 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.2 and slope of 126. Designed by Gary Kern (1991).
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 29 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 21 at its narrowest. Eight of the 18 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 58 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th.
With water across the line of play on eight holes, the gap between the right club and the obvious one is at its widest. Yards simulates each of those tee shots for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 398-yard par 4 and a 544-yard par 5.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,267 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Architect | Gary Kern |
| Year | 1991 |
| Location | Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 55.2036, -118.8394 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,245 | 71 | 75.7 | 135 |
| White | 5,856 | 71 | 73.5 | 130 |
| Red | 4,959 | 71 | 67.9 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 75.7/135 | 398 | 544 | 184 | 441 | 370 | 548 | 131 | 338 | 166 | 3120 | 336 | 352 | 348 | 180 | 370 | 280 | 551 | 145 | 563 | 3125 | 6245 |
| White 73.5/130 | 391 | 509 | 169 | 429 | 354 | 533 | 121 | 328 | 151 | 2985 | 315 | 330 | 335 | 170 | 354 | 272 | 472 | 123 | 500 | 2871 | 5856 |
| Red 67.9/119 | 360 | 476 | 135 | 360 | 295 | 450 | 115 | 239 | 134 | 2564 | 245 | 300 | 261 | 157 | 264 | 236 | 412 | 100 | 420 | 2395 | 4959 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,245 yards, 75.7/135)
Course rating 4.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,856 yards, 73.5/130)
389 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,959 yards, 67.9/119)
1,286 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The hole bends left about 210 yards out, and the fairway is 29 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 18 yards off the line. A bunker sits 164 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 28 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 244 yards out, and the fairway is 24 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 248 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 208 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 27 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 27 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses right in front of the green. Three bunkers work down the left from 212 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 281 yards out, and the fairway is 37 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 323 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 218 out on the left. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends left about 244 yards out, and the fairway is 35 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 356 yards from the back tee. Three bunkers work down the left from 228 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 29 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 353 yards out, and the fairway is 22 yards wide at 230 yards. A bunker sits 225 out on the left. Two greenside bunkers, and 32 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Creek Golf Course?
Bear Creek Golf Course has a course rating of 70.2 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 67.9 with a slope of 119.
How long is Bear Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bear Creek Golf Course plays 6,267 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Creek Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 441-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,245 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,959 yards).
Is Bear Creek Golf Course public or private?
Bear Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Alberta. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Bear Paw Par 3 Golf Course, Grande Prairie Golf & Country Club (Grande Prairie), Morningview Park Golf Course, Pipestone Putters Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Bear Creek Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Creek Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bear Creek Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Creek Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bear Creek Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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