Bear Creek Golf Course Iowa
Bear Creek Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,367 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 70.7 and slope of 120.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,367 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.7 / 120 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.2533, -93.6259 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,367 | 71 | 70.7 | 120 |
| White | 6,016 | 71 | 68.9 | 118 |
| Gold | 5,284 | 71 | 65.4 | 107 |
| Red | 4,965 | 71 | 68.2 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 70.7/120 | 378 | 403 | 151 | 383 | 395 | 194 | 141 | 476 | 330 | 2851 | 355 | 600 | 179 | 520 | 185 | 379 | 589 | 453 | 256 | 3516 | 6367 |
| White 68.9/118 | 372 | 395 | 141 | 373 | 377 | 182 | 132 | 448 | 305 | 2725 | 347 | 540 | 150 | 500 | 173 | 364 | 558 | 403 | 256 | 3291 | 6016 |
| Gold 65.4/107 | 328 | 323 | 134 | 323 | 321 | 176 | 108 | 419 | 297 | 2429 | 322 | 428 | 101 | 442 | 131 | 349 | 519 | 307 | 256 | 2855 | 5284 |
| Red 68.2/109 | 318 | 316 | 121 | 312 | 309 | 147 | 77 | 419 | 297 | 2316 | 249 | 428 | 101 | 438 | 125 | 299 | 450 | 303 | 256 | 2649 | 4965 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,367 yards, 70.7/120)
Course rating 0.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,016 yards, 68.9/118)
351 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,965 yards, 68.2/109)
1,402 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 600 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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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 70.7 and slope of 120 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.2 with a slope of 109.
How long is Bear Creek Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bear Creek Golf Course plays 6,367 yards. The course is par 72 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 16, a 589-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Creek Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,367 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,965 yards).
Is Bear Creek Golf Course public or private?
Bear Creek Golf Course is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Creek Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Garner Golf and Country Club, Rice Lake Golf and Country Club, All Vets Golf Course, Britt Country Club (Britt).
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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