Bear Creek Golf Club Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Bear Creek Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, playing 6,804 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.2 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,804 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.2 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.2263, -80.7296 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,804 | 72 | 74.2 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,486 | 72 | 72.4 | 135 |
| White | 6,162 | 72 | 76.1 | 133 |
| Gold | 5,727 | 72 | 73.9 | 131 |
| Green | 5,316 | 72 | 71.9 | 128 |
| Family | 4,021 | 71 | 63.2 | 106 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.2/139 | 364 | 178 | 431 | 526 | 366 | 384 | 500 | 196 | 430 | 3375 | 407 | 404 | 200 | 532 | 186 | 398 | 396 | 382 | 524 | 3429 | 6804 |
| Blue 72.4/135 | 353 | 150 | 424 | 512 | 346 | 375 | 476 | 180 | 380 | 3196 | 385 | 401 | 187 | 515 | 159 | 394 | 372 | 372 | 505 | 3290 | 6486 |
| White 76.1/133 | 343 | 128 | 390 | 482 | 339 | 352 | 466 | 158 | 371 | 3029 | 364 | 369 | 176 | 478 | 155 | 364 | 367 | 361 | 499 | 3133 | 6162 |
| Gold 73.9/131 | 315 | 102 | 370 | 458 | 310 | 339 | 440 | 124 | 352 | 2810 | 340 | 356 | 150 | 463 | 124 | 350 | 341 | 326 | 467 | 2917 | 5727 |
| Green 71.9/128 | 306 | 93 | 338 | 427 | 296 | 314 | 410 | 104 | 331 | 2619 | 336 | 331 | 134 | 428 | 109 | 326 | 316 | 308 | 409 | 2697 | 5316 |
| Family 63.2/106 | 224 | 93 | 276 | 381 | 203 | 198 | 317 | 69 | 259 | 2020 | 245 | 244 | 84 | 309 | 63 | 247 | 259 | 201 | 349 | 2001 | 4021 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,804 yards, 74.2/139)
Course rating 2.2 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,316 yards, 71.9/128)
1,488 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Family (4,021 yards, 63.2/106)
2,783 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.8 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 532 yards. 6 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 178 yards. 93 from the Family tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Creek Golf Club?
Bear Creek Golf Club has a course rating of 74.2 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Family tees, the rating is 63.2 with a slope of 106.
How long is Bear Creek Golf Club?
From the back tees, Bear Creek Golf Club plays 6,804 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Creek Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 431-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Creek Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,804 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Family tees (4,021 yards).
Is Bear Creek Golf Club public or private?
Bear Creek Golf Club is a public golf course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Creek Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Bear Creek Golf Club, Golden Bear Golf Club, Country Club of Hilton Head, Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run.
Is there a yardage book for Bear Creek Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Creek Golf Club 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 Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Creek Golf Club 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 Club 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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