Bear Creek Golf Club
Plan your round at Bear Creek Golf Club
Bear Creek Golf Club is a public 18-hole course in Wentzville, west of St. Louis, designed by Gary Kern and opened in 1998. The par-72 layout runs just over 6,790 yards from the back tees and uses lakes, creeks and about 46 bunkers, with houses set back along the edges of the property. It is known locally as the Home of the Grizzly.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Gary Kern
- Opened 1998
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Bear Creek Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
340
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
368
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
142
yds ·White
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Hole 4
490
yds ·White
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Hole 5
375
yds ·White
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Hole 6
158
yds ·White
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Hole 7
300
yds ·White
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Hole 8
445
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
358
yds ·White
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Hole 10
395
yds ·White
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Hole 11
480
yds ·White
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Hole 12
180
yds ·White
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Hole 13
310
yds ·White
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Hole 14
375
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
479
yds ·White
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Hole 16
166
yds ·White
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Hole 17
257
yds ·White
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Hole 18
383
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Yellow | Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 365 | 345 | 340 | 290 | 245 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 460 | 430 | 368 | 350 | 296 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 175 | 166 | 142 | 130 | 115 |
| 4 | 5 | 9 | 510 | 500 | 490 | 420 | 352 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 410 | 390 | 375 | 335 | 275 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 184 | 175 | 158 | 120 | 115 |
| 7 | 4 | 11 | 335 | 325 | 300 | 250 | 240 |
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 530 | 510 | 445 | 385 | 328 |
| 9 | 4 | 5 | 410 | 386 | 358 | 323 | 275 |
| Out | 36 | 3,379 | 3,227 | 2,976 | 2,603 | 2,241 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 414 | 407 | 395 | 320 | 245 |
| 11 | 5 | 16 | 510 | 490 | 480 | 435 | 363 |
| 12 | 3 | 12 | 200 | 195 | 180 | 145 | 119 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 355 | 335 | 310 | 280 | 275 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 405 | 385 | 375 | 290 | 245 |
| 15 | 5 | 8 | 558 | 530 | 479 | 393 | 345 |
| 16 | 3 | 10 | 240 | 210 | 166 | 138 | 125 |
| 17 | 4 | 18 | 288 | 282 | 257 | 214 | 205 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 442 | 418 | 383 | 260 | 255 |
| In | 36 | 3,412 | 3,252 | 3,025 | 2,475 | 2,177 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,791 | 6,479 | 6,001 | 5,078 | 4,418 | |
| Rating / Slope | 72.8 / 138 | 71.3 / 134 | 69.8 / 128 | 64.8 / 115 | 62.2 / 104 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 75.8 / 139 | 70.2 / 122 | 66.2 / 117 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Check in at the pro shop before you play
- Bring your own clubs; each player must have a set
- Expect to ride before 1:00 pm
- Keep carts on the path at every par 3
- Stay out of homeowners' yards; streets and yards are out of bounds
Dress code
Proper dress attire is required, per the scorecard.
Carts & walking
Riding carts are required before 1:00 pm, and walking is allowed after 1:00 pm. Keep carts on the path at all par 3s, obey cart signs and street crossings, and carry a driver's license if you will be driving a cart.
Practice facilities
There is an on-site driving range and a short game practice area, open to daily players.
Food & drink
The club has a restaurant with an At The Turn menu and a dine-in menu. Personal coolers and outside beverages are not allowed.
Pace of play
The card asks for about 2 hours 15 minutes per 9 holes and asks every group to keep pace with the group ahead.
Policies
All players check in with the pro shop and must carry their own clubs. Fivesomes need pro shop permission. Houses border several holes, so yardage markers and streets are out of bounds, and golfers are responsible for damage to homeowners' property. Dogs are not permitted, and walkers, runners and cyclists must stay off the course and cart paths.
Quick answers
Bear Creek Golf Club at a glance
Is Bear Creek Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Bear Creek Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Bear Creek Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Bear Creek Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,418 to 6,791 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Bear Creek Golf Club?
Yes. You can see Bear Creek Golf Club hole by hole on its interactive 3D map: fly a hole free, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Bear Creek Golf Club?
Bear Creek Golf Club was designed by Gary Kern and opened in 1998.
What's the dress code at Bear Creek Golf Club?
Proper dress attire is required, per the scorecard.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bear Creek Golf Club?
Riding carts are required before 1:00 pm, and walking is allowed after 1:00 pm. Keep carts on the path at all par 3s, obey cart signs and street crossings, and carry a driver's license if you will be driving a cart.
What practice facilities does Bear Creek Golf Club have?
There is an on-site driving range and a short game practice area, open to daily players.
What's the pace of play at Bear Creek Golf Club?
The card asks for about 2 hours 15 minutes per 9 holes and asks every group to keep pace with the group ahead.
What food and drink does Bear Creek Golf Club have?
The club has a restaurant with an At The Turn menu and a dine-in menu. Personal coolers and outside beverages are not allowed.
How do you book a tee time at Bear Creek Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (636) 332-5018.
Where is Bear Creek Golf Club?
Bear Creek Golf Club is at 158 Bear Creek Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
3D course map
Bear Creek Golf Club hole by hole, in 3D.
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