65% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
East Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Precision 22%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Alignment 13%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.9
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for East
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about East.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
3500 Bear Creek Court
Course Description
Bear Creek Golf Club is a daily-fee golf course complex in Dallas, Texas, featuring Ted Robinson-designed championship layouts. Located near DFW Airport, it offers extensive amenities, guest services, and event spaces that accommodate large groups, making it a notable venue for both golf and corporate events. The club has earned recognition from Golf Digest as a Top 50 Resort Course in America and has been highlighted by the Wall Street Journal for its standout play, along with expansive event facilities and memberships through Arcis Golf.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1980
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⭐4.1(810 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for East, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a control test packed with short par fours that pressure irons and short game saves, especially upfront where difficulty bunches higher and bogey traps lurk on modest layouts.
S
Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 725693 yards5206 metersCR 69.3Bogey 93.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 340 | 143 | 441 | 360 | 300 | 123 | 348 | 347 | 2863 | 449 | 338 | 304 | 320 | 137 | 344 | 444 | 126 | 368 | 2830 | 5693 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726282 yards5744 metersCR 78.6Bogey 112.4Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 57.2 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.2 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 392 | 165 | 505 | 360 | 350 | 144 | 380 | 375 | 3180 | 493 | 355 | 331 | 370 | 165 | 381 | 487 | 152 | 368 | 3102 | 6282 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725693 yards5206 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.3Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 461 | 340 | 143 | 441 | 360 | 300 | 123 | 348 | 347 | 2863 | 449 | 338 | 304 | 320 | 137 | 344 | 444 | 126 | 368 | 2830 | 5693 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Silver tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Silver tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
13 Week Flagship Program for East
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For Silver tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading13%
60% match
For Silver tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started73% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
82% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Aim19%
66% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Dispersion15%
75% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
64% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
81% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Aim24%
45% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
24% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
31% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Visualization13%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Silver tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For Silver tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
87% match
For Silver tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Silver tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment12%
51% match
For Silver tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Silver tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
86% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started70% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
79% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
79% match
For Silver tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about East
Get answers to common questions about playing East and what to expect.
How difficult is East for mid-handicap golfers?
East presents a demanding test. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5988 yards. The back tees extend to 6282.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East?
With a course rating of 78.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is East and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6282.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is East and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make East strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6282.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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