53% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Bear Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Creek Golf Club, 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 26%Scoring 23%Accuracy 19%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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
KPORTER@BEARCREEKGOLF.COM
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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
158 Bear Creek Dr, Wentzville, MO 63385, USA
Course Description
Leagues, lessons, and tournaments are available to all levels of golfers and are scheduled throughout the season. The on-site driving range and short game practice facilities are open to everyone as well. The club hosts many large corporate, private, and public golf tournaments during the daytime hours. As evening approaches, the ambiance becomes quiet and peaceful, transformed into a haven for elegant wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, social celebrations and a variety of parties year-round. Our service and small town charm at Bear Creek Golf Club makes "The Home of the Grizzly" a friendly and fun place to play and socialize.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Kern
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.5(182 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 Bear Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers relentless par four tests that probe iron reliability amid longer par fives building reach tension and varied par threes calling full swings. Repeated decisions weigh tee control against approach risks where top trouble spots amplify bogey threats.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727010 yards6410 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.1Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 455 | 165 | 545 | 440 | 175 | 380 | 550 | 420 | 3495 | 440 | 550 | 195 | 385 | 410 | 565 | 240 | 285 | 445 | 3515 | 7010 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725940 yards5432 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.9Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.3 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 370 | 130 | 485 | 360 | 140 | 300 | 465 | 380 | 2965 | 355 | 460 | 165 | 330 | 345 | 490 | 165 | 255 | 410 | 2975 | 5940 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725195 yards4750 metersCR 70.8Bogey 99.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 365 | 110 | 445 | 350 | 115 | 270 | 385 | 350 | 2680 | 340 | 445 | 135 | 315 | 290 | 390 | 125 | 210 | 265 | 2515 | 5195 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Creek Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
42% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bear Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Creek Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Line and Commit
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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12% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
44% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy34%
Precision12%
53% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Precision13%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
68% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
77% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
39% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
78% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision18%
40% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
44% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
47% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim30%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bear Creek Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Creek Golf Club challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6102 yards. The back tees extend to 7010.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Bear Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7010.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Bear Creek Golf Club 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 Bear Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7010.0 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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