70% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bear Creek Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
159
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Bear Creek Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bear Creek Golf Course, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bear Creek Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bear Creek Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bearcreekgolfcourse.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
19 Golf Course Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862, USA
Course Description
Bear Creek Golf Course is a public 9-hole golf facility located in Winthrop, Washington, in the scenic Methow Valley. The course offers memberships and seasonal options, with publicly accessible play and information available on rates and events. It features a welcoming clubhouse atmosphere and hosts tournaments and Friday night scrambles, making it a local hub for golfers visiting or residing in north-central Washington. The course emphasizes a traditional golf experience in a rural setting with year-round operating hours that adapt seasonally.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Herman Court
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(55 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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours where tee shots set up wedge scoring chances but falter into bogeys. Tougher mid length par fours spike risk by testing iron control amid higher handicap demands.
R
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 675282 yards4830 metersCR 65.6Bogey 85.8Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.5 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.3 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 99 | 306 | 420 | 352 | 329 | 281 | 245 | 447 | 2766 | 286 | 112 | 351 | 422 | 281 | 180 | 242 | 236 | 406 | 2516 | 5282 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726244 yards5710 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 112 | 388 | 538 | 417 | 329 | 349 | 224 | 508 | 3152 | 286 | 126 | 433 | 496 | 379 | 180 | 333 | 346 | 513 | 3092 | 6244 |
R
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735282 yards4830 metersCR 70.0Bogey 98.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.2 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 99 | 306 | 420 | 352 | 329 | 281 | 245 | 447 | 2766 | 286 | 112 | 351 | 422 | 281 | 180 | 242 | 236 | 406 | 2516 | 5282 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756244 yards5710 metersCR 75.7Bogey 107.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 112 | 388 | 538 | 417 | 329 | 349 | 224 | 508 | 3152 | 286 | 126 | 433 | 496 | 379 | 180 | 333 | 346 | 513 | 3092 | 6244 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bear Creek Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
81% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started54% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bear Creek Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bear Creek Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
60% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
85% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
60% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
26% match
For White/Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started59% match
For White/Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim27%
Alignment17%
43% match
For White/Blue tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Precision24%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
14% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Aim22%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment23%
Aim20%
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Get Started74% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion20%
Precision11%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim27%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment26%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started52% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment21%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
78% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
Aim14%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For Red/Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bear Creek Golf Course
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TTC Cantlay Series @ Bear Creek
5/1/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Bear Creek Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Bear Creek Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bear Creek Golf Course challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bear Creek Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5763 yards. The back tees extend to 6244.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bear Creek Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6244.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Bear Creek Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6244.0 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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