
Bear Creek Course
Bear Creek Golf Club




About this course
Bear Creek Golf Club, nestled in the rolling landscape of Wentzville, Missouri, whispers a tale of Midwestern golf ingenuity. Carved from former farmlands, the course exemplifies a late 20th-century take on parkland golf, its design lending itself to generous fairways that belie the subtle challenges awaiting on approach. The course favors a draw with holes that snake slightly left. A well struck tee ball has a chance of finding the undulating fairways, and players should remain sharp and study their yardages, as the greens are guarded well with bunkers and thick fescue. Architect Gary Kern's creation emphasizes playability for golfers of all skill levels, though it offers enough strategic depth to test more accomplished players. Although not a tournament venue of national significance, Bear Creek is a popular regional draw and hosts many local competitions throughout the season. While the golf course may be the main draw, the restaurant and bar have become popular for members looking to enjoy a meal, with some even saying they enjoy the course's BBQ offerings over the golf itself. The membership at Bear Creek reflects the friendly, down-to-earth spirit of the surrounding community, and on any given day, golfers can find a partner, enjoy a meal, or play a round with friends.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MO
Quick facts
- Location
- Wentzville, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gary Kern
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,005 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.9/136
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Bear Creek Golf Club sits just beyond the sprawling suburbs of St. Louis, accessible via Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), roughly forty minutes to the northwest, or via the smaller St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) for those arriving by private aircraft. The drive from Lambert traces the outer ring of the metropolitan area before dissolving into the quieter, rolling terrain of St. Charles County, where the landscape shifts from commercial corridors to wooded neighborhoods and open fairways. The final miles wind through Wentzville's residential character, arriving at a clubhouse that commands views across immaculately maintained grounds - a sanctuary of manicured precision that feels deliberately removed from the urban pulse it borders.

FAQ
Common questions about Bear Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bear Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Bear Creek was designed by Gary Kern.
Yes. Bear Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bear Creek is 72.
Bear Creek plays 7,005 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bear Creek is 136.



