Cub at Bear Creek Golf Complex

Bear Creek Golf Complex in Chandler, Arizona, operates as a municipal facility offering multiple courses to serve the Phoenix metropolitan area's golfing population. The Cub Course represents the shorter, more accessible layout within the complex, designed to accommodate golfers of varying skill levels and those seeking a quicker round. Bill O'Leary handled the original design work, with Jack Nicklaus later contributing to modifications or enhancements to the facility.

The course occupies desert terrain characteristic of the East Valley, where the landscape transitions between developed suburban areas and preserved Sonoran Desert features. Routing typically incorporates native vegetation, including mesquite, palo verde, and various cacti species, alongside the managed turf areas common to Arizona public golf. Water features and strategic bunkering provide definition to holes that generally play shorter than championship-length layouts.

As a municipal complex, Bear Creek serves a broad demographic of local residents and visitors, functioning as an accessible option in a market known for resort and daily-fee courses. The Cub Course specifically appeals to beginners, juniors, and players looking for a less time-intensive experience while still engaging with legitimate golf architecture. The facility's multiple courses allow it to handle significant play volume year-round, particularly during Arizona's peak golf season from late fall through early spring when weather conditions are most favorable.