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Bear Creek Golf World - Challenger Course

16001 Clay Rd
Houston, TX 77084
Phone: (281)859-8188Fax: (281)859-6426

This club has three spectacular eighteen hole courses, each providing a good test for every skill level. The Masters Course is recommended for the low handicap golfer because it offers a black set of tees measuring 7,131 yards. "Golf Digest" rated the Masters Course 21st under the category of "America's Top 75 Affordable Courses" in their 1996 list of "America's Best Golf Courses Everyone Can Play." In the category of "Top 75 Public Courses" for 1990 it was ranked 26th, and was chosen the 14th "Best in State" course for 1997-98. The Presidents Course is the only one without water hazards, but it is truly a good test of golf. The Challenger Course is recommended for the novice player. All of the courses are very well-maintained and quite popular. For golf lessons call the Bear Creek Golf Academy (281) 855-2447.

Holes: 18

Greens: Bermuda Grass

Fairways: Bermuda Grass

Tee Information:
Tee	Par	Yardage	Course Rating	Slope
Blue	66	5295	65.5	105
White	66	4907	62.5	99
Red	66	4432	64.7	103

Greens Fees:	$20-$49
Course Type:	public
Dress Code:	No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required
Season:	Open all year
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Course reviews for Bear Creek Golf World - Challenger Course
Average Golfer Review (3.5 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 2
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Good course that needs maintenance, Dec 07, 2004

reviewer: Regular Bear Creek golfer from Houston, TX

Having played this course over a dozen times, I can tell you that the layout is challenging and enjoyable - this is a credit to the designer. Since it's a par 66 executive course, you'll get a great workout of par 3's, but holes 9 and 18 are very long par 5's and the par 4's challenge as well. Beginners go here for the shorter length among Bear Creek's 3 courses, so pace of place can be an issue. The biggest problem is the poor maintenance of some teeing boxes and all cart paths - potholes at virtually every hole will rattle your clubs - bring club head covers!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Scope out the green, May 24, 2004

reviewer: Pete "the heat" from Dallas

The utmost care has been taken to design and maintain this course to offer the average or accomplished player a challenging yet pleasurable experience. The rolling hills use nature's contours to create a variety of shots that require every club in-the-bag. The friendly staff will go out of the way to satisfy every customer.

*All Greens Fees provided are subject to change. Please call the golf course to confirm the current fees.

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