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Woodinville’s Bear Creek Country Club Offers a Northwest Challenge
Nestled amid towering evergreens just northeast of Seattle, Bear Creek Country Club offers a premier private-golf experience renowned in the Pacific Northwest. Since opening in 1983 under architect Jack Frei, this 18‑hole, par‑72 gem challenges golfers with its tree-lined corridors, scenic water features, and strategic course design aimed at thoughtful play over brute force.
🏌️ Course At a Glance
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Par: 72
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Black (Pro) Tees: 7,026 yards (Rating 76.1 / Slope 142)
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Blue: 6,422 yards (72.8 / 139)
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White: 5,822 yards (69.5 / 132)
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Red: 5,280 yards (71.6 / 128)
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Style: Classic parkland with evergreen framing, flowing water, and seasonal color
🌟 Bear Creek Country Club Amenities
Bear Creek Country Club is a private, member-owned club that prides itself on fostering community and maintaining first-class facilities. Highlights include:
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Practice Facilities: Grass-drive range, short-game area, and putting green
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Clubhouse: Members Bar and Grill and outstanding views
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Pro Shop: Full-service, stocked with premium gear
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Social Life: Member tournaments, leagues, clinics, and community events
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Environment: Meticulously maintained fairways and greens, scenic pond and wetland features
🏞️ Hole-by-Hole Guide (Pro Tees – Black)
Hole |
Par |
Yards |
Key Features |
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1 |
4 |
391 |
Opens with a slight dogleg; fairway framed by pines |
2 |
5 |
600 |
Risk-reward par-5—bunker menaces downhill approach |
3 |
3 |
169 |
Classic par-3 guarded by bunkers; wind can play spoil |
4 |
4 |
417 |
Length and accuracy are essential on this mid-length |
5 |
4 |
427 |
Tree-lined in play; tight corridor sets tone |
6 |
4 |
452 |
Fairway bunkers mid-drive; challenging green run-off |
7 |
5 |
531 |
Reachable in two for big hitters; water and bunkers guard |
8 |
4 |
389 |
Balanced hole; strategic tee shot pays dividends |
9 |
3 |
247 |
Finishes front with a long par-3—steady iron required |
Out |
36 |
3,623 |
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10 |
4 |
332 |
Dogleg left; tree-surrounded green awaits |
11 |
4 |
408 |
Straightforward fairway; but green gets tricky |
12 |
5 |
509 |
Birdie spot—generous landing area, pin placement matters |
13 |
3 |
164 |
Small green framed by firs and fall color |
14 |
4 |
341 |
Demands accuracy—left-side risk for reward |
15 |
4 |
393 |
Water short and left—smart shotmaking scores |
16 |
4 |
464 |
Long par-4; tight corridor intensifies the tee shot |
17 |
3 |
211 |
Long par-3; plays uphill and tests mid-irons |
18 |
5 |
581 |
A grand finish: length, strategy, and water guard green |
In |
36 |
3,403 |
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Total |
72 |
7,026 |
🧭 Final Take
Bear Creek Country Club stands out as a private retreat that blends championship-level challenge with peaceful woodland charm. With impeccable maintenance, thoughtfully constructed holes, and a close-knit member atmosphere, it exemplifies Northwest golf at its finest.
This course is part of the Washington Golf Directory’s collection of Washington State private golf courses and member-only clubs. Alongside public courses, disc golf spots, and driving ranges, we’re highlighting the places where golfers across the state play, practice, and build community—all year long.
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