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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

  • Par: 72

  • Black (Pro) Tees: 7,026 yards (Rating 76.1 / Slope 142)

  • Blue: 6,422 yards (72.8 / 139)

  • White: 5,822 yards (69.5 / 132)

  • Red: 5,280 yards (71.6 / 128) 

  • 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:

  • Practice Facilities: Grass-drive range, short-game area, and putting green

  • Clubhouse: Members Bar and Grill and outstanding views

  • Pro Shop: Full-service, stocked with premium gear

  • Social Life: Member tournaments, leagues, clinics, and community events

  • Environment: Meticulously maintained fairways and greens, scenic pond and wetland features

️ Hole-by-Hole Guide (Pro Tees – Black)

Hole

Par

Yards

Key Features

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

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

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 Explore Washington State Golf Directory. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Creek Country Club participate in the Youth on Course program?

Bear Creek Country Club is a Youth on Course partner course. Through Youth on Course, junior golfers 18 and under can play a round of golf for $5 or less. All you need is a Youth on Course membership, which you can get at youthoncourse.org. It is a great way to make the game accessible for young players and families across Washington State.