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Bear Creek Golf Club

The golf : Conveniently located adjacent to the DFW Airport, Bear Creek serves up two Ted Robinson-designed 18-hole masterpieces that are known for their stunning topography and outstanding greens. And with both courses playing around 6,700 yards from the tips, golfers can hit long irons and fairway woods off the tee to keep it in the fairway, which is mandatory for a good round on these tight courses.

The West Course is demanding early, and is significantly more difficult on the front side. However, the back side opens up and allows some room for error, making this the track of choice for the high handicapper.
Nos. 6 and 7 stand out on the demanding front. No. 6 requires a blind tee shot and an approach over water, and No. 7 might be the most difficult on the course: a 380-yard par 4 that plays into the wind and also involves water. The back side has the signature hole, the scenic 180-yard No. 17 that plays along a lake.
The East Course is considered a tad more difficult, with tighter fairways and smaller greens. 14 of 18 holes dogleg, so its label as a target course is accurate. Elevation changes make club selection a challenge, and the par 5s are tough to reach in two.

No. 5 stands out on the front: a 385-yarder that doglegs left and involves an approach over water. No. 8 is longer (418 yards) and features water in the fairway landing area and along the right side.
On the back, No. 15 is the signature, playing 432 yards and tricky because of the blind approach shot.

The details : 972-615-6800. 3500 Bear Creek Court, Dallas, TX 75261

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• West: 1981. Ted Robinson. 18 holes. Par 72. Back – 6,690 (72.7/130). Middle – 6,264 (71.8/125). Forward – 5,570 (72.5/122). Price - $$$.
• East: 1980. Ted Robinson. 18 holes. Par 72. Back – 6,670 (72.5/127). Middle – 6,282 (71.8/121). Forward – 5,620 (72.4/124). Price - $$$.

Getting there : From I-35 west, take Hwy. 183 west and find Hwy. 36 north. Exit Mid-Cities Blvd and turn right. At Airfield Dr., turn right and the course is on the right.