{"id":3073,"date":"2015-11-29T01:39:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-29T01:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oregoncourses.com\/?p=3073"},"modified":"2023-12-22T19:40:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T19:40:04","slug":"bear-creek-golf-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oregoncourses.com\/bear-creek-golf-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear Creek Golf Course"},"content":{"rendered":"

General Course Description\"Bear<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bear Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole public executive course in Medford. Wedged between I-5 and Highway 99, Bear Creek Golf Course is a flat course with two par 4s (of 320 and 213 yards) and the rest par 3s. Lots of trees, a pond, and Bear Creek come into play. Significant improvements have been made to the conditions of the course since 2015.\u00a0 Although mixed, the fairways are generally well maintained, and although there are some rough spots on the greens, they are much improved. Laid-back atmosphere. Very flat and an easy walk.<\/p>\n

Course History<\/h2>\n

Built in 1960. Purchased by the present owner (related to the Coquille Tribe) in 2012. Beginning with the Tribe’s purchase of the adjoining Compass by Margaritaville hotel, improvements have been ramping up (including hiring a golf pro), with new irrigation system installed in 2022 and a total renovation of the clubhouse and practice facilities starting in 2022 (and probably completed in Spring 2023) .<\/p>\n

Why It Is There<\/h2>\n

Not sure why it was built. It was a very inexpensive place to play (but conditions reflected that). As it is being upgraded (2022-23) green fees have gone up (and hopefully the guest experience will too). The course is pretty handy for the citizens of Medford.<\/p>\n

I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Played<\/h2>\n

Front of the greens are very irregular. Don’t try to run the ball up.<\/p>\n

Did You Know<\/h2>\n

Verne Perry Jr., former owner and pro, was a PGA Vice President.<\/p>\n

Good For Them\"Bear<\/a><\/h2>\n

They have a no-chemical buffer zone around Bear Creek.<\/p>\n

Why Play This Course<\/h2>\n

With the practice facilities, it is a nice place to go if you are just starting the game or if you want to practice your short game.<\/p>\n

General<\/h2>\n