on Bear Creek Valley’ s signature hole, the downhill par-3 16th.“ The elevation change really makes the hole,” Duncan said.“ It seems like the ball is hanging in the air forever, and seeing it hit the green is great.” Speaking of the greens, Duncan says they are cut or rolled every morning!“ They’ re usually pretty fast and roll true,” he said.
The greens are indeed immaculate, the course is very well-manicured, and those nearly pristine conditions do not go unnoticed.“ We are constantly, year after year, in great shape,” said Duncan proudly.“ We get many compliments on the greens, on how good of shape the course is, and also compliments about how nice everyone is.” I’ ll vouch for that.
You can’ t help but enjoy golfing at Bear Creek Valley. However, it gets even better! If you set a morning tee time, grab yourself breakfast before your round. It’ s a real treat! Bear Creek has been voted“ Best Breakfast at the Lake” numerous times, and the food is outstanding! My favorite is the eggs Benedict; Duncan’ s— the Bear Creek Hash.“ Bear Creek Hash is made with smoked ham instead of corned beef and a variety of different ingredients, including cilantro,” he said. I say, Yum!
Bear Creek Valley also offers unique daily golf and food combo specials. Golf-N-Food Tuesdays include 18 holes of golf with cart and breakfast or lunch off the menu for $ 75.( See more specials on page 24. Subject to change) Restaurant hours are 7 a. m. – 3 p. m., so schedule your tee time accordingly.
Whether you want to quench your appetite for golf or your stomach— Bear Creek Valley does not disappoint. You’ ll clean your plate and want to go back for more!
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For more information about Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, call 573.320.1020 or visit www. BearCreekValley. com. It is located just east of Highway 54( behind Lowes) on Highway 42. The address is 910 Highway 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065.
The view from the tee at Bear Creek Valley’ s signature par-3 16th hole that drops nearly 100 feet from tee to green. It’ s a fun golf shot— if you compensate club select for the elevation drop! The course offers a peaceful, private Ozarks setting with no houses lining the course.
Bear Creek is a nature lover’ s paradise with breathtaking Ozarks views and the occasional wildlife sighting. The frequent elevated teeing grounds to valley fairways and greens require careful consideration of club selection.
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