Bear Creek Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf club on the grounds of DFW Airport, with a Dallas address. It has two par 72 courses designed by Ted Robinson, East and West, both around 6,700 yards, plus a 40-station public practice range. It has hosted PGA Tour qualifiers and the Texas State Open, and it's owned and operated by Arcis Golf.
Bear Creek at a glance
- Address: 3500 Bear Creek Ct, Dallas, TX 75261
- Phone: 972-456-3200
- Courses: West (par 72, about 6,690 yards) and East (par 72, about 6,670 yards), per GolfPass
- Practice: 40 hitting stations, two chipping areas with bunkers and large putting greens. Open sunrise to sunset; Wednesdays from 2pm.
- Owner: Arcis Golf
- Tee times: through arcisgolf.com
East or West: which should I play?
GolfPass calls the East course a little more difficult, with tighter fairways, smaller greens and 14 doglegs. The West rewards accuracy too, and its 17th hole is a 180-yard par 3 along a lake. Both opened in 1980.
What is Bear Creek known for?
Arcis says Bear Creek has hosted PGA Tour qualifiers, the Texas State Open, an AJGA national event and Northern Texas PGA events. GOLF Magazine once named it one of the six best U.S. courses within a five-iron of a major airport. And yes, planes fly overhead, which is part of the experience. Arcis invested about $1 million in upgrades in 2021, including East course bunkers and practice range improvements.
FAQ
Is Bear Creek public?
Yes. Anyone can book a tee time or use the range.
Can I just hit balls at Bear Creek?
Yes. The range is open to the public, sunrise to sunset (Wednesdays from 2pm).
Is it loud with the airport?
You'll hear planes. Most golfers think it adds to the fun.
Flying in for a round and need clubs? Our showroom in Farmers Branch is a short drive from DFW Airport. See our showroom page. More options: best public golf courses in Dallas-Fort Worth and best driving ranges in DFW.
By Benjamin Stromberg, Co-Founder, GolfRoots. Sources: Arcis Golf, GolfPass. Checked October 2026.
