Bear Creek Golf Club

What Bear Creek Golf Club does

Bear Creek Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf resort and event venue located at 3500 Bear Creek Court in Dallas, Texas, situated minutes from DFW International Airport and operated under the Arcis Golf umbrella. The property features two Ted Robinson-designed championship layouts — the East and West courses — each playing to a par 72 with a slope of 138, set among mature oaks, water features, and Bermuda fairways. The club has hosted PGA Tour Qualifiers, the Texas State Open, and the AJGA National Tournament, and has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the 'Top 50 Resort Courses in America,' by the Wall Street Journal as one of the '10 Great Places To Play Golf,' and by Avid Golfer as the 'Best Place To Host A Corporate Event.'

The business operates across four revenue streams: (1) greens fees from public tee-time bookings via the proprietary website and the ezlinksgolf third-party platform, (2) recurring membership subscriptions through the Arcis Players' Club with two tiers (Prime and Club), (3) corporate and private event hosting in a venue capable of accommodating up to 1,200 guests, and (4) food and beverage revenue from The Backyard, an outdoor dining destination with Airstream trailer, fire pits, live entertainment, craft cocktails, and lawn games. Additional offerings include golf instruction, practice facilities, a golf shop, and gift cards. Customers comprise individual public golfers, member subscribers, and corporate/private event planners in the DFW Metroplex market.

Bear Creek is a privately held subsidiary of Arcis Golf, with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, no headcount disclosure, and no proprietary technology stack beyond standard website and third-party booking integrations. Pricing for greens fees and memberships is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The property's competitive positioning is anchored on physical assets (course design, location, event capacity), brand recognition from credible third-party awards, and diversification across transactional, recurring, and event revenue lines.

Name

Bear Creek Golf Club

Legal name

Arcis Golf

Website

https://bearcreek-golf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bear Creek Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf resort and event venue near DFW International Airport in Dallas, Texas, operated by Arcis Golf. It serves public golfers, members of its Arcis Players' Club, and corporate/private event clients with two Ted Robinson-designed championship courses, an outdoor dining venue, and event space for up to 1,200 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Golf Resort & Event Venue

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAEAD

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

SECONDARYTHAGACAH

Luxury Golf Resorts

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Luxury Hotels & Resorts

SECONDARYMPAKAAAK

Golf Tours & Professional Circuits

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

Keywords

• Public golf courses
• Golf event hosting
• Resort golf membership
• Championship golf facilities
• Corporate event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Greens Fees / Public Play: Revenue from public golfers booking tee times for rounds on the East and West championship courses.
2. Membership Programs: Arcis Players' Club membership with Prime and Club tiers offering premier access to championship golf. Membership fees provide recurring revenue with benefits tailored to lifestyle and golf access preferences.
3. Event Hosting: Award-winning event venue capable of hosting up to 1,200 guests for corporate events, private events, and golf tournaments including PGA Tour Qualifiers, Texas State Open, and AJGA National Tournament.
4. Dining - The Backyard: Outdoor dining destination featuring retro Airstream trailer, fire pits, live entertainment, craft cocktails, and lawn games. Generates food and beverage revenue from post-round gatherings and social events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bear Creek Golf Club operates a 36-hole public golf resort featuring two Ted Robinson-designed championship courses (East and West, each par 72, slope 138) located minutes from DFW International Airport. The club sells public greens fees, Arcis Players' Club memberships in two tiers (Prime and Club), tournament and corporate/private event hosting for up to 1,200 guests, and food and beverage service at The Backyard outdoor dining destination. Additional offerings include golf instruction, practice facilities, and a golf shop with gift cards.

Product overview

Bear Creek Golf Club is a 36-hole public golf resort and event venue located near DFW International Airport. The club offers two championship golf courses (East and West) designed by Ted Robinson, both playing to par 72 with a slope of 138. The property features award-winning event hosting for up to 1,200 guests, outdoor dining at The Backyard, and operates the Arcis Players' Club membership program with Prime and Club tiers. Additional offerings include golf instruction, practice facilities, and a golf shop. The club has been recognized by Golf Digest as one of the 'Top 50 Resort Courses in America' and hosts PGA Tour Qualifiers and major tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arcis Players' Club: Exclusive membership program at Bear Creek Golf Club offering two tiers: Prime and Club memberships providing premier access to championship golf experiences

Products and services

• East Course One of two 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship golf courses at Bear Creek Golf Club, playing to par 72 with a slope of 138. Available for public tee time bookings and member play.
• West Course One of two 18-hole Ted Robinson-designed championship golf courses at Bear Creek Golf Club, playing to par 72 with a slope of 138. Available for public tee time bookings and member play.
• The Backyard Dining Outdoor dining destination at Bear Creek Golf Club featuring a retro Airstream trailer, fire pits, market lights strung through oak trees, live entertainment, craft cocktails, and lawn games, open to golfers and guests.
• Arcis Players' Club Membership Annual membership program at Bear Creek Golf Club with two tiers — Prime and Club — offering premier access to 36 holes of championship golf, member events, and lifestyle benefits.
• Golf Events and Tournament Hosting Tournament and golf event hosting service; the club has hosted PGA Tour Qualifiers, the Texas State Open, and the AJGA National Tournament.
• Private Events Venue Event venue rental service at Bear Creek Golf Club capable of hosting up to 1,200 guests for private celebrations and gatherings.
• Golf Instruction Professional golf lessons and instruction services for players of all skill levels at Bear Creek Golf Club.
• Practice Facilities On-site practice areas where golfers can hone their skills, part of the comprehensive golf experience at Bear Creek Golf Club.
• Golf Shop & Gift Cards Retail shop at Bear Creek Golf Club offering golf merchandise and gift cards redeemable at the property.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as one of Golf Digest's 'Top 50 Resort Courses in America'
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Las Colinas Country Club: Upscale private country club located within the Las Colinas master-planned community in Irving, TX. Comparable as a DFW-area championship club with member dining, event space, and tournament programming targeting the same corporate and affluent customer base.
• Arcis Golf: Parent operator of Bear Creek and owner of a portfolio of private, resort, and public golf clubs across the U.S. Directly comparable as the operating entity that controls Bear Creek's strategy, capital allocation, and shared services; also operates overlapping public/resort golf venues with similar amenity sets.
• Maridoe Golf Club: North Texas private championship golf club with elite membership tiers and tournament-caliber conditioning. Comparable as a premium DFW golf club competing for high-end corporate events, member dining revenue, and tournament prestige.
• Shady Oaks Country Club: Established private country club in Fort Worth offering championship golf, dining, and event hosting. Comparable as a DFW-area membership club competing for the same member, event, and corporate-sponsorship wallet share.
• TPC Craig Ranch: Tournament Players Club-affiliated championship course in the Dallas metro area that hosts PGA Tour-sanctioned events. Comparable as a high-end North Texas public/private golf venue competing for premium tee-time revenue, corporate hospitality, and tournament bookings.
• Cowboys Golf Club: DFW-area daily-fee championship golf club with event hosting, dining, and membership programming. Directly comparable as a Texas-branded public golf resort competing for the same Metroplex golfers, corporate events, and tournament hosting opportunities.

Emerging players

• Topgolf: Tech-enabled golf entertainment venue with multiple DFW locations offering casual play, dining, and event hosting. Comparable in its competition for casual/social golf outings and corporate group events, though serving a different price point and use case than traditional championship golf.

Regional players

• Indian Creek Golf Club: Public 27-hole golf facility in Carrollton, TX serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Comparable as a multi-course public golf and event venue competing for DFW-area public tee times and corporate outings, with partial overlap in amenities.

Broad incumbents

• Bandon Dunes Golf Resort: Destination golf resort with multiple championship courses, full lodging, dining, and large-scale event hosting. Comparable as a multi-course resort venue with award recognition targeting premium golf travelers and corporate events, though operating in Oregon rather than Texas.
• PGA West (La Quinta Resort): Multi-course championship golf resort with professional-tournament pedigree. Comparable as a Top-50-style resort golf destination serving premium leisure and corporate-event demand, though operating at larger scale in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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