Construction began in May 1994 with first round of play in August 1995. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Bearpath community meanders through mature oaks and past beautiful lakes, ponds and marshes. The course covers 465 acres of scenic, rolling terrain. Site work included 40 acres of clearing and 739,000 cubic yards of earthwork, including the residential development.

Other Major Work Includes:

• 52,000 lineal feet of drainage piping and drainage basins
• 120,000 square feet of finished putting green surface
• 212,000 square feet of finished tee area
• 150,000 square feet of bunker shaping
• 118 acres of fairway and driving range
• 31,700 lineal feet of bituminous cart paths
• 1,153,000 square feet of sod
• culvert water crossings
• four low profile wood bridges
• two 80 foot Continental overpass bridges
• Toro LTC computerized irrigation system