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Black Bear Golf Club
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Black Bear Golf Club is part of the Crystal Springs Resort, which offers six other courses, though, it's hard to remember they're connected since they each offer a distinct character and look. Unlike Ballyowen and Crystal springs, two of the resort's most well known courses, Black Bear has more of a parkland layout. The course tumbles across rolling hills covered with trees, which come into play along the undulating fairways and greens. Water only comes into play on three holes but there are a whopping 65 bunkers coming into play. It's challenging but not frustrating. Both low and high handicappers will enjoy not only the golf course but also the beautiful scenery. Black Bear is one of the best values in the area and has garnered a strong local following.
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Conditions4.2
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Value4.0
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Layout4.5
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Friendliness4.5
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Pace3.8
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Amenities4.3
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by nHQ1uuwmaZmAk8AD5MQw on 08/15/2026
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Photo submitted by nHQ1uuwmaZmAk8AD5MQw on 08/15/2026
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Photo submitted by EQuiza34 on 05/28/2026
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/10/2024
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by jul04 on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by fengbingolf on 06/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Keith2180142 on 05/27/2022
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#13 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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#4 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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Photo submitted by johnpmooney on 11/05/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006480491 on 07/19/2014
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by NiceBalls on 10/24/2013
Golfer Reviews
good course but greens not prestine
Good for intermediates, pretty course with alot of wild life. Actually saw Wild Turkeys, Deer and a big Black Bear. Greens needed work, otherwise good course.
very poor greens
greens in horrible shape and they still charge full price...last time i'm playing there
NIce course, good facilities, poor greens
Good set up on the course, nice layout, good pro shop, bar and grill. Tee boxes and fairways in very good condition. Greens a big let down, very sandy and some greens were unplayable.
Nice course but very slow play
Overall I think this course is decent I might have second thoughts about playing it again at full price. Played this course twice this year and unfortunately on the second go around we found it to be very slow (5 hrs plus) and we barely finished before it got dark out. Appearance of the club house is nice and well kept, refreshment cart made a few stops during our round, a very nice feature. First time out greens were in good shape but not the same on the rebound, new sod on some greens and not rolled very well, made putting very difficult.
