Black Bear Golf Club

Very nice course,very nice atmosphere. Not over challenging. One issue was the greens. But the greens were extremely slow..

Played Black Bear this past week after the rain. Course remains in great shape as per usual. Greens are the best of any course around. Some newly renovated bunkers really stand out. Staff was very friendly and accommodating of my late group due to traffic. Starter gave a good rundown of the course prior to going out.

5 1/2 hours.

Rangers do nothing to speed up play.

The type off staff they have working there should never be in a customer service position. No help at all

Went to Play today and we had sampler passes to use on the six crystal spring courses. Management informed us that we should’ve read the fine print because they are not available to use on a holiday so we could either pay 500+ and play or oh too bad since you didn’t cancel you’re gonna be charged over $500 for not canceling. All the manager kept saying was he was trying to help us, but there was nothing he could do pay the money and play or don’t pay the money and we’re gonna charge you anyway it was out of his hands. I’m not sure if this was the manager or the bad boy But if that’s the type of management that is at the counter and he doesn’t have the power to make any kind of decision or satisfy the golfers then it’s the worst stinking course ever. Working in the public service sector if that’s how we treated our customers I wouldn’t be surprised if I lost more customers than I gained with not having any option on how to help us out in that type of situation that particular person should never be hired in a customer service position.

Black Bear is a great course, with a good combination of difficult and easier holes

Black Bear is about a 75% challenging golf course. It requires very good concentration to play. Despite that I like the course very much. The staff is terrific.

Course condition very good. Sand traps are neglected

Black Bear is a really fun, unique, challenging yet enjoyable course. The only issue I have is the pricing. I've been coming here for years and years, and I am getting priced out. At this point a typical weekend round is now $130-$150. Pure insanity. I love coming here when I can find a weekday hot deal, but you won't see me paying $140 ever.

course was good condition except for a number of sand bunkers that were filled with dirt and stones. some sand bunkers, however, were filled with new sand. carts were slow and in terrible condition. range balls were tired and bruised. for a "resort" course, more capital investment is needed to live up to its reputation.

Hilly in spots so definitely recommend a golf cart!

I’ve allows enjoyed BB. First started playing there 12 yrs ago. Like the course challenges & layout. This offered a few more. The greens were very rough having been aerated recently. To be expected at this time of the year. The sand traps are very rough & not playable. Hopefully they will get the attention needed to bring this course to the next level of quality golf for the money & enjoyment.

All said, it’s allow pleasant going back to where I started to map out my improvement.

All I can say is in years past we could never play an amazing course like Black Bear 🐻. Now December in NJ can be in the 50s. Seriously one of the best courses you will ever play, classy all the way..