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Black Bear Golf Club

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4.2
526 Reviews (526)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
191
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
42
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
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88.7%
Recommend this course
430 out of 526 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
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32 out of 36 reviews
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4.2
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
91.3%
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42 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6673 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.4

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6673 yards 72.4 129
Blue 72 6334 yards 70.7 126
White 72 5883 yards 68.6 123
White (W) 72 5883 yards 74.3 132
Red (W) 72 4785 yards 67.8 120
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Franklin
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 71.3/132 384 506 445 406 195 566 204 343 441 3490 382 148 385 555 164 275 496 389 389 3183 6673
Blue M: 69.7/130 W: 75.3/141 369 484 422 396 185 535 193 311 420 3315 360 143 370 528 154 255 480 357 372 3019 6334
White M: 67.9/123 W: 72.9/135 349 451 394 386 158 500 142 295 400 3075 335 123 350 496 137 234 455 340 342 2812 5887
Gold M: 63.8/118 320 386 371 315 133 441 135 256 307 2664 281 118 340 368 114 230 384 275 302 2412 5076
Red W: 67.5/125 240 382 329 310 120 437 122 251 305 2496 266 103 335 366 111 164 380 267 297 2289 4785
Handicap 9 11 1 5 17 13 7 15 3 8 18 4 2 16 14 12 6 10
Par 4 5 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 36 4 3 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 3 5 9 17 1 15 13 7 8 16 10 4 18 14 2 6 12

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Ryegrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/31
Architect Jack Kurlander (1996) David Glenz (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "David Leadbetter Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Showers, Lockers

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4.2
526 Reviews (526)

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golfpain
Played On
Reviews 206
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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jreynolds3455
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Abeer7953764
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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miked3399
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful, challenging and very enjoyable

Very well maintained and picturesque course. We really enjoyed every hole. This is a great course and well worth the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314160959077
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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jin3478
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Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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mikeonfire15
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

Mountain course

Coming from Florida this course was a bear..lol plenty of elevation changes. a lot of shots up hills to greens. it was fun shooting downhill to fairways. the fairways were in great shape. the greens were slow. I take it it's because its early in the season. I had a great time and the staff was very accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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egetto109
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Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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egetto109
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Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Comfortable golf course

I always enjoy a round at Black Bear. It has a good mix of difficult holes and not so difficult. Staff is very friendly and there are very good amenities; practice range and putting green, bar and restaurant, and refreshment carts.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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golfpain
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Reviews 206
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u776071633
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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bvanderydt33
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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davidcheechoi
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Horrible green condition

Even in the airification, comparing other course ,

It was the worst ever.

Golf now should notify that condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314163780652
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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tyguy1328
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Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

CLOSED

How can you sell us tee times when it’s closed. But still charge ?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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cdktkd
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Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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u314159498996
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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egetto109
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Challenging but friendly

The course was in excellent shape. Staff are always great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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deanboylan
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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Columbus Day golf

Black Bear is a nice course. Was able to get a tee time on a Monday holiday and used my hot deal coupon code. Pace of play was slow but the scenery was great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u499763754
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Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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