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4.0
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
80.4%
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110 out of 131 reviews
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5.0
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Conditions
5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.1
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.7%
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18 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
Nestled at 7,000 feet in Big Bear, this nine-hole mountain course delivers a memorable layout with stunning natural surroundings and consistently solid conditions. Friendly, accommodating staff and a smooth pace of play make every round enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.

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Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 35
Length 2783 yards
Slope 112
Rating 33.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1948
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent/Poa Annua Grass
Golf Season April 15 - November 15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Tank tops/cutoffs are not permitted. Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Internet Access
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4.0
131 Reviews (131)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Staff is unbearable

Golf course is fun. Staff is unbearable. Booked 18 over the phone, said we wanted to play 18 and they said we could get 18 before close. When we got to the back 9 the moron ranger wearing a huskers hardhat refused to let us on and offered no solution. We were ready to play the back before 5:30. Sunset is at 7:45. Went into the club house and even offered to pay more to play the back, and the cashier was also zero help. I would not play here again simply because of the staff. If you play here book online or at least make sure you have everything in writing.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Get real already!

This is a local course, and that’s really why I reluctantly play here.

$50 for 9 holes, really? There are many, many courses with a better layout, have 18 holes, in better shape and have real distances for at lot less.

I brought up the cost last year, and this year they went up!

I’d play this course a lot more if you were paying for what you get. Maybe $30 for 9 holes, $55 for 18 with a cart?

The greens are also crappy, and the tee boxes are even worse. The best I can say is the location is nice and the bunkers seem to have sand in them. Other than that, this course is not near worth for what you pay for!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This course is beautiful

Amazing mountain views, welcoming staff, and great course layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very fast greens

This was my second time playing Bear Mountain. I love playing this course because of the fresh air, mountain scenery, and course layout. I had a playing partner Richie who has also played this course. The fairways and greens were very fast. In fact after your drove hit the ground it would roll at least another 50 - 60 yards. The greens required a very gentle touch to get the ball rolling to the cup. I gave the pace of play a 3 because there was a group of 5 ahead of us that basically took their time. All in all it was great to play Bear Mountain again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course

This is my 1st time at this course and I enjoyed. 2 of the greens, however were in rough shape, especially gold 8. It was discolored, sandy and nearly unplayable. Fairways are in solid condition. The pace and staff were great. I would play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I expected more…

First time playing this course. For the price they charge, I was expecting a decent course. What we got was average course with barely any signage, the upkeep was ok. The views of mountains and such was beautiful and staff was really friendly, but for the amount of money this cost, I would not recommend this to anyone. Standing water everywhere, the course was in ok shape, but for a tourist town and the cost…not even close to worth it. Shame

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Expensive for what you get

I’m not sure if it’s because this is the only course on the mountain or what, but $90 for a 18 hole round of golf where you play the same 9 holes twice is ridiculous. I was hoping they would get real with green fees. I think maybe $50 for 18 holes and $30 for 9 holes, with a cart, would be more in line for what you are getting. I can name 20 courses within a reasonable drive that offer a better course, better amenities and for less money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Marshall, slow pace of play.

I like the course and the location. Greens are super fast, down hill down grain. But the pace of play is unbearable! They allow six somes and five somes so three and four groups get backed up on the tees and it takes three hours to play nine short holes of golf! The Bear of Bear mountain golf is unbearable pace of play!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid Course for the Location

The course was very green and had nice sand in the bunkers. It was fairly bumpy and some spots were close to the road, but I would play it again when visiting the Big Bear area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another Beautiful Day!!!

We freaking had such a great day. My 10 year old beat me for the third time. That was awesome. Made some friends up there over the last 2 years and it’s nice to see those guys and gals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice 9 hole course

Nice course. Beautiful mountain views from most holes.

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

Golf Big Bear

Layout was a bit confusing on the first 3 holes, but overall good experience. Not overly difficult, great views and scenery. Fairways and greens in decent shape. Would play again. Good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They need to get real with the price of play!

$55 for 9 holes? Course is short, not really that great and for $110 for 18 holes..,,.there are 1000,s of other courses that I could play for that, that are better and longer.

The only reason I play here is that it’s local, but this getting tiresome.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Perfect Golf Day

Every time I come here to play this course I have never been disappointed. The weather is perfect with mild wind and the greens are moderately fast but consistent. I booked my time thru Golfnow and the price is pretty good walking because I like to walk. I was paired with a couple and a single and they were all nice. This is a good way to meet other players from different locals.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Truly half an 18 hole course

The course has two par fives and is long enough that if you play it twice it’s the same as a regular 28 hole course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
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