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4.1
135 Reviews (135)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
83.5%
Recommend this course
114 out of 135 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 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.

About

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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4.1
135 Reviews (135)
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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice local course.

First time playing here this season(opened up 2 days before I played).

The course was probably in better shape than I have ever seen it

The pace of play was excellent, with no one pressuring us from behind and no waiting for the group ahead.

I think it’s a little pricey for what you get, but it being a local course, I’d rather play here sometimes instead of driving an hour to the closest courses.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great place and staff

Others on the course were just as nice as the staff here... Will definitely be back for another round soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course but expensive for what you get.

This is my local course and I try to love it but the pace of play and the fees are a little high IMO.

The layout is fun and challenging and overall the course was in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Boys trip

Amazing helpful staff and beautiful course. We had a great time and will definitely be back. Probably have to bring the wives next time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was nice and views are even better. Pace of play was terrible the first five holes were backed up with a group of eight players 3 holes ahead. 2 1/2 hours to play 9. Had to buy a collard shirt in the pro shop per MANDATORY dress code, even though a threesome finished with one wearing a t-shirt and another in a tank top/wife beater , pro shop said they “must have got past them”

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play is the worst!

We had a 2:30 tee time, Pull up to the tee box with 3 groups ahead of us. A pair of walkers came up behind us and jumped in front of me and my son. I didn’t mind cause my son is 6 but then it Took 45 minutes to play the first hole. I left and demanded a refund after.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day with my son

The people are great. My 9 year old son and I played some of the most enjoyable golf we’ve played.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only course in Big Bear

This is the only course available to play in Big Bear Lake, California. Overall this course is fun. I had a good time. The only thing is that the rates are kind of inflated however, it's the only course available in Big Bear Lake, California. For that reason, it's a great course. The people I played with were really nice. They were dog friendly because I have a service animal and it came automatically with a card. Overall, this is a nice course staff. A little iffy, however they were considered it when it came down to me wanting to take my service animal on the course. I would play it again though

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Only Game in Town

I live in Georgia and Florida so my review is biased but this course was an afterthought by the owners of the Bear Ski resort. 9 hole course with 2000 ground squirrel holes, no grass tee boxes and torn up greens taking 5+ hours to play because there are no marshalls to speed up play. For $70 (senior rate) you can play some very nice courses back East. Only play if you are desperate.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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