Black Bear Golf Club

Overall the course was in good to great shape.

The tee boxes were nice and green,

The fairways and greens were acceptable, with the exception of number 6, which the starter told us was being worked on, so a temp was created. There was also on other green on the back that I remember was patchy.

The majority of the fairways are very undulating, so be careful where you hit your tee shots.

The greens are elevated and there is plenty of run offs so do your best to choose a club on your approach that you can land on the greens.

Very challenging and different that most of the courses I've played in central Florida but it was fun and I'll be back!

Played this course for the first time in about 6 months, it has definitely improved, the green on #6 is almost ready for play, tee boxes, fairways and greens are in good shape, I hope they open the driving range for grass practice.

Would like to know before making Tee time that one hole will be unavailable!!Also,would be helpful especially on Par threes to have sign that tells you best place to leave cart from cart path!

A good track and a link style course. My only complaint is a large amount of the green are narrow and hitting out the green side bunkers are pure he$$. Enjoy and to play again when the temperature is warmer and not windy.

HAVENT PLAYED THE BEAR IN OVER A YEAR BECAUSE OF BAD CONDITIONS WELL ITS READY FOR YOUR CHALLENGE MUCH IMPROVED AND GETTING BETTER GO GIVE IT A TRY

The course is over 7k yards, good variety of tees available for shorter hitters. Lots of uneven lies and undulation on the greens. Overall in good shape, temporary green on #6 and some sand spots on some greens. This course will challenge you, placement is key and playing the course will provide good knowledge. A fun track, if you haven't played it, put it on your list to try.

Haven't golfed here in 30 years. Moved back to Florida recently and decided it would make a great halfway point to golf with a friend who recently moved to the Villages.

The staff was pleasant and informative, checking in was easy, cart was available quickly before I walked out of the pro shop.

Awesome driving range set up with close proximity to the restaurant and outside seating. Made me wish I lived closer!

The range is set up for Trackman. if you want to pay extra, Disappointed there were no distances defined for the flags on the range.

Putting green is very large but with just a few holes to share.

The Starter was friendly. We were just a twosome and were placed behind a foursome. But no worries, we were having a good time and did not hold up the foursome behind us.

I mentioned to another friend about going to Black Bear who had just golfed here. He recommended we declare on the tee that all bunkers were GUR and pull out balls out for a better experience. While I don't mind hitting out of bunkers, once on the course, it became very clear why he gave that advice. There is an abundance of bunkers and while a few are in okay shape, many need a lot of work.

The greens were a bit fuzzy, but rolled true to the break. And there is a lot of undulation on every green. Which you need to pay attention to.

There are some dead spots here and there, but nothing any recreational golfer hasn't seen before.

Most enjoyable is the elevation changes in most fairways. This course is not the typical flat course you see in Florida. We enjoyed the change!

Pace of play was fine. The foursome was a group of ladies who live on the course and very nicely let us know to play through as they were getting refreshments at the turn.

One bit of advice is to choose your tees wisely. If you do not have the distance, the gold tees will still challenge the recreational golfer.

One of the highlights was the Bears. Den restaurant. Great burgers and wings! Another reason I wish I lived closer. going there for an evening of food and fun at the driving range with friends or family would make for a great time!

Fun layout with lots of rolling hills and bunkers. We were impressed. It is worth the drive.

Always fun to play here. Good greens challenging layout.