Black Bear GC
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3.7
1755 Reviews (1755)
5 Stars
605
4 Stars
723
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
89
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
76.0%
Recommend this course
1454 out of 1755 reviews
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3.2
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
55.2%
Recommend this course
32 out of 58 reviews
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3.5
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
69.3%
Recommend this course
70 out of 101 reviews
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Course Highlights
Black Bear's hilly, non-traditional Florida layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging elevation changes and well-regarded course design. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong overall value make this a rewarding round worth revisiting.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7041 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.1

P.B. Dye-designed Black Bear Golf Club offers good value and a challenging day. Six sets of tees give you plenty of options. This 18-hole championship facility course, located within 45 minutes of the Orlando attractions boasts of a complete practice facility that includes a double ended driving range, as well as a 40,000 sq. ft. short game area.

Golfers at Black Bear can count on the Dye trademark touches which include sandy waste bunkers, undulating greens and dramatic elevation changes-in short, Black Bear Golf Club is most definitely a "do or Dye" golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.7
1755 Reviews (1755)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 32
Patio Dining 17
Brunch 13
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 62
Elevation Changes 55
Undulating Greens 49
This course/club is great for:
Locals 40
Advanced Golfers 34
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 29
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The Bear never disappoints.

After reading some bad reviews. I was hesitant to play there. They must have been somewhere else. Tees were good, fairways have plenty of grass. Greens were good, although they were slower than I prefer. All had grass, but 2 had some bare spots and 6 was a temporary green. Great deal for the money and one of the better courses in the area. Definitely going back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very nice

The course was in very good condition. Just a couple of the greens had some sand to repair them. And #6 green was a temporary one but overall the greens putted true with decent speed. Tee boxes good. And fairways were beautiful. Top Tracer driving range. Very unusual course in that it was quite hilly. Really cool for a Florida course. I will warn you that most greens were quite tiny. But still fair. Very friendly staff! Overall a very good experience. Put it on your list.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always worth it

Always a great course to play. Great value and the course is in good condition especially for the money. Love black bear and will come back soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

awesome layout

great time playing here, staff were great , food was fantastic and the course conditions are getting much better, little far from port orange but love coming here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

love this layout

have played this course many times, and the conditions are getting back to what it used to be. I think the fairways were fantastic especially being five days after hurricane milton, the greens are close but not yet there and I will be back soon for another round.Love the fact this is family owned, the staff is really nice and there bar and food are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course in good shape

Considering the recent Hurricane, course was in great shape. Some traps had water in them. Green 6 is temporary. That problem precedes the Hurricane. Pro shop was super friendly and accommodating. I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course condition

Greens were in terrible shape, fairways were in bad condition. The gentleman in the club house was totally unfriendly and barely answer your questions.

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

Great course

Only a few wet spots, but overall in great shape. Love playing this beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Bear

Coming three days after hurricane Milton ran through here, the course was draining well, staff had worked hard to clear 90 percent of debris. Great lay out, one temp green, greens rolling a a good pace not too slow, but not scary fast. I like a quick green, greens couple of bad spots on a few but overall not terrible for fla this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in fair shape

You can tell they are trying to put money into the course and bring it back. Some of the greens had patches and hole number 6 is non existent. They have a flag in the middle of the fairway for the green. Overall for the layout and the conditions it is not worth an hour drive from Orlando to play this course. Maybe next season the course will be back to what it once was.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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