Black Bear Golf Club

It was just under $400 for four of us to play and that is insane for this course. Greens were tiny and muddled with divots. There’s no way this course should be charging this much money to play here. I don’t recommend

The course was in good shape given the dry season here in FL. A couple of greens have experienced some problems but the majority are in great shape and rolling well. A bit spotty around greens but that should be fixed with the help of some rain. Overall, still a very enjoyable course to play.

Fairways are narrow and many are parallel to the next fairway separated by rolling hills. You have to keep your eyes open or you could take a ball to the face from someone’s slice. Bunkers everywhere. Elevated tees and greens throughout. Downside there aren’t any steps to boxes so your hiking a little to get up and down. Challenging course if you miss the fairway. Greens were nice and true.

I was recommended to play this course.I was underwelmed ,I thought the course was in decent shape there was enough fair way to hit into it was a lot like southern dunes in a way but southern dunes is a lot more fun to play and in better shape. The main beef with the course was the greens Way to small some of the greens were so narrow you needed a windmill in front of it just to see pin im a fairly decent player but this course was ridiculous I like a challenging layout But also fun to play this course is a big fat "0"

Most of the tee boxes and greens are elevated making it extremely difficult. The 18th hole is over water making it a very long shot for average golfer. There is no bailout area. Not well designed hole.

Greens fast and smooth. Almost too fast for slope of greens. Fairways had grass, but were cut tight . Bunkers could use work. Maybe one half to 1 inch loose sand, then hard sand. Definitely a course worht playing.

Too many unknowns! Quirky holes, long drive out there. Not one of my favorite places.

Have played this course multiple times. Love the challenging layout and the hills which are rare for most FL golf. It was a pretty slow round on Sat morning - we had to wait on most shots. Ranger stopped and said it is normal for Sat morning. Regardless would definitely recommend the course as it’s in great shape.

Wonderful design, fun to play. Some IMPRESSIVE bunkers! Overall, it was a bit dry (especially the front nine) and it looks like they are trying to make some improvements, decent course, very good value for a course by a top-notch designer.

Several playing partners at other courses had recommended Black Bear to me but I had been reluctant to play it because I’m not a big fan of Dye courses (father’s or son’s). I have found the Dyes have a tendency to use unnecessary “gimmicks” to increase the difficulty of their courses such as unnecessarily deep green side swales, strategically placed but artificially high mounds, weird shaped greens, etc. In any event, I decided to give Black Bear a try and I’m glad I did. Although Black Bear has a couple of holes that evidence the Dye trickery, overall it is a very enjoyable track. The greens were fast but not unfairly so. Fairways and tees were in relatively good shape but the rough was thin and spotty at best. Pace of play was excellent (3:45!). I intend to go back soon so I can try some different strategy on the tricky holes!

Weather was good,a little cool and windy. Course in good shape.

This course is challenging, very difficult shot selection and careful shot planning from the back Bear tees. Greens will roll off on you and so will the terrain in the fairways, hit the wrong end of a speed slot or come in at the wrong angle you may find some tough approaches. Long irons and short game must be on to have a good day here. From lower sets of tees, provides a fair test to work on lie angles, but sacrifices in length.

Course is in good shape

Greens were fast

Several elevated greens require accurate approach shots or a great short game