Black Bear Golf Club

Course is in good shape

Greens were fast

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

I enjoy playing this course every so often. The layout is nice and I like that the front 9 brings you back to the clubhouse, a few courses I play do not. What you see from the tee box is pretty much what you get. There are no real hazards on the course unless you wander off the fairways, where you can find a bunker or two, or some nasty stuff that can make you think twice about hitting your shot. Where it gets tough though, is the greens. They can be long and narrow, postage stamp size, or a large green with lots of undulations.

I hope you have as much fun playing here as I do.

Tees and fairways were in good shape of the winter. The greens needed some work but were playable. Sand traps needed some work.

I played well here. Even though my swing didn't keep up. But it was great to actually know some of the holes come at the rare times I've played here. Love when they have golf now deals! Nice to play with uneven lies and crooked eyes and hills and such. If you want to try something Tricky with hills and uneven terrain in Florida, come here.

Played the course given the 4-star rating, but it's more 3-star. Course wasn't in great shape, although greens were nice and rolled true. I can see this being a very nice course under better conditions.

Generous landing areas and great design. Typical of a p dye course. Bring your a short game. Lots of rolling hills and green are in great shape for winter months. Will play again for sure!

We love the layout of this Course. A true test of your skills as a golfer.

I was a member here long ago when the course was in amazing shape. I would say it’s in decen shape. Greens are good but lots of ball marks unrelated on the greens. The traps have seen erosion and are not well kept. Sand is hard and compacted.

Pace of play was ok. The layout of the course is challenging and fun. You have to have your wedge game on point. Lots of elevated and large rolling greens. Misses leave you with sand or challenging chip shots. When this course was in its prime, it was one of the best around.

Need to be in decent physical condition to play this coy

The course staff at check-in and restaurant offered a friendly greeting and service. The golf course is in as good shape as it has ever been. Not handicap (golfer) friendly. Many signs indicate what is or is not allowed, such as keeping both tires on the cart path near the greens and tee boxes, which would make it difficult to walk to and fro. Not a slam, but an observation. I like that the owner and manager take great pride in trying to keep the course in as good a condition as possible. I would play it again at the Golf Now 'HOT DEAL' rate.

Really enjoyed the terrain variations of this course. Not your typical flat Florida track. Greens were in great shape and fairways had plenty of grass. Bunkers were a bit inconsistent but very playable. Overall, a great value for the money!