Black Bear GC
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3.8
1738 Reviews (1738)
5 Stars
601
4 Stars
722
3 Stars
246
2 Stars
85
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
77.6%
Recommend this course
1444 out of 1738 reviews
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3.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
61.1%
Recommend this course
33 out of 54 reviews
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3.7
119 Reviews (119)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.6%
Recommend this course
90 out of 119 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 139
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

3.8
1738 Reviews (1738)

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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Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is tough but fair

The only complaint was the greens were not fully recovered from aeration and were bumpy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Very nice track. Generous landing area off the tee, a premium placed on good iron play. Greens are fairly small with some tricky undulating pin placements. Overall course conditions are very good. A few places on the greens were a little patchy, but overall good condition. Very good for late August early September. Would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

Course was in great shape. Fairways were just cut after a lot of rain but drained effectively. Greens rolled true and were excellent. Challenging layout. Bring your A game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 136
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Another excellent value

The fairways are perfect. There is enough rough to impact your approach shots but not so much that you struggle to find your ball. The rains have washed out some of the bunkers but they are playable. The greens were punched a few weeks ago and are slow but puttable, give them about 10 days and they should be excellent. We played in 4 hours on a Sunday morning, did not have to wait and we’re not trying to speed through the round . The elevation changes, small greens, lush fairways and price make black bear a must play and one of the best courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still Loving it

I have played Black Bear a number of times and you can never go wrong with this hidden Jem. It's always in great condition for a neighbor course and the staff is always friendly and easy to deal with. I bring all my golfing buddies to Black Bear anytime I can get a chance to book a tee time. Keep up the good work guys I do appreciate it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult but extremely fun

This is a PB Dye designed golf course. I is difficult but fair. PB is not as diabolical as his dad Pete so that makes the course a lot more playable. Greens are tiny and well maintained. Fairways and tees are in decent shape. Pace was outstanding. Will definitely play there again. Price is right as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Time!!!

Played the course before had a great time. The greens apparently were coming back from Aireation still in fair to good shape most of them. The fairways were decent they were watering certain holes. I think out of respect to us golfers watering the greens should be done much later in the day just prior to closing. Some tee boxes needed some "TLC" overall I enjoy myself definitely will be back left some birdies out there!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time.

An amazing father son day on the course. My son and I only get to play a few times a year and we’re both very avg players. It was a great day the course was fun. The links style was something neither of us have played and we loved it. Final score 133 dad to 137. Lol with a few mulligans. We will def be back. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Plus it’s a Pete Dye course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition currently

Fairways and greens are in great shape. Best value for the price out of any course in central florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice well kept course

My two sons and I have played 4 courses whilst staying in Apopka and found this to be the best kept and most value for money in the area we have played. It is an interesting course with some tricku undulating greens. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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