Black Bear GC
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3.8
1706 Reviews (1706)
5 Stars
596
4 Stars
714
3 Stars
235
2 Stars
80
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
80.4%
Recommend this course
1426 out of 1706 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 32 reviews
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3.9
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.6%
Recommend this course
99 out of 117 reviews
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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

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3.8
1706 Reviews (1706)

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Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good change of pace

I liked the layout of this course, which was different than many of the courses in the area. P. Dye layout with a links feel. Only water in play on one hole of note. Lot's of elevated and small greens made good iron play and chipping a premium and where most of the difficulty of the course is. It was not in terrific condition, but played well regardless, with generally good lies and true rolls on the green (though a bit slow). I'd definitely play here again and thought the value was very good. Staff was friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great time

I try to play different courses in the area and have been meaning to play here. I’m so glad I got the opportunity to play here. The staff was friendly and helpful, even had the starter come look for me to help guide me to the first tee. I got paired up with a player who not only has played here a few times, was knowledgeable about the placement of the pin and the best way to play the holes to maximize the shot. Overall I had a great time and can’t wait to go with friends to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Layout with Poor Greens

This has always been a fun golf course for me. Probably I have golfed it 70 times over the years. New management has improved the fairways, greatly raised prices, and done nothing to improve the marginal to poor greens. Yesterday the greens were very slow and had crab grass in spots. Fairways and tees were in good shape, and the practice facility is very good as well.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Course has some unfriendly & terrible staff members

The staff is very unfriendly and not worth a conversation. Our group felt threatened by their approach and despite many attempts, they were coming at us as we were non white. Golf is a game for everyone and the greats of the game have proved that. We felt insecure through the round as one of the staff members was rude and clearly out to make it difficult for us to play. He was completely the opposite with other groups. Don’t go there if you are a non-white.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Foursome had fun

Enjoyed the round. One players first time. Liked course. Couple of greens needed attention. # 6 green seems to be a continuous problem.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is being air rated and sanded. Prices are too high for these conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dare the Bear

Great track, good condition. , actually great condition when compared to their competition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Bear

Good to very good condition. Wasn't busy at all for a noon weekday time. Nicer fairways. Greens were good - but have been better. They do a good job here. I'll be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fun Dye course. The greens are a little bit like an amusement park. Not boring at all.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Bear

Good course some green was dry and made it run fast. I’m sure it be corrected. When the price comes down somewhat I’ll be playing there more often even though it’s a ways from home. It’s worth the drive.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This course has a great layout

Other than the greens being a little rough and bumpy, the course (tee boxes and fairways) was in great shape. Will play again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wide open course that challenges you with rolling fairways and small greens.

I had an amazing tike playing this course and will for sure return soon. The course has a links style feel, but with relatively small greens and that were the course really test you. Very hard to lose a ball here, but also has fun and challenging approach shots. If you want to freely swing your driver and work on dialing in the irons, this is the place.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty good

Fairways in decent condition. Greens were nice. Tee boxes could use a little work but overall a great day. Would return anytime.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course & place!

Have to say:

- awesome greens keeper

- nice layout

- clubhouse is stellar

- price is fair!

Kindly,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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