Black Bear GC
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3.8
1710 Reviews (1710)
5 Stars
597
4 Stars
714
3 Stars
236
2 Stars
82
1 Stars
81
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
79.8%
Recommend this course
1428 out of 1710 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
71.4%
Recommend this course
25 out of 35 reviews
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3.9
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
82.8%
Recommend this course
96 out of 116 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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Reviews

3.8
1710 Reviews (1710)

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Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

This is the third time I came back to Black Bear to play. I introduced two new friends to this course, they absolutely loved it. The course is well maintained. The tee boxes and fairways are perfect, grass around the green is trimmed perfectly for chipping. Green is also in great condition just a bit on the slow side. I played the black tee, it's quite challenge. Some holes are long, greens are small, definitely not an easy course for lots of GIR. I'd say this is one of the best courses in its area. Grill room is also well stocked, had beer and some sandwiches, no complain. Will come back play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens

The the greens would have slowest I have seen in Central Florida you have to use your driver on them

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Black Bear

The course was ingood condition with very feiw exceptions. I just wish covid would allow cart person again. So Hot. Love the course ungelations.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Signs of the times

Greens were slow but consistent. Fairways were great. Bunkers are in summer conditions due to rauns. Would play any chance i could. Hopefully greens will be faster and bunkers better next time!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course & good conditions

Tees, fairways, and greens all in very good condition, always a good layout. Enjoyed the round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Horrible conditions

Greens were slow! And in very very rough shape. Dead areas on most holes and in overall just not worth the drive or value. You can tell it use to be a cool course and has a fun layout but the conditions and pace of play will never have me returning

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late was perfect

The google maps directions aren't even close to accurate and I am thankful. I arrived on time, but in golf I was late and missed my tee time. Ugh! Played as single for first 2 holes and caught up with twosome at the par 3 third. Pace of play was perfect throughout round. Course has definitely changed since the last time I played here. Some bunkers are gone as well as some trees and even a redesign of one of the par 4's. Definitely would recommend this course and really glad I was late.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 191
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a pleasure!

Course was great from tee to green. There were a few areas that needed some sod. The fairways were great. The greens fast and deceptive. The rough was fair not impossible. Full bar and restaurant after your round. I’ll be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

GREAT CONDITION

THE COURSE WAS IN GREAT CONDITION,

GREENS WERE A LITTLE SLOWER THNA EXPECTED.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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