Black Bear GC
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3.7
1757 Reviews (1757)
5 Stars
605
4 Stars
725
3 Stars
254
2 Stars
89
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
76.3%
Recommend this course
1456 out of 1757 reviews
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3.2
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
55.9%
Recommend this course
33 out of 59 reviews
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3.5
98 Reviews (98)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
68.4%
Recommend this course
67 out of 98 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 140
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

3.7
1757 Reviews (1757)

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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Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Slow Today

Course is always in great condition. Tee, fairway, green. Beautiful shape. Pace of play was really slow today. Too many foursomes playing slowly and not letting faster players play through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenge!!

Course is a real challenge. Very hilly and interesting course design!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course ... challenging for all skill levels

Black Bear was in great condition compared to other local courses. The green were in great shape, the fairways were in great shape, and the tee boxes were great. Some of the bunkers were in the need for some attention, but the recent rains were the obvious culprit. The course can be challenging if you are not a pure fairway hitter....the bunkers will swallow you up.... I only wish they would include a course map on the score sheet, as it had been years since I played this course,...It was a guess on some holes as to where the flag would be off the tee, due to the elevation changes and hills/bunkers on the course. All of the tee boxes did not have the hole layout markers, or we just missed them..... so it was an interesting round....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great First Experience! Challenging but Gorgeous!

I'm a novice golfer, so it was a struggle to hit any greens in regulation. With that said, I've never enjoyed getting my butt kicked by a golf course so much.

The terrain on the course was breathtaking, and the course conditions were very good. Most of the greens are smallish, and many are very narrow, so your approach game better be spot on.

The beverage cart stopped running by the time I teed off around 2pm because there just weren't enough patrons to make it worth the effort, but I was able to get a cart cooler from the bar filled with beer at a reasonable price, so I didn't go thirsty!

I can't wait to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice Greens

I haven’t played blackbear in years I’m glad it came out and gave it a shot again. Course is in excellent condition almost like a championship golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Great

Always an amazing course to play. Great playing conditions. Always in great shape. Greens were a little slower than normal due to the rain. Pace of play was a little slow due to folks not understanding allowing faster players through. Otherwise, never a complaint with Black Bear. Will always come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 186
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course in good condition

Black Bear was in really good condition. The greens were nice and rolling medium speed and true. The fairways were also really good, the rough, bunkers and tee boxes were well cared for. The course is challenging. Approach shots to the greens require precision on most greens to score well. Good course for intermediate to advanced players.

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

Great shape!

They keep the scores in such good condition, I can back at least once a week, with my son.

Peaceful and the staff is top notch!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

I have always heard that black bear was an excellent course to play. First time I played it yesterday and I have to say it is the number one well maintained course in this area that I have played it is well laid out fairly forgiving well priced and the speed of play was excellent for us. I highly recommend anyone that has the opportunity to play around need to do it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always Great

BB is always in great shape and is a great place to play. Thank you for maintaining it and keeping in wonderful playing shape. Will always come back to this one.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

76 years old played green tees course faily hard playing here mostly winter time always great shape

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

Found this course online. Reviews were favorable and highly rated. Made the hour drive inland from the east coast of Florida to play. Course is in great condition with nice fairways and lush greens that held well struck shots! Greens rolled smoothly. Sand traps were raked and in good shape as well. Carts are newer and in good condition. Staff was pleasant and very helpful. Water is available on the course and a beverage cart roams the course. All in all, had a favorable experience and enjoyed my visit!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Do You Dare? The Bear

If your out in this area give it a shot. This is a challenge but enjoyable. Will be coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always great

I love the challenge of this course. If the wind isn't blowing anywhere else, it's blowing at Black Bear; that just adds to the challenge. The course is in excellent condition in all aspects.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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