Black Bear GC
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3.7
1749 Reviews (1749)
5 Stars
601
4 Stars
723
3 Stars
253
2 Stars
88
1 Stars
84
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
77.4%
Recommend this course
1450 out of 1749 reviews
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3.1
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
57.4%
Recommend this course
35 out of 61 reviews
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3.6
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
73.9%
Recommend this course
85 out of 115 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
1749 Reviews (1749)

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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I play heavy to irons over woods. This course plays PERFECTLY to my style of golf. The fairways run like carpet. Very friendly staff. 10/10 will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst owner of a golf course!!

Been playing here for years…. Owner is some Spanish, maybe Asian dude who is the most disrespectful human I’ve ever came across… this guy runs a golf course?? Those poor employees! Absolute duesch bag, rude, disrespectful, doesnt know how to talk to paying customers or how to approach any type of situation on a golf course the right way. Talks down to you, enjoys being mean to paying customers lol. If you care about customer service as much as course conditions the course is in much better shape then the staff!

Shout out to Jordan in the cart barn! Great kid! Nicest guy there

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Owners disrespectful and out of line

Don’t hit it over a fence or the Spanish/somoan duesch bag who runs the course will come out and talk down to you like youre a child who did bad. Absolutely the worst experience I’ve ever had after playin there for years… I’ll save myself $50, won’t be back. Guy who runs it needs to practice how to speak to ppl

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course. Good value.

Enjoyed the round. Greens were a bit slow but kind of expected in such hot weather. A better place to play than two other courses within just a few miles.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course!

Black Bear is a gem! The course was pristine, boasting gorgeous green grass, an engaging layout, and an unbeatable price point. If you haven't already, add Black Bear to your must-play list - you won't regret it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Blackness

Had a great time playing the course the conditions are good and I will definitely play it again..

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value, and practice facility is really nice.

Course was in pretty good condition given the lack of rain. Greens were rolling true, just a little slow. Overall great value through Glofpass.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Bear

The course was in fantastic shape considering the heavy rain the previous night. It drained very well. Greens were tip top.practice facility and putting area are superb. The staff and food were very good indeed. I cannot find anything negative at all to say about Black Bear and I may enquire about a membership, I was that impressed.

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

Course in very good condition

Hadn’t played here in some time, and was pleased with the course conditions. Fairways were in good shape and greens were also, but a little slow.

One of the things that make this course interesting are the greens. They have flag positions that will challenge the low handicap player, and challenging approach angles.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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