Black Bear GC
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3.7
1730 Reviews (1730)
5 Stars
600
4 Stars
719
3 Stars
244
2 Stars
84
1 Stars
83
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
77.1%
Recommend this course
1438 out of 1730 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.7%
Recommend this course
27 out of 46 reviews
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3.8
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
76.7%
Recommend this course
92 out of 120 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

3.7
1730 Reviews (1730)

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 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track…

Always have loved playing here!

Course in good condition!

Nobody on the course when we played. Afternoon & hot!

Only negative was after 9, we were hot so we went in for a drink & a Hot Dog, & sat down to cool off. We then got “shooshed” out of the bar because he were on the turn. No one was on the course. Not very accommodating. 2 men in their mid 60’s getting pushed out of the bar. I left the lady know that I would go out when I was finished.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Everything was great from the front desk to the starter everybody was very nice We got matched with Mark very nice gentleman who had played here before had a great time with him.The course condition was good greens are fine fairways ok we had a great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Most Improved

After months have staying from Black Bear as course was not In Good condition. CONGRATULATIONS to the staff, tee boxers now excellent, greens including homesick run true, sand traps well kept up, course well maintained

Strongly would advise you come play Black Bear

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout , needs TLC

Enjoyed the course at a great HotNow price. Greens were average to slow, fairways were in decent shape. Need more care to greens and fairway bunkers to be a championship course. Great deals and tournaments available there!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Underated!!!

I dont know if I lucked out, but this is by far my favorite course in central florida. I'm sick and tired of playing flat courses; this course is like nothing else for the money. Great slopes, hills, and valleys; cool layouts. The greens actually have breaks. The conditions were phenomenal. With all of the rain recently, the fairways were pristine and the greens were perfect. I got a hot deal for $25 and it was beyond worth it. I would no question pay $40 for this course.

Went around noon on a thursday, maybe 5 cars in the lot. Didn't run into anybody on the course. --- This is the place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Rude staff

Course is very fun. With tight fairways and very small

Greens. Unfortunately Everyone we came in contact with at the course had a terrible attitude. From the pro shop to the starter to the guy washing carts. No respect for people choosing to spend their holiday at Black Bear. Eagle dunes is much better and just down the street.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's been better

First time playing this course in years.

I was a single and I got to the 1st tee 5 min before my tee time. There was a 4some in the fairway, a 4some on the tee, a 2some behind d them, me, and another 2some behind me. Neither 2so.e wanted me to join, so on we went. I waited between 15-20 min between shots virtually every hole. 95 degrees, no drink carts and no on course water anywhere. The greens were the slowest I have ever played, hands down. The course was very dry and even crusty in places, but in decent condition otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst owner in golf

What a douche bag. Treats his customers like crap. Was one of my favorite courses traveled hour and half to play but never again. Treated my friends like dog poop NEVER

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not a course for seniors

Elevation changes around tees and bunkers could be difficult for seniors and handicapped players

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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