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Black Bear Golf Club

3.7
1757 Reviews (1757)
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
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Championship 72 7041 yards 74.1 140
Black 72 6453 yards 71.5 134
White 72 6025 yards 69.7 126
White (W) 72 6025 yards 75.8 136
Yellow (W) 72 5344 yards 71.8 128
Yellow 72 5344 yards 66.6 120
Green 72 4942 yards 64.5 116
Green (W) 72 4942 yards 69.0 125
Red 71 3723 yards 60.1 106
Red (W) 71 3723 yards 62.3 110
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Eustis
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Championship M: 74.1/142 405 534 189 548 197 378 402 394 428 3475 420 222 414 400 568 141 512 456 433 3566 7041
Black M: 71.4/137 W: 77.6/145 346 489 159 525 177 358 355 367 395 3171 394 192 372 370 544 131 472 414 393 3282 6453
White M: 69.5/128 W: 75.3/140 338 462 147 510 167 341 337 327 388 3017 364 184 362 336 469 118 454 373 348 3008 6025
Yellow M: 66.5/120 W: 71.5/132 310 414 135 463 150 311 309 270 371 2733 348 167 311 302 383 91 392 329 288 2611 5344
Green M: 64.3/113 W: 69.3/127 305 409 130 458 97 276 299 263 299 2536 318 147 306 297 370 86 387 257 238 2406 4942
Red M: 59.4/101 W: 62.4/113 230 302 87 354 97 229 216 226 243 1984 243 112 226 232 305 86 290 195 238 1927 3911
Handicap 9 3 15 13 7 1 11 17 5 12 14 6 16 2 18 4 8 10
Par 4 5 3 5 3 4 4 4 4 36 4 3 4 4 5 3 5 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 9 13 1 17 7 5 15 11 6 12 10 8 2 18 4 16 14
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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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JohnBeathler
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good design but lumpy greens and brown grass

Nice layout but the greens are slow lumpy and brown. Needs water!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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gralord
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course could be fun with a little help.

The greens are tiny and putt like you're on Berber carpet. All dried out and bouncy. Also they are very narrow, don't know what Pete Dye was thinking.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004686476
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in excellent condition. Wind always comes into play during a round. Pace of play good, greens and bunkers in good condition.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Kima7877
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Checkin personnel were unfriendly but cart personnel were great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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Papabird
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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sally77777777
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314159838594
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cannondd
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000008008516
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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sally77777777
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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DJStephen
Played On
Reviews 142
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Florida Advisor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still One of the Places to Play!

On more than one occasion I have dragged a reluctant playing partner to Black Bear, even though they objected to the almost 2 hr. ride. They objected no more once they got a chance to play and now have bugged me to go back. Black Bear is one of the most "non-typical" Florida courses you can find with hills and a great layout. If you want great conditions and a challenging course I highly recommend BB and am already fielding calls from friends who I haven't taken yet. Great job!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Mooberry
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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scott5151437
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Quality Golf Course

Wind made tough course even more challenging. Great layout. Course in good condition, Enjoyable round of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Rsknez
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Rsknez
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 Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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ckdemarco
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u686118190
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Enjoyable outing

Teeboxes fairways and greens in very good condition. Average pace of play. Great staff. Several challenging holes. Very nice practice areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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lois5167461
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape after a rain

The course is in good shape. The greens were ok, but not fast. The bunkers were either wet or hard, but it rained a lot in the last couple of days. Still a nice course, hilly and challenging

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u901209426
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It always great to Dare The Bear!

Always a wonderful experience. Staff is very friendly. Challenging course in great condition.

Green fees are a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u154519424
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too much

Too much walking from cart paths to greens, green side bunkers, apron areas, very undulated and it certainly wasn’t to maintain a manicured appearance, because it was just in average condition. Also staff tried to push us along because a twosome behind complained. There was zero substance to the complaint. Based on the score card they expect a round to be played in 4 hours and 12 minutes, our foursome finished the round in 3 hours and 58 minutes AND we had one walker. Too many other courses to bother with this one ever again!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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