View of the 18th hole and clubhouse at The Grand Bear Golf Course
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4.8
382 Reviews (382)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
97.7%
Recommend this course
371 out of 382 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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4.9
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
97.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 47 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7204 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.5

Unlike some Jack Nicklaus golf courses that have earned a reputation for being among the world's most difficult, mid- and high-handicappers stand a fighting chance at the Grand Bear Golf Course. Nicklaus offers wide fairways before the sprawling woods take over on either side, most bunkers aren't horribly steep, and greens generally have room in front to run a shot up. The winding Biloxi River helps build Grand Bear to a dramatic finish. The par-3 14th hole plays through a chute of woods to a green guarded by the river below that runs along diagonally, punishing hooked shots left short. After another par 3 on the 16th that plays with the river to the left, the 17th once again plays over the river on the drive, then parallel to the hole. The 18th hole plays long and uphill back toward the clubhouse.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required: Collared Shirt (No Denim)

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
382 Reviews (382)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 45
Undulating Greens 35
Elevation Changes 24
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Advanced Golfers 33
A Weekend Splurge 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 49
In the 'Burbs 7
Near Local Attractions 7

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Layout Excellent
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Beautiful Jack's Course

Nice layout. Difficult for the average golfer but open fairways for those missed shots. Exceptional Par 3s. Very reasonable for the after 2pm golfer.

Conditions Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Windy weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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Perfect weather
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Always Awesome

Incredible course ! Literally out in the middle of nowhere! Always enjoy the deer when they run across the fairway!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

The clubhouse is fantastic. The hamburgers are really good. Staff was beyond friendly. Course was great. Greens are tough. Ground was wet. We had 2 issues at the end and the staff were very helpful in the situations. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great course. Friendly staff. Out of the way a bit, but I think that keeps the crowds down. Played in less than 3 1/2 hrs with a third of the holes being cart path only. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

So nice!

Nestled in a national forest this Jack Nicklaus course is worth the drive. 5 tee boxes and a great layout.
Try to clear the river on 17!
* the road to it is windy and fun. Bring your peppy cars!
Best source in SE LA and SW MS imo.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great time at Grand Bear

The course is beautiful , in great condition, and affordable . I played from the senior black tees and was challenged but not over matched. The course has lots of interesting characteristics that you know The Bear designed, making this a very special course.

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
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Very nice course and staff. Very fair, nice greens, fairways and tee boxes. No complaints other than my game. My wife rode along and there was no additional cart fee, very nice. Only small complaint was the section of the range that was open was getting pretty bare of grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 294
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Birmingham Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Generous width and benign hazards make the course extremely playable, getting guests back to coastal casinos quickly to feed those slots.

The back nine is much more interesting, particularly the short par-4 13th, which offers excellent risk/reward value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keeps getting better

3rd Time I be played Grand Bear this year, and it keeps getting better! Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome In every way

This is a true gem of a course and everything about it is pristine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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