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4.8
512 Reviews (512)
5 Stars
409
4 Stars
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3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
99.1%
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498 out of 512 reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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11 out of 11 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

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4.8
512 Reviews (512)
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5.0
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Must Play

All around a great course and manager very very well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Too hot.

They need to have more cart girls and have cooling towels so they could put them to cool off.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played

Grand Bear

The course was not in the premium shape I am used to seeing. I was stationed at Keesler AFB for several years. But it has been at least 3 years since I have played there. The course is amazing, but looks like they had some winter issues with all the snow and freezing weather this past winter. Do not pass up the opportunity to play this course. The staff is also outstanding.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Glad I found this course

I had found the course on golf now. Course layout was vast and challenging. Staff friendly. Pace of play was great. Couldn’t finish our 18 but got a rain check to complete the back 9. Staff and amenities at facility up there with a private course. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Simply amazing

Simply amazing course! Awesome layout, great greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course in Mississippi

We played the course when it started out a bit chilly at 12:30PM, but once on the course all of us warmed up. The course was in pristine condition and staff quite helpful with directions and comments. Each hole is it's own hole meandering through the forest with no homes or businesses bordering the fairways. The tee boxes, fairways, rough and the greens were immaculate. Putting was a challenge with the speed of the greens, but rolled true with no bumps or spike marks. It was one of the most enjoyable rounds in the Fall. Even though it's drive to the course, it is well worth the trip to enjoy one of the nicest courses played in 2024.

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

Top 5 Mississippi Course

Great course, great layout, greens were fast and challenging. Managed to find a few bunkers, both fairway and next to green, all were in good condition.

Well spaced tee boxes for me as an older golfer.

Stays on my play list for another year.

Clubhouse food and beverage was great service, as was beverage cart service.

Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

No longer on Golfnow

Fantastic course but I don't play there anymore since they backed out of Golfnow. Now too expensive. But I recommend to anyone who has the bucks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

G.B.

Very beautiful and open course . All holes are secluded and peaceful throughout woods.

However, greens were freshly punched and very fast. Fairways could stand be a little better. Some hard pan areas. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Great tract, but a little expensive for course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with fun layout

I enjoyed the course and club house. The lay out was awesome. The greens were super from and quick. We saw the cart girl about every 4 holes. Staff was friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Allow more 2-somes to play!

We looked forward to playing Grand Bear and drove in from Louisiana to play. Got paired up with a couple of very very inexperienced golfers who didn’t know how to pick up. Side note… my husband and I usually shoot in high 80’s low 90’s so we are nowhere near scratch golfers but we do know how to keep the pace of play moving. Our group was 40 minutes behind when we made the turn and we were forced to skip hole 10 because the course was backed up. We were a little upset as we paid $400 to play and we didn’t ask to get paired up with such slow inexperienced players. The course is magnificent and the staff was great. They gave us a 9 hole rain check to return and play another day. I would highly recommend Grand Bear as it is a fantastic course, but they should monitor the pairings better or let twosomes play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the Grand Bear

Our twosome played the Grand Bear while passing through the area. The course is well laid out and certainly well maintained for a public course. 5 sets of tees make the length and difficulty perfect for any player. There were no "signature" holes but the fairways and greens were definitely on par with many courses we've played. We played after 2pm for the lower rate and I'm glad we did.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Played Grand Bear this week for the first time. As a visitor from the Northeast, and unfamiliar with the course, I would like to have known a few facts prior to booking this tee time. I was not aware that fivesomes are common in MS. Also the course had fivesomes holding up groups and no Rangers were anywhere to be found. . Ended up skipping a hole to achieve a half decent pace of play. The restaurant had one poor girl trying to hold down the fort and appeared overwhelmed. And rightfully so. I would not rush back although its a shame as the layout is nice but poorly managed in my opinion.

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