The Grand Bear Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Bear | 72 | 7204 yards | 75.5 | 143 |
| Golden Bear | 72 | 6733 yards | 73.0 | 139 |
| Brown Bear | 72 | 6221 yards | 70.5 | 134 |
| Black Bear | 72 | 5638 yards | 67.9 | 130 |
| Teddy Bear | 72 | 4802 yards | 68.4 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Bear M: 75.0/142 | 419 | 540 | 211 | 371 | 603 | 473 | 179 | 470 | 404 | 3670 | 418 | 520 | 458 | 349 | 195 | 548 | 165 | 433 | 448 | 3534 | 7204 |
| Golden Bear M: 73.0/137 | 392 | 515 | 192 | 353 | 565 | 428 | 159 | 441 | 368 | 3413 | 368 | 489 | 429 | 336 | 185 | 520 | 154 | 414 | 425 | 3320 | 6733 |
| Brown Bear M: 70.9/134 | 344 | 489 | 176 | 334 | 508 | 381 | 145 | 401 | 328 | 3106 | 354 | 475 | 402 | 308 | 163 | 500 | 142 | 370 | 401 | 3115 | 6221 |
| Black Bear M: 67.6/128 W: 72.3/129 | 299 | 455 | 163 | 286 | 476 | 356 | 102 | 325 | 308 | 2770 | 316 | 460 | 348 | 296 | 159 | 450 | 133 | 354 | 352 | 2868 | 5638 |
| Teddy Bear W: 67.5/118 | 243 | 391 | 97 | 268 | 421 | 313 | 90 | 287 | 253 | 2363 | 284 | 373 | 297 | 257 | 132 | 364 | 123 | 325 | 284 | 2439 | 4802 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by evgyan on 07/08/2019
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Photo submitted by evgyan on 07/08/2019
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Photo submitted by evgyan on 07/08/2019
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View from the 17th tee Photo submitted by Bwest90 on 06/28/2019
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Photo submitted by scottlsu on 05/28/2017
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Photo submitted by scottlsu on 05/28/2017
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Perfect fairways and bunkers. Photo submitted by scottlsu on 05/28/2017
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12 foot gator....huge! Photo submitted by scottlsu on 05/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Target00 on 03/19/2016
Perfection
A little bit of a drive but totally worth the hidden beauty. This place is incredible. The layout makes you feel like it’s your own private course. We hardly saw anyone during our round. All the staff members were awesome and treated us as if we were members of a private club. The course was in great shape even following a heavy overnight rain. Multiple sets of tees make this stunning gem a challenge for any level golfer. Great shots are rewarded and trouble lurks all over. Greens and fairways are in fantastic shape for winter time. The food was great at the turn and the pro shop has a nice selection. All in all my family of four had a wonderful time during our round while on vacation and are so happy we found and picked this place. Well worth the drive if you are anywhere in the area.
Stellar
Just a phenomenal staff and course, you can't go wrong here. One of the best on the coast.
Great conditions, a little slow
The course is in exellent condition. The front 9 played fairly fast but on the back 9 we had to wait on every hole. The staff was friendly and courteous.
Beautiful golf course
My wife and I played and loved it. Will definitely come back.
The Bear is always solid
Tee box to green, this course is always is fantastic shape. One of the top courses on/near the coast at all times of the year. Just play it!
Good course bad management
Second time they wanted me to an extra $20.00 for my own cart. Doing these times if they overbooked carts they need to do better. I shouldn’t have to ride with someone I’m not sure who they have been around.
It works ...
Very disappointed with the conditions of the greens.
It's HOT ...
Had a great time playing this course again. It is a very nice course. The Greens and fairways were outstanding.
Great golf course
This was my first time here. Greens were in great shape and matched the speed on the practice green.
I spent too much time in the bunkers. My fault, of course, and the sand was soft and a fair test of shot making.
The course was absolutely wonderful, the staff very friendly and accommodating
My only complaint is we were sent out as a fivesome when there was no ryme or reason for it. There was no group ahead of us and we were holding up the twosome behind us for twelve holes. My suggestion is a fivesome should always be a last resort.
Nice Course
We stayed in Biloxi and played this course. The staff and starter were very friendly. The course was in great shape and fun with a slight challenge. I would recommend this course if you are in the area.
Best Golf Experience I've Ever Had
Without question, this is the nicest course I have ever played at. From the moment we arrived, it was a first-class experience, We were greeted by the starter, Doyle, who gave us all the ins and outs of the course since this was our first time playing there, He then brought us to Hole 1, and this is where the fun really started. Every part of the entire course was in immaculate condition. Tee boxes, fairways, greens, and even bunkers were in incredible condition. The layout of the course was great. The fairways are fairly open which will allow for some forgiveness off the tee, but it is challenging in the way that it forces you to use all of the clubs in your bag. Also, every hole is secluded from all other holes so you don't have to worry about balls from another hole flying into your fairway. If you are looking for a great course to play, this is the only one you should consider. 5 stars in every way for me.
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