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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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u000001694013 on 03/12/2026
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Photo submitted by u000001694013 on 03/12/2026
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Photo submitted by u000001694013 on 03/12/2026
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Photo submitted by adh4md on 07/18/2023
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Photo submitted by adh4md on 07/18/2023
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Photo submitted by ezpar722 on 04/07/2023
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by BrandonWebb on 12/31/2022
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Photo submitted by coop1911 on 07/09/2022
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Photo submitted by paulharley on 05/22/2021
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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
Golfer Reviews
World class
The Grand Bear is absolutely a superb course. Interesting layout, some fair risk reward opportunities and flawless greens.
The course was in immaculate condition. 3.5 hours to play.
A bit out in the boondocks but worth the drive. If you are near Biloxi android don't play it u r a dumb bear.
What a Great course
Great layout, it is 18 different holes. Greens were in pretty good shape for November, as were fairways. Some of the tee boxes were lacking, but thats about it for the negative on conditions. It would help to know the course, or have a course map (I didn't) to stay out of hidden troubles found along several holes....I'll just have to play it again.....Staff was great, slow, cold day so I can't speak to pace of play as we were all alone out there. Give this course a chance, you'll be glad you did. That being said, this is probably not a good beginners course. Had one with us and they went through a LOT of sleeves...
This is one of the best courses that I have played in the Gulf Coast.
I would recommend this course to anyone who knows how to Play.Jack did a great job on this place. I will come back to play here the frist chance I get.
nice course and well maintained
loved playing this course wish they had a few more early hot deals
Great Course
Love this golf course, my favorite on the coast. The course is always in excellent condition and the staff is always friendly and helpful.
Great course, excruciating pace of play
Beautiful layout, interesting holes, course in great condition. We were a twosome and after 2 holes caught a 5-some (yes, they are allowed). Thought we could skip a hole but realized there were several 4somes in front of the 5some. It seems there was some event that day. Called Proshop and asked if we can play the back and was told it was busy but we can try going to 16 or 17. Ended up playing 17 18, then 3-16. Caught the same 5some on 13 & of course waited on every hole until we mercifully finished on 16. Took 4 1/2 hours, which for a 2some was torture.
Will play it again but maybe early or midweek. Avoid Fridays and weekends like the plague.
Friendly staff, nice clubhouse. Was not able to try the food since we had to leave as soon as we finished playing.
Serenity in forest
Should be on your bucket list when traveling the Mississippi Coast.
Excellent course
This course was in excellent except for a couple tee boxes. No complaints and would go back again as soon as I got a chance to. People were great! One of the best courses in south Mississippi. Keep up the good work and can't wait to play again!
overall a good experience
Really like the course, tough enough but not overly punishing. Course Conditions were good to excellent.
I found the little things lacking I.E. no towels on carts, no tees on carts or at starter, no beverage cart on this after 4th of July day (probably a slow day for the course. The amenities in the lockers rooms were bare when compared to like clubs.
Staff was friendly.
Not quite up to par
Played here several times but shocked to find the greens to be the worst I've ever seen. Mind you, they were better than most muny courses but below the standard I had been accustomed to. Maybe weather had something to do with it, cause it did look like the greens would/could/should be back to high standards before mid summer. This is not a knock, just an observation and opinion. Otherwise course in great shape.
Awesome Course
Takes you back to old courses ..... Only you and nature , no houses or automobile noise..... The course is challenging yet easy to score for a bogey golfer such as myself.
Poor recuperation after aeration
I love this course and play there whenever possible, but not one green rolled true of the 18. I'll be back but not for another 6-8 weeks.
What a course
To me, this is the best course for the price on the coast. The staff is always friendly, and the club house is great!
Trouble with the greens
The poor conditions of the greens was a major distraction on an otherwise enjoyable day at the Grand Bear.Not worth the high rate.
Secluded Nicklaus design deep in the lowcountry woods
I forgot about the long, winding road that takes you deep into the woods before arriving at the gates of Grand Bear Golf Club, one of the best destination courses on Mississippi's Gulf Coast.
Nicklaus-designed Grand Bear is an amenity of the Harrah's Gulf Coast casino in Biloxi. But unlike Fallen Oak, which is an amenity of Beau Rivage (MGM), you don't HAVE to be a guest of the hotel to play here, and green fees, topping out at just over $100, is much more affordable.
There isn't all that much comparison of Fallen Oak to really any of the other courses on the Gulf Coast, but Grand Bear does offer great amenities and a secluded, quiet round of golf designed by a top architect. I favor The Preserve a little more for its hole variety over Grand Bear, but both are very good options when you're ready for a break from the casinos or the beach. The staff and neat lodge-looking clubhouse will definitely make you feel like a high-roller.