The Grand Bear Golf Course

I little far from Gulfport/Biloxi but this is a great golf course
Played here several times got a great deal from GolfNow

Because the greens are above you, this course plays longer than the actual distance. The greens are undulating so birdie putts are very difficult.

Got a great deal on Golfnow the day after Christmas. Made the trip from Louisiana with 4 friends. It's way out in the middle of the woods. Plenty of deer to be seen. On the day we went the weather was cold and damp, course was in great shape considering they had a ton a rain the day before. Course was very challenging, but fun as well as very scenic. Look forward to coming back when everything starts turning green.

We played in a two-ball on this course and we were the only ones on the front nine, possibly due to the fact that the not-so-friendly head 'professional' charged us approx. $25 more each to play 18 holes. This course would get a lot more "visitors" to play if they scrapped their terrible policy of charging non-residents more than locals. I am from England and this would never be allowed to happen. Disgraceful...

If you have never been to this course, be prepared when you turn onto Grand Way you have about five miles of turns and twisting road to get to the course. If it is early morning you also have the sun reflection to deal with.But all in all a great course.

First off, I found one of Golf Now's "Hot Deals" for this course. Seeing as the usual rate is $65 per player I jumped on it for $35. It was the best money that I have spent on golf in a long time. I made the 1.5 hour drive from Louisiana and boy was it worth it. The facilities are great, the staff was extremely helpful, and the course was in phenomenal shape! There are some really challenging holes on this course because of length, but the greens are the best part! Trust your eye for sure and don't overthink your reads on putts.

This course offered beautiful scenery to boot. We saw a few deer run across the fairways and even an alligator laying on a log in the river. It definitely is one of the better courses in the Gulf South. I'll be making the drive back again soon!

I looked forward to playing here for some time. I got a great deal on Golf Now. I am glad I got a discount because the fairways and rough were now in dormant stage ( browned). I was told everything was in great season shape. It was not. Very disappointed Long trip to get here. Was not worth it. Maybe some day I would come back if the grass was green should not charge 5 dollars for a small bucket if you are playing

Typical Nicklaus course, you have to play to spots to score best but the landing areas off tee shots are generous so errant shots can be recoverable. Par 3s mostly dependent on pin placement. Greens challenging but very readable and predictable and smooth and quick. Plenty of opportunities around the greens to chip close or even hole out if you miss the greens in regulation. All in all a very nice, well maintained and beautiful course to play.

Course was beautiful and everything was great. Only thing that bothered me is that a bartender was rude to someone. It wasn't me or anyone in my party but it was very disrespectful and unprofessional.

Decided to play golf on a quick 4 day weekend trip to Biloxi. I'd played this course years ago, so I knew what to expect. This course is in the middle of the forest, there is nothing around except the course itself. Beautiful course with wide open fairways. Greens were a challenge, but in great shape. Some approaches, even after great drives, would not give you much room to work with. It offers a little bit of everything, some holes reward long drives, some are target golf. You won't find a friendlier staff or nicer surroundings. One of my favorite course experiences.

My fiance and I played here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, almost had the course to ourselves. Great condition, challenging but surprisingly fair compared to the other Nicklaus courses I have played. We will definitely be back on our next trip to the Gulf area.

An outstanding course! Staff service was great. Facilities are wonderful. Beautiful course. Very well tree lined and bunkered. If you can't hit a good drive, it will be a long day. Well worth the money for a bogey golfer and better. I will definitely return.

excellent course. Greens and fairways in great shape. Very secluded saw 3 deer grazing on the fairways. only problem was slow pace of play. Hit the ball and wait. I am not good at that.

Great course and great value. Beautiful setting and staff was very friendly. Course was in great condition and I would definitely recommend this course to anyone. My original plan was to play Fallen Oaks but do to them over pricing their "private (for Beau Rivage guests only)" course, I decided to play this one. Was not disappointed and will play this course again anytime I am in Biloxi.

This is probably my 8th time here in 2 years. If I lived closer, 120 miles roundtrip, I would play more often. I love the scenery surrounding the course and the challenge of it. Not too difficult. Yesterday I saw for the first time deer out and about early feeding. Two does and 2 fawns. I stopped and was able to get close enough with my cell phone to take pictures. The course was in excellent shape and I finished 18 holes in less than 3 hours.

Knowing Nicklaus, I had high expectations for this course. It is operated by Harrah's and I learned that course was mismanaged during Harrah's slow period, thus the course suffered. It is on the mend. Course condition is great, however the greens appear to have be lost recently but on the mend. It is a great layout which features easy, moderate, and difficult holes. It is located deep in the woods, but is a gem when found. Great facility and a must play.

Unreal setting , the solitude of the DeSoto National Forest is incredible , the staff were fantastic , the facilities first class , the course impeccable , great value great golf !

Very nice course, with very generous fairways, all fairways, bunkers, and rough in excellent condition.

Excellent condition and value
Does need new golf carts

I don't like cart path only when the fairway were dry up. I rather walk than cart path only