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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%
Recommend this course
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%
Recommend this course
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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Reviews 27
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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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
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 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
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Reviews 325
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 16
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
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 57
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
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Tee off at 150 with 2 groups of 3 somes in front of us. Couldn’t finish with Daylight Savings time and the slow play. Would definitely play again

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

First time

Long way off main road

Good staff helpful

Nice course bit tight in places

Green consistent although not as big as have played

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Excellent, tee times are spread out, didn’t have to wait for golfers ahead or behind, little more than I like to pay for golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awful Management

I traveled to Biloxi for a golf weekend with my Dad and friends and we only finished 4 holes in hour and a half before we quit the round. The starter tried to warn us that a group had played the last 3 days and backed the entire course up. At one point on a par 5, we counted 5 groups stacked up on the same hole. This group of 6 players were responsible for the course back-up, but despite numerically to the club house, nothing was done. When I demanded my money back the GM made excuses about the Marshall not getting there until 9am on Saturday (Ridiculous for a weekend at an expensive course). He also stated that he should he was trying to address and should have communicated it to us. At this point, it was too late and it was clear that the staff was too inept to address the pace of play issues. I don’t usually write reviews or make recommendations, but nothing short of firing the GM will help with the total lack of management of the facility. His cowardice and inability to address a blatant disregard to golf etiquette for multiple days is inexcusable and frankly ruined our golf day. I will avoid this course at all cost and won’t recommend.

Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If I could

I would play here as many times as possible! Best staff, amenities, and the course is challenging and beautiful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Well maintained, friendly staff and the course can be very challenging. Would recommend to anyone visiting the coast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

5 stars

Outstanding course all around. The course, service, staff, everything was first class! Highly recommend! Only issue we had was they could use 1 more beverage girl for how hot it is!!! Other than that stop reading this review and book you a tee time !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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