Bear's Best Las Vegas
Rating Snapshot
About
At Bear's Best, a 7,194-yard track about 20 minutes from The Strip, the Jack Nicklaus design team stuck to recreating holes from other Jack desert designs, making them actually almost fit into the natural surroundings. (Aside from the black sand bunkers and that's just so cool, you don't mind).
Plus, they made the fairways wide, giving your ordinary golfer a good chance to get through the day smiling. You won't post a career-low score at Bear's Best, but you won't lose four sleeves of balls, either.
Four of the holes are replicas from Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, but also features holes from Nicklaus' Spain and Mexico work. The best thing about Bear's Best may be how the Nicklaus team, often accused of making their courses too tough, kept the average hacker in mind.
Yet what really sets Bear's Best up as a great play is the service. Every foursome gets their own forecaddie and the staff can make you feel like a VIP.
"Bear's Best is probably the greatest overall experience we've had on a course," regular Las Vegas golf visitor Josh Isadore said. "The guys are still talking about it."
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7194 yards | 74.0 | 147 |
| Blue | 72 | 6628 yards | 71.3 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6043 yards | 68.3 | 122 |
| Red | 72 | 5043 yards | 68.7 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.5/140 | 413 | 529 | 441 | 229 | 438 | 398 | 201 | 599 | 453 | 3701 | 411 | 317 | 507 | 151 | 461 | 230 | 416 | 537 | 463 | 3493 | 7194 |
| Green M: 72.1/131 | 370 | 482 | 401 | 195 | 414 | 352 | 184 | 552 | 393 | 3343 | 392 | 283 | 497 | 137 | 418 | 211 | 392 | 516 | 439 | 3285 | 6628 |
| White M: 69.1/124 W: 74.0/134 | 309 | 440 | 374 | 174 | 381 | 336 | 159 | 515 | 353 | 3041 | 339 | 266 | 457 | 129 | 370 | 185 | 343 | 500 | 413 | 3002 | 6043 |
| Orange W: 68.2/120 | 275 | 306 | 323 | 127 | 296 | 244 | 130 | 432 | 274 | 2407 | 308 | 227 | 396 | 79 | 341 | 130 | 312 | 475 | 368 | 2636 | 5043 |
| Red M: 64.1/111 W: 68.2/120 | 266 | 303 | 318 | 122 | 294 | 234 | 126 | 428 | 275 | 2366 | 275 | 219 | 400 | 79 | 337 | 122 | 309 | 475 | 353 | 2569 | 4935 |
| Fastees M: 57.9/100 | 188 | 206 | 194 | 35 | 193 | 155 | 60 | 315 | 195 | 1541 | 156 | 132 | 265 | 39 | 218 | 59 | 172 | 300 | 243 | 1584 | 3125 |
| Fastee W: 57.9/100 | 177 | 190 | 180 | 34 | 188 | 154 | 61 | 285 | 183 | 1452 | 160 | 129 | 262 | 33 | 217 | 54 | 168 | 292 | 237 | 1552 | 3004 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Great view of Vegas from the tee box! Photo submitted by u314161166323 on 03/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160950462 on 02/15/2021
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Photo submitted by rbrajkovic66 on 01/08/2021
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Photo submitted by Payback129 on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002418439 on 10/11/2020
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Photo submitted by u000002418439 on 10/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Krobes on 10/08/2020
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Photo submitted by ConAir01 on 07/30/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007682532 on 05/30/2020
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Photo submitted by teeitupaw on 03/12/2020
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Photo submitted by Rgraham345 on 12/03/2019
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Photo submitted by u1446286425 on 11/21/2019
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Photo submitted by u1446286425 on 11/21/2019
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Photo submitted by u1446286425 on 11/21/2019
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Photo submitted by u573845145 on 11/12/2019
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 10/16/2019
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 10/16/2019
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Photo submitted by u904854150 on 04/21/2019
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Photo submitted by u904854150 on 04/21/2019
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The Strip Photo submitted by GreerGolf on 12/13/2018
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 11/24/2017
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1st hole green looking back to club house Photo submitted by u000007370333 on 07/24/2017
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Driving range Photo submitted by u000007370333 on 07/24/2017
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@ the club house Photo submitted by u000007370333 on 07/24/2017
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Photo submitted by alfredtboey on 05/17/2017
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Photo submitted by golfsuLLy on 02/17/2017
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Photo submitted by TeeJ757 on 01/06/2017
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#18 Photo submitted by daslinker on 07/13/2016
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Awesome View Photo submitted by dscottmiles on 04/19/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 1, Par 4, 413 yds Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 2, Par 5, 529 yds, 81 yds out Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 5, Par 4, 438 yds Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 10, Par 4, 411 yds, 83 yds out Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 11, Par 4, 317 yds Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Bear's Best, Hole 16, Par 4, 416 yds Photo submitted by David1684852 on 03/20/2016
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Black Sand Photo submitted by Mike8005057 on 05/15/2015
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Photo submitted by u000003711717 on 05/10/2015
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Photo submitted by u000003711717 on 05/10/2015
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Bear's Best 2015 Photo submitted by ChiChiBarajas on 04/03/2015
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#5 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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#6 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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#7 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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#12 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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#16 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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#17 Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/20/2014
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Great Views Photo submitted by MrZ1R on 10/02/2014
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The back nine at Bear's Best climbs into rugged territory. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 12/27/2013
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View from hole #1 tee. Photo submitted by Stevensiu on 12/06/2013
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Photo submitted by Stevensiu on 12/06/2013
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Photo submitted by Mark9125446 on 10/26/2013
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Par 3 with Las in the background Photo submitted by u000005365082 on 11/20/2012
Great Concept
Playing 18 of the Golden Bear’s favorites that he designed around the world. Amenities were awesome and the golf was amazing!
Great Experience
I loved playing this unique course. Very challenging!
Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Wonderful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Outstanding! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Wonderful! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Fantastic! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
always a great product
Solid product. Tee boxes needed a mow. Open the bathrooms already.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had an incredible time and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Fantastic! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Course
Excellent day and didn’t play my best. You have opportunities for all shots. Enjoy
Terrific! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time even though you didn't play your best, but we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Awesome! We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Great option only 15 minutes from the strip
This round was a shotgun start so that players could finish 18 before the big game. It's a great course, nicely laid out with friendly staff. The carts have bluetooth speakers and GPS. Definitely worth the $85 rate including cart.
Excellent! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Well Oiled Operation
Recently played my 8th round at BB and this time it was a Sunday morning shotgun on Super Bowl Sunday to get everyone out and back in time for the game. On top of it they had a NV golf tour event at the same time!
9 out of 10 public courses this would be a death march. Not here. JC runs a heck of a game out there. Carts were organized - he somehow knew where everyone was by last name. UNREAL!
Breakfast burritos compliments of the course chased the late night away and we were off to a great round of golf. Course was in tremendous condition. Staff was courteous up and down starting with the bag drop fellas. Thank you for a great day Bear’s Best team!
Fantastic! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Expected nothing less from Jack!
Course was fantastic. Tee boxes and greens are in excellent shape. Fairways were plush. Bunkers perfect. Amazing views and elevation changes. Expected nothing less from a Nicklaus course, but to my surprise it was even better! Highly recommend playing it. You will not be disappointed!
Excellent! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Play again
Course in very good winter condition. Great value through golfnow. I’d play it again in warmer weather.
Wonderful! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Must Play
Very pleased with this course. Very friendly staff. Course layout is playable for mid-high handicappers. Beautiful views of mountains and Vegas skyline. Very nice houses along the course but are far enough away that errant tee shots are safe. Greens and fairways in very good shape especially for this time of year. I will play here again.
Fantastic! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Terrific! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Outstanding! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.
Stay & Play Offers
Excellent! Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.