Bear's Best Atlanta

Have always loved this course. Played in multiple company tournaments out here. Treated much better when you aren’t “the 2 some booking through Golfnow”. Staff was rude. Called to let them know we were in traffic but would make our tee time.. he sighed and hung up on me. Then I was given a cart that the GPS was broken intentionally. Yikes

2nd time at the course, my first experience was cut very short due to thunderstorms ( staff provided a rain check)... Course is in great shape and was an overall great experience and worth the price! Will play again very soon!

Sad to see that this AWESOME course has fallen so far. Greens were pretty bad......No marshall on course...pace of play was atrociious. We quit after 13 holes....

Pace of play needs improvement. It took us 4 hrs plus and we still couldn't play the last 4 holes. I suggest the group on 1st Tee should be off the green before letting any other group begin the play.

Have a 14 index and have played Bear's Best many times. I always keep it in my ATL rotation. Per the slope ratings, it is difficult but not unfair for 10-15 index golfers. As one might expect, the novelty from 20 yrs+ has worn a little, and the course is a little worn around the edges, but tee boxes, fairways and greens remain nice. Main beef is that for $90/round the bunkers are in miserable shape (keeping in mind that we've had 55 inches of rain in 9 months.) You may want to just agree with your buddies to drop outside every bunker as GUR, or at least rake under the ball before attempting any bunker shot. (Greenside bunker on 18 in particular has a hidden layer of rocks under a thin veneer of sand. Predictable result: skulled shot + damaged wedge. It will never happen, but it would be a welcome addition if management simply filled all the many bunkers on this course with the "black slag/blank sand' used on the 4th hole which drains well.) I will go back of course, but will take care to rake every bunker before attempting any bunker shot.

I really liked the various hole layouts. Had a nice look/feel to them.

Course was in good condition.

For the prices they charge you'd think you'd get better conditions than a local muni. Patchy tee boxes and inconsistent greens; quite a few greens with dirt patches and ball marks everywhere. This used to be one of the nicer courses in the area; not so much anymore. Some dude said he didn't mind paying $90+ here - I want what he's on. Also $10 for 45 range balls, probably the best deal out there. Haven't played here with smooth greens in over a year.

The course is in great shape overall, greens are fast, rough is tough and they are growing it up; and course is playing nice. They do seem to have a problem on two of the greens where a mower or spreader has cause killed the grass on some greens. I am sure they will be fixing it as the other greens were great. Course plays very fair with interesting holes. Can score really well just keep it in the fairway.

Will definitely be back!!! Staff is friendly and welcoming

The course conditions weren’t at the level I was expecting. This course has been the most recommended course to me since moving to the area a year ago, and as I played I was wondering why. It’s an average course with average course conditions. That’s all.

I had big fun! I’m playing it again on Monday! Course is in superior condition!

course was good, would be better if gps actually worked. Our cart had to be reset 3 times. But it worked well enough to tell me if I was too close to something. And freeze up.

Enjoyed our round at Bear's Best! Loved the layout extremely forgiving off the tee but be very mindful of your 2nd shot, the Bear loves to play mind games with you! Greens were is excellent shape for this time in the year. The entire staff was very welcoming and eager to share their excitement for the course! One drawback to the day, "cart path only" day due to the recent rains slowed the pace down a bit. Don't let the summer slip away without getting a turn on this one!

I was hesitant to play this course because some of the other Nicklaus courses I’ve played haven’t been my favorite, but boy was I wrong. This place is a gem. $99 is a fair rate for the quality of the course itself. The greens were immaculate- with the exception of the first par 3, but that’s to be expected during such a wet couple of months on a hole under 160 from the tips.

I must say, weighing the value of other courses in the Suwanee, John’s Creek area, I think that this is the best value for the money. If You think that $99 is on the pricier side for a round, I would urge you to consider making an exception. You will not be disappointed.

Thanks guys. Please keep doing what you are doing.

No reason for it to be cart path only. Rained day before but not washed out. (8-22)

Always incredible golf experience! Will continue playing at this first class golf course!

I think this course is the best maintained daily fee course in the area. I wish they maintained the bunkers a little better, but most courses seem to have stopped bunker maintenance. The course is a bit pricey. For $80+, it would be nice if they included range balls.

Everything is maintained really well. Greens are looking good. Marty, in the pro shop, always makes us feel welcome!

Highly recommend this replica hole course!