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4.2
950 Reviews (950)
5 Stars
431
4 Stars
323
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
79.8%
Recommend this course
781 out of 950 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 30 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 71 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6824 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.3
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2002) David Heatwole (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
950 Reviews (950)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Dinner 20
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 55
Water Hazards 46
Elevation Changes 37
This course/club is great for:
Entertaining Clients 45
Advanced Golfers 43
A Weekend Splurge 39
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 49
Worth the Drive 49
Convenient to the City 11

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

poor amenities and a non chalant attitudes

With a 4:20 tee time you would think the course would have some food to offer for dinner ? but no, only food available were bag of chips or over priced flavorde beef jerky. supposedly, the kitchen closes at 4;00 pm.

We start and on hole one, cart lady drives up and says this is my last round of u want anything …. really hot and no water anywhere on the course but clubhouse.

lastly, we started getting spammed alarm to finish by 8:15 pm as the course is closing, even tho, it is still light out ? just wondering what or who is managing this place?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very fun

This was my second time playing this course and I really enjoyed it!! Challenging but fair! Par 3s are very fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent greens. Very nice layout

WOW! The greens were super fun to putt on. The greens keepers have done a fantastic job.This course costs more to play because it has better course conditions and a better layout than it's competitors and it is worth it.

I called ahead to make sure that the course was in good condition and it was. I definitely feel like my money was well spent.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was beautiful

The course was well maintained. Staff was friendly. It made for a great round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens were rough

This was our first time playing here. There was a ton of ball marks on the greens that were not repaired by golfer or the staff. We spent extra time not only fixing ours but others. Course was a little over played. Some of the tee boxes were in rough shape. Where we usually play is $105 on the weekend and it’s always in immaculate shape. Price was a little high for conditions. We also never saw a beverage cart the entire round. $140 was not worth it. Otherwise we liked the layout. Could have been better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course, but is the value there?

The coursw was in good condition and the gameplay was enjoyable. I would see the value when getting a hot deal price, but would have trouble to justify full price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ball Marks

There were 50 to 100 ball marks on every Green that were not fixed! Very bumpy and hard to puttt on every green! Kind of ruined a great day and what could’ve been a good round at a good course layout!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great I just love #4 par 3 exact replica of par 3 Memorial

Prices are way to high

Lower prices and get more bookings

If $50 during the week I would play there every two weeks

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Amazing Condition

I've played Bear's Best for the last 5 years. The course is in absolute beautiful condidtion. The greens specifically were fantastic and it is noticible the money that has been invested into other areas such as the golf carts, gps, sand traps, and the practice facilities. Even the tee boxes were awesome (Many other local clubs struggling here).

Side note, the staff was friendly, we played in under 4 hours and the range balls that are included were generous - its a challenge to hit them all. Definitely recommend for a round with the boys or a great place to host a client or event.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!

Staff were attentive and brought sandwich (which was fantastic) to me on the course, fairways and greens in great shape it was sad to see ball marks not fixed by players. Well worth it during the week!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course slow play

Course was excellent. Everything was in great shape even with a ton of rain we were able to take carts onto the fairways.

Our GPS kept telling us we were way behind on pace of play, but no marshalls ever came out to speed anyone up. The group in front of us was 3 holes behind be the 14th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

If you’re wondering why is low 4 stars

It’s because it’s overpriced, slow as heck, and the staff are rude.

Avoid at all costs paying full price on the weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great

Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed today

BB is one of my favorite tracks, but today's course conditions were subpar. BB needs to step it up. The value for the money is not there. The greens were average at best. I thought Covid was over. Players need to rake a bunker. I would love to catch someone in front of me not raking a bunker. Some areas need to be resodded. I would never play earlier for $143.00. No way! I should have taken some pictures of bare areas in front of greens and around greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Great Course

I play here atleast two times a month. Course is always in great condition. Greens were punched and sanded a few weeks ago and the greens are looking great. Staff is great and the food and drinks are great as well. One of the only grass ranges around town which is awesome. Priced on the high side for a reason.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice Layout-Disappointed in condition

I like the course. I am disappointed in the course condition. In all fairness the course was wet but I expected better greens and the course to be in better shape. I have played a lot of the Golden Bears courses, and this was in the worst shape of any I have played.

I will try it again in a month or two to see if the condition has improved.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs better maintenance

Almost every tee box needs to be redone. All the greens were slow and bumpy. Great course layout but it feels neglected. Way over priced for the course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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