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4.2
952 Reviews (952)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
80.7%
Recommend this course
783 out of 952 reviews
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4.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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4.1
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.3%
Recommend this course
54 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bear's Best consistently earns praise for its exceptional course layout, well-maintained fairways, tee boxes, and upgraded amenities including modern GPS carts and a generous practice facility. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make it a strong choice for both casual rounds and client entertainment.

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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
952 Reviews (952)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My son and I play here at least once per season. Great experience overall. Course was in great condition and especially like the black sand traps on a couple of the holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cool holes

I expected better conditions for the price. Course gets a lot of play. But amazing hole designs make it worth it

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Used to be a gem

Staff was rude. I think the headpro is power tripping. It seems like he has an attitude. Came here because couldn't find a tee time else where but I know now why they have open tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

For the cost of green fees, the course should warn you when you won’t get conditions you expect. The greens were aerated and sanded. Putting was a joke.

The staff and pro acted like you were bothering them and obviously could care less if you played the course or not.

Love the layout but after this experience, they won’t be getting my money anytime soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Slow pace of play

Tee times were 30 minutes late going off and we were given no notice of this even when we checked in. Pace of play was absolutely slow. Apparently there was a Friday morning tournament that must have slowed things down. Seemed like there were a bunch of first time hackers out there taking their good old time and hitting it 140 yards off the tee. We were a 4some that would play at a normal pace and we had to wait for at least a couple minutes after every single shot. Not even sure how some of those people could possibly play that slow. We even ended up skipping a hole but that didn't speed things up much. I didn't see any Rangers trying to speed things up. Course was aerated 3 days prior and I must have missed the notification on golfnow but not the courses fault. I thought it would be less than $114 but that wasn't the case. Course layout is excellent. Conditions were okay. There were definitely bare areas that need new sod but all in all course was in fair condition. Not sure on condition of greens due to aeration.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Really enjoyed my round of golf here. Played during twilight rate on a Friday, not many people on the course (was a little bit of rain), but was able to enjoy the round without having to wait or have people behind me which was great. People who were on the course were nice and staff was friendly. Course itself was in pretty good shape, only the tee boxes were a little worn. Would definitely play again during similar hours if it again meant not too many people on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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
Used cart

Incredible Course

Bears Best stays being the best course around Atlanta for the Public. From the clubhouse to the pro shop to the range and course. Driving range is very big and it is grass so that is a plus. Chipping and putting greens are great and mimic the greens on the course. It is beginning to spring here in GA so the grass is still somewhat dormant but the greens were just freshly rolled and are in great shape. Price is high for a reason. Course speaks for itself. Will be my main course all through summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day

Good condition for winter golf. One of my favorite courses so far in GA. Looking forward to playing it when it greens up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bears best? No. Not right now.

This is my first time playing here. The winter in Atlanta has not been great so pretty much all the courses around here are in similar condition. The biggest turn off here is the price point. Teetimes from $90-$135. Tee boxes are beat up. Fairways not in great condition. To rip people off charging that much with the course in this condition is a shame. If I hadn’t snagged a hot deal ,I would have been really mad. Odd thing. They won’t give you the cart key until 5 minutes before your Tee time and no range balls included. I’m sure in spring once the grass is back it will be better. Will be interesting to see what they charge then. For now, I’d play elsewhere for less since every course is in the same condition right now. Definitely not Jack’s best right now.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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