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4.2
957 Reviews (957)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
325
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
50
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
79.1%
Recommend this course
784 out of 957 reviews
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3.8
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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4.1
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
17
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
4.3
76.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 65 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
957 Reviews (957)

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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Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Don't waste your money

Not a bad overall course. A fairly decent semi-private condition place. Unless your a Nickalaus fan, don't waste your money. Nothing really bad about the place, just not worth the price. Pace of play is 5 1/2 hours on average because they stay so booked up...most likely because of the name brand.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, but a little bit slow paced

The course layout is the best around, and the conditions are great. However, it wouldn't hurt on pairing people up a little better to fix the pace. I will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor pace of play

Took 5 hours to play for three players. Had to wait 5-10 minutes every shot. Ridiculous for the price u r paying. Ranger didn't do anything for the slow play in front group. DO NOT RECOMMEMD~~. MOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Review

Course was beautiful. Wonderful layout. green were firm though. The pace of play was awful! No marshalls were out on the course trying to speed up play. We were a two-some and the group in front of us never let us play through. We had to wait 5-10min every shot. No fun!
Course is great though.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Embarrassed

I took a client for a Friday round. The whole way out I hyped the course as one of the best you can play in Greater ATL.

1) The shape of the course was a surprise. Knowing full well that we are coming out of winter, I realize parts would be dormy. But the fairways and greenside were muni style. No overseed?

2) The pace was horrendous, and they did nothing to compensate. Only saying via a ranger, 'sorry guys, but it is only going to get worse'.

3) Due to the terrible slow down at 7 and 8....we missed the halfway house hours. ???? Closed at 5?

Overall, I think a price break should have been offered. Or ever a few free beers.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf course.

Course was wet but very playable despite cart paths only.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course For Golf now Deal

Best I have played at of all the courses in Georgia. Grass on fairways were green even though the roughs were dried, it played very well. The greens were in great condition. I would definitely try to get the same deal again to golf there. Hopefully when it is a little warmer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Memorable round

Bears best is always fun to play. The course was in good winter condition. Cart path only which, oddly, I appreciate because they are taking care of the course. Greens were true if not a bit slow. The round was memorable for my first hole in one on 16!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

febuary

It was a beautiful day. The course was in excellent condition. They take great care at maintaining the facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun and Challenging

Excellent course where each hole is one of Jack's best from around the world. Holes were challenging but most fairways were easy enough to hit. This course is all about the approach as the greens are extremely difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Good Time Course

Had a very pleasant round despite the cool weather. Course was in great shape! We were particularly pleased with the recent bunker improvements.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Worst Place to play

Tee box is not worth. Every tee shot you have to find a new place and angle of your body. you have watch both your legs in teebox. otherwise you may be uphill or downhill tee box

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Picked up hot deal. Definitely return if i see another one. Level tee boxes, manicured fairways, true greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Enjoyed this course

Very interesting course with the design of each hole being different. We are a seniors group that play many different courses. We all,six on this day, scored above our average, but chalk it up to wet winter conditions and tight lies. We look forward to playing it again in the summer.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout - fun and challenging

Always enjoy playing here. Love the layout and course conditions and it's really nice to have green fairways in the winter. Only issue that needs attention was the very poor condition of the range and par 3 tee boxes...too many divots.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

love this cours

Great place to play. Don't be in a hurry I've played here a few times and it has always been over 4 hour rounds. But the course is in great shape well worth what we booked it for on golfnow. Great food in the restaurant.

Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

Excellent course, well maintained during the winter months.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course but could improve

I always have enjoyed playing Bear's Best. It has one of the best practice facilities in GA. Love the layout. My only complaint would be that some of the greens needed some attention.. I'm sure they will be handled by the spring. Not a cheap course to play unless you catch a deal on Golfnow and that will most likely be in the afternoon..

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Winter play

I was able to secure a great deal in playing this course through Golfnow coupled with the season being winter. The course was great with fast and true greens and the weather was chilly. This course is challenging as I am not an avid golfer but I appreciated the great condition under these conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course

This course is great to play due to the variety of the holes. Some of the greens are small and challenging. Pace of play (during the week) was pretty fast. I have been playing for a year and a half and found this course to be a challenge but a lot of fun.. Will be playing it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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