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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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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

You will have a great time. May be slow but enjoy playing a great and pretty course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Bear' Best

The course was in good shape and played well. The greens held shots well. A bit slow at 5 hours. Which is attributed to the shotgun, I hope. Definitely will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

A Great Course that you have to play

My wife and I played Bear's Best on Friday, November 21, 2014 and we were very impressed by the course and the staff. It is a very challenging golf course that makes you use every club in your bag. For November, the course is in great shape and the greens are in excellent. The staff is friendly and since we teed off at 2:00pm the rate was excellent for this course. Bear's Best is one of the best courses I have ever played and I look forward to playing it again. I would highly recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Fine

Was the first round.
The course was jjaleunde charm.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Great Track

If you want to play a well manicured course with fast greens, this is the place! Jack designed a nice layout with his own favorite golf holes from courses around the world (that most of us could never afford to play)!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gorgeous

This course is absolutely beautiful. My friend and i scored a great hot deal and played for $45 (best course anywhere for this price).

Black sand elegantly cascades the bunkers on hole number 4. Cross mowed fairways stand between you and beautifully rolled greens, that are both, soft and true.

Staff was very friendly, from the proshop to the cart girls. In my opinion, its a bit pricey regularly but if you can get that great deal, or can afford it, you definitely will not be dissapointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Best Public Course in GA

This is my first review I've ever written for a course, but after I played Bear's Best yesterday I felt compelled to do so. I had been trying to play this course for a while and finally found a hot deal on GolfNow for $33.

The course lived up to its expectations. Great fairways, greens were true, and the upkeep was one of the best I've seen. Would definitely recommend this to another golfer and I will go back there again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Disappointed with course conditions

This was my first time playing here and I had an image in my mind that this course was super nice. It was ok but not great. The greens were a little Sandy and slow and the Fairways were VERY soggy, lots of plugged balls. It was a good deal since I was able to cash in a golfnow.com rewards but considering that this course is an hour drive and there are several other courses that are much closer and just as nice for less I don't see myself playing this course again any time soon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost Perfect

The greens were a little beat up from excessive play and the summer heat which is to be expected this time of the year. Given the caliber of this golf club and the $$$ they demand range balls should be set up for players. Bagged range balls is expected at a low cost municipal course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loads of fun

Course in great condition. Staff friendly and helpful. Great layout...challenging, but doesn't wear you out. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bears Nest

Beautiful course. Highly recommended. Challenging yet forgiving. Conditions are prime right now

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

Best Course in Atlanta

Love this course from the service of the employees and the cleanliness of the course and facilities. This is a must play and appreciate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bears Best is the Best

I played here for the first time with my Parents on a Monday. The course was in great shape. The staff was friendly and helpful. There were 5 choices for the tees and we each played from a different one. "Tee it forward" indeed. My only complaint is the signs for the upcoming holes were not very visible, so you may end up playing 19 holes like we did. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not Bears Best

I played just last Sunday. Got a special for 49.00
Fairways were nice greens ok.
Sand traps no sand.
Played amonth ago same thing
Sand is pretty cheap?
They have lowered the price to get more golfers out.
BUT THE STAFF
They seemed like they did not care about the golfers
Very rude and un accommodating

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value for High End Course

For $51 this was a great value for a Jack course on a weekend. The pace of play was very slow but other than that it was a great experience.

I would recommend this course to golfers of all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day of Golf at Bears Best!

Had a awesome good time playing golf with friends on the very challenging golf course at Bears Best. A definite must play golf course !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Everything was excellent except for the late day lumpiness and slow speed of the greens. Even that wasn't that bad. It also suffers - as do all courses these days - from inconsiderate players who don't fix their divots.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun Scramble Event

Played in the spring scramble and again this summer scramble event. Course puts on an excellent event and too bad there were not more teams. For the price, quality of the course and facilities, it is hard to beat it. Course in excellent condition but I would have a hard time playing it at full rack rate. For those that can afford it, you do get an excellent experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Really Enjoyable Round

This was my first time playing Bear's Best and I really enjoyed it. Course was in great condition and I loved feeling like I was playing on those famous holes. I will be back to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Extremely slow round

The pace of play at the course is horrible every time I play there. There are no marshals on the course to encourage slow groups to pick up the pace or to allow faster (smaller) groups to play through. 5 hours to finish on a Thursday afternoon is just insane!

This course gets a ton of play and the greens are usually kept SLOW and are always beat up. The earlier you play in the day the better off you are. If you tee off late in the day, good luck making anything outside 5 feet.

I love the course design and layout. It was a much nicer and enjoyable course to play when it first opened. Now you can expect 5+ hour rounds and extremely bumpy/slow greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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