Bear's Best Atlanta
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6824 yards | 73.3 | 143 |
| Nicklaus | 72 | 6513 yards | 71.9 | 140 |
| Blue | 72 | 6138 yards | 70.1 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 5624 yards | 68.0 | 126 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5624 yards | 73.7 | 135 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4725 yards | 68.7 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.6/144 | 429 | 369 | 148 | 355 | 414 | 154 | 579 | 409 | 554 | 3411 | 339 | 180 | 521 | 417 | 559 | 348 | 167 | 415 | 467 | 3413 | 6824 |
| Nicklaus M: 72.1/142 | 405 | 337 | 145 | 353 | 399 | 151 | 519 | 379 | 529 | 3217 | 331 | 177 | 518 | 413 | 556 | 342 | 163 | 375 | 421 | 3296 | 6513 |
| Blue M: 70.2/136 | 390 | 314 | 134 | 316 | 360 | 147 | 489 | 370 | 509 | 3029 | 323 | 163 | 475 | 381 | 532 | 316 | 151 | 355 | 413 | 3109 | 6138 |
| Blue/White M: 69.9/133 | 387 | 314 | 134 | 316 | 338 | 147 | 489 | 370 | 474 | 2969 | 323 | 163 | 475 | 352 | 506 | 316 | 151 | 355 | 356 | 2997 | 5966 |
| White M: 68.2/126 W: 73.8/135 | 387 | 296 | 110 | 292 | 338 | 121 | 481 | 306 | 474 | 2805 | 315 | 155 | 414 | 352 | 506 | 279 | 141 | 301 | 356 | 2819 | 5624 |
| Forward M: 66.4/121 W: 71.8/129 | 387 | 296 | 110 | 292 | 270 | 121 | 428 | 306 | 427 | 2637 | 315 | 155 | 414 | 308 | 432 | 279 | 141 | 301 | 305 | 2650 | 5287 |
| Red W: 68.9/121 | 342 | 172 | 78 | 182 | 270 | 99 | 428 | 254 | 427 | 2252 | 282 | 80 | 386 | 308 | 432 | 275 | 128 | 277 | 305 | 2473 | 4725 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by ATLping on 01/19/2026
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Photo submitted by Mserrian31 on 12/12/2025
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Photo submitted by u954267058 on 11/19/2025
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Photo submitted by Charlotteko on 06/08/2025
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Photo submitted by jarno4 on 05/04/2025
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Photo submitted by rcm0214 on 07/13/2024
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Photo submitted by rcm0214 on 07/13/2024
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Photo submitted by rcm0214 on 07/13/2024
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Photo submitted by rcm0214 on 07/13/2024
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Photo submitted by bukds1 on 02/19/2024
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Photo submitted by bukds1 on 02/19/2024
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Photo submitted by bukds1 on 02/19/2024
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#11 Par 3 Photo submitted by u4620738 on 07/30/2023
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#16 Par 3 Photo submitted by u4620738 on 07/30/2023
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#10 Par 4 Photo submitted by u4620738 on 07/30/2023
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18th green Photo submitted by bryanmark3 on 04/15/2023
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My tee shot on hole number 11! Photo submitted by Chipikiri on 10/04/2022
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Photo submitted by afine1995 on 08/28/2022
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Photo submitted by changbanger on 06/24/2021
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Photo submitted by changbanger on 06/24/2021
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Photo submitted by changbanger on 06/24/2021
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Signature hole 6 Photo submitted by gtd068a on 05/07/2021
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Photo submitted by baldeagle218 on 04/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u782974053 on 06/28/2019
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Photo submitted by u000003723331 on 09/02/2018
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Hole #6 Par 3. Its beautiful and breath taking, but its not an easy one and can give ya some pain! Photo submitted by KBoyd9 on 03/28/2016
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Photo submitted by Visa6705750 on 02/18/2015
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Photo submitted by Visa6705750 on 02/18/2015
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Photo submitted by jvillani34 on 10/08/2013
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Bear's Best #5- Great par 3! Photo submitted by holeinone17 on 04/22/2013
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Photo submitted by ayrioc on 02/18/2013
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Photo submitted by Nick7460614 on 02/06/2013
Enjoyed very much. Course is in great shape except a couple of dried spots on greens.
Overall. excellent local course we can have in our area.
I love to play this course anytime for the money I paid.
Sunday Deal
Decent green fee for Sunday afternoon. Took close to 5 hours based on the group in front but a beautiful day none the less
One on Jack's most unique!
I played the course in the middle of November, and for that time of year, it was in really good condition. Good speed of play, but it was a weekday as well. A little off the beaten path for those traveling to Atlanta, but well worth going out to play.
Start delays, Slow play
We had a tee time before 1:00 pm.We started 15min late. We did not finish. we only played 17 holes and finished 17 in the dark. There was no one on the course to control or monitor play. I felt like we were packed on to the course. I would expect this on a low priced course, but not on a course that demands a premium price.
Great layout but took >5 hours to play 15 holes
I enjoyed the course layout and there are some nice holes but the fact that it took over 5 hours to only play 15 holes really turned me off to this place. There was no marshall on the course either to help the pace of play either.
The course conditions were pretty good, the greens were a little beat up from a big tournament earlier in the day, but the practice facility is top notch.
Greens in bad shape
This place was not cheap and its not a great value. Greens were in poor shape. Layout is cool, but not worth the money.
This course is superbly maintained.
This course was superbly maintained and the staff was equally friendly and helpful without being obnoxiously pushy in trying to clean my clubs as soon as I got off the 18th green. The setting is breathtaking in the fall with the foliage at its near best and the many deer scattered about. The lack of homes pushed up along the out of bounds lines is so visually pleasing that you feel you are away on a retreat instead of in a beautiful gated community of homes.
Not up to the hype
Bear's Best Atlanta provides 18 attractive and challenging holes. The course, facilities and service fall short of the typical $100 plus prime time greens fee. While the staff pushes the importance of a 4 hour round on the 1st tee box, there is little evidence that any effort is made to police play in order to achieve a 4 hour round. The fairways are well maintained, but the course is not presented in manicure condition. On this day of play, the bunkers had not been groomed and were in poor playing condition. The greens were quite soft and very long for this time of year.
Beautiful lay out
Tough course, but fair. Didn't play well tee to green and couldn't buy a putt.
Saturdays are slow
We may have just caught them on a bad day but it was really slow. The ranger came by and apologized. The course was in great shape and everyone was very friendly. There are some challenging holes, but its mostly the pin placement that makes it hard.
great par 3's
very challenging par 3's , super friendly staff , good pace of play
really enjoyed course
Bear's best is one of the best courses in Atlanta.
Bear's best is one of the best courses in Atlanta.
Great Course, Experience, Staff food
The staff was great. They had a tourney that day and provided options even though they were busy, They really went out of their way to accomodate me.
Fun course, greens need work
Lots of fun, but greens not in good shape, cool course, signature holes from famous courses, not too difficult overall.
Wonderful course!
I like the layout and condition of this course. It's a bit pricey but good course to play.
Greens
Greens were in bad shape. The greens got aerated the day before, not one person told us this information and still charged $65.00 per person to play on aerated greens
Great Course
Booked using Promo Code ONEFREE so got half off my tee time. There was a tournament going on which i was not aware of and our round took over 5 hours.
complilation course
golden bear design diffrent holes from his courses wonderful layout
Top notch all the way
The best thing about this course is the greens. These are by far the most pristine true rolling greens I have ever played. They are very receptive as well. There is plenty about this course to rave about. The daily fee of $99-$114 is steep. I paid around $50 on a weekend thru GolfNow and it was worth every penny. I certainly will be coming back!
Good Deal.
Nice Course was in good shape deinitely in better condition than most semi private courses.