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
Friendly staff
Even though we had a frost delay. The staff handled it well with a Shotgun start.
Highly recommend this course.
A very eclectic golf course indeed
Each hole mockly designed after world famous golf courses unique holes, makes this a very intriguing course. The greens were all undulated making putting a challenge.The par-3s, especially over water were legit. Course is in really shape considering it’s December.
Great course, really enjoyed the round.
Will be back, would love to play it when it is dry and warmer temps.
Solid Round
For many in the metro area I think this course is worth a decent drive to get to. Interesting nod to Nicholas’ best holes from around the world, makes for a good overall track that’s reasonably well-maintained.
Great layout
This was my second time playing BB and even though it was cold I enjoyed it more this time than the last. This is a great track and I would play here more but it’s a bit pricey. Played for 80 and that was with discounts.
Jack Nicklaus = good.
This is a very nice course which is in very good condition. (Bermuda fairways have just gone dormant mid December) Greens rolling very smooth, maybe a little slow due to recent weather effecting mowing schedule...Staff friendly. Excellent practice area. Carts have GPS, pace of play, cart path only, and speed cautions. Maybe the carts are a little bossy - ha! I like the forgiveness off the tee a priority on accuracy of approach shot this course offers. I recommend this course and look forward to playing again.
Better than average for a public course
Cartpath only, have no idea why. Course was dry. Fairways and greens are good, bunkers are unrated and tees are scratchy. But layout is really good. A bit slow, but not awful. If you think that this will be an exact replica of Nicklaus favorites, it won't be. But none the less, they are interesting and it is a fun course to play.
Great course, would happily play again
This course is incredible. great fairways, incredible greens. One hole has black sand and it’s a different feeling than any bunker I’ve ever been in. Fluffiest sand ever.
I only started playing golf a few months ago, so I’m not sure if weather affects green speed or not, but wow, you could barely apply any pressure and it would roll 10-15 yards on the green, I did score my first birdie ever on hole 16 par 3, so it’s been my most memorable game so far. Incredible
Awesome Course!
In great shape. Really cool you get to play some of Jack Nicklaus best designed golf holes. Plus even with all replica holes the course still flows nicely.
Slow Bear
Marshals need to enforce speed of play. Cost to rent clubs were expensive. Over 5 hours to play and we waited on almost every shot. 4 in our group.
Too many holes were cart path only when it wasn’t necessary. Made for a long and exhausting day.
Good, Challenging Course
Fairways in perfect condition...like a carpet. Greens had just been aerated so were a bit bumpy but to have great greens you need to do that periodically. Sand traps were inconsistent...some fluffy, some hard under a half inch of sand. Great layout of very challenging holes. Some of the concrete cart paths and bridge wood surfaces are deteriorating and need repair.
What happened?
We were disappointed at the condition of the course. I haven’t played here since early spring and I am shocked at the conditions of a course that used to be in great shape. Traps haven’t been raked so the consistency of the sand is not good. Hard top layer in a lot of places. Bare spots everywhere. Bathroom on 7 was filthy. It appears that they either don’t have access to ground water or they are not using it throughout the course. Greens are punched but it’s fall and that has to happen. Definitely not a $100 round. Maybe for a twosome. It will be a while until I go back.
Thank you for your detailed review, bherndon. We're glad you enjoyed the fairways and challenging layout, and we appreciate your feedback on the greens, sand traps, and cart paths.