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4.8
479 Reviews (479)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
99.6%
Recommend this course
463 out of 479 reviews
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4.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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10 out of 10 reviews
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4.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
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1
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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23 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6998 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.1
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Bear Slide Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/23
Architect Dean Refram

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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4.8
479 Reviews (479)
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Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In the Top 3 in Greater Indy

The only downside is they never seem to keep an eye on pace of play. There was a foursome backing up the whole course. Otherwise, beautiful course, challenging layout, always in great condition. I'd love if they put in new tees somewhere between the whites and blues. Big jump from 5900 to 6600. Tees that play around 6300 would be ideal. Anyway, this is easily one of the best in town. Even when it's a slow round I still really enjoy my time there. I love the difference in course style between the front and back. Links/prairie style layout is boring for an entire 18, same for woodland style, this one has both.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 12/08/2017:
Whoa! Thank you so much for the kind words and the 5-star review! Glad that you enjoyed your round at Bear Slide Golf Club. Please be sure to come back and visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Wonderful course. Great condition for late fall. Tough, but fair layout. Had a great time and I will be returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/29/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Bear Slide Golf Club, please come back and visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very fun time. A little chilly but sun came out and it was great. Very few people on the course so we took our time and enjoyed the whole experience. Very interesting layout and holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/17/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review of Bear Slide! Glad to hear that you had a great experience at our course. Please be sure to visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 11/08/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review! Please come back and visit us soon! Hopefully next time it will be dry...
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Downstate Illinois Advisor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Start flat but finish with a thrill slide.

It is a fun course with a dramatic change between front 9 and back 9. Great play ground for golfers! I wish the course has a bear statue hidden in the woods and a slide instead of steps at the 18th hole green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/17/2017:
Thank you so much for the pictures !
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/23/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review! Please come back and visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course layout!

Enjoyed the course but due to weather had to keep cart on path and this created a problem with club selection and cart placement. The front had aerated greens and that made it difficult to putt all day. Loved the layout and lots of challenging shots made the day fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for the 4-star review, please come back and visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course!

First time my son and I have played this course. It is definitely worth the trip. One of my favorites in Indiana. Pace of play was a little slow at times, but not awful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Thank you for the 5-star review! Please come back and visit us soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked

Our favorite track in Central IN

Bear Slide is a GREAT layout. Off the beaten trail . . . and picturesque. Part links, part forest . . . a tale of two different nines. Each hole memorable which is my barometer for a course of significance. Clubhouse build remains elusive but the course itself offsets the absence of glamourous facilities. Range and practice areas are EXCELLENT also.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you back sometime soon!
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A gem.

I had not played this course in a few years and had forgotten how beautiful it is. It is well worth getting to from anywhere around greater Indy. Just a great track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We are glad you enjoyed your round! Please come back and visit us soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Used cart

we got first 9 holes done in 1 hour and 45 min then hit a wall. next 9 was 3 hours 15 min. two 5 somes were in the 2 groups ahead of us. For the amount of money, better control of people should be done--tell them to pick up or put them on a time. It really led to a lot of exasperation. I do not think I will play here again unless they fix this. The course is great but pace of play was horrible. too much wating around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/12/2017:
Thank you for golfing with us! We're sorry to hear that the pace of play was not up to par. Please feel free to reach out to the pro shop to discuss your experience.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great public course

We stopped on the way back from Kohler. It had 4 and a half stars and so we thought Ok we'll try it not expecting much. The staff was great changing our time as we thought it was central time]e zone and it wasn't. I was impressed with the conditions and the difficulty due to the native grasses especially around t the bunkers. I would highly recommend. You will enjoy it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Spectacular Course

This course is very beautiful and quite challenging. You need to play using course management. I enjoyed the fact that you have to play different shots and clubs throughout the round. The only downside would be, if you have bad knees, it may not be the best choice. There is a lot of walking up and down hills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/23/2017:
We're happy to hear you loved the golf course and found the scenery to be beautiful and the challenge to be interesting. We hope you loved the layout too despite all the walking - although it makes for some great exercise!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff is extra superb! Course is good value and well maintained,!,,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/23/2017:
Happy to hear our talented staff made your round memorable and you loved the value that you saw playing here.
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course Around

I play several places around the Indianapolis area and I think Bear Slide is the best. It's in great condition despite the weather and the layout is beautiful. Great value for the money, and a must play If you are in the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid course for the cost

My first time in Indiana and first course I played at. Overall very good course. Rate of play was a little slow for a weekday as there were a few foursomes with older people in front. But the conditions were great, layout was decent and pretty well kept. I would come back again if I'm in the area and if there is a good Golfnow deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/08/2017:
We do hope to see you back again soon! Glad you loved the course conditions and the layout was to your liking. See you on your next visit.
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/08/2017:
Thanks for this excellent rating!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

A challenging course yet enjoyable and playable. Several tee options giving different vantage points. Course was in great shape. Greens were fast and true to line as always.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/03/2017:
We're so glad you loved the course and the conditions were on point. Come back and enjoy the challenge!
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