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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6425 yards | 71.8 | 144 |
| White | 72 | 5814 yards | 69.2 | 130 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5280 yards | 71.7 | 134 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4535 yards | 68.0 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.8/144 | 360 | 207 | 419 | 361 | 538 | 130 | 512 | 338 | 346 | 3211 | 381 | 537 | 198 | 362 | 354 | 489 | 144 | 378 | 371 | 3214 | 6425 |
| White M: 69.2/130 | 331 | 175 | 362 | 322 | 501 | 114 | 458 | 304 | 315 | 2882 | 357 | 509 | 176 | 324 | 330 | 437 | 114 | 351 | 334 | 2932 | 5814 |
| Gold W: 71.7/134 | 295 | 159 | 339 | 297 | 463 | 103 | 404 | 269 | 288 | 2617 | 344 | 472 | 154 | 300 | 292 | 407 | 95 | 310 | 289 | 2663 | 5280 |
| Red W: 68.0/118 | 202 | 159 | 314 | 270 | 409 | 79 | 374 | 245 | 238 | 2290 | 263 | 359 | 154 | 246 | 292 | 359 | 95 | 246 | 231 | 2245 | 4535 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2024 #1)
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I always love the layout of this course, but the conditions have been poor the last couple of years. However, I’ve seen a great turnaround and the course is very nice now. Would highly recommend it to anyone.
Up and coming course
This is a great little course. Every season it's better and better. The staff is amazing and the food is really good.
Fun and friendly place!
We have golfed in Michigan for many years and this was our first time at Black Bear. The course was in great shape other than a little problem on one green that looked like they were having a fungus issue. Otherwise everything was great and friendly staff. And we loved that we got a “ practice hole” to start!! Never have seen this at another course what a nice little bonus!
Michigan golf does not disappoint!
Black Bear is Back!!!!!
I played this course many times in the past. Wonderful layout! However in the last few years the course fell into disarray and they did not keep the condition of fairways, greens, and tee boxes well at all. My kids were calling it the “ brown bear” because nothing was green. But now there are new owners and it’s back to “ good condition “. Greens are smooth and green. Medium speed. I prefer faster but these are acceptable and well kept. Fairways are green. Not mowed as short as I’d prefer but more than acceptable. Tee boxes are good. It’s back! Great value for the money. And restaurant is good as well!
Should not be on Golf Now
I left a review earlier about the 6 some in front of us and forgot to mention that when we went in and complained after the round the girl behind the desk said “if you don’t like it, go play somewhere else”. Believe me, we will never be back.
This course should not be on Golf Now as an option.
They allow 6 people to play in groups as a “scramble”. The 6 some in front of us played in bare feet and flip flops. We called on the 12th hole and they came out and the 6 some let a four some and a three some play through until it was our turn to watch the antics, Real golfers in a 6 some might be able to play a scramble at a four some pace of play but bare feet and flip flops golfers? Do not play this course. I won’t even mention the long grass fairways that make it difficult to pull out a fairway wood. Disgusting round on a beautiful Michigan day.
Most Improved in Northern Michigan
First hole to start your round is called the 19th hole. Nice par three to warm up before your 1st scoring hole.
* great greens with challenging topography.
* great value for 18 holes with a cart.
* very well maintained golf course.
* Friendly staff, and full service clubhouse overlooking the challenging 18th hole
Overall, I enjoy playing this golf course just off I-75 just North of Gaylord.
Hidden Gem
This course is an up and coming hidden gem.
We have played it several times. It gets better each time.
It’s a great value and the restaurant food is really good.
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Where is the Marshall????
Had a goodtime. I will come back again. Had a 4 some in front of us that was just unnecessary slow. Search the ponds/weeds for balls. Taking 20 minutes looking for LOST balls. Made the round crawl the last 7 holes. Yelled at them. Did not care. The BAR was great with great food.
Great improvement
Course has gone from “not worth it” to a great course, great staff, lots of improvements!! Keep investing it will pay off!!
bad traps rocks in the traps fairways long grass same as rough very rough needs lots of work
Great option for the area
You can tell there doing the work to update the course. Clubhouse and food were great. Pace was 4:30 on a Sunday afternoon so no complaints. Tee boxes and greens were well kept. No storm damage. Great value for the area Will play again
Big Improvements!
Course was in great condition. Friendly staff. Clubhouse and bar inviting! Great time!!
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I want to apologize for the experience you had today. Our pace of play is 4 hrs 30 minutes. I as the owner was informed of the situation, by the young lady behind the counter, the Golf Pro and and our irrigation tech, We try to make everyone happy , we try to keep the pace of play and we try to eliminate groups of over 4 from playing together. I reiterated that to our employees. We are still learning and making adjustments.