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4.0
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
83.9%
Recommend this course
168 out of 229 reviews
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4.1
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.0%
Recommend this course
34 out of 40 reviews
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4.1
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 6425 yards
Slope 144
Rating 71.8
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Black Bear Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/15
Architect Mark Sauger

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Accolades

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Reviews

4.0
229 Reviews (229)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The wow factor

Course was in great condition. The views were stunning. Greens very challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 125
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A hidden gem

This course is a hidden gem! As it also continues to improve its conditions and the amenities around the clubhouse, it will truly be a must-play! We will definitely be back next time we are in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor course management

We were delayed 40 minutes from our schedule t-time. We were three some and there were two huge groups in front of us. It took 3.5 hours to play 9 holes in the rain. Staff was very rude when we said the course management was not very good. Probably will not be back. Felt like all they wanted was our money and didn’t care about the experience.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth

Appreciate the work that’s been done. Would definitely play again. Great greens and layout.

Pub BLT was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Better than ever!

2023 was rough, under new ownership this course is back to beautiful. Don’t hesitate to play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Stopped at this course on our way north. Didn’t expect much because of old low reviews and reasonable fees. We were pleasantly surprised how great the course is and clubhouse menu with great patio view. The new management put a lot into this course, I highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem!

I was looking for a course near I-75 logistically because I was meeting two other people. To my pleasant surprise, Black Bear was both challenging and beautiful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Pace of play was terrible.took our twosome over 3 hours for 9 holes.

Way over booked foursomes on nearly every hole so after 9 holes gave up and left.

Staff were good and because booked through golfnow they couldn't give us rain check or refund.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice conditions, fun challenging layout.

It has been years since I golfed the Black Bear and the new ownership is really making a difference. The conditions are very nice and the greens really well done. Is is a great value in the Gaylord Mecca to get out and not break the bank. I have gone 4 times so far this summer and every time you see the owner himself or the workers hard at work replacing sprinkler heads and upgrading the grounds. Highly reccomend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

worth another play

Course conditions had diminished over the past several years, but new owners have really done a nice job of bringing it back to life.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value for the price

Hadn’t played this course in several years, but heard conditions were improving. Course was in good shape. Love the scenic layout. Very playable, but still challenging. Greens were in good shape but slow enough that it was a challenge to get the ball to the hole. Fun day, great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course!

We had a great time playing this course! It was well maintained and the staff was attentive. We'd definately go back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greatly improved over the previous couple of years!

Under new ownership the course is mowed and maintained much better, greens are looking and rolling much more true, the restaurant is back open and the food is great, couldn’t ask for much more! Glad to see the course getting revitalized

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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