Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Although I only got to play five holes before a major storm rolled in, you could see why GolfPass ratings are so strong. There's no homes to take away from the natural setting. The holes I played were fun and fair, a noteworthy accomplishment considering I didn't always experience the same on other Gulf Coast courses I played during my four-day visit. The clubhouse was impressive with a nice bar area and pool table. I wouldn't have been able to survive the rain cancellation without it.

All around a great course and manager very very well.

They need to have more cart girls and have cooling towels so they could put them to cool off.

The course was not in the premium shape I am used to seeing. I was stationed at Keesler AFB for several years. But it has been at least 3 years since I have played there. The course is amazing, but looks like they had some winter issues with all the snow and freezing weather this past winter. Do not pass up the opportunity to play this course. The staff is also outstanding.

I had found the course on golf now. Course layout was vast and challenging. Staff friendly. Pace of play was great. Couldn’t finish our 18 but got a rain check to complete the back 9. Staff and amenities at facility up there with a private course. Highly recommend.

Simply amazing course! Awesome layout, great greens.

We played the course when it started out a bit chilly at 12:30PM, but once on the course all of us warmed up. The course was in pristine condition and staff quite helpful with directions and comments. Each hole is it's own hole meandering through the forest with no homes or businesses bordering the fairways. The tee boxes, fairways, rough and the greens were immaculate. Putting was a challenge with the speed of the greens, but rolled true with no bumps or spike marks. It was one of the most enjoyable rounds in the Fall. Even though it's drive to the course, it is well worth the trip to enjoy one of the nicest courses played in 2024.

Great course, great layout, greens were fast and challenging. Managed to find a few bunkers, both fairway and next to green, all were in good condition.

Well spaced tee boxes for me as an older golfer.

Stays on my play list for another year.

Clubhouse food and beverage was great service, as was beverage cart service.

Fantastic course but I don't play there anymore since they backed out of Golfnow. Now too expensive. But I recommend to anyone who has the bucks.

Very beautiful and open course . All holes are secluded and peaceful throughout woods.

However, greens were freshly punched and very fast. Fairways could stand be a little better. Some hard pan areas. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Great tract, but a little expensive for course.

I enjoyed the course and club house. The lay out was awesome. The greens were super from and quick. We saw the cart girl about every 4 holes. Staff was friendly.

We looked forward to playing Grand Bear and drove in from Louisiana to play. Got paired up with a couple of very very inexperienced golfers who didn’t know how to pick up. Side note… my husband and I usually shoot in high 80’s low 90’s so we are nowhere near scratch golfers but we do know how to keep the pace of play moving. Our group was 40 minutes behind when we made the turn and we were forced to skip hole 10 because the course was backed up. We were a little upset as we paid $400 to play and we didn’t ask to get paired up with such slow inexperienced players. The course is magnificent and the staff was great. They gave us a 9 hole rain check to return and play another day. I would highly recommend Grand Bear as it is a fantastic course, but they should monitor the pairings better or let twosomes play.