280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi 39530, US
(800) 946-2946
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About Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Harrah's Gulf Coast is one of the signature casino hotels in Biloxi, stocked with amenities such as a pool, five restaurants, the Bellissimo Spa & Salon, concerts on the Great Lawn and more. The Grand Bear Biloxi Golf Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus on 650 acres of the DeSoto National Forest.

Facts

Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★
Year Opened1994
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
523 Reviews (523)
T O P 100
Reviews 173
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A must play golf course

Beautiful golf course, some challenging holes, great practice putting greens, friendly staff at the pro shop named, Toby, service was great. The starter Bailey was very knowledgeable about the course, very courteous, polite and professional. I would play this golf course again when I visit Biloxi MS, although it's about 40 minutes drive from my hotel it was worth the drive.

Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Pick your misses carefully

The day was perfect, no clouds, slight breeze and dry conditions. Unfortunately, we were placed behind a tournament with 28 golfers. Pace was agonizingly slow and we wouldn't have booked knowing this. Front nine bunkers were damp and recovery was affected. Fairways and greens very good. Always a fun and challenging course with a wonderful layout.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Excellent greens; fair but challenging course; scenic, too.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

This is an upscale type golf course- nice greens - pricy - a couple spots in need of repair but overall in very good condition

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great day on the Course

Good round of golf preceded by a wonderful reception from the Staff; Cart Attendent, Starter/Marshall and Pro Shop. One of the best Driving Ranges (on the way to the 1st Tee) you'll ever encounter. Course was in top condition and the tranquility of the natural surroundings enhanced the experience. You need to play this one . . .

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
T O P 500
Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Tame Nicklaus course

Jack's design normally give me fits, but I can recognize the challenge. Grand Bear was more of an average resort course. Front 9 made little impression other than the benign nature of the greens. Back 9 was more interesting (particularly the short par 4 10th & 17th) and the greens were considerably more intriguing.

Pro was very nice and helpful. Restaurant staff was great as was the food.

Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 100
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Incredible hidden gem

As part of my latest cross country golf trip, I happened upon this course while in Biloxi. What a find to say the least!! First of all, don't be put off by the 30 minute drive and 6 mile road into the national forest to get to it. This only adds to the experience at this Jack Nicklaus masterpiece. The playing surfaces were all very well kept. The layout is very true to some of Jack's best design elements. It will present you with many thoughtful challenges through the round. Aside from the outstanding golf course, you will find the staff to be top notch. I spent plenty of time talking to the head pro about the course. There is a lot of pride put into everything here. This course can hold it's own against any other!! My top pick from anything I have played within 100 miles of Biloxi.

Top 100 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Grand Bear

Had an awesome day. Doyle in the front was very friendly and knowledgeable as Marshall. Driving range in great shape. Course was beautiful!!!! Great fairways and greens. Greens were very slick and fast. Clubhouse staff was great. Excellent way to watch the end of the Masters.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Biloxi golf

Great course, great layout. Challenging but fair. Friendly staff. Can't wait to play this course again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great hidden gem

We travel to Florida each winter,found this in Jan. And stopped again in April. Staff is so helpful.course is in great shape both times we were there. Love it

Thanks

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Very good - greens blemished a bit with sand.

Course is very fair off the tee, with some wide-ish fairways, or they give you some room in the rough.

Became a little monotonous with all the dogleg-right holes between 2 and like 12, but hey, it IS in fact a Nicklaus course, so that's what you'd expect. They did give you a couple dogleg lefts on the last 6 or 7 holes. Greens were probably good, but really hard to tell since they had a moderate amount of sand on them, which usually would speed them up to 10 or 11.

Unfortunately they were running about 8.5 or maybe 9.0 if I'm being generous, though they were fairly smooth. The greens were firm, but did hold shots from the fairway pretty well. Tees, fairway, bunkers in pretty good shape, though the sand is not very consistent throughout with some different kinds of sand.

i played the "Golden Bear" and my wife played the "Teddy Bear" tee boxes. Golden Bear was about 6750, but the fairways rolled out so it played shorter than that. Saw some baby alligators on 13 or 14 while crossing the bridge on the par3 - they were about 24-30 inches long. No other wildlife seen!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A must play if you're in the area.

Well kept, picturesque course with an interesting layout. I was surprised it wasn't busier. Layout provided some challenges without being "tricked-up". Lots of sand, or it seemed so since i found so much of it. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely playing here again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Course, Friendly Staff, Great Atmosphere

I was not let down by any means! This was a great course. Staff was very friendly.

First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great service!

This was a nice golf course w quality greens, fairways, and tee boxes. But, what really set it apart was the service. Best I've ever been treated at a golf course. Normally, I care more about the quality of the course which was top notch as I mentioned. But his course's top feature was its customer service.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A quality round every time.

After 15 plus rounds played throughout all times of the year, this course will not disappoint. Beautiful tee boxes, fairways, and greens.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Grand Bear

Discourse has a great layout very friendly big Fairways and was in great shape. It is however, off the beaten path about 6 miles from the main road. But if you're ever in the area you should make the trip definitely good value for your money.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Grand Bear

Get place to play, get weather. Course was in Excellent shape. Price you can not beat. Can not wait to play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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