Harrah’s Gulf Coast

To me, this is the best course for the price on the coast. The staff is always friendly, and the club house is great!

The poor conditions of the greens was a major distraction on an otherwise enjoyable day at the Grand Bear.Not worth the high rate.

I forgot about the long, winding road that takes you deep into the woods before arriving at the gates of Grand Bear Golf Club, one of the best destination courses on Mississippi's Gulf Coast.

Nicklaus-designed Grand Bear is an amenity of the Harrah's Gulf Coast casino in Biloxi. But unlike Fallen Oak, which is an amenity of Beau Rivage (MGM), you don't HAVE to be a guest of the hotel to play here, and green fees, topping out at just over $100, is much more affordable.

There isn't all that much comparison of Fallen Oak to really any of the other courses on the Gulf Coast, but Grand Bear does offer great amenities and a secluded, quiet round of golf designed by a top architect. I favor The Preserve a little more for its hole variety over Grand Bear, but both are very good options when you're ready for a break from the casinos or the beach. The staff and neat lodge-looking clubhouse will definitely make you feel like a high-roller.

i am a big fan of nicklaus courses, and this was no exception. very playable, but still plenty of challenges. very scenic, with lots of trees.

there are also some cool elevation changes and water in play.

the staff was very attentive, and made sure we had a great round. highly recommend checking out this course.

the course is deceptively challenging. What looks like an easy hole can bite you in a hurry. Greens are true but a little thin probably due to the winter weather we've had. Should green up nicely as it warms up. friendly welcoming employees work there.

Staff is excellent - very helpful. Although we have had tremendous amounts of rain the course is still in good condition.

The Grandview Bear is a course with a great layout. You will be challenged but if played under control there are chances to score. The greens are fairly quick and with undulations. I enjoyed playing this course.

Easily the most beautiful course on the coast. Wonderful design and quality make for a day where you want to take your time and take everything in. Staff was immensely friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anybody visiting the MS gulf coast to experience the beauty of Mississippi.

While traveling, I had a chance to play Grand Bear just a couple of days after a heavy rain and flooding. I was thoroughly impressed. From the service I received from the staff to the conditions on the course so soon after the rain really made this round an enjoyable experience. Yes there were some still wet spots, but the overall conditions were excellent and the course is designed to drain easily. Jack did an excellent job here. The course is very challenging an the greens were fast and well maintained. If I lived in the area this would be my regular go-to course. Don't pass up a chance to play here if you are in the area.

Pros: course layout, greens were in great condition, staffs if very friendly and the maintenance team was very courteous, club house is beautiful (loved the view of it coming up hole 18).

Cons: no sign on main road directing you where to turn.

Can't wait to play this one again!

With enjoyed the day on the course. Staff was friendly and helpful. Pace of play 3 1/2 hours enjoy Grand Bear everytime we play here.

Really enjoyed the course. Range was closed due to wet conditions which was beyond the staffs control. Had a group behind us with music blaring from their cart. A Marshall on the course would have been nice, doubt they would have allowed that.

Came to play golf - great conditions, excellent greens that rolled true and fast. A little muddy in places as a result of recent rains. Great course. Food was average and staff was unaccommodating (missed breakfast by 5 minutes and was told had to get a hot dog and chips with a coffee - for $10 each). I know, resort course but since I support the casino (we all do) - would have been nice if they were a little more service focused.

But a great course for golf.

Thanks to Golf Advisor we had a special rate. The course was very wet due to rainfalls before and we could not drive on the Fairways. The drivingrange was also closed due to the weather and we had to pay full greenfee for our fourth person. This should have been reduced because of the conditions. Obviously not necessary for a Jack Nicklas course!

Always a great experience! Course is always in excellent shape with tees available for every type of golfer. Would play here every opportunity available! Located in the Desoto National Forrest, very peaceful and beautiful!!!!

Course was nice; however, 5 1/2 hours to play 18 holes made a usually fun outing miserable. Course could use marshals to help facilitate pace of play.

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I've played the course and absolutely enjoyed playing here. The greens are fast, smooth, and in great condition. The staff are also very nice and friendly.

Course was in very good shape. Staff was very friendly. Off the beaten trail, but very much worth the drive

Excellent friendly staff
Great food
Greens in great shape