Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Nice track - bit off the beaten path; worth it if you get the golf now rate of $42; but rack rate of $109 is much too steep. Greens were ok; but I played Rock Creek in Fairhope, Al the next day and the conditions at RC were amazing lush and super fast greens at much lower rate $59 - back to grand Bear the staff was great overall was nice nothing great....

Course staff was very friendly and helpful. Mark, greeted me when I drove up, assisted with bag out of the car. He was also waiting at 18 green at the end of the round to clean clubs and assist with any other requests. The Pro shop attendant was friendly and efficient in getting me checked in and ready for round. The Starter (can't remember his name) went out of his way to make me feel welcome. Personally escorted me to No. 1 tee and gave me course instructions and number to clubhouse if I had any other questions.

Good day to play. Had fun and watch some gators. Grrens smoother today than previous round.

Not sure if the greens had been punched recently or not. They looked and felt a little bumpy and dry,
Seen the greens look better in the past.
Overall a great layout, enjoyed two rounds while in town.
Will always be on my play list....

course was in excellent condition considering previous weeks weather.

This course is an embarrassment to a great Jack Nicholas design. The staff was great but the course conditions and carts were terrible. The carts looked the were purchased from the losers of a demolition derby.The greens did not looked to be mowed. they were slow and bumpy. When I questioned several members of the staff they explained the casino stopped caring for the course after the last hurricane and it sure shows. Prior to arrival I tried to contact the casino to check out any stay and play packages they kept transferring to someone that never answered the phone. I left several messages but no one ever called me back so we stayed somewhere else and paid way to much for this course. This course has a great lay out, but managed buy people that really don't care or understand golf. I am sorry for the dedicated staff but to be honest I would not consider playing this course until they can turn it around.

extremely friendly staff from directions to the course to scheduling a replay in afternoon. fantastic clubhouse. a "must" play if down on Ms coast!

Friendly staff. Course still dormant. Greens smooth and fast.

Great course in great condition. Well worth the drive to get to the course. $7.50 for a hotdog is starting to get on the pricey side, however.

Little pricey. But you get what you pay for. Excellent course. A little muddy in the fairways. It's expected this time of year though.

This was a nice course and a must play if in the Golf Coast area. Have already played several more times since this time.

The challenging course at Grand bear, the beauty of the club house and the friendly staff all rate an excellent in all ways. We enjoyed the quiet solitude of the course, the scenic river and the quality of the golf. The dozen deer that nibbled the grass were a bonus. Great day!!

this course is a winner,must play course everything was all good wildlife/scenic views the course has it all

It was 28 degrees as we arrived. A Frost delay moved our 7:40 tee time to 8:20, but we were glad to wait until it warmed up! By 9:30 we had shed all of our extra clothing and had a wonderful day of golf under clear blue skies. The course was winter brown, but in excellent condition. The greens were very well kept and great for winter conditions. The course played long, but very enjoyable. Can't wait to play it in the summer. Staff was great.

Wonderful staff, very accommodating and one heck of a well maintained track. This place is tough but fair. Highly recommend this place.

This is an excellent playing experience. The choice of multiple tee boxes makes this course fun for any skill level. I highly recommend this course!

I have played this course on several occasions and have have greatly enjoyed each one. For my handicap I play from the Brown Bear tees which demands you focus on each and every shot. The staff and restuarant personnel are always friendly and helpful. And so is the cart and Marshall. I look forward to playing this course on more occasion this year.

The course was in great shape and everything was awesome but 3 things that stuck out to my group.
1. For a cousre that is soooo good and club house that is awesome looking.. WHY DO THEY HAVE GOLF CARTS THATS so OLD AND BROKEN DOWN LOOKING?
2. Did not rain in 2 days but was still cartpath...why not 90 degrees?
3. need a beverage cart ..esspecially on weekends

I love the course. For winter time it is in good shape. The greens are brown but don't let that fool you. They putt true and with good speed. They are not over seeded with rye grass just to make them look green.

We had a foursome & pace of play was great. The course was in great winter condition. We need to improve our bunker shots.
Will play the course again.