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499 Reviews (499)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
97.5%
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4.8
40 Reviews (40)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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4.9
101 Reviews (101)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7204 yards
Slope 143
Rating 75.5

Unlike some Jack Nicklaus golf courses that have earned a reputation for being among the world's most difficult, mid- and high-handicappers stand a fighting chance at the Grand Bear Golf Course. Nicklaus offers wide fairways before the sprawling woods take over on either side, most bunkers aren't horribly steep, and greens generally have room in front to run a shot up. The winding Biloxi River helps build Grand Bear to a dramatic finish. The par-3 14th hole plays through a chute of woods to a green guarded by the river below that runs along diagonally, punishing hooked shots left short. After another par 3 on the 16th that plays with the river to the left, the 17th once again plays over the river on the drive, then parallel to the hole. The 18th hole plays long and uphill back toward the clubhouse.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper Golf Attire Required: Collared Shirt (No Denim)

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

Reviews

4.8
499 Reviews (499)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Brunch 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 46
Undulating Greens 36
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
Advanced Golfers 33
A Weekend Splurge 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 50
In the 'Burbs 7
Near Local Attractions 7

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Absolutely impeccable, the staff is top notch. Will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfect place to play

The greens were perfect. They are FAST even when wet but they roll true. They don’t break as much as it looks but it’s definitely nice. Watch out for wildlife! Deer tend to be around when you don’t think they are, so keep an eye out! We got a deal for 75 each which you can’t beat! We arrived early (before the sun was up) - they weren’t open yet - but they came out and loaded carts for us and let us start on the range early. They also had an opening for us to get out early in front of a group of 5. (It was just 2 of us) which allowed for a great pace of play. We teed off at 7:20 and we were done at 11 am. We could’ve finished faster but we were playing behind a 4-some… we passed them at the turn and it went good after that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great south Mississippi course.

Absolutely loved it. Range balls included in round Along with 2 bottles of water. And multiple water Coolers on the course for refills. The course was in perfect condition. I will go back .

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

Pure golf

This was one of the most enjoyable rounds I have played in the area. This is a true golf course with tee boxes to challenge all levels of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A Must Play Course

The course was in excellent condition. The staff was fantastic. The clubhouse was very well maintained. Really enjoyable experience and I would say this is an absolute must play course. The course is fairly challenging but the views, countless deer, rabbits, and exceptional condition of the course easily make this one of the most fun courses I’ve ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great choice

From the moment we pulled into the parking lot, it was the most welcoming experience we have ever had! Michelle helped load our clubs and and greeted us with the course history and layout! Pro Shop manager was very nice and accommodating! Theresa, bar tender, was a delight and food was was very good! Seth, a young man starter, greeted us with professionalism and a sincere welcome as he escorted us out to the first tee and proved to be a wealth of knowledge of the course layout! Course was in great condition with great greens and tee boxes! Would highly recommend a round here! Looking forward to returning!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great time at Grand Bear

The course is beautiful , in great condition, and affordable . I played from the senior black tees and was challenged but not over matched. The course has lots of interesting characteristics that you know The Bear designed, making this a very special course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Very nice course and staff. Very fair, nice greens, fairways and tee boxes. No complaints other than my game. My wife rode along and there was no additional cart fee, very nice. Only small complaint was the section of the range that was open was getting pretty bare of grass.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 311
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Birmingham Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Generous width and benign hazards make the course extremely playable, getting guests back to coastal casinos quickly to feed those slots.

The back nine is much more interesting, particularly the short par-4 13th, which offers excellent risk/reward value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keeps getting better

3rd Time I be played Grand Bear this year, and it keeps getting better! Love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome In every way

This is a true gem of a course and everything about it is pristine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Tee off at 150 with 2 groups of 3 somes in front of us. Couldn’t finish with Daylight Savings time and the slow play. Would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Long way off main road

Good staff helpful

Nice course bit tight in places

Green consistent although not as big as have played

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