Black Bear Golf Club

Course was in ok shape, certainly better than Eagle Dunes down the road. Greens were good, fairways were ok. Some weed issues here and there but not bad. Main part of the driving range was matts only and the alternate site at the other end of the range was in poor condition. Played as a threesome and we moved well the front 9 but slowed a bit on the back but I think a group jumped in that shouldn’t have as they were playing the nines in reverse that day in the morning.

I always enjoy playing Black Bear. This time we were disappointed in the condition of the greens.I hope they willl be better the next time we play.

I played PGA National The same month as this one and the Bear Trap was easier. The course is OVERLY designed. It's hilly with blind traps EVERYWHERE....and not just that 6ft deep ones surrounding ALL the holes to pedestal greens. If you managed to stay out of that, every hole, you can have fun with chips to have to get up 12ft, while the ball is a foot below your feet. NOT KIDDING!!
There is a happy balance between difficult and impossible to enjoy, it's the latter. I won't go back again

I’ve played Black Bear many times and was truly disappointed in the condition of the course and especially the greens. It’s as if they weren’t watering the course.

I love the layout of this course, but the conditions were terrible. You would have a better roll of your ball in the parking lot, the greens were bumpy and in poor condition.
I hope they work on the conditions because I love this course and have been playing it for years.

The hills and terrain make this course a small challenge for Central FL. Greens were bumpy and dried probably due to the weather. Course needed aerating and water. Otherwise ok for this time of year.

Greens really rough shape. Fairways thin and spotty. Maybe it's just the time of year but conditions are not good. The layout is good.

Grass is still not growing around the greens. You can't pitch chip or putt the ball easily. The only way you can get it on the green is to throw it. Haha. Great chili in the restaurant.

Tough course- lots of fairway bunkers and small greens. This course had a "Tabacco Road" lite appeal- the only downside was the greens. They need some work but I'll be back once things improve. Great staff with a nice simple 19th Hole.

The challenge of Blackbear is the elevated greens which were also quick. Number 9 green had some bad patches on the lower front otherwise ok. Greens overall could use better grass coverage. Traps were excellent although a few have erosion problems. In all traps you are allowed a free drop closer to the hole but in many cases that is unnecessary. A fun course in better shape than some have said.

Shame on Black Bear for taking people’s money for its condition now. Greens are un-puttable and barely have grass on them. You would think you are putting on temporary greens. Fairways are not much better. Not worth the money. A shame.

The course is starting to look rough around the edges, and the greens were kind of a paste mixture of fertilizer and sand, not a great experience, I think their better than that!

Owner not a friendly guy at all, shouldn’t be running a business

I played at the request of my foursome and booked a hot deal (39) through Golfnow. Normal price is $50 or so through the course's website.

The fairways have a large amount of poa weeds growing and the greens were recently sanded. The gress are tiny - not smail - tiny. As an example, the green on the 2nd hole (a par 5) is 30 feet long and 5 or 6 feet wide. Considering that any approach shot has to be made to a green that is elevated by some 4 or five yards and trying to get it on the green is almost impossible (I hit a shot from 75 yards and was able to hit and stay on the fringe).

Poor design, poor conditions. The pace was great as there were only a fees folks playing. I wish them well but won't be back any time soon.

I've never played a course with greens this small.