Black Bear Golf Club
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About
Black Bear Golf Club is part of the Crystal Springs Resort, which offers six other courses, though, it's hard to remember they're connected since they each offer a distinct character and look. Unlike Ballyowen and Crystal springs, two of the resort's most well known courses, Black Bear has more of a parkland layout. The course tumbles across rolling hills covered with trees, which come into play along the undulating fairways and greens. Water only comes into play on three holes but there are a whopping 65 bunkers coming into play. It's challenging but not frustrating. Both low and high handicappers will enjoy not only the golf course but also the beautiful scenery. Black Bear is one of the best values in the area and has garnered a strong local following.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6673 yards | 72.4 | 129 |
| Blue | 72 | 6334 yards | 70.7 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5883 yards | 68.6 | 123 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5883 yards | 74.3 | 132 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4785 yards | 67.8 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.4/129 | 384 | 506 | 445 | 406 | 195 | 566 | 204 | 343 | 441 | 3490 | 382 | 148 | 385 | 555 | 164 | 275 | 496 | 389 | 389 | 3183 | 6673 |
| Blue M: 70.7/126 | 369 | 484 | 422 | 396 | 185 | 535 | 193 | 311 | 420 | 3315 | 360 | 143 | 370 | 528 | 154 | 255 | 480 | 357 | 372 | 3019 | 6334 |
| White M: 68.6/123 W: 74.3/132 | 349 | 451 | 394 | 386 | 158 | 500 | 142 | 295 | 400 | 3075 | 335 | 123 | 350 | 496 | 137 | 230 | 455 | 340 | 342 | 2808 | 5883 |
| Red W: 67.8/120 | 240 | 382 | 329 | 310 | 120 | 437 | 122 | 251 | 305 | 2496 | 266 | 103 | 335 | 366 | 111 | 164 | 380 | 267 | 297 | 2289 | 4785 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/10/2024
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by jul04 on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by fengbingolf on 06/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Keith2180142 on 05/27/2022
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#13 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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#4 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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Photo submitted by johnpmooney on 11/05/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006480491 on 07/19/2014
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by NiceBalls on 10/24/2013
Mountain course
Coming from Florida this course was a bear..lol plenty of elevation changes. a lot of shots up hills to greens. it was fun shooting downhill to fairways. the fairways were in great shape. the greens were slow. I take it it's because its early in the season. I had a great time and the staff was very accommodating.
Comfortable golf course
I always enjoy a round at Black Bear. It has a good mix of difficult holes and not so difficult. Staff is very friendly and there are very good amenities; practice range and putting green, bar and restaurant, and refreshment carts.
Outstanding Course
Absolutely loved this course, I’ve played Cascades and now this one at Crystal Springs. This is easily the nicest 18 hole course I have played to date(I’m a new golfer). Greens are good and fast(really fast) with fairways in great condition. The front 9 starts out pretty wide open with long straight fairways and gets narrow with many holes including a dog leg or two in the back 9. On top of all of this the scenery is absolutely beautiful. This is going to be my new home course starting next year.
Beautiful course, excellent condition, great staff and amenities!
Beautiful course, excellent condition, great staff and amenities!
Overall Good Course
The course us in good shape. The bunkers need some attention and the layout is a bit wierd at times.
Great round every time.
Black Bear is a great course. It is well maintained wirh friendly greens. The sand traps are beginning to be upgraded to be real sand, which improve the course to a top level.
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