Bear's Best Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

1267 Reviews (1267)

5 Stars

715

4 Stars

373

3 Stars

110

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.2

Value

4.1

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.3

88.8%

Recommend this course

1119 out of 1267 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

57 Reviews (57)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.2

Value

3.9

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.2

StaffFriendliness

4.5

89.5%

Recommend this course

51 out of 57 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.4

118 Reviews (118)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.2

Value

4.1

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.3

StaffFriendliness

4.6

89.8%

Recommend this course

106 out of 118 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Resort

Par 72

Length 7194 yards

Slope 147

Rating 74.0

At Bear's Best, a 7,194-yard track about 20 minutes from The Strip, the Jack Nicklaus design team stuck to recreating holes from other Jack desert designs, making them actually almost fit into the natural surroundings. (Aside from the black sand bunkers and that's just so cool, you don't mind).

Plus, they made the fairways wide, giving your ordinary golfer a good chance to get through the day smiling. You won't post a career-low score at Bear's Best, but you won't lose four sleeves of balls, either.

Four of the holes are replicas from Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, but also features holes from Nicklaus' Spain and Mexico work. The best thing about Bear's Best may be how the Nicklaus team, often accused of making their courses too tough, kept the average hacker in mind.

Yet what really sets Bear's Best up as a great play is the service. Every foursome gets their own forecaddie and the staff can make you feel like a VIP.

"Bear's Best is probably the greatest overall experience we've had on a course," regular Las Vegas golf visitor Josh Isadore said. "The guys are still talking about it."

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Gold	72	7194 yards	74.0	147
Blue	72	6628 yards	71.3	130
White	72	6043 yards	68.3	122
Red	72	5043 yards	68.7	116

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for Bear's Best Las Vegas

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Gold M: 74.5/140	413	529	441	229	438	398	201	599	453	3701	411	317	507	151	461	230	416	537	463	3493	7194
Green M: 72.1/131	370	482	401	195	414	352	184	552	393	3343	392	283	497	137	418	211	392	516	439	3285	6628
White M: 69.1/124 W: 74.0/134	309	440	374	174	381	336	159	515	353	3041	339	266	457	129	370	185	343	500	413	3002	6043
Orange M: 64.1/111 W: 68.2/120	275	306	323	127	296	244	130	432	274	2407	308	227	396	79	341	130	312	475	368	2636	5043
Fastee M: 57.9/100 W: 58.8/96	177	190	180	34	188	154	61	285	183	1452	160	129	262	33	217	54	168	292	237	1552	3004
Handicap	11	5	3	9	1	15	13	17	7		6	18	10	16	4	8	14	12	2
Par	4	5	4	3	4	4	3	5	4	36	4	4	5	3	4	3	4	5	4	36	72

Course Details

Year Built 2001

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jack Nicklaus (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Clubs Yes

GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School Academy Yes - "Paul Wilson Golf School"

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Nevada (2023 #15) (2022 #9) (2021 #8) (2020 #11) (2017 #17)

Reviews

4.4

1267 Reviews (1267)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 47

Patio Dining 29

19th Hole Scenic Views 20

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 101

Elevation Changes 73

Forced Carries 69

This course/club is great for:

Advanced Golfers 72

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 66

A Weekend Splurge 57

This Course's Location is:

Convenient to the City 72

Worth the Drive 67

In the 'Burbs 60

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

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SMiller727

Played On 04/12/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/19/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review! We hope to see you back again at Bear's Best Las Vegas!

u314159777718

Played On 04/07/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Aerated Greens - Full Price without notification

Booked through GolNow, neither the course nor GolfNow notified of the Aeration of Greens taking place.. Still had to pay full price for a course in sub par condition.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Poor

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our golfers and we hope you'll give us another try in the future!

tahoegirl

Played On 04/05/2023

Reviews 32

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

paparach

Played On 04/04/2023

Reviews 2

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

It's just such a course

There are no trees and grass around the golf course, and it was not a very well-maintained course for the price.
Especially the green speed was too slow.

Conditions Average

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/12/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Bear's Best Las Vegas. We appreciate your rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

u183602067

Played On 04/02/2023

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello and thank you for your rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas!

elliotyoon

Played On 04/02/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

u183602067

Played On 04/02/2023

Reviews 5

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

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Myoungjong

Played On 04/01/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

u000004310755

Played On 03/31/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

lmsunde

Played On 03/28/2023

Reviews 7

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 04/09/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

u799261785

Played On 03/27/2023

Reviews 7

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great Course

The golf course is in great shape and fun to play. Plenty of challenge but still good for higher handicappers. Even the drink carts were correctly spaced.
Only negative would be that their are not enough restrooms on the course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/30/2023

Thank you so much for the positive review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

yacktown00

Played On 03/24/2023

Reviews 29

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/30/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We hope to see you back very soon!

hyochong

Played On 03/21/2023

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/30/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We hope to see you back very soon!

hyochong

Played On 03/21/2023

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/30/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive rating. We hope to see you back very soon!

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RrvfChvNnSkLpZvSPjYh

Played On 03/19/2023

Reviews 9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Greens need care

The Greens were inconsistent and “bumpy” due to the grass being patchy. Excellent layout and super fun to play. Staff are very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/30/2023

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back soon!

BoneDoc32

Played On 03/09/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Disappointing service

Visit each time I’m in Vegas. 3rd trip. Course layout, views are spectacular. Fairways great. Tee boxes awful- some sorta bare. Greens were a mess. Uneven, bumpy. Biggest problem was service. No one at bag drop. Dropped bag, parked. Still no one. Carried bag myself. Went to pro shop, asked for cart. Was told where I could get it myself. Loaded bags on own. Then no starter anywhere. So went out on own. As it appeared we were last tee time anyway. Course and views are a 5, service on this day a 1 (But refreshment cart girls were great!)

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/17/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Bear's Best Las Vegas, we hope to see you back soon!

uTGPA7463TG

Played On 03/07/2023

Reviews 4

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Poor Greens

Greens were thin and patchy...lightning fast.
Couldn't hold an approach shot on the green.
Expected better greens .

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/17/2023

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Bear's Best Las Vegas!

rminic

Played On 02/27/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Not good

Greens were very bumpy and patchy. Pins were in ridiculous positions. Would not go back.

Conditions Poor

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Poor

Amenities Fair

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/06/2023

Hello, rminic. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas.

u314163703386

Played On 02/24/2023

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 03/06/2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Bear's Best Las Vegas!

u000004056324

Played On 02/24/2023

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Bear's Best Las Vegas

Commented on 02/27/2023

Thank you for the rating! We hope you'll join us again soon for a great round of golf!

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FAQ

What is the address of Bear's Best Las Vegas?

Bear's Best Las Vegas is located at 11111 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89135.

Is Bear's Best Las Vegas open to the public?

Yes, Bear's Best Las Vegas is open to the public.

What year did Bear's Best Las Vegas open?

Bear's Best Las Vegas was built in 2001.

Who designed Bear's Best Las Vegas?

Jack Nicklaus (2001) is the architect of Bear's Best Las Vegas.

What is the par of Bear's Best Las Vegas

The par of Bear's Best Las Vegas is 72.

What is the length of Bear's Best Las Vegas

The length of Bear's Best Las Vegas is 7194 yards.

What is the rating of Bear's Best Las Vegas

The rating of Bear's Best Las Vegas is 74.0.

What is the slope of Bear's Best Las Vegas

The slope of Bear's Best Las Vegas is 147.

What are the course conditions at Bear's Best Las Vegas?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Bear's Best Las Vegas are great.

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