Bear's Best Atlanta in Suwanee, Georgia, USA | GolfPass
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4.1
879 Reviews 879 Reviews
5 Stars
394
4 Stars
305
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
80.1%
Recommend this course
725 out of 879 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
25 Reviews 25 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
51 Reviews 51 Reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
82.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 51 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6824 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.3
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2002) David Heatwole (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
879 Reviews (879)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Dinner 20
Brunch 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 55
Water Hazards 46
Elevation Changes 37
This course/club is great for:
Entertaining Clients 45
Advanced Golfers 43
A Weekend Splurge 39
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 49
Worth the Drive 49
Convenient to the City 11

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredible Course

Bears Best stays being the best course around Atlanta for the Public. From the clubhouse to the pro shop to the range and course. Driving range is very big and it is grass so that is a plus. Chipping and putting greens are great and mimic the greens on the course. It is beginning to spring here in GA so the grass is still somewhat dormant but the greens were just freshly rolled and are in great shape. Price is high for a reason. Course speaks for itself. Will be my main course all through summer.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough!

Service was below expected and tee times were delayed. Starter was no help. Course conditions were rough as the course had poor drainage. Need to play on a dry course only. Our threesome did not enjoy the round and honestly will not back.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Love playing this course, have only been able to play it a few times but have loved it every time. Course is a great challenge to all levels!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day

Good condition for winter golf. One of my favorite courses so far in GA. Looking forward to playing it when it greens up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bears best? No. Not right now.

This is my first time playing here. The winter in Atlanta has not been great so pretty much all the courses around here are in similar condition. The biggest turn off here is the price point. Teetimes from $90-$135. Tee boxes are beat up. Fairways not in great condition. To rip people off charging that much with the course in this condition is a shame. If I hadn’t snagged a hot deal ,I would have been really mad. Odd thing. They won’t give you the cart key until 5 minutes before your Tee time and no range balls included. I’m sure in spring once the grass is back it will be better. Will be interesting to see what they charge then. For now, I’d play elsewhere for less since every course is in the same condition right now. Definitely not Jack’s best right now.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 68
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very eclectic golf course indeed

Each hole mockly designed after world famous golf courses unique holes, makes this a very intriguing course. The greens were all undulated making putting a challenge.The par-3s, especially over water were legit. Course is in really shape considering it’s December.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Round

For many in the metro area I think this course is worth a decent drive to get to. Interesting nod to Nicholas’ best holes from around the world, makes for a good overall track that’s reasonably well-maintained.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great layout

This was my second time playing BB and even though it was cold I enjoyed it more this time than the last. This is a great track and I would play here more but it’s a bit pricey. Played for 80 and that was with discounts.

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

Friendly staff

Even though we had a frost delay. The staff handled it well with a Shotgun start.
Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Jack Nicklaus = good.

This is a very nice course which is in very good condition. (Bermuda fairways have just gone dormant mid December) Greens rolling very smooth, maybe a little slow due to recent weather effecting mowing schedule...Staff friendly. Excellent practice area. Carts have GPS, pace of play, cart path only, and speed cautions. Maybe the carts are a little bossy - ha! I like the forgiveness off the tee a priority on accuracy of approach shot this course offers. I recommend this course and look forward to playing again.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Better than average for a public course

Cartpath only, have no idea why. Course was dry. Fairways and greens are good, bunkers are unrated and tees are scratchy. But layout is really good. A bit slow, but not awful. If you think that this will be an exact replica of Nicklaus favorites, it won't be. But none the less, they are interesting and it is a fun course to play.

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, would happily play again

This course is incredible. great fairways, incredible greens. One hole has black sand and it’s a different feeling than any bunker I’ve ever been in. Fluffiest sand ever.

I only started playing golf a few months ago, so I’m not sure if weather affects green speed or not, but wow, you could barely apply any pressure and it would roll 10-15 yards on the green, I did score my first birdie ever on hole 16 par 3, so it’s been my most memorable game so far. Incredible

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome Course!

In great shape. Really cool you get to play some of Jack Nicklaus best designed golf holes. Plus even with all replica holes the course still flows nicely.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow Bear

Marshals need to enforce speed of play. Cost to rent clubs were expensive. Over 5 hours to play and we waited on almost every shot. 4 in our group.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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