Black Bear
2650 Highway 9 West, North Myrtle Beach, SC
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With brand new Champion Bermuda grass gliding your ball across the green, a course you didn't think could get any better - just did. Engulfed by nature and surrounded by 23 glistening finger lakes the course is bold, beautiful, but with a flair for the dramatic. Every club in your bag will be pulled out on our wide fairways, and after a challenging round of golf let our friendly staff meet your every need at our Plantation-style clubhouse.
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Jim (Oshawa, Ontario), 14 handicap, 07/20/2010
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Would like to see a course layout and a scorecard available online so I can see what kind of game I have to bring.
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Robert, 8 handicap, 06/06/2010
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Our first round and it was excellent. A little bit of a drive down Highway 9, but worth it. Very friendly staff.
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William (Yorktown, Va.), 6 handicap, 05/20/2010
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I have played at Black Bear before, but it was in the best condition I have ever seen it. The fairways were great and around the greens as nice as I have played.
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Kenneth (Grayson, Ky.), 25 handicap, 05/17/2010
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Michael (Waltham, Mass.), 9.4 handicap, 05/01/2010
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Dennis (Arden, N.C.), 15 handicap, 04/27/2010
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The staff was fine, however, compared to 2009 not even close. I doubt we play BB again anytime soon. The course is OK but the staff last year made the place special.
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Mike (Kingsport, Tenn.), 15 handicap, 04/25/2010
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(1) Grill was closed by the time we finished 18 holes (~5pm). Would like to see it stay open somewhat longer. (2) Had to wait ~30 minutes after 9 holes to start the back 9. This was frustrating and not acceptable. If we had not prepaid through the package, we would have requested a refund at this point. (3) Ranger patrol could have been more prevalent. The group behind us hit into us twice, once on the front 9 and once on the back 9. We finally saw a course ranger on hole 17 and let him know of the situation. Starters and rangers need to mention "golf courtesy" at the beginning of the round, especially to younger golfers. (4) Some of the greens were "patchy," but overall the course was in good shape. I enjoyed the course itself and would play it again.
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Art (Palm Harbor, Fla.), 15 handicap, 04/24/2010
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Jim (Wheaton, Ill.), 34 handicap, 04/21/2010
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Wayne (Worcester, Mass.), 20 handicap, 04/20/2010
GPS was great. Very pleasant round of golf. Would definitely recommend.
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James (Walpole, Mass.), 12 handicap, 04/15/2010
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Greens had been recently aerated. Very bumpy. Fairways and tees in good shape. Starter Ben forgot about the second foursome of our group. I had to remind him twice when he got us confused with another group. Then Ben put a single behind our foursome, he ended up hitting into us all day. I didn't think a single was allowed on the course on a Saturday. We won't be going back. Not worth the drive.
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Donna (Pomfret Center, Conn.), 30 handicap, 04/13/2010
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The best course we played all week. A wonderful experience. The course was in beautiful shape and was challenging. We will definitely return next year.
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Steve (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.), 12 handicap, 03/30/2010
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Clarence (New Bern, N.C.), 16 handicap, 03/30/2010
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Dave (Rochester, N.H.), 16 handicap, 03/23/2010
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Jeff (York, Penn.), 10 handicap, 03/23/2010
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For the money, I LOVE THIS COURSE. One of my most favorite courses in the North Myrtle Beach area. Always in good shape, nicely run, fun to play. Not the most challenging course, but then again I don't want every course I play to be a 130+ slope. Fairways are open and don't require a down the middle shot on every hole. Greens are challenging and large. Like I said ... I just enjoy this course.
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Frank (Philadelphia, Penn.), 20 handicap, 03/19/2010
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Jerry (Erie, Penn.), 9 handicap, 03/18/2010
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By far, the least favorite of all the courses we played. Fairways were thin - greens were ragged. Our group (12 of us) gave this course very low ratings. Maybe it was the time of year that we played it (March 9) but we voted not to return again. Many holes seemed too narrow and too close to each other. Be prepared - lots of water. We did not stay to eat or drink.
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Scott (Spring Hill, Tenn.), 11 handicap, 03/16/2010
Black Bear was an excellent golfing experience. It had its birdie opportunities and some challenging pars.
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David (Medway, Mass.), 8 handicap, 03/14/2010
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I thought the course was in O.K. condition. It is understandable, though, with the winter the area has had. I liked the layout a lot and thought it was challenging. Would love to play it during mid-season when the greens are in better condition.
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Brad (Clarkesville, Ga.), 9 handicap, 03/09/2010
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Great course, probably my favorite of the trip. We were paired with two members, who were very friendly and a pleasure to play with.
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Frank (Monkton, Md.), 38 handicap, 03/04/2010
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Ron (Hauppauge, N.Y.), N/A handicap, 01/20/2010
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Adam (Aberdeen, N.C.), N/A handicap, 01/17/2010
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Kevin (Pinehurst, N.C.), N/A handicap, 01/05/2010
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Mike, N/A handicap, 01/05/2010
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John (Groton, Conn.), N/A handicap, 11/09/2009
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The grass was long due to over seeding and the rain prior to our arrival. We had played there before and know it could have been better.
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John, N/A handicap, 11/05/2009
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Arnold (Alpha, Ill.), 18 handicap, 11/02/2009
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Jim (Toronto, Ontario), N/A handicap, 10/28/2009
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Mainly due to overseeding. The greens were fuzzy and the fairways were long.
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Alfredo, N/A handicap, 10/14/2009
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John (North Reading, Mass.), 6 handicap, 10/13/2009
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Friendly layout that should allow the average golfer to score well.
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Lauri, N/A handicap, 10/07/2009
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Shayne (Stevensville, Md.), N/A handicap, 10/05/2009
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Great course to play in the afternoon after driving 8 hours - great shape - nice and peaceful.
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Wayne, N/A handicap, 10/01/2009
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Kenneth (Saint Thomas, Penn.), N/A handicap, 09/29/2009
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George (Riverview, Fla.), 9 handicap, 09/22/2009
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This was the last course that I played during my recent trip to Myrtle Beach, and for the $40 green fee it was the best value course. The course was in very good shape with medium-fast, very undulating greens and tight, narrow fairways. Even though the course looks wide open in many places, if you don't hit the short grass it's 50-50 that you will be able to hit the green. Black Bear is going to be on my list for next year.
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Jack (Greenville, S.C.), 6 handicap, 09/22/2009
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Philip (Albany, N.Y.), N/A handicap, 09/17/2009
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Didn't like this course - too wide open - can see 6 or 7 holes from a single teebox - not a premium course but I don't consider $61 to be a bargain price for a course of this nature.
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James (Stanley, N.C.), 12 handicap, 09/15/2009
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I feel that the course layout was very fair. The course conditions could have been a little better. I telling all my friends that this is one course they must play.
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Richard (Nottingham, Md.), 15 handicap, 09/10/2009
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Great course, great staff, will definitely be on my list to play again.
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Jimmy (Newport, Tenn.), 19 handicap, 08/28/2009
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No. 18 was spectacular. Not too long but a great challenge.
Great use of water and sand throughout.
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Robert (Punta Gorda, Fla.), 11 handicap, 07/07/2009
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Beautiful condition. Because of the hills and bunkers very challanging
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Ed (Middletown, N.J.), 25 handicap, 06/07/2009
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Liked this course a lot. Was able to keep ball in play. Greens, though, were recently aerated but were still good.
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Barre, 8 handicap, 05/11/2009
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William, 11 handicap, 04/23/2009
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I liked the layout and design of the course but the conditions of the greens were horrendous. Very disappointing for any golf course in Myrtle Beach.
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Ronnie (Kingsport, Tenn.), 18 handicap, 02/15/2009
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Great course and great GPS in carts. Pro shop and starters were great course was in great shape and was a pleasure to play easily the best course conditions we played the whole time we were down their and would of been considered great shape for any time course brought out your a game as had to hit different shots every holes and made the game very fun and enjoyable to play
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Walter (Currie, NC), N/A handicap, 02/15/2009
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Played on Oct. 25, 2008: "One of the better courses for the price. I will be playing it again."
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Frank (North Augusta, S.C.), N/A handicap, 02/15/2009
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Mary Ann (Henderson, N.C.), N/A handicap, 02/15/2009
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Played July 31, 2008: "A great course with challenge, at a reasonable price."
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Lawrence (Columbia, S.C.), N/A handicap, 02/12/2008
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Played July 16, 2008: "Grill could use a few more snack options.Tip from starter about needing one more club on approach to No. 11 was spot on."
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