The Grand Bear


The Grand Bear

The Grand Bear

The Grand Bear

The Grand Bear

Course Overview:
12040 Grand Way Boulevard, Saucier, Mississippi  39574
Par: 72  Yardage: 7,204  Slope: 143  Rating: 75.5


Towering pines, natural cypress wetlands, secluded fairways and impeccably manicured greens surround Grand Bear. This 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course has the feel of Augusta and the excitement of Pinehurst.

A wide array of hole layouts makes Grand Bear challenging, yet enjoyable for all. From the Grizzly Bear tees at 7,204 yards, the challenge is firm but fair; from the Teddy Bear tees at 4,802 yards, the layout is downright cuddly.

The outgoing nine, which skirts the Little Biloxi River has superior golf holes, but the back nine is truly grand. Cypress wetlands rimmed with live oaks, gum trees, and old magnolias give way to the Big Biloxi River, its brilliant white-sand banks girding three of the last four holes.

Unlike some Jack Nicklaus golf courses that have earned a reputation for being among the world's most difficult, mid- and high-handicappers stand a fighting chance at the Grand Bear Golf Course. While those that would like to test the Grizzly Bear tees will get all they want out of this 7,200 yard beast.  

Course Detail:
Designed by: Jack Nicklaus
Year Built: 1999
Fairway: Bermuda
Greens: Bermuda
Aeration 1:
Aeration 2:
Tee
Par
Yardage
Slope
Rating

Grizzly Bear
72
7,204
143
75.5

Golden Bear
72
6,733
139
73

Brown Bear
72
6,221
134
70.5

Black Bear
72
5,638
130
67.9

Teddy Bear
72
4,802
120
68.4


Practice/Facilities
  Putting Green
  Driving Range
  Chipping Area
  Fully Stocked Pro Shop
  Lockers
  Restaurant
  Snack Bar
Rentals/Services
  Soft Spike Facility
  Club Rental
Other