Today’s tee times
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Course details
NearGolf score rates overall quality (0–10). USGA rating & slope measure difficulty — how hard the course plays, not how good it is.
What golfers say
Black Bear has some really nice scenery and the course is generally in good shape. Some golfers found it challenging with lots of hills and blind shots, and a few mentioned the carts were slow and getting around the course could be confusing.
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How we score
The NearGolf quality score (0–10) is a weighted blend of reviews, difficulty, price and course pedigree — the same score shown in the app. We label courses we do not have enough signal on as "Not yet rated" rather than guessing.
What the score reflects here: Excellent conditions, beautiful scenery, and challenging hil
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