The Grand Bear Golf Course — Saucier, MS

Posted on November 18, 2016December 26, 2021

Rating:*

Layout: 9
Conditions: 9
Staff: 8
Value: 10

TCS™: 9.00

— Not counted in TCS™, but just as important (imo):

Pace of Play: Fast (at least when you are #1 on the tee)

*All ratings are out of 10 possible points.

Commentary:

This is a great round of golf! The layout provides a lot of variety. I played in the early morning; in fact, I was the first person off the tee. I really didn’t see anyone the entire round after that. Playing so early meant I was hitting the ball into dewy soft grass. I plugged and/or stopped on almost every drive. That is frustrating, but to have a course like this to myself, it was worth it! Head pro is very nice. Booked this round using GolfNow, and it was less than $50 for 18 with a cart. I’d play it again for sure, but I am saving my pennies to play Fallen Oak next time I’m in the area.

My scorecard: LINK

10 – Simply amazing, go play this a.s.a.p.! Are you on your way?!

9 – One of the best, just not spot on "perfect" in every way. Play It!

8 – One of the best courses in the area; well worth the trip to play.

7 – Worth a round if you are within a reasonable distance. Good conditions and interesting layout.

6 – An above average course that is worth your time if you're close by. Should provide a nice round.

5 – An average course. Decent layout, decent conditions, and the value hits the sweet spot. The one to play after work for a quick round. However, it lacks an overall wow factor.

4 – Below average, but moderately interesting in places.

3 – A poor course. Conditions are pretty bad but the cost of a round usually outweighs the conditions. Play with your friends who are too cheap to pay for a better round of golf.

2 – Bad, but playable. Play it when you need some practice before spending $$$ on a "better" course.

1 – A very bad course, but often has a deal you can't pass up (e.g., I have played a few like this; got 18 and a cart for only $5, yeah, I'd play about anything for that too).

0 – The only way I'd "play" this course if it was in my backyard and it was free. I mean who turns down a free "driving range" which is all that this "course" is good for, not for golf but to hit balls at and forget about.