Visited Black Bear again after a year's absence. Some staff changes, but the course has improved again. Ken and his team seem to be doing a great job.
I made sure I had the right wedges in my bag, which certainly helped with the approach shots. That's where you make the difference on this course.

Customer Service

Service was OK, and I noticed improvements in the menu as well.

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Black Bear is still quite unique in terms of design, and I wouldn't know where to find a similar course in the area.

Visited end July 2011. The course is in great condition. Seems there is new ownership since end 2010, with marked improvements.

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Living near Black Bear means i'm always there.The practice facilities are incredible.

the course has enough challenge in it for the most avid golfer. well maintained. quick greens and beautiful rolling fairways line out the cours. lots of blind shots tho.

now starting bout a month ago new management has come in.

green fees are fairly reasonable. rather pay @ country club of mount dora.

Having played most courses in the Central Florida area, Black Bear is by far the most challenging. It's a phenomenal layout that can lead to good scores, but at the same time, can be outrageously difficult if you're not striking the ball well. Just a perfect course.

Requires shot making ability and an imagination.

Hard elevated greens.

Overall, this is a well maintained facility. It is a true "skills" test of golf. My big complaint is the fact that most of the greens are elevated on mounds. This would be fine if the greens were soft, but they are not. You have to put some serious spin on a ball to hold it. The greens are usually fast.

Undulated fairways and greens. Must place shot

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Great layout. My favorite place to play in Florida. Nice practice facility and awesome clubhouse. A must see

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