Bear's Best Atlanta
Plan your round at Bear's Best Atlanta
Bear's Best Atlanta in Suwanee is a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in 2002 and is part of the Invited clubs network. The 18 holes are modeled on Nicklaus designs from other courses, including Castle Pines, Muirfield Village, Shoal Creek and Gleneagles. It plays to par 72 and 6,824 yards from the Gold tees (73.3 rating, 143 slope), with bunkers and water in play. The course is open to the public for daily-fee play.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Opened 2002
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Bear's Best Atlanta hole by hole
Hole 1
390
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
314
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
134
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
316
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
360
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
147
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
489
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
370
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
509
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
323
yds ·Blue
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Hole 11
163
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
475
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
381
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
532
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
316
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
151
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
355
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
413
yds ·Blue
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Gold | Nicklaus | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 429 | 405 | 390 | 387 | 342 |
| 2 | 4 | 13 | 369 | 337 | 314 | 296 | 172 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 148 | 145 | 134 | 110 | 78 |
| 4 | 4 | 17 | 355 | 353 | 316 | 292 | 182 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 414 | 399 | 360 | 338 | 270 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 154 | 151 | 147 | 121 | 99 |
| 7 | 5 | 11 | 579 | 519 | 489 | 481 | 428 |
| 8 | 4 | 5 | 409 | 379 | 370 | 306 | 254 |
| 9 | 5 | 7 | 554 | 529 | 509 | 474 | 427 |
| Out | 36 | 3,411 | 3,217 | 3,029 | 2,805 | 2,252 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 339 | 331 | 323 | 315 | 282 |
| 11 | 3 | 4 | 180 | 177 | 163 | 155 | 80 |
| 12 | 5 | 16 | 521 | 518 | 475 | 414 | 386 |
| 13 | 4 | 6 | 417 | 413 | 381 | 352 | 308 |
| 14 | 5 | 8 | 559 | 556 | 532 | 506 | 432 |
| 15 | 4 | 18 | 348 | 342 | 316 | 279 | 275 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 167 | 163 | 151 | 141 | 128 |
| 17 | 4 | 10 | 415 | 375 | 355 | 301 | 277 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 467 | 421 | 413 | 356 | 305 |
| In | 36 | 3,413 | 3,296 | 3,109 | 2,819 | 2,473 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,824 | 6,513 | 6,138 | 5,624 | 4,725 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.3 / 143 | 71.9 / 140 | 70.1 / 137 | 68.0 / 126 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 73.7 / 135 | 68.7 / 121 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time on the club's website or by phone
- Pick a tee set that suits your game; there are five on the card, from 4,725 to 6,824 yards
- Walking is allowed, and carts are available
Carts & walking
Walking is permitted and golf carts are available.
Food & drink
The club offers dining options ranging from casual meals to fine-dining events.
Policies
Tee times are booked through the club's website or by phone. The club also hosts tournaments, outings and corporate events.
Quick answers
Bear's Best Atlanta at a glance
Is Bear's Best Atlanta open to the public?
Yes. Bear's Best Atlanta is a public course.
How many holes does Bear's Best Atlanta have, and what's the par?
Bear's Best Atlanta has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,725 to 6,824 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Bear's Best Atlanta?
Bear's Best Atlanta was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2002.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bear's Best Atlanta?
Walking is permitted and golf carts are available.
What food and drink does Bear's Best Atlanta have?
The club offers dining options ranging from casual meals to fine-dining events.
How do you book a tee time at Bear's Best Atlanta?
Call the course at 678-714-2582.
Where is Bear's Best Atlanta?
Bear's Best Atlanta is at 5342 Aldeburgh Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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