Grand Bear
Plan your round at Grand Bear
Grand Bear is a Jack Nicklaus design in Saucier, set in the pine woods of DeSoto National Forest north of the Gulf Coast. The par 72 course opened in 1999 and plays 7,204 yards from the Grizzly Bear tees (75.5 rating, 143 slope), with five sets of tees in all. It is open to the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Jack Nicklaus
- Opened 1999
Course strategy
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Grand Bear hole by hole
Hole 1
344
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
489
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
176
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
334
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
508
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
381
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
145
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
401
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
328
yds ·Brown Bear
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Hole 10
354
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
475
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
402
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
308
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
163
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
500
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
142
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
370
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
401
yds ·Brown Bear
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Grizzly Bear | Golden Bear | Brown Bear | Black Bear | Teddy Bear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 419 | 392 | 344 | 299 | 243 |
| 2 | 5 | — | 540 | 515 | 489 | 455 | 391 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 211 | 192 | 176 | 163 | 97 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 371 | 353 | 334 | 286 | 268 |
| 5 | 5 | — | 603 | 565 | 508 | 476 | 421 |
| 6 | 4 | — | 473 | 428 | 381 | 356 | 313 |
| 7 | 3 | — | 179 | 159 | 145 | 102 | 90 |
| 8 | 4 | — | 470 | 441 | 401 | 325 | 287 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 404 | 368 | 328 | 308 | 253 |
| Out | 36 | 3,670 | 3,413 | 3,106 | 2,770 | 2,363 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 418 | 368 | 354 | 316 | 284 |
| 11 | 5 | — | 520 | 489 | 475 | 460 | 373 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 458 | 429 | 402 | 348 | 297 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 349 | 336 | 308 | 296 | 257 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 195 | 185 | 163 | 159 | 132 |
| 15 | 5 | — | 548 | 520 | 500 | 450 | 364 |
| 16 | 3 | — | 165 | 154 | 142 | 133 | 123 |
| 17 | 4 | — | 433 | 414 | 370 | 354 | 325 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 448 | 425 | 401 | 352 | 284 |
| In | 36 | 3,534 | 3,320 | 3,115 | 2,868 | 2,439 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,204 | 6,733 | 6,221 | 5,638 | 4,802 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 143 | 73.0 / 139 | 70.5 / 134 | 67.9 / 130 | 63.5 / 98 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Carts & walking
Carts are included with the round, and walking is not allowed.
Practice facilities
There is a driving range and a putting green.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available, and there are locker rooms.
Food & drink
The Bar & Grill serves breakfast and lunch and has a full bar. Hours are seasonal, so call ahead.
Quick answers
Grand Bear at a glance
Is Grand Bear open to the public?
Yes. Grand Bear is a public course.
How many holes does Grand Bear have, and what's the par?
Grand Bear has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,802 to 7,204 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Grand Bear?
Grand Bear was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1999.
What are the cart and walking rules at Grand Bear?
Carts are included with the round, and walking is not allowed.
What practice facilities does Grand Bear have?
There is a driving range and a putting green.
What food and drink does Grand Bear have?
The Bar & Grill serves breakfast and lunch and has a full bar. Hours are seasonal, so call ahead.
How do you book a tee time at Grand Bear?
Call the course at (228) 265-9363.
Where is Grand Bear?
Grand Bear is at 12040 Grandway Blvd, Saucier, MS 39574.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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