Las Vegas
Bear's Best Las Vegas
Nicklaus replica-hole resort
Bear's Best is fun if the group buys into the concept. It is not where architecture arguments go to become serious.
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The take
Bear's Best is fun if the group buys into the concept. It is not where architecture arguments go to become serious.
Best for
Groups wanting fun and familiarity
Watch out
The concept can feel gimmicky
How to play it
Supporting play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Fun concept
- Playable variety
- Easy group entertainment
Watch-outs
- Replica-hole idea can feel thin
- Not essential
- Less serious than top public options
Signature holes
5, 12, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public/resort rate; verify current pricing.
Best season
March-May: Best spring window.
Caddies / walking
Vegas is mostly cart/resort golf.
Replay priority
Low-medium
Booking move
Book luxury/access rounds first, then group transport, then dinners.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
March-May: Best spring window.
Jan
68F / 45F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
72F / 48F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Apr
87F / 60F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
96F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain Low
Jun
105F / 77F
Sun Very hot; rain Low
Google review
2/5 - a year ago
I rated this course as 2 stars because of the poor condition of the course and how much it cost to play.
Last week I played a course that was in the same condition for $14. This round cost me $139.
The greens were fuzzy, bumpy and hard to put on. As you can see from the pictu
I rated this course as 2 stars because of the poor condition of the course and how much it cost to play.
Last week I played a course that was in the same condition for $14. This round cost me $139.
The greens were fuzzy, bumpy and hard to put on. As you can see from the pictu
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
We were greeted with a friendly welcome. AJ, the starter, went through some course rules & regulations. It's a tough course, with plenty of undulating holes and a number of strategically placed bunkers & hazards. The course is surrounded by fabulous homes & from most holes, the
We were greeted with a friendly welcome. AJ, the starter, went through some course rules & regulations. It's a tough course, with plenty of undulating holes and a number of strategically placed bunkers & hazards. The course is surrounded by fabulous homes & from most holes, the
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Google review
5/5 - a year ago
Happy we got a round in before this course turns into a private club. Great course and the most friendly staff. Thank you Jeff and your staff for being so friendly to us. It made the bday celebration so special!
Happy we got a round in before this course turns into a private club. Great course and the most friendly staff. Thank you Jeff and your staff for being so friendly to us. It made the bday celebration so special!
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