Mississippi Gulf Coast
Grand Bear Golf Club
Public casino/resort-adjacent golf
Grand Bear is the best public anchor near Biloxi if Fallen Oak access is not available. It has a secluded, piney feel and enough Nicklaus bite to keep better players interested.
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The take
Grand Bear is the best public anchor near Biloxi if Fallen Oak access is not available. It has a secluded, piney feel and enough Nicklaus bite to keep better players interested.
Best for
Groups that want this course to anchor the trip.
Watch out
- Not as polished as Fallen Oak
How to play it
Make it part of any serious Coast itinerary.
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What you need to know
Strengths
- - Strong public access
Watch-outs
- - Not as polished as Fallen Oak
Signature holes
4, 8, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public daily-fee pricing; seasonal tee-time rates vary.
Best season
March: Good spring golf, some rain risk.
Caddies / walking
Carts are standard.
Booking move
Confirm Fallen Oak access first.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
March: Good spring golf, some rain risk.
Jan
59F / 40F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Feb
62F / 43F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Mar
68F / 49F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Apr
75F / 56F
Sun Best; rain Medium
May
82F / 64F
Sun Good; rain Medium
Jun
88F / 72F
Sun Hot; rain High
Google review
5/5 - 5 months ago
Gorgeous facility and some of the nicest staff you could get. Greens were only okay, but my round was at the end of November so absolutely not their fault, but tee boxes and fairways were still beautiful. Little stand making fresh burgers at the turn were delicious, and a very ge
Gorgeous facility and some of the nicest staff you could get. Greens were only okay, but my round was at the end of November so absolutely not their fault, but tee boxes and fairways were still beautiful. Little stand making fresh burgers at the turn were delicious, and a very ge
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Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
Grand Bear in Saucier, MS is a solid track that offers a really enjoyable round of golf. The course winds through the tall pines and natural terrain, giving it a true “back to nature” feel with plenty of character. The layout is fun and fair, with wide fairways and a nice mix of
Grand Bear in Saucier, MS is a solid track that offers a really enjoyable round of golf. The course winds through the tall pines and natural terrain, giving it a true “back to nature” feel with plenty of character. The layout is fun and fair, with wide fairways and a nice mix of
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4/5 - 4 months ago
Played in Dec holidays after a few days of rain. Course was really wet, and fairways were in bad shape due to that in some spots, greens were the best part of the experience! Loved the layout with tall trees and hitting over swarm land! Driving range closed due to rain! The thing
Played in Dec holidays after a few days of rain. Course was really wet, and fairways were in bad shape due to that in some spots, greens were the best part of the experience! Loved the layout with tall trees and hitting over swarm land! Driving range closed due to rain! The thing
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