Bear Mountain Golf Course Big Bear Lake, California
Bear Mountain Golf Course is a par-70 public course in Big Bear Lake, California, playing 5,582 yards from the Back tees with a rating of 72.1 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,582 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.1 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Big Bear Lake, California, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.2340, -116.8633 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | 5,582 | 70 | 72.1 | 125 |
| Middle | 5,184 | 70 | 70.5 | 121 |
| Forward | 4,390 | 70 | 65.9 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back 72.1/125 | 378 | 520 | 346 | 458 | 137 | 387 | 180 | 134 | 251 | 2791 | 378 | 520 | 346 | 458 | 137 | 387 | 180 | 134 | 251 | 2791 | 5582 |
| Middle 70.5/121 | 367 | 479 | 285 | 452 | 127 | 367 | 143 | 123 | 249 | 2592 | 367 | 479 | 285 | 452 | 127 | 367 | 143 | 123 | 249 | 2592 | 5184 |
| Forward 65.9/113 | 241 | 448 | 259 | 412 | 123 | 335 | 99 | 57 | 221 | 2195 | 241 | 448 | 259 | 412 | 123 | 335 | 99 | 57 | 221 | 2195 | 4390 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Back (5,582 yards, 72.1/125)
Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Middle (5,184 yards, 70.5/121)
398 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: Forward (4,390 yards, 65.9/113)
1,192 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 520 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 134 yards. 57 from the Forward tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear Mountain Golf Course?
Bear Mountain Golf Course has a course rating of 72.1 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Forward tees, the rating is 65.9 with a slope of 113.
How long is Bear Mountain Golf Course?
From the back tees, Bear Mountain Golf Course plays 5,582 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear Mountain Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 11, a 520-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear Mountain Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Back tees (5,582 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Forward tees (4,390 yards).
Is Bear Mountain Golf Course public or private?
Bear Mountain Golf Course is a public golf course in Big Bear Lake, California. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear Mountain Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Yucaipa Valley Golf Club (Yucaipa), Lake Arrowhead Country Club, Oak Valley Golf Club, Redlands Country Club (Redlands).
Is there a yardage book for Bear Mountain Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear Mountain Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Bear Mountain Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear Mountain Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Bear Mountain Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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