Bear's Best Atlanta Suwanee, Georgia
Bear's Best Atlanta is a par-72 public course in Suwanee, Georgia, playing 6,824 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.6 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,824 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Suwanee, Georgia, USA |
| Coordinates | 34.0845, -84.1052 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,824 | 72 | 73.6 | 144 |
| Nicklaus | 6,513 | 72 | 72.1 | 142 |
| Blue | 6,138 | 72 | 70.2 | 136 |
| Blue/White | 5,966 | 72 | 69.9 | 133 |
| White | 5,624 | 72 | 73.8 | 135 |
| Forward Combo | 5,287 | 72 | 71.8 | 129 |
| Red | 4,725 | 72 | 68.9 | 121 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.6/144 | 429 | 369 | 148 | 355 | 414 | 154 | 579 | 409 | 554 | 3411 | 339 | 180 | 521 | 417 | 559 | 348 | 167 | 415 | 467 | 3413 | 6824 |
| Nicklaus 72.1/142 | 405 | 337 | 145 | 353 | 399 | 151 | 519 | 379 | 529 | 3217 | 331 | 177 | 518 | 413 | 556 | 342 | 163 | 375 | 421 | 3296 | 6513 |
| Blue 70.2/136 | 390 | 314 | 134 | 316 | 360 | 147 | 489 | 370 | 509 | 3029 | 323 | 163 | 475 | 381 | 532 | 316 | 151 | 355 | 413 | 3109 | 6138 |
| Blue/White 69.9/133 | 387 | 314 | 134 | 316 | 338 | 147 | 489 | 370 | 474 | 2969 | 323 | 163 | 475 | 352 | 506 | 316 | 151 | 355 | 356 | 2997 | 5966 |
| White 73.8/135 | 387 | 296 | 110 | 292 | 338 | 121 | 481 | 306 | 474 | 2805 | 315 | 155 | 414 | 352 | 506 | 279 | 141 | 301 | 356 | 2819 | 5624 |
| Forward Combo 71.8/129 | 387 | 296 | 110 | 292 | 270 | 121 | 428 | 306 | 427 | 2637 | 315 | 155 | 414 | 308 | 432 | 279 | 141 | 301 | 305 | 2650 | 5287 |
| Red 68.9/121 | 342 | 172 | 78 | 182 | 270 | 99 | 428 | 254 | 427 | 2252 | 282 | 80 | 386 | 308 | 432 | 275 | 128 | 277 | 305 | 2473 | 4725 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,824 yards, 73.6/144)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,624 yards, 73.8/135)
1,200 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,725 yards, 68.9/121)
2,099 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.1 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 579 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 78 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Bear's Best Atlanta?
Bear's Best Atlanta has a course rating of 73.6 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 68.9 with a slope of 121.
How long is Bear's Best Atlanta?
From the back tees, Bear's Best Atlanta plays 6,824 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Bear's Best Atlanta?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 414-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Bear's Best Atlanta?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,824 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,725 yards).
Is Bear's Best Atlanta public or private?
Bear's Best Atlanta is a public golf course in Suwanee, Georgia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Bear's Best Atlanta?
Nearby courses include Laurel Springs Golf Club (Suwanee), Sugar Hill Golf Club (Sugar Hill), Windermere Golf Club (Cumming), Standard Club (Johns Creek).
Is there a yardage book for Bear's Best Atlanta?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Bear's Best Atlanta 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's Best Atlanta?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Bear's Best Atlanta 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's Best Atlanta 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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