Black Bear Golf Course Minnesota
Black Bear Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Minnesota, playing 6,560 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,560 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 46.6733, -92.4791 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,560 | 72 | 72.4 | 134 |
| White | 6,057 | 72 | 69.9 | 127 |
| Gold | 5,383 | 72 | 71.4 | 126 |
| Red | 5,072 | 72 | 69.7 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.4/134 | 380 | 359 | 470 | 201 | 357 | 170 | 516 | 366 | 434 | 3253 | 401 | 141 | 384 | 486 | 411 | 379 | 219 | 399 | 487 | 3307 | 6560 |
| White 69.9/127 | 353 | 344 | 435 | 184 | 321 | 152 | 469 | 329 | 421 | 3008 | 382 | 130 | 344 | 461 | 374 | 359 | 148 | 382 | 469 | 3049 | 6057 |
| Gold 71.4/126 | 350 | 282 | 389 | 168 | 305 | 126 | 425 | 260 | 358 | 2663 | 360 | 106 | 300 | 430 | 350 | 294 | 139 | 325 | 416 | 2720 | 5383 |
| Red 69.7/122 | 321 | 274 | 381 | 154 | 295 | 115 | 401 | 246 | 349 | 2536 | 319 | 78 | 294 | 395 | 334 | 274 | 125 | 307 | 410 | 2536 | 5072 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,560 yards, 72.4/134)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,057 yards, 69.9/127)
503 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.1 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,072 yards, 69.7/122)
1,488 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.3 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 141 yards. 78 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Black Bear Golf Course?
Black Bear Golf Course has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.7 with a slope of 122.
How long is Black Bear Golf Course?
From the back tees, Black Bear Golf Course plays 6,560 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Black Bear Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 516-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Black Bear Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,560 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,072 yards).
Is Black Bear Golf Course public or private?
Black Bear Golf Course is a public golf course in Minnesota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Black Bear Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Kingswood Country Club, Cloquet Country Club, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Grandview Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Black Bear Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Black Bear 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 Black Bear Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Black Bear 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 Black Bear 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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