Great Bear Golf Club East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Great Bear Golf Club is a par-71 public course in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, playing 6,802 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.3 and slope of 142.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,802 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.3 / 142 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.0543, -75.0587 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,802 | 6,220 | 71 | 73.3 | 142 |
| Gold | 6,395 | 5,848 | 71 | 71.5 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,017 | 5,502 | 71 | 69.8 | 135 |
| White | 5,700 | 5,212 | 71 | 68.3 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.3/142 | 370 | 182 | 450 | 516 | 424 | 420 | 167 | 550 | 350 | 3429 | 452 | 217 | 399 | 187 | 441 | 512 | 185 | 431 | 549 | 3373 | 6802 |
| Gold 71.5/139 | 360 | 177 | 424 | 504 | 408 | 383 | 149 | 512 | 331 | 3248 | 412 | 194 | 374 | 171 | 388 | 502 | 165 | 410 | 531 | 3147 | 6395 |
| Blue 69.8/135 | 330 | 160 | 393 | 480 | 388 | 369 | 127 | 502 | 319 | 3068 | 379 | 177 | 346 | 152 | 376 | 491 | 142 | 377 | 509 | 2949 | 6017 |
| White 68.3/132 | 308 | 155 | 373 | 469 | 365 | 330 | 118 | 479 | 284 | 2881 | 368 | 167 | 334 | 128 | 355 | 479 | 127 | 365 | 496 | 2819 | 5700 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,802 yards, 73.3/142)
Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (6,395 yards, 71.5/139)
407 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 20+: White (5,700 yards, 68.3/132)
1,102 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 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 550 yards. 1 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 167 yards. 118 from the White tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Great Bear Golf Club?
Great Bear Golf Club has a course rating of 73.3 and slope of 142 from the back tees. From the White tees, the rating is 68.3 with a slope of 132.
How long is Great Bear Golf Club?
From the back tees, Great Bear Golf Club plays 6,802 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Great Bear Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 450-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Great Bear Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,802 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,700 yards).
Is Great Bear Golf Club public or private?
Great Bear Golf Club is a public golf course in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Great Bear Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Country Club of the Poconos Municipal Golf Course (East Stroudsburg), Shawnee Golf Course, Terra Greens Golf Club, Blair Academy Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Great Bear Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Great Bear Golf Club 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 Great Bear Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Great Bear Golf Club 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 Great Bear Golf Club 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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