Bear Slide at Bear Slide Golf Club

Bear Slide Golf Club, carved into the farmlands of Cicero, Indiana, presents a stern test born of its modern design, demanding calculated risks and rewarding bold play. The rolling terrain, typical of the region, is deceptively challenging, favoring those who can shape their shots and manage the undulations that guard the greens. Don't sleep on the undulating and multi tiered greens.

Designed by Fuzzy Zoeller and Clyde Johnston, Bear Slide’s layout emphasizes strategic shot-making over brute power. It's a course where course management and reading the greens is more important than sheer distance. Each hole presents a unique puzzle, asking golfers to think their way through the round, as the fairways wind through mature trees and ever changing elevation changes.

While Bear Slide hasn't hosted major championships, its reputation amongst local golfers is well-earned and boasts a strong membership. It serves as a reminder that a great golf experience doesn't always require grand stages or televised drama; rather, it can be found in the honest challenge of a well-designed course and the camaraderie it fosters. It is perhaps best known in the area for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to providing a quality golfing experience for players of all skill levels.