
The Bears Course
The Bears Club

About this course
The Bears Club, a sanctuary carved from the Florida scrub in Jupiter, carries the weight of a legend, not just in name, but in the uncompromising design envisioned by Jack Nicklaus himself. This is not merely a course built by the Golden Bear; it's a personal statement translated into 18 holes. Built in the modern era, the course is a robust test that favors a power fade, playing long and wide. Strategic bunkering penalizes indecision, while subtly contoured greens demand a deft touch and a keen understanding of break. The overall effect is one of understated challenge, where classic shot-making is rewarded and modern power is kept honest. It’s a course built for a player, not a show. Beyond the championship layout, The Bears Club maintains a certain mystique, a gathering place for those who prefer quiet competence over loud pronouncements. Membership includes professionals and avid golfers alike, drawn as much by the challenging course as by the understated elegance of the club. Its exclusivity is not a boast, but a reflection of a shared passion for the game played at its highest level.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Jupiter, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Jack Nicklaus, Barbara Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,153 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/146
- Course Vaults score
- 8.5
Getting there
The Bears Club lies in the northern reaches of Palm Beach County, most easily accessed via Palm Beach International Airport, roughly thirty minutes south along the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 95 corridor. Private arrivals often favor the discrete North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport, a brief drive from the club's guarded entrance. The final approach transitions from coastal highway into the manicured quiet of Jupiter's gated estate country, where towering palms and meticulous landscaping signal arrival at one of Jack Nicklaus's most fiercely private sanctuaries - a place where discretion is as carefully maintained as the bentgrass greens.

FAQ
Common questions about The Bears
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Bears has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 58 logged golfers.
The Bears was designed by Jack Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus.
The Bears is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at The Bears is 72.
The Bears plays 7,153 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Bears is 146.




