Grand Bear Golf Course

The Grand Bear is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design that opened in 1999, tucked several miles into the DeSoto National Forest near Saucier, Mississippi. The secluded setting gives the course an almost private character, with holes carved from towering timber and the winding Biloxi River shaping a dramatic set of finishing holes. Playing to roughly 7,200 yards from the back tees at a par of 72, the layout rewards both length and precision while showcasing Nicklaus's fondness for framing shots against natural forest corridors. Its isolation, mature tree lines, and river-guarded closing stretch have made it a favorite among Gulf Coast golfers looking for a change of pace from the region's casino-adjacent resort courses. The forest routing keeps distractions to a minimum and puts the emphasis squarely on the golf.