Towering pines, natural cypress wetlands, secluded fairways and impeccably manicured greens surround Grand Bear. This 18-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature Course has the feel of Augusta and the excitement of Pinehurst.

A wide array of hole layouts makes Grand Bear challenging, yet enjoyable for all. From the Grizzly Bear tees at 7,204 yards, the challenge is firm but fair; from the Teddy Bear tees at 4,802 yards, the layout is downright cuddly.

The outgoing nine, which skirts the Little Biloxi River has superior golf holes, but the back nine is truly grand. Cypress wetlands rimmed with live oaks, gum trees, and old magnolias give way to the Big Biloxi River, its brilliant white-sand banks girding three of the last four holes.

Golf Magazine, in 2000, gave Grand Bear the honor of one of the Top 10 New Courses You Can Play.

"When designing a golf course there are two things we try to do - make it aesthetically pleasing and incorporate 18 holes of great golf. In Grand Bear, we've achieved the best of both worlds. We've designed a world-class course with a layout that accentuates the natural beauty of the property. With packed needle rough, championship greens and deep bunkers, Grand Bear has the feel and excitement of Pinehurst, with a tough of Augusta National." - Jack Nicklaus