Bear's Best Las VegasSummerlin, Las Vegas

Bear's Best is a Jack Nicklaus 'greatest hits' course — each of its 18 holes a faithful recreation of a celebrated Nicklaus design from elsewhere in his global portfolio. At 7,194 yards, par 72 (74.0 rating / 147 slope), it played as one of the most distinctive and demanding rounds in Las Vegas. The course is currently closed for a major redevelopment — see status below.

Bear's Best Las Vegas opened in 2001 — a Jack Nicklaus concept course on which he handpicked and recreated 18 of his most celebrated holes from designs around the world, including holes drawn from Las Campanas, La Paloma, and the PGA West Tournament Course. Golf Digest awarded it 4½ stars.

The concept is the design: Nicklaus selected eighteen of his own best holes from courses worldwide and rebuilt them, in sequence, on one Summerlin site.

Is Bear's Best Las Vegas currently open for play?

Bear's Best Las Vegas is currently closed for redevelopment and not accepting tee-time bookings. Golf in LV will update this page with the booking route once it reopens.

Who designed Bear's Best Las Vegas?

Bear's Best Las Vegas was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 2001.

What is the par and yardage at Bear's Best Las Vegas?

Bear's Best Las Vegas plays to a par of 72 over 7,194 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 74.0 and a slope of 147.

Is Bear's Best Las Vegas public or private?

Bear's Best Las Vegas is temporarily closed for redevelopment. Once it reopens, Golf in LV will update this page with the access type and booking route.

Where is Bear's Best Las Vegas located?

Bear's Best Las Vegas is located at 11111 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89135, in the Las Vegas area of Southern Nevada.