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Bear's Best Las VegasSummerlin, Las Vegas
Eighteen of Jack Nicklaus's greatest holes, recreated in the desert -- closed since 2025 and becoming the private Amara Golf Club.
Par
72
Yardage
7,194
Rating · Slope
74.5 · 140
Holes
18
Green Fee
Contact for pricing
The Course
About Bear's Best 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.
History
Bear's Best Las Vegas — History
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.
Design
Bear's Best Las Vegas — Design
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.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Bear's Best Las Vegas
A one-of-a-kind concept course: Jack Nicklaus's personal selection of his greatest holes, recreated on a single Las Vegas property.
The Round
Bear's Best Las Vegas — Strategic Layout
A 147 slope reflects the difficulty of stitching together eighteen championship holes — variety and severity on every tee.
Signature Holes
Bear's Best Las Vegas — Signature Holes
The Card
Bear's Best Las Vegas Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 413 | 529 | 441 | 229 | 438 | 398 | 201 | 599 | 453 | 3,701 | 411 | 317 | 507 | 151 | 461 | 230 | 416 | 537 | 463 | 3,493 | 7,194 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
Good to Know
Bear's Best Las Vegas — questions answered
- 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 74.5 and a slope of 140.
- 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.
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Status
Bear's Best Las Vegas is currently closed.
The course is closed for a major redevelopment and isn't bookable right now. This page stays up as the definitive guide — history, layout and access — and we'll wire the booking path the moment it reopens.