J.Nicklas hidden gem

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My vote for a top ten 'Jack' course has to be Bear Mountain on Vancouver Island. I have been fortunate to play several of his masterpieces over the years and the 'Bear' course has so many distinctive holes it is like reading 18 different chapters. If any of you out there have been blessed with a round there I would love to read your opinion and anyone travelling to the island your trip would not be complete without a round there. green fees are $100.00 (Can.) including cart.

[rmgr]

What's up with Jack Nicklaus and naming courses "Bear"? There's a Bear's Best near me, and there's some more I think.

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first off Jacks' nickname has been the 'Bear' for only 44 years,secondly,I,let alone no one would say that one particular one is the best. k? although........ heavy set blond dude would have been kinda cute.

[rmgr]

first off Jacks' nickname has been the 'Bear' for only 44 years,secondly,I,let alone no one would say that one particular one is the best. k? although........ heavy set blond dude would have been kinda cute.

sorry bud, but the actual name of the course is "Bear's Best"

ok? thanks!

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I do apologize. I was not referring to duplicating or making a "best of" to collect a paycheck. Maybe he wanted to provide for those not rich enough to play an original.Anyone can copy.Jack has proven it,which .........well,enough said.....bud

[Ben]

I've played 2.75 Nicklaus courses. From what I've played, I've got to believe the course you are talking about must be spectacular!

PGA West Nicklaus Tournament Course . Totally Awesome! You can play in the summer (105* heat, mind you) for ultra cheap. That heat really isn't that bad. Played it about 6 times in all now.

Bear's Best Las Vegas. Uh, Totally Awesome! This one doesn't come cheap though. But you must remember: you are in Las Vegas, the weather is spectacular most of the year (don't go in winter, burrrrr), the course is immaculate and the scenery is like nothing you've seen. Then wait until you see some of the homes built on this place. Unreal. Been there 3 times. Was too busy to take pictures, but did manage to get a few...

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Angeles National , about 20 minutes away from me. Although this is the .75 course. It is made by Nicklaus Design, Jack's company. I'm sure he still has a lot of say in his creations, I'd imagine there are some eager designers put to work on Nicklaus Design courses. This place is stelar! Way high on my list. Demanding like it should be. It holds local US Open and Nissan Open qualifiers. Great practice facility (minus a bunker area). Played there a number of times now.

[NXT No. 3's]

I happen to be fortunate enough to live on the 15 green of a jack signature course.

Glenmoor CC in canton, OH. Amazing course, generous fairways that are always in imaculate condition. Its the greens that get you, they consistently roll 12's and are very undulated. The three holes by my house are called 'the bear trap' as they wind around two ponds and woods. #13 is a straight 400 something yd par 4, with the landing area tapered by woods. #14 is a par 3 completely over water with a horizontal green and a deep bunker if you miss long, about 5 yards worth of landing area with the hardest pin position. #15 is a beautiful long par 5 with a pond that runs the length of the left side, two huge bunkers guard the elevated green which has a run off chipping area long, dead zone. The green slopes severely to the front, so if your short your either in the bunkers or roll off, if your long your down in death valley.