Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt: One of the Gaylord area's better values
VANDERBILT, Mich. -- Black Bear Golf Club, which sits about 10 miles north of Gaylord, is one of northern Michigan's better values.
Built in 1996, the golf course struggled out of the gate. But with a recent ownership change and following a series of upgrades and facelifts, conditions are well above average. Much of the long heather that was allowed to grow out in past years has been mowed down, and the stunning view at the 17th hole has been preserved intact.
Overall, the golf course is on the short side, with several compact par 4s. While not in the same league as nearby Treetops or Black Forest, Black Bear is a good bargain in an upscale-golf area.
Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt, Mich.
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt, Mich.
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf
Black Bear Golf Club in Vanderbilt, Mich.
Black Bear Golf Club is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear golf course in Vanderbilt
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear golf course in Vanderbilt
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear golf course in Vanderbilt
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf
Black Bear golf course in Vanderbilt
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf
Black Bear golf course in Vanderbilt
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear G.C. near Gaylord
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear G.C. near Gaylord
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear G.C. near Gaylord
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear G.C. near Gaylord
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear GC near Gaylord
Black Bear golf course is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Michigan.
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Black Bear GC near Gaylord
Black Bear G.C. is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Mich.
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Black Bear GC near Gaylord, Michigan
Black Bear G.C. is located in Vanderbilt, some 10 miles north of Gaylord, Mich.
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