A small doomed landing area between two ponds. Unless you can drive it 250 yards or more, the 8th hole is the most challenging off the tee. Some are narrow with woods or water penalizing a shot that isn't fairly straight. They add challenge but there is always a safer route to the pin. Also no gimmicks on the greenside bunkers. I also found they read true, no gimmicks. The greens are average size, not overly large nor teeny-weeny. Sprinkled throughout the course are attractive flower and flowering shrub gardens and pagodas.While not in the hills like the Duluth municipal courses ( Enger Park and Lester Park), there is a decent elevation change throughout the course, adding to both challenge and attractiveness.

Water boarders wooded, tree-lined fairways on 14 of the 18 holes. What I liked most about the golfing amenties were the new or just-like-new electric golf carts complete with an awning for your clubs in the event of rain, on-board beverage coolers, and the top quality Visage Touch Screen GPW system. It is complemented by a decent restaurant-snack bar and full-service 'adult beverage' bar plus a spacious outdoor deck that overlooks the course. An ample, well stocked pro shop with PGA level instruction services available. So you can enjoy the amenities of Duluth-Superior including the Nemadji, Enger Park, and Lester Park golf courses. It is only 10 miles from the course (and 11 miles from Duluth's Canal Park district). And then on top of that they do offer senior, military, and junior golfing discounts, which I took advantage of.īTW If you are camper or RV traveler who golfs we recommend the Buffalo Valley Campground in West Duluth just off I-35. Considering the quality of the course (and the fact that you get an electric cart with a terrific on-board gps) I consider the $59 price a good bargain. The golf course's regular season rate is $59 - including cart. So it is close enough to Duluth to use the resort's hotel as lodging while visiting and sampling Duluth's entertainment and recreation amenities.

The course is part of the Black Bear Casino Resort and they do offer attractive 'stay and play' packages. Located 22 miles south of Duluth's Canal Park, along I-35 near Carlton, Minnesota, the 25 minute ride is an easy drive. While strickly not on the Lake Superior Circle route, Black Bear is worth the slight detour to play. Black Bear Golf Course - Carlton, Minnesota

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