Bear Mountain Ranch

James Patterson

Ah - Bear Mountain Ranch. Played this course for the first time yesterday, 22 June 2021. There aren't many superlatives that I can think of that hasn't already been written about this wonderful course, but I have more. Spectacular setting. Superior customer service - from a nice, friendly, accommodating gentleman of a course pro, Rick - to his assistant, Matt - to the great ladies in the snack bar. I enjoyed a nice, relaxing round of golf on this impeccably-maintained course. I would call the front 9 the "amazing views" side, with sweeping views of Lake Chelan and surrounding mountains. I love elevated tee boxes, and this side has many - quite the drop on the Par 4 #4...really fun! Another great characteristic about this side is that it's mostly undeveloped. The back 9 is totally undeveloped, and thus I'd call it the "peaceful, neatly-designed tucked back in the canyon" side - a wild landscape with water in play on two holes. Both sides benefit from a very adept - and courteous toward the golfers - grounds crew who do amazing work in this dry - and thus very challenging - environment. Water is at a premium at that elevation. Oh, BTW...thanks to the gentleman on the mower at #4...he spotted my ball as I hit it into the sun! :-) After my round I took a seat on the beautiful patio and enjoyed a quite inexpensive ham and swiss sandwich. Such a peaceful garden setting overlooking the 18th green. This retired Navy man salutes the entire staff at Bear Mountain...you guys rock! I'll certainly be back! Highly recommended!

Eric Adair

First time playing here. The course was in great shape and is a tough test of golf. Everyone I dealt with at the course was friendly.

Logan.

Excellent golf course with beautifully maintained holes. Had a blast playing this fun and challenging course. Be wary of the big drops and climbs this course has it is on a mountain. Only giving it four stars because we got sprayed with sprinklers out of the blue on hole 7.

Andy Derscheid

Challenging course, but beautiful and fun. Play straight or you'll burn through balls! Tasty food at the cafe. Definitely get a breakfast sandwich if you're there in the morning. Very friendly and helpful staff.