About Great Bear Golf Club
Pocono Mountains golf - refined.
- Public Welcome
- Event Venue
- Practice Range
- Golf Outings
- Restaurant
- Lessons
About Great Bear Golf Club
Is Great Bear Golf Club Open to the Public?
Yes—public tee times are available daily.
Do you offer membership?
Yes, multiple memberships are available to meet your needs.
How do I book tee times?
The best rate for tee times is found on our online booking engine located here →
Do you host events and outings?
Yes—our event team can customize spaces, menus, and timelines for your day.
Do you offer lessons for beginners?
Absolutely—our coaches specialize in welcoming new golfers with clear, simple fundamentals.
Can non-golfers dine at Jacks Pub?
Yes. Jacks Pub is open to everyone—come for dinner, drinks, or to enjoy the patio.
Who we are
Great Bear Golf Club in East Stroudsburg, PA is home to the region’s only 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design—a strategic, scenic layout that rewards smart shot-making and welcomes golfers of every skill level.
Beyond the course, our club blends golf memberships, private instruction, dining at Jack’s Pub, event space, and community-driven programming into one vibrant Pocono destination.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf in the Poconos
Every hole at Great Bear reflects the Golden Bear’s design philosophy: clear visuals, multiple options off the tee, and risk-reward approaches framed by native woods and water. From perfectly conditioned bent-grass greens to walkable routing with modern practice amenities, this is a course you’ll want to play again and again.
Highlights
- 18 holes • Par-71 • Jack Nicklaus Signature Design
- Bent-grass greens & tees, pristine fairways
- Forward through championship teeing options
- Full practice area for warm-up and lessons
Memberships: Your Home Course in East Stroudsburg
Join a welcoming membership that values pace of play, great conditions, and genuine camaraderie. Members enjoy preferred tee access, exclusive events and leagues, and club-wide savings.
Member Benefits
- Priority tee times & member events
- League play and socials throughout the season
- Member pricing on carts & shop
- Dining perks at Jack’s Pub
Lessons, Clinics, & Juniors
Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or chasing a personal best, our PGA-led instruction gives you a simple plan and measurable progress.
Instruction Options
- Private lessons & on-course coaching
- Group clinics and junior programs
- Custom club fitting and equipment guidance
Dining at Jack’s Pub
Casual, comfortable, and delicious—Jack’s Pub is where rounds end and stories begin. Enjoy post-golf favorites, seasonal specials, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families, foursomes, and friend groups.
What to Expect
- Elevated pub classics & rotating chef features
- Full bar with local favorites
- Indoor & patio seating (seasonal)
Event Venue in the Poconos
From milestone celebrations to corporate retreats, our flexible indoor–outdoor spaces, scenic course vistas, and professional planning make events effortless and memorable.
Great for
- Weddings & rehearsal dinners
- Showers, reunions, celebrations of life
- Meetings, retreats, and award banquets
Community-Driven, Locally Focused
Great Bear is more than a golf course, we’re a gathering place. We support local nonprofits, schools, and youth sports, host community events, and provide welcoming programs for new golfers. When you play, dine, or celebrate here, you’re investing back into East Stroudsburg and the greater Poconos.
