Golden Bear GC at Indigo Run
A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.3
4299 Reviews (4299)
5 Stars
1724
4 Stars
1836
3 Stars
514
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
63
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
90.0%
Recommend this course
3794 out of 4299 reviews
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4.4
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 73 reviews
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4.4
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.4%
Recommend this course
178 out of 197 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently challenges players of all skill levels while remaining enjoyable, with well-maintained conditions year-round thanks to winter over-seeding. Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff make every visit welcoming, adding real value to an already strong overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 7014 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.7

Jack Nicklaus designed the golf course at the Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. The 18-hole, public course is touted as having one of the best layouts in the area. The par-72 course offers 7,014 yards of challenging and fun golf. Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run's design emphasizes strategy rather than power. Sand and water hazards add interest to the course. In addition to providing a great game of golf, the course also has picturesque scenery with the many oaks and pines that snake though the course. It has been named one of America's Top 100 Courses priced under $100.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nicklaus (1993) Bruce Borland (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS ParView GPS Full Color System on
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts must be Bermuda-length. Tennis shoes are allowed.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.3
4299 Reviews (4299)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 107
Water Hazards 99
Narrow Fairways 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 67
Locals 58
Seniors 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
Near Local Attractions 38
At a Resort 33

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Must play!

Highly recommend to others - consider this a “must play” if possible. Friendly staff, pace of play was great - the course was beautiful and in excellent condition. The greens rolled great, look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good times

My wife and I played as a twosome. Good value for the $$. Greens were in “decent” shape with a bit of a lichen type growth in spots. Tees and fairways were in great shape. Staff was really nice. We played late afternoon and the clubhouse had closed for the day by the time we hit the turn. We enjoyed this course and will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

NICE LAYOUT - GOOD CONDITION

Great value since it’s an interesting course in pretty good condition. Would play it again and would recommend to friends.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Great HHI Choice

The golf course is a more traditional plantation layout, with an abundance of waste areas and minimalist water hazards. The course was in very good shape and the greens were smooth and plush. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

Unlike the more expensive and overhyped properties on the island, this is a place that one can play - and enjoy - every day. A must play on all returning visits to HHI.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bumpy greens

We play Golden Bear multiple times every year. Course is great, but this visit the greens were very bumpy with patches of grass from over seeding. Made for difficult putts.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bumpy Greens

We play Golden Bear multiple times every year, always a great experience. This year play was slow, especially on the back nine and the putting greens were very bumpy with patches of overgrown grass from over seating.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course for the money

The course was in decent shape. Staff was nice. We only played nine, but enjoyed ourselves.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pleasantly surprised

Course was in great shape, particularly fairways. We played before 8am so it was fresh, but nevertheless played as it presented.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Customer Service

I booked thru Tee-off as I usually do. Tee-off does not charge a booking fee. They do charge to hold the Tee time. I was told that amount would be credited to my greens fees. Golden Bear refused to honor the credit. Very poor customer service.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Hilton Head Option

The course is very traditional, in good shape with very smooth greens. The staff is very helpful and responsive. Well worth the price this time of year,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was in nice shape

Not my first time playing here. I really enjoy coming back when we're down in Hilton Head

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses on HHH.

I love Golden Bear. Great staff - Alan outside with the carts, Mike at the Bar, and the guys at the pro shop - all wonderful and I wish I knew more of their names. For such a high end course, I would love to see GPS screens in the carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loved this track!

Great layout. Love the course. Greens were in great shape. Fairways were coming along nicely. Landing areas were reasonable. Approach shots required some thinking. Overall a great day with my brother and best friend, Will be back!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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