Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 7014 yards | 73.7 | 132 |
Blue | 72 | 6643 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
Gold | 72 | 6184 yards | 70.1 | 122 |
White | 72 | 5259 yards | 66.4 | 115 |
Red | 72 | 4974 yards | 68.9 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 74.5/141 | 404 | 551 | 416 | 199 | 373 | 444 | 409 | 183 | 508 | 3487 | 396 | 446 | 213 | 423 | 179 | 512 | 387 | 434 | 537 | 3527 | 7014 |
Blue M: 72.8/137 | 381 | 534 | 398 | 167 | 347 | 420 | 387 | 163 | 489 | 3286 | 366 | 430 | 190 | 404 | 163 | 491 | 375 | 418 | 520 | 3357 | 6643 |
Gold M: 70.6/132 | 349 | 507 | 358 | 148 | 327 | 383 | 365 | 146 | 479 | 3062 | 349 | 414 | 159 | 376 | 135 | 472 | 340 | 385 | 492 | 3122 | 6184 |
Combo M: 67.1/120 | 303 | 507 | 316 | 148 | 299 | 371 | 306 | 146 | 479 | 2875 | 341 | 381 | 159 | 332 | 135 | 472 | 271 | 344 | 492 | 2927 | 5802 |
White M: 66.5/116 W: 72.1/125 | 303 | 441 | 316 | 114 | 299 | 371 | 306 | 116 | 415 | 2681 | 341 | 381 | 132 | 332 | 106 | 403 | 271 | 344 | 446 | 2756 | 5437 |
Green M: 64.7/108 W: 69.5/118 | 276 | 407 | 282 | 83 | 257 | 317 | 306 | 70 | 402 | 2400 | 293 | 352 | 132 | 294 | 106 | 403 | 271 | 307 | 416 | 2574 | 4974 |
Short Course W: 54.1/97 | 150 | 260 | 160 | 83 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 45 | 220 | 1418 | 160 | 185 | 105 | 170 | 106 | 220 | 150 | 185 | 250 | 1531 | 2949 |
Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
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17 Photo submitted by bTdIhNL1PNc0AItp1aaI on 05/27/2023
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17 Photo submitted by bTdIhNL1PNc0AItp1aaI on 05/27/2023
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ROCKS IN TRAP Photo submitted by u000004396518 on 03/19/2023
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ROCKS IN TRAPS Photo submitted by u000004396518 on 03/19/2023
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Photo submitted by u830282724 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u9137664 on 01/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u169567689 on 01/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161078760 on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by Cfitzmaurice on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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Watch out for the bear!! Photo submitted by Joekub999 on 06/07/2022
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Gator!!! Photo submitted by MenofFaith444 on 05/04/2022
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Photo submitted by u000007866103 on 02/26/2022
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Photo submitted by u314159773217 on 02/22/2022
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Photo submitted by bobbowl298 on 07/30/2021
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In good times Photo submitted by pilgrim777 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u507305794 on 06/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161277664 on 05/06/2021
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Photo submitted by jmdvail69 on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by bcardos on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by bcardos on 10/07/2020
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Photo submitted by rdebona on 08/19/2020
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18th Photo submitted by u000003574855 on 01/14/2020
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Par 4, 5th hole Photo submitted by vOTa3T97iS8IVQm04ndI on 04/01/2019
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Par 5, 18th, great closing hole with all carry over water to the green. Photo submitted by vOTa3T97iS8IVQm04ndI on 04/01/2019
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clubhouse Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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first fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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another fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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more fairways Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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par 3 Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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Interesting pelican taking off... Photo submitted by dennings on 01/12/2018
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Photo submitted by vincedaddy on 05/17/2016
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Photo submitted by JTwynn4545 on 08/05/2013
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Photo submitted by JTwynn4545 on 08/05/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by Sergio5267170 on 01/22/2013
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Gator at Golden Bear Photo submitted by fusselbe on 11/07/2012
Terrible Customer Service
If you want to feel like your a major inconvenience after paying a premium and showing up on time then this is where you should play. Second round this week at this course with terrible attitudes both days checking in at the pro shop. I will not be back.
Bear golf
The variety of holes makes this a fun outing. The players and staff are friendly but the course needs more fairway grass. The new carts were a bonus

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!
Interesting Nicklaus course on Hilton Head
The Golden Bear course has an excellent and interesting layout, is in very good condition, and fun to play. We were paired with another couple and the four of us kept up a good pace the whole round. There were friendly rangers all over the course, which we appreciated - no need for cattle prods that day - but that is the best way to keep the pace moving. Greens and bunkers were in top condition and the tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. The course weaves in and out of a wonderful residential neighborhood. Seeing the beautiful homes was part of the fun - and the homes were not in play at all. Lots of Gators. We saw five on the first nine holes and just stopped counting. Lots of turtles, birds and beautiful marsh scenery. We’ll play there again.

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!
Good greens
Greens were in really good shape overall. Tee markers had not been moved in a while so tee boxes were pretty rough. Overall the course conditions were ok. Pace of play was the issue. At times on the back 9 there were four groups on a hole. A foursome followed by 4 twosomes and no ranger anywhere made for 10 minute waits between many shots.

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Greens have been great from winter into late spring.

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!
Good little track!
Nicklaus has no bad designs and this one didn’t disappoint. Not the best conditions but for the money it was a really good experience. Would play again and the staff was terrific!

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!
we almost always play here each time in HH
Solid and fun course

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!
Bear Right and Bear Left
We love playing this course when we come to Hilton head for a golfing vacation. I love the course set up - it is interesting and if you hit good, shots, even the more challenged golfer can succeed on this layout. We enjoyed the greens and again had a fun time playing the golden bear layout

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Thanks for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!
tee boxes
Overall, the course was in great shape, but a lot of the tee boxes were in poor condition.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!
Great shape
Never disappoint, challenging, and best for the value. Shout out to Rick and Don for a friendly service.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!
Good Value
90% of the public and resort courses in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area are in pitiful condition. The Golden Bear greens are exceptionally good for this time of year, fairways are very good, tees and areas around greens average. Definitely worth the $60 I paid.

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!
Great Golf Experienc
This is a very nice course, and great staff. Challenging, greens quick and in great shape. Played in four hours

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!
Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you again soon!