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
4318 Reviews (4318)
5 Stars
1733
4 Stars
1844
3 Stars
515
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
64
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
90.0%
Recommend this course
3812 out of 4318 reviews
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4.4
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
Recommend this course
81 out of 87 reviews
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4.3
171 Reviews (171)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.5%
Recommend this course
153 out of 171 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
4318 Reviews (4318)

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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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golden Bear @ Indigo Run

Overall experience was very good although pace of play was slow. Course was dry although the area in general and other courses were also dry. Good value for cost ab

Nd staff were excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cons of the course.

Greens Sandy, edge of greens patchy and weedy, bunkers no sand,

Fairways good.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

Stay out of the bunkers. I found them very “rocky”

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf experience

My wife and I really enjoyed golfing here. We were given our own tee time and even though there were several four somes in front of us the pace was move great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with nice woodsy and residential setting.

Offered some challenging hole locations and water hazard placements. Good fairways to let the driver loose. Overall course was in good shape and we were paired with a nice couple. My wife is a beginner so we were the slow group out there but no complaints from others behind us or any course ranger. A knock would be I showed up with our bags and no one helped get us a cart. When I went in the check in for the tee time he told me to go around back and the cart team should set us up. I still had to wander and find someone to ask for a cart. No one else seemed to have this issue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play was awful

Took us 3 hours to play the front nine and 2 hours and 30 minutes to play the back nine. The couple we were with had to leave early in order to make it to a dinner reservation. I think the 8 minute tee times a long with what I think was an oversold tee sheet caused the problem. Rangers were present but weren't able to or didn't do much about the overall pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable

The course was very nice and the staff courteous and professional. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout and fast greens

It was a five hour round because of one slow group. No ranger on the course. They didn’t have enough carts so we had to wait for a cart until after our tee time. The course was in good conditions and the greens were very nice. Would play again but they need more staffing and carts. Good value though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in good condition and the greens were great. Pace of play was good except for Thursday 4-10. The front nine took a long time to finish. The overall experience was very good. I’d definitely come back to play again.

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

Nice course

Very nice course in good condition.

Good layout and challenging greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Very Good Layout

I played on a perfect weather day, which didn’t impact my review. The layout is very good and challenging from the back two tees. The course was in very good shape and the greens were equally as good. I’ll make this a staple anytime on Hilton Head.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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