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
4310 Reviews (4310)
5 Stars
1730
4 Stars
1839
3 Stars
515
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
64
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
90.1%
Recommend this course
3804 out of 4310 reviews
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4.4
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.4%
Recommend this course
74 out of 81 reviews
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4.4
178 Reviews (178)
5 Stars
100
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.9%
Recommend this course
160 out of 178 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
4310 Reviews (4310)

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 Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of fun

Dun golf course pace a little slow waiting on most shots till group ahead skipped a couple holes. Tricky greens nothing was going in. Good shape.

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

Remarkable course conditions

Greens are fast and in very good shape. Fairways have many challenges. Fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Below par - not in a good way

Course condition was poor to mediocre even though 4 other courses I played that week (in March) were fine. About 4p or so we ran into 4 course landscapers who were in our way for 2.5 holes - ridiculous. Sand traps had about a quarter inch of sand. Save your $$ or find a real golf course, there's plenty to choose from. Best I can say is that the course is fine for less experienced golfers.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course and friendly staff and people

Great.place to play. Really good value. Really nice staff and played with some very friendly people

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice for early season

Very adequate fair ways with the greens in good shape for the early season (March) I will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid HHI Golf Option

Rye over-seeded fairways help this course be playable while others on the island still have dormant Bermuda grass fairways. Greens were in pretty good shape. A couple of tee boxes seem to need more sunshine,

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Way better than expected

Beautiful peaceful course. Played under 4 hours. Will play it again on next visit. Staff was tremendously attentive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slowwww Play

5+ hours to play 18 holes unacceptable, they need a ranger, we waited on every shot, and the group in front of us was a 3some, the course itself is nice but just to darn long to play

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice aurprise

Very nice course in good conditions. Greens were beat we have played this month

They have a leaf problem on some of the fairways but expect that is seasonal.

Staff was great and we will go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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