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
4261 Reviews (4261)
5 Stars
1707
4 Stars
1819
3 Stars
512
2 Stars
161
1 Stars
62
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
90.5%
Recommend this course
3759 out of 4261 reviews
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4.5
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.5%
Recommend this course
49 out of 53 reviews
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4.3
214 Reviews (214)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.3%
Recommend this course
191 out of 214 reviews
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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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4.3
4261 Reviews (4261)

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Played On
Reviews 133
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Sand on greens

Course layout was nice.

Fairways were mediocre in condition and played more

like rough.

Greens were sanded that morning and no

one advised us… not a good putting surface at all.

Fair value for price but I had higher expectations.

I’m a member of a nice private course on Cape

Cod so maybe I’m spoiled.

I’m a 12 handicap and shot 92 because the condition of the course made it more

difficult.

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

Nice day of golf!

The course was pretty open and fun to play. The course was excellent condition. Our only problem was the foursome in front of us. They would go forward and be out of sight, even way down the cart path. Then they kept coming back. 75 yards to the middle of the fairway. Made play slow and hard to get in rhythm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the layout but was not in great shape. Not really bad but the greens and holes were not the best

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Beautiful course wide open fairway played my best golf staff was very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing

Go anywhere else!

Course conditions were subpar. It was cartpath only on the front nine with GPS that would shut down our cart while we were on the path. When I complained at the turn, they accused me of having 9 "violations" and that's why the cart kept stopping. We never left the path and they basically said we were lying. The other cart in the foursome had no issues. Nothing was offered to make it right. The beverage cart lady told us it happens all the time, but they chose to accuse rather than address the issue. What a horrible experience!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Conditions different than offered

The golf course seems to be good, but the greens were with a light layer of sand, and cars with GPS, that´s we decided not to play and recommended to play in Old south Course (excellent conditions). Golf now did not refounded the money charged.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Carolina Golf

Played Golden Bear for the second time. The staff was super freindly and helpful. The course was in good shape. my only complaint was the greens ha recently been top dressed which is ok.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Golf now reservation

When we arrived at course the GB course did not have our reservation even though I had paid. Had to cancel and reserve again. Please put the $ I paid to GN back in my account!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Day with The Bear

I have a great day playing The Golden Bear. The course was in excellent condition from tee boxes, fairways, sand traps to greens. I will be returning to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome for GN price

Cart Path only still course drained very well. And still finished with a 2some in 3 hrs

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

First time in Hilton Head and first round of golf down here. Great course. Very playable. Pretty open off the tee. Greens had been aerated a couple weeks ago but were getting back to good condition. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/13/2024

Hi, wickhaab. Thank you so much for the great review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your first round in Hilton Head at Golden Bear Golf Club and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golden Bear (GB)

GB is a beautiful and scenic golf course. It is reasonably priced for Head Island. I usually play GB while on vacation here.

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