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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/136 | 404 | 551 | 416 | 199 | 373 | 444 | 409 | 183 | 508 | 3487 | 396 | 446 | 213 | 423 | 179 | 512 | 387 | 434 | 537 | 3527 | 7014 |
| Blue M: 71.9/133 | 381 | 534 | 398 | 167 | 347 | 420 | 387 | 163 | 489 | 3286 | 366 | 430 | 190 | 404 | 163 | 491 | 375 | 418 | 520 | 3357 | 6643 |
| Gold M: 70.2/129 | 349 | 507 | 358 | 148 | 327 | 383 | 365 | 146 | 479 | 3062 | 349 | 414 | 159 | 376 | 135 | 472 | 340 | 385 | 492 | 3122 | 6184 |
| White M: 67.4/115 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: 65.2/106 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 |
| 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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Photo submitted by Scratch17 on 02/18/2026
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Photo submitted by grapesnocone2 on 10/15/2025
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Photo submitted by KimTJr on 10/13/2025
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The 18th green Photo submitted by umTqLxAz7XDbgCu1UIy5 on 08/06/2025
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No 9 heading in. Photo submitted by u314159441908 on 03/13/2025
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Photo submitted by rs3E2Jwk4AQSR5V1P1Mz on 11/27/2024
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Photo submitted by LAncesears on 11/03/2024
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Photo submitted by esheren on 11/29/2023
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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Mom and daughter time!! Photo submitted by jjubic on 07/27/2023
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Photo submitted by titoortiz1960 on 07/09/2023
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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 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 bcardos on 10/29/2020
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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 Sergio5267170 on 01/22/2013
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Gator at Golden Bear Photo submitted by fusselbe on 11/07/2012
Good but not great
This was my first time visiting the course. Staff was very friendly and helpful however prices in the pro shop are outrageous. Course is a fun challenge with branches overhanging fairways at sometimes can be frustrating it requires shot shaping. Green were below average they had been punched 10 days ago but nevertheless not good. The alligator community is very active on the course so keep your head on a swivel. Overall experience was good will be coming back.
Nice course
Wide fairways and nice scenery. Surprized that for the price carts lacked GPS. Course in excellent conditiion. Glad we had nice breeze to make the afternoon bearable.
Course is well run.
Nice course. Wish we could have seen Jack Nicklas. Only problem was heat but they have a lot of water on the course and a great ice machine on the porch.Only problem was one hole was closed but it also gave me my only par for the day.
Super friendly staff all around. Great experience. Will definitely play again when I‘m in HH. My only regret is not buying a shirt…
A Course For Everyone
We arrived almost an hour early due to wrong directions and were allowed to immediately tee off.
First, there are 5 tees and just enough water and sand to keep your attention away from the beautiful layout - pine forests framing the fairways with a tranquil, park-like atmosphere.
The fairways were in late seasonal shape showing a few bare patches while the greens were still bumpy from a previous aeration. Bunkers were fluffy as was the first-cut rough where we almost lost a couple of balls when they sank below the grass.
All-in-all, a great experience that will bring us back another time.
greens were freshly aerated and dressed. hole 4 was closed because of a bridge. temporary tee box was poor. Range balls were not included. no beverage cart. no grill. Beautiful course. disappointed in above.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the course beautiful and apologize for the inconveniences; we'll work on addressing these issues to improve your experience.
Love this Course
Second year in a row. Love this course. Rewards good shots and punishes bad shots. Course was in great shape. Everyone incredibly friendly. We went off season and felt like we had whole course to ourselves. Layout fun. Scenery gorgeous. Best value on Hilton Head Island.
Greens punched
Course is in decent shape still some rough patches from the storm. Greens recently punched and in rough shape should be better by end of next week. Bridge to #4 was under repair had to skip it and come back after 15 to a make shift hole. Stuck behind a foursome that was excruciating slow and wouldn’t allow us through a twosome backed up at least 3 groups. Staff was friendly but a ranger would have been helpful. We used a hot deal and skipped #4 after 15 to get a head of the group wouldn’t recommend until repairs are done and greens comeback.
Hello, Tapps83. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, and we appreciate your patience during the repairs. We hope you'll give us another try once the course improvements are complete.
Bear
Course was fine. Tee boxes, fairways & greens were in great shape. I’ll be back!
Fun Round
Always like to start a golf trip with Golden Bear, very playable and moderate challenge.
The greens could have been a little nicer, some of the cups were not cut well and pins leaning.
Thank you for your feedback, Ray7874617. We're glad you enjoy starting your golf trips with us and will work on improving the greens and pin placements.
Great layout but…
Loved the course and had a great time. Only complaint is we played at 330 pm and when we came around the turn everything was closed. They did have cold water on the course which was awesome and ice at the turn. Just wish they would have said they would be closed so we would have got extra drinks. Small complaint but still at 95 degrees could of use led a bathroom and snacks and drinks
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the course and apologize for the inconvenience with the closed facilities; we'll work on improving communication about our hours.
Very nice day of golf.
Very friendly course layout with wide fairways, generous sized greens but thick tough challenging one to keep the ball in play. Very nice clubhouse with usual amenities, fine pro-shop, friendly staff. Wish carts had GPS and ice-filled coolers. Definitely worth a visit.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the course layout and amenities, and we'll consider adding GPS and ice-filled coolers to enhance your experience.
Beautiful summer evening on the back 9
My 12 year old son and I played the back 9 at Golden Bear and had a great time. Challenging but also beautiful. Every fairway was a postcard!
Thank you for your detailed feedback, Chuck2063203. We're delighted you enjoyed the course layout and atmosphere, and we'll work on improving the fairways and greens for your next visit.