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
4237 Reviews (4237)
5 Stars
1689
4 Stars
1814
3 Stars
511
2 Stars
161
1 Stars
62
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
90.6%
Recommend this course
3736 out of 4237 reviews
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4.2
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
54 out of 63 reviews
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4.4
253 Reviews (253)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.5%
Recommend this course
229 out of 253 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
4237 Reviews (4237)

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course but no marshal

Course was beautiful and in great condition however we had 4 carts with 7 golfers in the group ahead of us messing around with a 3 cart 6 ball in front of them. We paid for 18 and had to skip most of the front 9 in order to finish. Tried to call the pro shop 6 times and never got an answer or a call back.

Besides from that the course is brilliantly laid out and in phenomenal condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course.

Lots of doglegs and I kept telling my partner “I swear we’ve played this hole”. Careful of the alligators. I had one chase me next to the water on the first par 3 we played! Still, great day, we were the only ones out there and I’d play it again tomorrow.

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

Great Course

This course was a lot of fun. It had its challenges but overall it was a terrific course. The course was in great shape, Bryan was terrific with advice and information since we hadn't played there before. You could tell attention was paid to the details and it was fun for both level of players. We will be back to play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

The course was perfect and the layout want too challenging for anyone to play. However the pace of play got slower the further into the 18 we got. They allow 14 minutes per hole and you play “ready” golf. So you could be sitting for a little bit on waiting to hit the next shot. People were very courteous and helpful. I would absolutely play this course again but maybe a different time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff, great course

Second time playing here. Unfortunately we had a long rain delay. Mike in the pro shop was great. The cart guys were great too. They worked extremely hard trying to get people out after the rain. Course was great, drained very well for how much rain there was. Greens rolled great, everything was in excellent shape. Definitely our go to place from now on. Half the price of the other top courses on the island and in just good of shape. Very appreciative to the staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways were cut high so there wasn’t any roll on the ball This course just wasn’t as nice as I remembered b some gnarly places throughout! Cart paths were rough broken in a lot of places

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just OK

This course was recommended by a friend who played it a few years ago. Was a little surprised that the pro shop staff insisted on keeping one of my buddies credit cards (he rented clubs) while we played. They had already run the card for his fees. Of course, he forgot to pick it up when we were done and had to drive back to get it later. Starter talked up how great the course was, but we were not impressed. Lack of beverage cart service (saw it twice on a 93 degree day), cart paths are in serious need of repair, greens and fairways just OK. Had to pay for range after paying $150+ to play. We played 2 other courses while in HH and both were better in every respect. Would not return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sid and Gary

Great layout but there was no rangers to monitor the flow groups throughout the course. This was a five hour round which is tough during the summer months. Will play again but when it’s cooler.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Annual part of vacation

Great condition, very friendly staff. Already

Looking forward to next year. Thanks for a great

Time with my sons and grandson

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Challenges

Upon arrival, the attendant and pro shop were welcoming. The range is across the street and was in decent shape. We were able to start a few minutes in advance and were told about several groups that were scrambling in front of us with members behind us. The real issue became pace of play about 6 holes into the round. A marshal came out once and it helped the last group catch up but at one point, we had 5 groups on the same hole and that congestion was never addressed. Really took some of the enjoyment away with the heat of the afternoon.

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

Mark from CLE

Great course! Played with my son who hasn’t golfed much. Played at 4 pm and had a great time. No rush from other golfers and able to take our time. Staff was incredible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Conditions were not up to prior rounds

The greens were irritated a couple weeks ago and not quite back. But understand the need for maintenance so giving them a pass. That being said, I found many of the fairways were not up to expectations, quite a few bare spots. And some of the tee boxes need some improvements. Just seems like the overall conditions have gone down from prior rounds I’ve played there.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Played while course was being airiated

Disappointed with conditions of fairways..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Conditions were not the greatest in places, not much grass. But overall great place to play, although I was asked to give up my cart to ride with another gentleman Inwas paired with. He was a good partner, but didn’t appreciate the forced partnering.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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