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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Combo M: 68.8/118 | 303 | 507 | 316 | 148 | 299 | 317 | 306 | 146 | 479 | 2821 | 341 | 381 | 159 | 332 | 135 | 472 | 271 | 344 | 492 | 2927 | 5748 |
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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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 LAncesears on 11/03/2024
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Photo submitted by LAncesears on 11/03/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163122473 on 02/20/2024
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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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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 u830282724 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u9137664 on 01/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u169567689 on 01/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161078760 on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by Cfitzmaurice on 09/22/2022
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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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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 bcardos on 10/07/2020
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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 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
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
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.
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 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.
Nice course
Played while course was being airiated
Disappointed with conditions of fairways..
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.
Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Excellent. I actually hit every club in the bag and these greens were perfect! Dog legs left and right and beautiful rewarding holes when the ball is positioned. Pace of play is as very slow BUT the Ranger actually moved a group forward a couple of holes and sped pace of play quickly. Great day great time this course is a definite play when on the island. Loved it!
Golden Bear
This is the way a Bermuda course should be done. I played it Monday and had to go back and play it again on Thursday before I left. The Golden Bear has earned its spot in my Hilton Head vacation course line-up. The bar and grill are pretty basic.
Good Value
Overall, I thought that the Golden Bear was a bit challenging. A GPS system in the golf carts would be very beneficial...especially for the price to play!
Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Excellent course. Was in great shape. Had a fun day on the links!
If you’re not in a hurry, fine.
We’ve played here for over 30yr coming to our timeshare at Shelter Cove. Pace of play here might change our decision going forward. Three groups of friends playing in front of us were horribly slow and were not taught golf manners..let faster players (2 of us playing front tees) vs them playing blue tees (should have been playing one or two tee markers up), when the hole in front of them is open, if you hit from the sand, use the rakes to level ball and footprints, do not ride the golf cart up next to the green, when a sign says cart path only, don’t drive your cart on the restricted area, play ready golf, and line up your putt while others are putting!! I know it’s resort golf at its best, but geez…,
Lots of Other Options on HH Island
Driving Range closed at 1;00 pm. 4 holes Cart path only. Hole 17 cart shut off even though we were on the cart path. Trees and Limbs in the fairway need to be consistently navigated which makes the course play difficult.