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
4262 Reviews (4262)
5 Stars
1707
4 Stars
1820
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
89.7%
Recommend this course
3760 out of 4262 reviews
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4.5
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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4.3
213 Reviews (213)
5 Stars
111
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
89.2%
Recommend this course
190 out of 213 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
4262 Reviews (4262)

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Golf

The course was nice but I thought the layout was odd. Also there is no elevation to add character to the course. Raise some of the greens and some tee boxes would add a great deal to the overall layout

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Afternoon

Pace was pretty good….even though we seemed to wait every hole it only took about 4:05 to play. Paired up with a nice couple. Conditions were very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great HHI course

Well groomed course with straightforward layout and very playable for the average golfer. Concrete paths rutted at the edges and showing their age in some areas so go easy on the cart speed. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful day to play golf!

We were warned beforehand that the course had just been reseeded and there were a number of holes that were just coming back with new grass. However, it did little to impact our enjoyment of the course! And although I had a terrible round, I thought the layout was fair and very enjoyable. We will definitely play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need to offer incentivefor cart path only

When you will not let carts on the course due to over seeding you really need to reduce the rate to reflect that. I was appalled that we only found out when paying (not when we booked) that the course was cart path only due to over seeding. Shameful of the course and shameful of Golf Now. Very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Paths Only = Slow Play

Enjoyed our round but the pace of play was really slow. While part of that was the foursome in front of us, having the course as cart paths only due to over-seeding was an added drag. Greens were in good shape and rolled true.

We will be back, when the course is not CPO.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for a well maintained course

Better price than other Hilton Head courses and in about the same condition. Friendly staff and ranger kept checking pace. Pace a little slow but cart path only prevented additional speed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout, greens were good, fairways and tee boxes were poor….. just over seeded so cart path only. Slow found partially due to cart path only.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

I thought the course was in decent shape but lacked character. They should incorporate some elevation in some of the greens and tee boxes. A lot of the holes were similar in their play, flat with dog leg right or left. I think it is due for some upgrade.

The staff was excellent, very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic course

Very fun experience, would not hesitate to play this course again! Very nice layout with some challenging holes, yet very fair!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golden Bear GC

The staff was friendly and helpful. We originally booked a time online but after calling the course the day of our tee time we were able to reschedule with no problem. The only drawback was the cart path only rule; it’s not a course you can walk; too much distance between holes so the back and forth from cart to ball is less than ideal.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Long Walk Today

The course was recently overseeded and being heavily watered. Therefore, we were cart path only. That's the only bad news. It was a beautiful fall day with a brisk wind. The course was in excellent condition and the staff at the course were friendly and helpful. Great course for the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very slow. Over 5 hours excuse was it was cart path only. But there were large gaps in groups in front

Marshal needed badly

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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