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
4357 Reviews (4357)
5 Stars
1754
4 Stars
1854
3 Stars
519
2 Stars
163
1 Stars
67
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
89.3%
Recommend this course
3845 out of 4357 reviews
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4.3
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.4%
Recommend this course
106 out of 116 reviews
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4.3
166 Reviews (166)
5 Stars
89
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.8%
Recommend this course
149 out of 166 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently challenges players of all skill levels while remaining enjoyable, with well-maintained conditions year-round thanks to winter over-seeding. Exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff make every visit welcoming, adding real value to an already strong overall experience.

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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Reviews

4.3
4357 Reviews (4357)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 107
Water Hazards 99
Narrow Fairways 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 67
Locals 58
Seniors 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
Near Local Attractions 38
At a Resort 33

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay in play

Positioning is important on this course. Stay out of the trees! Greens are pretty fast, even with the recent rain. Staff are very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

High Handicap Golfer

Great course! Very good value. Fun seeing all the great wild life including alligators! Very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Course is nice.

Counter Guy had to announce I was a Golf now Member in front of everyone than rushed me to the Starter when I had 25 minutes to tee off. Starter was a great Guy patient and thorough, cart Girl was attentive but prices a little steep 3 beers 25. Course had a great layout and was in pretty good shape. Greens were in perfect shape and lightning fast. Price was fair at 65 because of time of year and a ridiculously slow pace. Several Golfers behind us packed it in, glad I didn't pay a 100 and some a Week earlier strictly because of the Pace. No Marshall and I understand late Season but sure hope they have one in Peak Season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Other than cart path only, which I understand for making a course nicer is a good thing. It was a lot of fun

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

Value

The Course was in excellent condition

The greens were in super shape

The staff was very friendly to us even though we were running a little late.

We all appreciated that!

I will be back soon. Ben

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need more i formation

I wish when we booked I would have been told course was undergoing overseeding. No break on the greens fee to have to walk back and forth to cart. It irritates me that corses and the subsequent management cant be honest with people when they book the round. The time to find out is not at checkout!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Great course, clubhouse and pro shop aren’t as nice as one would hope. The course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No ranger to speed up slow groups. Multiple times during the round had two groups waiting at tee box

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