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
4358 Reviews (4358)
5 Stars
1755
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
89.4%
Recommend this course
3846 out of 4358 reviews
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4.3
117 Reviews (117)
5 Stars
63
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
4.8
91.5%
Recommend this course
107 out of 117 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
4358 Reviews (4358)

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 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Cart Path Only

I probably would not have bought the round had I known it was Cart path only and you had to do a lot of walking.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful

We had booked a tee time as a resident because we own a timeshare on the Island, however when we got here and tried to check in he refused us, but did offer us a rate of $105 for cart path only because of overseeding. We thought that was too much for cart path only, so instead of getting $200 from us they chose to get nothing! I personally will never come back simply because of the way they treated us! We are all seniors and we felt we were treated like criminals! 👎👎🤬

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff wasn’t friendly and when we arrived we realized it was path only due to over seeding of fairways. Pace of play was 5 hours and we skipped a hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Pace of play- worst ever

Tee time was at 1:04. The starter informed us they were running 15 minutes behind. No problem. Since we were a twosome they put us with 2 others which is the norm. The first 9 was painful, but bearable since we had 4. 3 hours for the first 9. The other 2 gentlemen had to quit after 9 due to the pace and dinner reservations. After almost an hour to play 2 holes we picked up on 12 and headed back to the clubhouse. Rangers came by several times, never stopped, never spoke to us, and the pace never improved. 200 bucks wasted. Never again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Rounded golden bear 10/28/23

Fun course, had the place completely torn cells in the afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Playable Course

Front nine fairways were quite generous but a little tighter on the back. Greens were excellent - smooth and good speed

Quite a bit of water. Fortunately avoided the traps so can’t comment on the sand. Overall nice course, reasonably priced.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Where are the course Rangers?

Excellent course, great conditions, weather was perfect!

Really a nice place and we will be back. We did have some problems with the 4 some in front of us on the back 9. Their slow pace of play extend our round to over 5 hours. I feel like we should of had a course ranger engaging us as well as the "Pros" in front of us. Never once saw a ranger.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't bother if you've never played here

This course was not in great condition with bare ground in quite a few places where your ball could end up. The rough was entirely too long for the setup. A casual round course should not have pro-style rough that makes it impossible to find a ball off the fairway. The ball was completely unplayable in mulch under the trees, and there are a lot of trees. Spend more for a better course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It's been a few since played here. Course condition have gone downhill, still nice course, needs help. First times for my friends, I apologized.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Horrible 1st cut.

Great course, Country Club style with beautiful real estate throughout. Conditions were excellent however anyhow you are off fairway by a foot you will be frustrated looking for your ball. The 1st cut is annoying because the ruff at this course is soft and eats your ball. Slows down pace of play extremely, very annoying. If all shots are in the fairway your good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golden Bear

Nice club house and facility. Good layout and condition

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

Pleasant experience!!

Great course for a casual round of golf. Greens are firm and fast. Course management is key for several holes, play smart and leave the driver in the bag for these. When this course was designed drives over 270 were rare.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over five hours. Skipped the last two holes. The ruff was like they were hosting the open. Love the course but waiting on every shot is agonizing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I Can't Find Better For The Price

This was my second time playing there this week. Was so good the first time I had to come back. For the price, I can't find a better place. The condition of the course was great, the staff was excellent and the layout was much better that other courses nearby that are in GB's price range. This is my new "go to" course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent course but not cheap. On the other hand, better value for a high quality course on the island. I would play this course again rather than other island courses which are even more expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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