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)
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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%
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4.5
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.7%
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4.3
213 Reviews (213)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
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4.6
89.2%
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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
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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Golden Bear 20230801

The layout of this course is good. Challenging tee shots due to the overhanging trees, bunkers and water.

The condition of the course was not what I expected. The first fairway had been skinned (grass removed, just dirt) about 90 - 130 yards from the green. The tee boxes are not consistent with some just having more dirt than grass. The bunkers were not treated and were "thin" with the lack of sand being the issue.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

I was looking forward to playing this course. However, it was not as nice as I expected! Fairways were full of mowed grass and finding your ball was frustrating. Save your money and try another course!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We apologize for any frustration caused by the condition of our fairways. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The course layout was beautiful

My experience of the course was somewhat hampered by weather. After 30 minutes of rain, the cart paths were flooded with water and the fairways were quite soggy. I was only able to play nine holes because of this. Besides the weather, the course looked great. I’m not changing my rating because of the weather. Weather is something no one has control of. I would definitely play this course again. Hoping next time the weather is more forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly Staff, Nice Layout, Meh Conditions

My main memory from the golf itself is that of two tee boxes that were in poor condition.

To be fair, this was my first time playing in Hilton Head, and July may not be the best time of year, but of the four courses I played in the area, this one was in the worst shape.

That’s not to say it was a dog track. The course would be one I’d recommend if it was the only one around, but when stacked up against all the competition on and near the island, you can find better places to spend your money elsewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course. We apologize if the tee boxes were not in the best condition during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our course for future players.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Thanks for golfing at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ehh, nothing special

A couple rough tee boxes. No on course beverage service. No GPS in cart. Pro shop nothing special. Driving range not included. No locker room. For the price there’s better.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We apologize for any inconveniences you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our services in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointing

After looking forward to playing this course we were very disappointed

Course was in very rough shape

No surprise why it wasn’t crowded

Staff was very friendly though

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We apologize for the disappointment you experienced with the course conditions. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that our staff was friendly. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Such a fun course!!

My daughter and I had a great time.playing the course..we couldn't make our original tee time and they helped us reschedule so we could still play!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Golden Bear GC

Played this on vacation. Loved the layout of the course but the conditions could have been better. Greens and fairways had been ariated. Putting and fairway shots were much more challenging than they should have been. Somehow still played my best round of the year though. Staff was very nice. Got to spend an hour in the clubhouse with them thanks to a monsoon. Played Atlantic Dunes the next day which had their greens ariated also but those greens putted pure. Maybe their greenskeeper could give you some tips on keeping the greens so nice. All in all a great experience and I would go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a great test

We always enjoy going to Golden Bear and try to play it every time we are on the island. It is a stern test from the tips yet very playable for my wife from the forward tees. Course is always in excellent condition. Highly recommend.

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

This was a great open course

My son and I are just getting back into golf. From the moment we arrived the staff, starters and club house attendant were great! Love the course and it played well even after some weather related damage. Would go back without question.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Staff was great. Course was in good condition with a few fairways that had some rough spots. Greens were aerated a few weeks before we played, but they were pretty true. It’s a great local deal. One of the better courses for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your positive feedback about our staff and the overall condition of the course. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the rough spots on the fairways and the recent aerating of the greens. We're glad to hear that you still found it to be a great local deal and one of the better courses for the money.

Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

Nice layout. Course conditions were a bit rough. Tee boxes and sand were in poor condition

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused by the poor condition of the tee boxes and sand. We will take your comments into consideration and strive to improve in these areas.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Neat layout, good greens, and overall a fun course. Some areas needed some TLC but overall not bad for the price. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall course

I like the tightness of the course. The tee boxes and fairways were not in great condition. Not worth the price we paid this round. I play this course every time I visit Hilton Head Island.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/26/2023

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that you found the condition of the tee boxes and fairways to be lacking during your recent round. We value your continued patronage and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Gorgeous Course

Staff was awesome! Bag drop, pro shop and grill representatives very cheerful and glad you came to play here. The grill / turn was quick and also making good suggestions.

The course is a beautiful Live Oak lined generous fairways with enough trouble to keep you on your toes. For me, this course is on par with the Robert Trent Jones Trail in AL if you are familiar with those. These greens had been punched a month ago and they were near perfect. Fairways and tee boxes conditions very good with a some thin areas but not detrimental to playing.

I would suggest this course to any one for an enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with our staff, from the bag drop to the pro shop and grill. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by a few thin areas in the fairways and tee boxes, but we are glad that it did not affect your overall enjoyment of the round. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

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