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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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)
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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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Reviews 1
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First Time Playing

Very overpriced in my opinion. Half of what they charged would be overpriced. The fairways had just been cut and there were grass clippings everywhere. The tee boxes were in terrible condition. The greens were average at best. The staff was very friendly. I wouldn’t pay $50 to play this course and there are other courses in my area that I would rather play that are $32 to ride 18. I paid $260 for me and my son to play. There wasn’t anything special about the layout. Small man made lakes here and there. Very disappointing.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding our pricing and the condition of the fairways, tee boxes, and greens. We apologize if your experience did not meet your expectations. We value your opinion and thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor fairway and bunker conditions

Having played Golden Bear for years, it was disappointing to see the course conditions. It seemed like the greenskeeper had given up on several holes. It looks like Management is not pumping any money into the course. Too bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We hope to see you back soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golden Bear

Enjoyed playing this course. The layout and set up is good but the course is not in good shape. For amount of money paid I thought it would better. The tee boxes are horrible and there are a lot of fairways that need work.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We hope to see you back soon!

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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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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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Poor condition

We played today as a group of 4 and found the overall course condition to be very poor

Some of the tee boxes having hardly any grass

The fairways were like playing in the rough

I would be very unlikely to recommend or indeed return

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We apologize for the poor condition of the course during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will work towards improving the tee boxes and fairways. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Course is solid for resort golf

The course was nice, however for $130 you can find better conditions and better staff and a better course on the island. Would not play again for over $100

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconveniences you experienced during your visit.

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! 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!

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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Overall Good Experience

The course was in great shape. Gold tees are the White for most courses.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for your review and for complimenting the course condition. We apologize if the distances of the gold tees did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide an even better experience in the future.

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Reviews 56
2.0
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First Time Playing

Hurricane Hugo

First time in the area after 25 years. Course needs alot of TLC but the cost was accurate 67.00 a person w/cart. There is not much of a selection on their food menu?

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience at our business. We apologize if you found our course to be lacking the care and attention it deserves, and we appreciate your feedback. We also understand your feedback regarding the limited food menu and will take it into consideration for future improvements.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the. $100

Some of the holes fairways looked horrible and one tee box was basically hitting off sand/dirt. Greens did roll great but for $100 a round I was thinking the course would be a great shape all around. Talked to a local and he said noway the course should be over $50 for a round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We hope to see you back soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for leaving us a review. Please reach out with any further comments - we appreciate the feedback.

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent for the Golfnow price

Played at 12:30 in the heat. Paid golfnow hot deal price and was par for the course. Would not be worth any higher price. Course had a few bogey fairways and tees. Needs a bit of attention. Staff was very friendly

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize if your experience was not up to your expectations and we appreciate your feedback. We will make sure to address the issues you mentioned and we're glad to hear that our staff was friendly.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout and well maintained

The course is in wonderful shape and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We completed our round in 3 hours and 38 minutes and we were not rushed at all, the course played fast.

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

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate us. We hope you join us for another round soon!

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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough conditions but nice quiet round

The fairways needs some work in many spots and the greens are over-sanded but overall, we could play quickly and quietly and the people were very nice.

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

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Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing

Boring course in bad shape

Greens were just aerated so that made all putts a big challenge. Most if not all tee boxes were basically sand and very little grass. Arrived for a 7:30 tee time expecting coffee available for purchase but the snack bar didn’t open until 9:30. No drink or snack cart on the course. Bugs were horrific. Pace of play was good. Felt like I played the same hole layout about six times.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/07/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting us, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keep up pace of play, even if no one is behind you.

The staff was ridiculous about pushing for pace of play. Even when no one was behind us for two holes. We let two singles play thru. The staff kept saying pick up your pace. Even on a slow day, with several openings.

Course was burnt out from the summer heat.

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

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting us, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

great layout. Horrible shape and pace

quit after 9 holes, Fairwasy were absolutely horrible, no grass, tee boxes same thing. Greens weee ok to sub par. Pace of Play was horrible, no starter, no ranger, never saw a cart girl. too bad, this layout is a great course, I am sure if Jack Nicklaus saw the condition of this course , he would be horrified. very overrated price at 65 dollars for the horrible conditions. I will say the gentlemen in the pro shop was very friendly

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

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting us, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout. Fairways need help

Love the layout and greens. Houses lined the holes but not nearly as close as some courses. The course was just fun to play and would play again . Staff was awesome too. The fairways definitely need some love.

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

Thank you for taking the time to review and rate us. We hope you join us for another round soon!

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money or time

I played this course last November when I was in HH. It was really nice. It’s amazing how in 7 months this place turned into a cow pasture. I know the greens were recently punched but healed pretty nicely. However there is no excuse for the fairways and rough, horrible!!! Did they have a change in grounds keeping staff? Sure looks like it. Also, the staff was a bit on the rude side. Nothing like they were in November. I guess they may have made a change there. Overall, I would not recommend this course to anyone. Far better ones to play in Hilton Head.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/07/2023

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