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
4305 Reviews (4305)
5 Stars
1727
4 Stars
1838
3 Stars
515
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
63
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
90.2%
Recommend this course
3800 out of 4305 reviews
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4.4
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.1%
Recommend this course
70 out of 76 reviews
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4.4
187 Reviews (187)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.4%
Recommend this course
169 out of 187 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
4305 Reviews (4305)

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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Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

You het what you pay for

Lots of rain recently so some standing water. Layed right after heavy rain to be fair.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best Value

If you are a local this is the best value for the money. It’s also still a great value for those visiting. Fun and fair layout with a good variety of holes. Consistently good conditions with friendly service. We played after having a great deal of rain the week prior and the course drains well and was surprisingly firm considering all the rain. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

So worth it

Beautifully kept and super kind staff in a prestigious setting

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course but no marshal

Course was beautiful and in great condition however we had 4 carts with 7 golfers in the group ahead of us messing around with a 3 cart 6 ball in front of them. We paid for 18 and had to skip most of the front 9 in order to finish. Tried to call the pro shop 6 times and never got an answer or a call back.

Besides from that the course is brilliantly laid out and in phenomenal condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course.

Lots of doglegs and I kept telling my partner “I swear we’ve played this hole”. Careful of the alligators. I had one chase me next to the water on the first par 3 we played! Still, great day, we were the only ones out there and I’d play it again tomorrow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This course was a lot of fun. It had its challenges but overall it was a terrific course. The course was in great shape, Bryan was terrific with advice and information since we hadn't played there before. You could tell attention was paid to the details and it was fun for both level of players. We will be back to play it again.

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

Beautiful course

The course was perfect and the layout want too challenging for anyone to play. However the pace of play got slower the further into the 18 we got. They allow 14 minutes per hole and you play “ready” golf. So you could be sitting for a little bit on waiting to hit the next shot. People were very courteous and helpful. I would absolutely play this course again but maybe a different time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff, great course

Second time playing here. Unfortunately we had a long rain delay. Mike in the pro shop was great. The cart guys were great too. They worked extremely hard trying to get people out after the rain. Course was great, drained very well for how much rain there was. Greens rolled great, everything was in excellent shape. Definitely our go to place from now on. Half the price of the other top courses on the island and in just good of shape. Very appreciative to the staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways were cut high so there wasn’t any roll on the ball This course just wasn’t as nice as I remembered b some gnarly places throughout! Cart paths were rough broken in a lot of places

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Just OK

This course was recommended by a friend who played it a few years ago. Was a little surprised that the pro shop staff insisted on keeping one of my buddies credit cards (he rented clubs) while we played. They had already run the card for his fees. Of course, he forgot to pick it up when we were done and had to drive back to get it later. Starter talked up how great the course was, but we were not impressed. Lack of beverage cart service (saw it twice on a 93 degree day), cart paths are in serious need of repair, greens and fairways just OK. Had to pay for range after paying $150+ to play. We played 2 other courses while in HH and both were better in every respect. Would not return.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
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
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sid and Gary

Great layout but there was no rangers to monitor the flow groups throughout the course. This was a five hour round which is tough during the summer months. Will play again but when it’s cooler.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Annual part of vacation

Great condition, very friendly staff. Already

Looking forward to next year. Thanks for a great

Time with my sons and grandson

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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