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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1733
4 Stars
1844
3 Stars
515
2 Stars
162
1 Stars
64
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
98
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7014 yards | 73.7 | 132 |
| Blue | 72 | 6643 yards | 72.0 | 128 |
| Gold | 72 | 6184 yards | 70.1 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 5259 yards | 66.4 | 115 |
| Red | 72 | 4974 yards | 68.9 | 115 |
Scorecard for Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/136 | 404 | 551 | 416 | 199 | 373 | 444 | 409 | 183 | 508 | 3487 | 396 | 446 | 213 | 423 | 179 | 512 | 387 | 434 | 537 | 3527 | 7014 |
| Blue M: 71.9/133 | 381 | 534 | 398 | 167 | 347 | 420 | 387 | 163 | 489 | 3286 | 366 | 430 | 190 | 404 | 163 | 491 | 375 | 418 | 520 | 3357 | 6643 |
| Gold M: 70.2/129 | 349 | 507 | 358 | 148 | 327 | 383 | 365 | 146 | 479 | 3062 | 349 | 414 | 159 | 376 | 135 | 472 | 340 | 385 | 492 | 3122 | 6184 |
| White M: 67.4/115 W: 72.1/125 | 303 | 441 | 316 | 114 | 299 | 371 | 306 | 116 | 415 | 2681 | 341 | 381 | 132 | 332 | 106 | 403 | 271 | 344 | 446 | 2756 | 5437 |
| Green M: 65.2/106 W: 69.5/118 | 276 | 407 | 282 | 83 | 257 | 317 | 306 | 70 | 402 | 2400 | 293 | 352 | 132 | 294 | 106 | 403 | 271 | 307 | 416 | 2574 | 4974 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
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
ClubhouseAvailable Sports
Tennis
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
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The 18th green Photo submitted by umTqLxAz7XDbgCu1UIy5 on 08/06/2025
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No 9 heading in. Photo submitted by u314159441908 on 03/13/2025
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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Mom and daughter time!! Photo submitted by jjubic on 07/27/2023
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17 Photo submitted by bTdIhNL1PNc0AItp1aaI on 05/27/2023
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17 Photo submitted by bTdIhNL1PNc0AItp1aaI on 05/27/2023
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ROCKS IN TRAP Photo submitted by u000004396518 on 03/19/2023
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ROCKS IN TRAPS Photo submitted by u000004396518 on 03/19/2023
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Watch out for the bear!! Photo submitted by Joekub999 on 06/07/2022
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Gator!!! Photo submitted by MenofFaith444 on 05/04/2022
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Par 4, 5th hole Photo submitted by vOTa3T97iS8IVQm04ndI on 04/01/2019
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Par 5, 18th, great closing hole with all carry over water to the green. Photo submitted by vOTa3T97iS8IVQm04ndI on 04/01/2019
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clubhouse Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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first fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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another fairway Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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more fairways Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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par 3 Photo submitted by Azalea13 on 11/27/2018
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Interesting pelican taking off... Photo submitted by dennings on 01/12/2018
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Gator at Golden Bear Photo submitted by fusselbe on 11/07/2012
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Excellent. I actually hit every club in the bag and these greens were perfect! Dog legs left and right and beautiful rewarding holes when the ball is positioned. Pace of play is as very slow BUT the Ranger actually moved a group forward a couple of holes and sped pace of play quickly. Great day great time this course is a definite play when on the island. Loved it!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Golden Bear
This is the way a Bermuda course should be done. I played it Monday and had to go back and play it again on Thursday before I left. The Golden Bear has earned its spot in my Hilton Head vacation course line-up. The bar and grill are pretty basic.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On 05/21/2025
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Good Value
Overall, I thought that the Golden Bear was a bit challenging. A GPS system in the golf carts would be very beneficial...especially for the price to play!
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Excellent course. Was in great shape. Had a fun day on the links!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
If you’re not in a hurry, fine.
We’ve played here for over 30yr coming to our timeshare at Shelter Cove. Pace of play here might change our decision going forward. Three groups of friends playing in front of us were horribly slow and were not taught golf manners..let faster players (2 of us playing front tees) vs them playing blue tees (should have been playing one or two tee markers up), when the hole in front of them is open, if you hit from the sand, use the rakes to level ball and footprints, do not ride the golf cart up next to the green, when a sign says cart path only, don’t drive your cart on the restricted area, play ready golf, and line up your putt while others are putting!! I know it’s resort golf at its best, but geez…,
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On 05/22/2025
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Lots of Other Options on HH Island
Driving Range closed at 1;00 pm. 4 holes Cart path only. Hole 17 cart shut off even though we were on the cart path. Trees and Limbs in the fairway need to be consistently navigated which makes the course play difficult.
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On 05/21/2025
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Very Beautiful and High Quality
A bit pricey, but a very beautiful and fun course!
Would be nice to have a GPS on the golf cart!
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Consistently very good
In spite of heavy rainfalls prior to playing - this course was in very good shape
Decent ace of play. Will return
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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