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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run

4.2
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A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.2
3729 Reviews (3729)
5 Stars
1442
4 Stars
1624
3 Stars
464
2 Stars
144
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
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88.4%
Recommend this course
3278 out of 3729 reviews
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4.5
286 Reviews (286)
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
98
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
270 out of 286 reviews
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4.2
539 Reviews (539)
5 Stars
247
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
62
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
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470 out of 539 reviews
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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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Tees
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
Track Rounds
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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
Combo M: 68.1/120 303 507 316 148 299 371 306 146 479 2875 341 381 159 332 135 472 271 344 492 2927 5802
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

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nicklaus (1993) Bruce Borland (1993)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS ParView GPS Full Color System on

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

Reviews

4.2
3729 Reviews (3729)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 106
Water Hazards 98
Narrow Fairways 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 66
Locals 57
Seniors 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 61
Near Local Attractions 37
At a Resort 33

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Linda1261583
Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fast round

My husband and I played this course and had a great time, despite the low temperatures and wind blowing (at least the sun was shine). The course was not busy so we played in well under 4 hours and we found most of the holes were in great shape - lots of sand and water. We are both 15-18 handicappers and we both played off the white tees and they were set up well for our handicaps. Some of the tee boxes and fairways lacked grass but overall, we were really happy with the course and would definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/17/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that both you and your husband enjoyed your round with us at Golden Bear. We're glad that the pace was good and that you enjoyed our course conditions. We're sorry that the weather was a little low and that the wind was blowing. We hope to have you back again once the weather warms up a bit!
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t1717885530
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course, great location

We played at 3pm on Saturday 11th May.

The course was generally scruffy, tee boxes were a mess, fairways ok and greens ran pretty well.

We paid the twilight rate, I would not want to pay the full rate.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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u314163077436
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Round

Got to slip in an extra round while on vacation Had a great time, got paired with a young man who was a pleasure to play with. Staff was fantastic as always and the course was in great shape. Pace of play was good for the time of year (this is the 2nd best time of the year here). High recommend playing this course if you get a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314161253688
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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CHarles7553454
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314162275956
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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u310914559
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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lFPvVj4Vp5YQpkJAq96k
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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CL4162
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314162520947
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u314163561399
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Reviews 1
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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1719008389
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition

The courses fairways, tee, greens and even rough were in excellent shape. This superintendent definitely knows what he’s doing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/06/2024

Thank you for your kind words about our course's condition; I'll make sure to pass on your compliments to our superintendent. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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u314161967121
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Reviews 1
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
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u314164634115
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Battman13
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Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u069627257
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314161548423
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Everything about my round was perfect. Went out as a single and got paired up with a twosome from Rochester NY. Mike and Joe busted on each other from start to finish. I felt like I was home lol. From booking my tee time to finishing up my round at the end was picture perfect

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/06/2024

Thank you for sharing your positive experience; we're thrilled everything from booking to the company of Mike and Joe contributed to a perfect round. Looking forward to having you back soon!

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dc1942833891
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Happy Again

1. The course was in great shape
2 The pace was excellent
3. Driving Range was super
4 the staff was outstanding. Jeff in the morning pro shop and Jim in the afternoon were the best. Thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/03/2024

We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course, pace, driving range, and our staff, especially Jeff and Jim! Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us.

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richardherzog
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course with really different holes, not all cookie cutter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Thank you for appreciating the unique design of our course! We strive to provide a distinct and enjoyable experience for every golfer.

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WTJEFF
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u00000824706
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Reviews 70
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens in great shape starter was very friendly

Course was in great shape pace of play a little slow was behind a group of locals who hit two balls every tee shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2024

Thank you for your review and for complimenting the condition of the course. We apologize for the slow pace of play and will look into management solutions for a better experience.

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