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Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
1404
4 Stars
1606
3 Stars
458
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
108
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
5 Stars
257
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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 |
| 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
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
ClubhouseAvailable Sports
TennisReviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by 2KD8B5wYohuCGvInEdu7 on 03/28/2024
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Photo submitted by 2KD8B5wYohuCGvInEdu7 on 03/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u314163122473 on 02/20/2024
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Photo submitted by esheren on 11/29/2023
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by ukus703 on 07/30/2023
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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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Photo submitted by titoortiz1960 on 07/09/2023
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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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Photo submitted by u830282724 on 03/18/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by crimedog2011 on 02/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u9137664 on 01/29/2023
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Photo submitted by u169567689 on 01/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161078760 on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by Cfitzmaurice on 09/22/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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Photo submitted by JIMMYLAW77 on 06/18/2022
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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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Photo submitted by u000007866103 on 02/26/2022
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Photo submitted by u314159773217 on 02/22/2022
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Photo submitted by bobbowl298 on 07/30/2021
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In good times Photo submitted by pilgrim777 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u507305794 on 06/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161277664 on 05/06/2021
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Photo submitted by jmdvail69 on 02/24/2021
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Photo submitted by EAdf9LqJFlJsBgtJCkT8 on 02/07/2021
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Photo submitted by bcardos on 10/29/2020
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Photo submitted by bcardos on 10/07/2020
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Photo submitted by rdebona on 08/19/2020
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18th Photo submitted by u000003574855 on 01/14/2020
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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Photo submitted by tryden12 on 08/02/2019
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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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Photo submitted by vincedaddy on 05/17/2016
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Photo submitted by JTwynn4545 on 08/05/2013
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Photo submitted by JTwynn4545 on 08/05/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by twnovak on 07/08/2013
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Photo submitted by Sergio5267170 on 01/22/2013
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Gator at Golden Bear Photo submitted by fusselbe on 11/07/2012
I Recommend This Course
Put this Course on your list
Golden Bear Course at Indigo Run is a good value, well maintained and good mid island location. Look forward to playing there again after refurbishments this summer.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Response from
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run on
05/15/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed your time with us at Golden Bear. We look forward to having you back in the fall!
Played On
04/14/2024
Reviews
10
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
Greens were in great shape. Fairways a little thin in spots. Pace of play was 4:45, too long.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
Played On
04/13/2024
Reviews
11
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
The pace of play is killing golf
The round took over 4 1/2 hours. Way too slow as we waited on every shot.There was a very slow 4-some and then a single ahead of us. Why would the starter allow a single to go out in the middle of the day? The rangers need to step up & do their job. They need to force slow players to pick up the pace.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Fair
Law
Five hour round, waited every shot, pace of play gives golf a bad name. They need to spread out tee times more, we had at least 3 groups on every hole, sometimes more. If you like really slow play this is for you
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Gorgeous course
Pace of play was ridiculously slow, 5 hour round for a two-some.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Fair
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Overall we had a good time and we would play it again. A nice upgrade would be GPS on the carts. Our biggest issue was the pace of play on the back nine. A gentleman rode by us two or three times, we believe he was the Ranger however, his car wasn’t marked and he never said anything to us. If he was the Ranger, he did nothing to move the groups ahead of us along.
Conditions
Average
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Enjoyed it
Course was in beautiful condition. Staff, particularly the starter Gene, were very friendly and welcoming.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Fantastic
Two of us played nine holes at 4:40 p.m. we had the course virtually to ourselves. The course was in perfect condition. Jack would have been proud.. The course was beautiful all the tall pines. We're going to play it again next week 18 holes. Okay well
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
Average
I Recommend This Course
Great track
Great course Greens were rolling well and course was in good shape. Would definitely play here again.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Nice course
Golden Bear is a good course for amateur golfers
It is not particularly difficult with few hazards to carry!
The greens were in very good shape!
Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant!
For vacation golf I would give it a thumbs up!
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Solid track
We love playing Nicklaus designs - this makes #6 - good challenging layout but fair.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
Played On
04/05/2024
Reviews
5
Handicap
25+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
GreT course. Really lijr the layout
Great course. Beautiful holes abd good pace of olay
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
Average
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
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