A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.2
3685 Reviews (3685)
5 Stars
1415
4 Stars
1613
3 Stars
460
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
88.5%
Recommend this course
3238 out of 3685 reviews
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4.4
285 Reviews (285)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
106
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.9%
Recommend this course
262 out of 285 reviews
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4.2
575 Reviews (575)
5 Stars
260
4 Stars
220
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.7%
Recommend this course
504 out of 575 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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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
3685 Reviews (3685)

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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4.0
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First Time Playing

Challenge rewarded

We enjoyed the challenge. Some holes really tough, but good shots rewarded.
When I return to Head Head this course is on the must play list. The price was also
Excellent. Today Harbor Town!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Terrific! We're pleased that you enjoyed the challenge of our course and that you received a great rate. Can't wait to have you back!
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Fun course .

Typical of HHI this is a flat, narrow, shortish course with some water but very fair even for a high handicapper.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Don’t waste your time or money

Staff was cold and unwelcoming. Pace of play was 5+ hrs. Don’t waste your time or money playing this course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyed Course - Slow Play

Enjoyed Course....Very Good Condition.
Helpful Staff: Starter was able to get us out prior to scheduled start time, at our request.
It was a very busy week in Hilton Head - RBC Tournament in progress so expected many golfers and there were. All in took a 5+ hours to complete the round, and it was slow. None the less, would definitely come back for another round. Thanks for a great day of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

The course is in mint condition, an absolute beauty! Lots of wildlife including gators! Will definitely make another trip to this course when we visit again. The only negative thing I can say is we were told cart girl would be coming by and that never happened. We thought no problem, we will refill drinks at the turn, clubhouse and all back doors locked at 5 pm. Had to golf the whole back nine with nothing to drink. Luckily it was a beautiful day in the 80s.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Indigo Run, The Golden Bear

Excellent course. Paid 150$, not sure it’s worth that, but it seems to be the going rate around there. Fairways and rough were in the most excellent shape I’ve played so far in my life. Greens rolled so slow that you had to blast even 6 ft putts, so I wasn’t impressed with them, but all in all… great course to spend 4 hours on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Golden bear

Beautiful course, well maintained. Amazing and attentive staff , very classy

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good condition

For early in the season course condition best I’ve played on Hilton Head Island

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall a really nice course

Course was in decent shape, considering it is April. A few weed spots on the green. Got a good deal on GolfNow or value would have been much less. Haven't been here in years, but they used to have GPS on the carts (before it was common place). Did miss that. Nice to have a beverage cart on a Tuesday! Overall an enjoyable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/19/2024

Thank you for your feedback and for noticing the good condition of the course for the time of year. We're glad you found value in our offerings and enjoyed the beverage cart, and we'll consider your thoughts on the GPS for future improvements.

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Only nice person was the cart girl

Staff very unpleasant from check in to starter .
Was told our pace of play was slow and we should pick up pace. Our group was slowed down by a fundraising solicitation for Veterns . We were trying to donate.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2024

We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and the discomfort caused by our staff's approach, especially during your kind effort to donate. Thank you for bringing this to our attention; we'll work on improving our interaction and sensitivity towards our guests and their contributions to good causes.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
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Commented on 04/19/2024

Thank you for your feedback on our greens and fairways; we're sorry to hear the pace of play didn't meet your expectations. We're continuously working to improve all aspects of our course for a better experience.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
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Commented on 04/19/2024

We apologize for the delays and the pace of play during your visit; we're looking into our tee-time scheduling to improve the situation. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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