A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.2
3673 Reviews (3673)
5 Stars
1409
4 Stars
1609
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
88.5%
Recommend this course
3227 out of 3673 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
283 Reviews (283)
5 Stars
147
4 Stars
110
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
4.5
92.2%
Recommend this course
261 out of 283 reviews
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4.2
573 Reviews (573)
5 Stars
260
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.4%
Recommend this course
501 out of 573 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
3673 Reviews (3673)

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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Layout and Fairway Grass

The experience at GB was fantastic. The layout was fair and gettable. I played the gold tees (6150)which were too short for me, but played with some non frequent golfers so I moved up to keep pace of play. Finished round in 4 hours which I was expecting longer based on reviews I had read. Overseeded fairways were a joy, and that alone was worth the extra money to play the course (compared to others nearby). I can’t wait to play again from the longer tees (6650)

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

Perfect course for an afternoon round

We took our golf loving boys, ages 8 and 13, for an afternoon round of 9. The staff and service were wonderful- helpful and professional. The course was in great condition and pace of play was steady, but not at all stressful. We will definitely be back again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2024

Thank you for sharing your positive experience; we're thrilled your family enjoyed their time at the course. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play

I live in Hilton Head during the winter and spring
I was told that doesn’t qualify me for resident rates.
I pay taxes and utilities here but do not have a
SC drivers license. Not fair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 04/05/2024

We apologize for the confusion regarding our resident rate qualifications. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we will consider your situation for our future policies.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time we played the course. Thought it was in great shape. Greens qew very good. Pace of play was slow. Needed a ranger out prodding some groups to move faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2024

Thank you for taking the time to review your first visit to our course and for the compliments on its condition. We apologize for the slow pace of play and will take your feedback into consideration.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course!

Course was in great shape! Nice cart paths and water stations scattered around. Friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/05/2024

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted you had a great experience.

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Greens

Course was in great condition for late March. Had overseeded in the fall…everything green! Greens were in best condition on any course played in HHI….rolled true!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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