A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.2
3622 Reviews (3622)
5 Stars
1386
4 Stars
1586
3 Stars
453
2 Stars
142
1 Stars
55
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
3181 out of 3622 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
248 Reviews (248)
5 Stars
131
4 Stars
96
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
231 out of 248 reviews
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4.2
597 Reviews (597)
5 Stars
276
4 Stars
223
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.1%
Recommend this course
526 out of 597 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
3622 Reviews (3622)

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 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Leap Year Day

Course was in great shape for February. Pace of play was 4:15. A couple of greens were partially void of turf, but I never hit my ball there. So no complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bear

Nice course in pretty good condition, enjoyable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better the 2nd time around, except for pace

This is the 2nd time I've played Golden Bear. I generally don't like Nicklaus courses, as my take on them is that Jack expects one to be able to hit draws and fades to avoid trees and hazards that encroach on what would be "good" straight shots from the tee or fairway. This is true to some degree at Golden Bear, but only on a few holes. The fairways were the best of 7 different courses I played in February at HH, and the greens were fast and true. Unfortunately, the starter sends groups off every 8 minutes rather than 9+, so by the early afternoon there is a wait on most holes. The ranger did come out and moved things along a bit, but the round was close to 4.5 hours, by far the longest round of the 7 I played during my trip. The course conditions, the reasonable price, and the variation of holes outweigh the negatives. I will play it again...but will try for an earlier tee time in the hopes of a faster round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great experience

The course played well. The starter has a handle on everything making for a highly enjoyable round. We played there three times in 2024.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I have never played this course and found it to be very playable. I am a senior golfer. Although the pace was a little slow the layout was “ friendly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice fairway turf

Conditions were much better than when I last played it

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Fun Time

Three of us played here for the first time on a really chilly, gray, and windy day. Course is really nice. Lots of water that you can’t really see from tee boxes which presents a challenge you are not aware of on teeing off. For a fairly gloomy day and an afternoon tee time, the course was well- populated ahead of us, and there was a fairly slow foursome several groups ahead of us that lead to some hold up and wait play. But we had a great time anyway. The greens were immaculate and rolled fast. Cart paths are being repaired (and they need it in a few places), but didn’t cause any problem getting around. I don’t understand why a bunch of courses on HHI do not have Visage displays of the holes in the carts. Everywhere I play up north has them, including dog track public courses. The GPS displays help a lot in giving you an overview of what’s up ahead. Still, a great course that was fun to play. We’ll be back. Very friendly staff - starters, clubhouse and on course refreshments.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
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 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Indigo Run

Excellent course. Excellent staff. Played early so no waiting

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at golden bear

Loved playing this course. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loved the course

The staff efficiently greeted me upon arrival. I used the driving range and practice green, but was called to the first tee 1/2 hour early, the only disappointment of the day because I only hit 2 putts. Course was a little long for me from the gold tees,but in fine winter shape with good grass in fairways and well tended greens with subtle breaks I was not always able to read. I will return .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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