Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA | GolfPass
Golden Bear GC at Indigo Run
A view of a green protected by bunkers at Golden Bear Golf Club - Indigo Run
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4.3
4075 Reviews 4075 Reviews
5 Stars
1607
4 Stars
1756
3 Stars
496
2 Stars
155
1 Stars
61
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
89.8%
Recommend this course
3592 out of 4075 reviews
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4.2
190 Reviews 190 Reviews
5 Stars
82
4 Stars
74
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.4%
Recommend this course
168 out of 190 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
454 Reviews 454 Reviews
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
170
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.7%
Recommend this course
412 out of 454 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
GPS ParView GPS Full Color System on
Clubs Yes

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
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Reviews

4.3
4075 Reviews (4075)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 42
Patio Dining 13
Brunch 12
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 107
Water Hazards 99
Narrow Fairways 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 67
Locals 58
Seniors 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 62
Near Local Attractions 38
At a Resort 33

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Reviews 12
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slowwww Play

5+ hours to play 18 holes unacceptable, they need a ranger, we waited on every shot, and the group in front of us was a 3some, the course itself is nice but just to darn long to play

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice aurprise

Very nice course in good conditions. Greens were beat we have played this month
They have a leaf problem on some of the fairways but expect that is seasonal.
Staff was great and we will go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
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 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

Pace of play was slow! Greens were poor and cups were damaged around.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

9-Hole Round

Excellent staff, very courteous. Course was in reasonable shape on the fairways and greens were good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Very Good Day

Always love Golden Bear. Course is in great March condition. Pace was good for a sunny day and busy course. Price on Golf Now was reasonable. Will be back when I can.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
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 7
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

What they said!

I agree with most of the reviews here: good layout, very good conditions, friendly staff, but very poor pace of play. The front 9 took 2:45, and we gave up after playing just 12 holes in 4 hours. Waited on nearly every tee shot. At times, we could see three groups ahead of us, all waiting to hit shots. Before we started, the starter and the pro in the shop were trying to reach the Ranger by walkie-talkie and cell phone, got no response -- I guess he quit and went home. We never saw a ranger. I liked the course, and would enjoy playing it again, but probably won't go back because of the overbooking and resultant poor pace of play.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course

This is a great course to play. Being a snowbird, the course was exceptionally nice for this time of year, especially since this year was cooler than normal.
Staff were very friendly & tee times were right on pace.

Recommended course.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Location

Nice course, no complaints, Pace play was a little slow, but that may be due to just slow players, not the course’s fault. We would definitely play here again..

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