72 Golden Bear Way,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina SC 29926
Office
+1 (843) 689 2200Pro shop
+1 (843) 689 2200Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Jeff DeVincentis (PGA, Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Relatively flat terrain.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Jack Nicklaus
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Indigo Run area of Hilton Head Island
Leave i-95 at exit 8 and follow Hwy 278 direction Hilton Head Island. Where the 278 splits into the Cross Island Parkway (278 E) and William Hilton Parkway (278 E), follow William Hilton Parkway. After 1.6 mls turn right into Indigo Run and follow Indigo Run Drive for o.8 mls. Continue straight on through the gatehouse. After 1.3 mls turn right and follow signs to Golf Club. After o.3 mls turn left and follow sign to the Golf Club. After 100 yards Golf is on your right.
Golden Bear at Indigo Run
Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run: neither scenically spectacular nor overly plain, this very pleasant and well laid out course epitomises much of the Hilton Head golf offering. Located in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Nicklaus's design is both fair and challenging, depending on which tees you select.
Tall pines and sturdy oaks line the fairways (along with much housing, which is kept at a discreet distance). There are plenty of water hazards along the way, good bunkering and even-paced greens that are appropriately sized for the hole in question. The two clockwise nine-hole loops are evenly balanced with no weak holes on either.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts compulsory.
Good
Directly next door to the public-access Golden Bear Golf Club at Indigo Run is a private member-only facility, The Golf Club at Indigo Run. The two clubs share a driving range, and both come under the "Invited" Clubs (formerly ClubCorp) umbrella ... the largest owner and operator of private (and some public) clubs in the USA.
One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928
+1 (843) 686 8400
Visit websiteOne of the closest and largest resort hotels to Hilton Head's expansive beach. This 513-room oceanfront Hilton hotel also offers close proximity to the three courses of Palmetto Dunes Golf Club, as well as local airports, shopping, restaurants and popular tourist attractions. Hilton's deluxe guest rooms provide stunning ocean views, as well as everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Palmetto Dunes courses (Trent Jones, Fazio, Arthur Hills)
Shipyard; Golden Bear at Indigo Run; Palmetto Hall courses; Oyster Reef; Port Royal courses.
Harbour Town; Sea Pines (Ocean and Heron Point courses); Hilton Head National; Daufuskie Island courses.
23 Ocean Lane, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29938
+1 (843) 842 8000
Visit websiteOmni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, with easy access to a beautiful beach and three championship golf courses. As part of the prestigious Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Community, it’s an oustanding destination among Hilton Head resorts. With access to 11 miles of lagoon trails, tennis courts, swimming pools, wellness areas and a spa, guests can fill their days with enriching experiences.
Palmetto Dunes courses (Trent Jones, Fazio, Arthur Hills)
Shipyard; Golden Bear at Indigo Run; Palmetto Hall courses; Oyster Reef; Port Royal courses.
Harbour Town; Sea Pines (Ocean and Sea Pines courses); Hilton Head National; Daufuskie Island courses.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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