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Indigo Run · Private

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Designed by Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicklaus II and opened in 1995, the Golf Club at Indigo Run is the private, members-only counterpart to the semi-private Golden Bear Golf Club next door — the two courses share the Indigo Run community but serve entirely different audiences. The Nicklaus design philosophy is on full display here: wide landing areas off the tee give way to precisely bunkered, well-protected greens that demand accurate approach play. At nearly 6,900 yards from the tips, the course is a genuine championship test, but the challenge comes from shot placement and course management rather than brute length. The Lowcountry setting — natural wetlands, mature forest, and open sky — gives the round a quieter, more private character than the island's resort courses. For members and invited guests, it is one of the north island's most respected private layouts.

Challenging101 Berwick Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926Get directions

Designer

Jack Nicklaus & Jack Nicklaus II

Holes / Par

18 holes · Par 72

Yardage

6918 (championship) / 5200 (forward)

Opened

1995

Signature

What makes this course memorable

The Nicklaus father-and-son design philosophy in full expression — wide fairways that invite aggressive driving, followed by heavily bunkered greens that demand precise approach play.

Difficulty

Who this course suits

The Nicklaus routing through natural wetlands and mature forest creates a demanding test where course management is as important as ball-striking. Wide fairways off the tee are offset by precisely bunkered greens that require accurate approaches.

Best for

  • Low-handicap players
  • Jack Nicklaus design enthusiasts
  • Members and invited guests seeking a private north-island layout

Not ideal for

  • Public-access visitors (private club — see Golden Bear Golf Club for public Nicklaus play)

Course details

Rates, facilities & policies

Green fees

Private — member and guest access only. Not open to the public. (Golden Bear Golf Club next door offers public tee times on a separate Nicklaus-designed layout.)

Dress code

Private club dress code applies.

Cart

Optional — additional charge

Rental clubs

Available — confirm rates with pro shop

Walking

Permitted

Twilight rates

Not available

Caddies

Available — inquire when booking.

Practice area

Full practice facility.

Planning

Seasonal notes & aerification

Seasonal timing

Spring and fall are ideal for the best course conditions.

Aerification

Greens typically aerified in late summer.

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Golden Bear Golf Club

Jack Nicklaus designed Golden Bear in 1992 as the semi-private, public-access counterpart to the private Golf Club at Indigo Run next door, and the course reflects his trademark philosophy: wide fairways that give players room off the tee, followed by well-protected greens that demand precise approach play to set up birdie opportunities. The Lowcountry setting — natural wetlands, mature trees, and open sky — gives the round a quieter, less resort-packaged feel than the island's busier public courses. Strategic bunkering around the greens is the defining challenge, rewarding players who think about angle and distance rather than simply attacking the flag. It is one of the best semi-private options on the north island for golfers who want a Nicklaus design at accessible rates.

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Course information, rates, dress codes, and policies are subject to change. Always confirm current details directly with the course before booking. Golf Hilton Head is an independent planning guide and is not affiliated with any course or resort.