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Golden Bear Golf Club

72 Golden Bear Way, Hilton Head, SC 29926
843-689-2200
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Ranked #39 of 70 attractions in Hilton Head
3.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Golf Courses
Activities: Golfing
Description: The most parkland-style layout of any golf course on Hilton Head.
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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Having played numerous courses on Hilton Head and the surrounding area the staff at Golden Bear is by far the most friendliest staff we have encountered. The course was great and we will definitely return. The clubhouse was beautiful. The starter, Bryan, was so courteous and happy, it really did make a wonderful impression. Thank you Golden Bear staff, your... More

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La Grange, Illinois, USA
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Challenging but playable course. Fairway grass was a little thin. Nice clubhouse.

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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Really enjoyed my "annual tune-up" a half-hour lesson with the pro Simon Cooke. Included video of pre- and post and my exercises. This will certainly help my game this season. Highly recommend.

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Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

It's a shame they have let this Nicklaus course fall into disrepair. It was not well cared for and looked to be in need of mowing. The cart paths are in terrible shape but there was work underway to correct that.

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Roanoke, VA
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Played at about 9:30 this morning with two other gentlemen, one of whom was quite handicapped. He was, however, able to hit the ball pretty well with one hand and got around on two special crutches. What was exceptional about this, besides his great attitude and determination, was the way the course staff did all they could to make sure... More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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This Jack Nicklaus design is situated deep in the Indigo Run neighborhood of Hilton Head Island. Modest houses around the course mirror the course. It's nice, just not great. During the off-season, when we visit the island, the overseeding is a little thin. The hole designs are nice, but the greens are relatively unimaginative for a Jack course. You can... More

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Indianaplis
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

I just played this golf course... and I have played it several times in the past when we visit Hilton Head... it has always been one of my favorites.... it is a great layout and has good shot values, ..... just a fun course to play..... and reasonably priced... However, this fall it was in poor condition... they had just... More

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cambridge ont
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

as a avid golfer i always wanted to play a high end track on Hilton Head i booked on Golf now for only 60 plus bucks i thought the track was in great shape the greens where wonderful fast and challenging , my only complaint was the food that they serve was not very good surly a good hot dog... More

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Washington, DC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011 via mobile
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I played Golden Bear today and overall the staff and course were fine. My major issue is the overgrown trees on the right side of almost every tee box/ fairway. I don't care if Jack was known for hist power fade, the course makes it next to impossible to hit a draw off any of the tees without pounding tree... More

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clarkwgriswold
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2010
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I went here with limited expectations and was pleasantly surprised. We started late in the day and paid a mere $29 to play, which was a great deal. It is a very interesting and challenging layout. The course is a little rough around the edges, but certainly not the dump many on here have recounted. The clubhouse and cart staff... More

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