My husband had never played golf before. We were on our honeymoon. Our hotel suggested this public course for the driving range. We were not charged to rent the clubs and it only cost $10 for two buckets of balls. Golf carts are available for free. It was great way to end our trip to Hilton Head. The staff was... more

To have Nicklaus's name, one would expect at least a decent round of golf....however this course is in TERRIBLE condition. What a shame! Typical Nicklaus design....ball placement is key. Cart staff was EXTREMELY RUDE!!! There are so many other courses to play on the island....this one should definitely be SKIPPED. Shame on us for reading all the negative reviews, then... more

The course was the worst course I ever played. The conditions were poor, the fairways were brown, the rough was straw and most of the tee boxes were painted dirt. Do not spend the money to go there. more

Golden Bear Golf Club has great advertising, and of course, Jack's name, but they are a fraud. Called ahead for greens conditions, was told by staff that they were fine. No they are not, they are not even "fair". Course if priced a bit higher because of Nicklaus name, but the other courses on Hilton Head are in much better... more

I have played this course several times. It is a terrific layout. About a year and a half ago, it was in horrible shape, but since then, they have shut it down and renovated the course. Since it re-opened, it has been in great shape. I have found the staff to be nothing short of friendly and helpful. My wife... more

I have played this course twice and it did not change for the better after the first time. But I thought I'd give it a second chance after all it's a course Jack built, well not exactly, Jack designed the members only course, someone in his design company did the public course and some time had past since my first... more