Awarded
America's Top 100 Courses
-Travel and Leisure Magazine
Jack Nicklaus Designed Course
VIP 1:1 AND 2:1 GOLF SCHOOL VACATION LOCATION
Set in the heart of Hilton Head Island, Golden Bear is a 1,700-acre community that offers countless ways to feel at home. Enjoy your Hilton Head golf school at Golden Bear Golf Club. This Nicklaus-designed golf course has quickly earned a name for itself as one of the top-rated layouts on an island of top-flight designs. Ever-present water and sand keep play interesting, but never penalizing. Golfers will find the course puts a premium on strategy and finesse, rather than sheer power. Winding through a beautiful landscape of oak and pine woodlands, the Golden Bear is a fitting complement to the prestigious residential community of Indigo Run.
Opened in 1992, the Golden Bear Golf Club is an excellent example of Hilton Head golf. Created on a fairly flat terrain, with little natural mounding, the Nicklaus Architectural group relied primarily on ponds, marsh and forest to carve a challenging, yet fair test of golf. It is well known for its Low Country beauty & its wide variety of shot-making requirements. The course reaches over 7,000 yards at the tips, but most visitors will have plenty of challenges at either 6,643 or 6,184 yards. This championship layout features 5 sets of tee boxes for the enjoyment of golfers of all skill levels. The facility is owned by ClubCorp USA, a leader in providing truly professional, quality public-access courses.
The Golden Bear is the only course on the island to offer a state-of-the-art ParView GPS Electronic Caddy System on every cart. With many technological features, the system aids the golfer with full color features, such as overviews of each hole, pro tips on how to best play the hole, live scoring for groups and more.
Minutes from Golden Bear, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is set on a pristine stretch of sandy white beach along the Atlantic. Enjoy the relaxing, Oceanside atmosphere of this AAA Four Diamond Resort. Each guestroom features Westin's own Heavenly Bed, a private balcony and comfortable furnishings characteristic of the homes of the Old South. Rejuvenate in the Westin Heavenly Bath, complete with an adjustable showerhead, curved shower rod, bath amenities and plush towels. High Speed Internet Access, an entertainment center with in-room movies, music and video games plus a refreshment center filled with snacks and a coffee/tea maker complete with Starbucks coffee make "staying in" an alluring option. Room service is also available 24 hours a day to help satisfy cravings.
Take time out for yourself during your stay and visit the Heavenly Spa by Westin. A truly heavenly oasis, it rests amidst palmetto-lined boardwalks, lush gardens, serene fountains, and enchanting lagoons. The holistic, relaxing environment evokes a sense of renewal. Celebrating the revitalizing benefits of the region’s herbs, minerals, and customs, you can experience innovative treatments that soothe the spirit, rejuvenate the body, and enrich the mind. With soothing massages, luxurious body treatments, revitalizing facials, pedicures, manicures, salon services and much more, the Spa is dedicated to providing instinctive and highly personalized service that brings harmony and peace. Visit the steam room or sauna before your treatment or simply enjoy the amenities of the luxurious locker rooms and relaxation lounges.
Measuring approximately 2,000 square feet with views of nearby pools and the ocean, the WestinWORKOUT Powered by Reebok Gym facilities are designed to accommodate a full range of activities including: running, jogging, walking, bicycling, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, Pilates, and body sculpting. Complimentary to guests and accessible 24-hours a day with room key, WestinWORKOUT gym features locker rooms with transforming amenities like steam and sauna areas, as well as towel service and shower accessories.
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers several renowned dining options catering to a wide variety of tastes. With three on-property restaurants (including one of Hilton Head Island's two AAA Four-Diamond award winners), the Westin aims to delight and dazzle with an assortment of culinary creations. Southern hospitality is alive at the Carolina Café where warm smiles and the "Island's Best Seafood Buffet" please both local islanders and guests alike. Casual, fun and unique the Carolina Café features all-day dining. At Turtles Beach Bar & Grill recharge with some Caribbean inspired light fare while you enjoy one of Hilton Head's best ocean views. Private and intimate, The Barony Grill is the island's natural choice for special occasion dining. Enjoy fine wines along with specialties of the South Carolina Low Country, including the very best in beef and seafood.
