Nicklaus at The Golf Club at Indigo Run

The Golf Club at Indigo Run features a Jack Nicklaus design that opened in the late 1980s as part of the Indigo Run residential community on Hilton Head Island. Jack Nicklaus II collaborated on the project, which represents the Nicklaus design philosophy of strategic shot-making and risk-reward opportunities adapted to the South Carolina Lowcountry setting. The course occupies land characterized by the region's flat to gently rolling terrain, with routing that incorporates natural wetlands, lagoons, and stands of live oaks draped in Spanish moss.

The layout emphasizes course management and precision over length, with water hazards coming into play on numerous holes and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate iron play. The design makes use of the property's natural water features, creating holes where players must decide whether to challenge carries or play conservatively to wider landing areas. The greens feature the undulation and contouring typical of Nicklaus designs from this era, requiring careful attention on approach shots and around the putting surfaces.

Indigo Run operates as a private club serving a residential membership drawn primarily from the community's property owners and seasonal residents. The course fits within Hilton Head's broader golf landscape, offering a Nicklaus design option among the island's collection of courses by various architects. The club provides a quieter alternative to some of the island's resort and public facilities, with a focus on member play and the relaxed pace common to residential golf communities in the Lowcountry.