River Run GC
A fall day view of a hole at River Run Golf Course (Mary Miller)
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3.6
805 Reviews (805)
5 Stars
237
4 Stars
348
3 Stars
111
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
73.6%
Recommend this course
655 out of 805 reviews
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3.8
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
85.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 21 reviews
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3.4
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
64.6%
Recommend this course
51 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, offering a fun and engaging design that rewards mid-handicap players. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at a reasonable value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6705 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.1

River Run Golf Club in Ocean City is just minutes away from the beach. The golf course has different front and back nines that make for an interesting round. This Gary Player design starts out across a wide-open landscape before moving on to more tree-lined terrain on the backside. The tighter back nine is tougher than the first nine but overall it's an approachable golf course. The player-friendly layout is gentle enough for beginners with medium-sized greens that aren't especially difficult and generous fairways that offer plenty of room. There is modest bunkering along the greens and fairways and a few lakes and some marshland come into play as well. While River Run Golf Club may not be the most formidable test, the course provides just enough of a challenge for scratch golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
805 Reviews (805)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Seniors 22
A Weekend Splurge 21
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 21
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 17

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Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Pace of Play

I played here 2 weeks ago. The tee sheet was fairly full and we played in 4 hours. Today we played in 5 hours 20 minutes. Oof. There were marshals driving around, but it didn't do any good. The new owner is doing a lot of good things here. Let's hope he fixes this.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Out of town golfer returning home

Have played this course for many years. Layout is outstanding. Course conditions have been an issue over the years. This course is on the mend. Some fairways and tee boxes need work. Otherwise, the course was in better shape then I expected. It has a ways to go, but the warm weather and some rain should help. Hoping the coming months provides better course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I have played here many times over the years and have always enjoyed it. The course is always in very good condition but not this time. Many of the tee boxes are in poor condition and several fairways are lost with only dirt and grass seed. It was disappointing to not be told this prior to the round and still be charged the full rate

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Huge improvements have restored this course!

The prior owner had let the course conditions get pretty bad, but the new owner has things mostly turned around. The fairways and rough are now fully grassed, with the exception of 2 fairways that are still being restored. The greens were fine. Only two tee boxes had a couple of bare spots - a year ago most of the tee boxes were sand. I didn't see a weed on the course. There were new nets for a quick warm-up. The snack bar was open and it looks like the kitchen has seen some upgrades as well. Really impressed with the direction of things. This has always been a good layout, but had become a cow pasture. The conditions are now fairly equal to or a little better than other ocean city resort courses.

The morning tee sheet looked pretty full and there were lots of golfers out there, but we still played in 4 hours.

The prior owner had abandoned some of the black tee boxes. There are no more black tee markers on the course. I played the blue tees and they were the equivalent to the old blacks minus the abandoned tee boxes - several hundred yards longer than the score card yardage. If this is the new course, you should probably remeasure the yardage and have the course re-rated.

Hat tip to the effort to restore this course. I'm sure it wasn't cheap, but it is certainly appreciated.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course on the mend

The pro shop and starter informed us that there was a few holes that were under repair from storms last year which looks like they will be back in a few weeks (fairways mostly). Greens were awesome and a few tee boxes needed some love but great layout and would definitely go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

River Run

Nice course layout with some water views. Greens are in good shape but some fairways have condition issues. No driving range but hitting cages. Good value at $92.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Coming along!

Course is coming along great! They are re-doing some fairway areas that had issues last year. The greens were a touch slow, but it’s early April. Rolled well though! The layout is one of the best in our area. It’s golf. It’s not resort course crap.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be better.

I played here last summer and the conditions were very poor. I’ve played here many times and never saw it in that poor of conditions. Well 6months later it was in much better conditions. The greens were much better. However there were several fairways that were still very bad. Overall worth the $65. If they asked more than that I’d be very upset. Like I mentioned I enjoyed playing there and hope it gets better in the next few months.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

LOOKING GOOD

Compared to the last time we played here, much improved. Fairways looked as if they were just cut. The was rough wasn't that penalizing. The greens rolled nice. The best of all, we didn't get paired with anyone. My girlfriend is a 25 handicap. Made it nice for her to play her game. Overall, a great day on the links in under 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

River run golf club

This was the worst maintained golf course I have played in many years. It made you wonder if they have anyone on staff and if they ever spent any money fixing things. Looks like no one has done any work in years.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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