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4.2
386 Reviews (386)
5 Stars
201
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
82.2%
Recommend this course
343 out of 386 reviews
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3.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 13 reviews
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4.0
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
73.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Brown's Run consistently earns praise for its classic, challenging layout that plays fair from any set of tees. Well-maintained conditions and a smooth pace of play make it an outstanding value in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6831 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.8

Brown's Run Country Club in Middletown offers a championship layout that stretches to just over 6,830 yards. The team of William and Brian Gordon, brothers who have designed more than 85 golf courses all over the U.S., designed Brown's Run in 1958. It has a classic layout that is gentle enough for beginners, but it is an enjoyable round no matter what skill level. There are a few strategically placed sand traps throughout the golf course, which make up for the absence of water. The design is pretty straightforward although there are a few slight doglegs to watch out for. In addition to the challenging but playable design, the course boasts some of the finest fairways and greens in the area. Brown's Run also offers other amenities including an Olympic-size pool and four lighted tennis courts.

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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season February - December
Architect William & David Gordon (1956) Arthur Hills (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.2
386 Reviews (386)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Really nice

Really enjoyed this course, most of the course was in great shape, couple of tee boxes were pretty rough but that was ok

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

4BillsOhio

Great lay out. The course in late summer condition, even though first week of October.

Tee boxes aerated, but overall, would definitely play again.

With Covid, would be not be fair to judge off-course amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Browns Run

I want to give the review as bad so none else will play there, but I can't. best secret courses around

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get what you pay for

Tees were awful - fairways were suspect - greens were good - greens may be the only thing they are watering

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of brown grass

Played this course several times before, it is a good layout. The greens were slightly above average, but the tees were nearly dead and many brown stressed areas in fairways. If we had known these conditions existed we never would have played here. Not worth $40 in this condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Nice Layout - Overpriced

Love the layout and walker friendly. Greens are good but course is in rough shape. $55 is asking a lot in this condition. Also, they charge the same whether waking or riding, which makes no sense to me.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Will be a GEM, again!

Fairways, tees, and some rough is burnt-out but course is still beautiful. Give yourself a break and play with lie improvement. Greens were fantastic in comparison. Can't wait for this classic to get back to what it should be. They're working hard out there to fix it!

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 229
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plugging along

Not aware that course was being aeriated fairways hard to hit off

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Tee boxes where just dirt, fairway & greens where in horrible shape. First & last time playing this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 229
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quick and relaxing

Very few players at the time that I played. Course in good condition considering no rain in a month or so. Greens are tricky but enjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course

First time playing. Like most reviews say it could use some

TLC but we still enjoyed it. There isn’t any “ signature holes “ but all the holes are legit and fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Loved the course

Course had a great layout, great course for beginners and novice golfers. Loved the course will be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Rough Shape

Had been there several times as a spectator watching my kids play high school matches there and was always impressed. That said, when we pulled in the lot, it just seemed “rubbed down.” The first tee was completely void of grass and the rest weren’t much better. Luckily, most of the greens were decent, I’d still go back but hoping they get a handle on things soon!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good first time course

This was a great course to get a quick nine in on a Sunday evening. Pace of play was great. Played the front nine in just under 2 hours. It’s out in country but worth the drive if you are in the Cincinnati/Dayton area.

Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice Layout - but needs rain badly

very friendly and helpful small staff - formerly one of top country clubs around - layout is moderate with challenges if you can't keep on the fairway - many trees come into play and doglegs are all to the left favoring a golfer who can draw the ball - slicers will find this challenging - only played front nine - first tee box is a disaster after the drought of early September - all dirt and some crab grass. Only water the greens and the approach - but after #3 the land is lower and retains more moisture so it was more attractive and fairways in better condition - greens were not fast but lots of undulation

Worth a try - but I bet it will be beautiful in mid October - lots of trees and NO houses around course - just natural woodlands. On front nine there was NO water anywhere to worry about - but lots of trees and areas where the natural growth would swallow your ball

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

I’ve played my fair share of average and fair places around me. I enjoyed the layout of the course. The tee boxes, fairways and greens are not good and might be the worst I’ve every played. I’m not trying to tear this place apart but whew

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Overall good

Overall this was a good course. Greens were in great shape, rolled pretty fast. Fairways were also good and rough wasnt too high. Extremely playable and a good routing. The tee boxes severely need some work, not what I was expecting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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