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4.3
378 Reviews (378)
5 Stars
198
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
336 out of 378 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.8
40.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 5 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
74.5%
Recommend this course
38 out of 51 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

4.3
378 Reviews (378)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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What happened??

I was somewhat disappointed, after playing this track several times last year, it is in awful shape right now. Understandably there’s going to be some burn off on the fairways due to the heat this time of year but clearly there is no course etiquette when it comes to replacing/repairing divots and ball marks on the greens. They need to at least communicate with some signage or have some Marshalls police and educate. Also no water available other than the turn during 90 degree weather was a little surprising as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Browns Run

One of our favorite courses. Challenging,tough greens. Great except still need sand in traps, plus more ball washers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, unfortunately had rain delay after 7 holes! Did finish but course pretty wet!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

Course was very nice. I wouldn’t recommend playing right after a rain storm. The course doesn’t drain very well, it was very soggy when we played

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Browns Run Golf

Great course. Well taken care of. Fast pace. Very challenging. Needs sand in traps

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Condition

Course is in excellent condition. Best I've played this year

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play

Brown’s Run is a favorite of mine. If it was closer, I’d join. Whenever I get the chance, I’ll play it. I love that it’s a classic course in the country that’s really fun to play. No matter which tees you play from, you’ll find it fair and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Brown’s Run is one of the best kept secrets and a favorite course to play. Conditions were excellent. An enjoyable experience on and off the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play on the front 9 an issue

I played as a single, which I always know means I will be doing some waiting playing behind people because a single plays faster than a group. I don’t mind waiting, as nobody ever offered to let the single play through haha. However, there was a group on the front 9, I’m guessing when I started they were 3 or 4 holes ahead of me, but there were 7 or 8 people in the group…4 carts. If this was late in the afternoon I’d never complain, but for a morning round this is pretty unacceptable. They slowed pace of play for everyone behind them that morning and I was disappointed. This is way too nice of a course to let that stuff happen. Everything else was beautiful, staff extremely nice! Beautiful place to play golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

This owner is desperately trying to make this a country club course for people to hang out but not ply golf. Their focus is in the wrong things. They just added geo- fencing on the carts. It does not work right. Alarms go off continually while your cart is on the path! The sand bunkers are in terrible condition and have been for a while. You are not allowed to drive the cart in the parking lot to unload your clubs. (Silly) The bathrooms are always out of order. The most they should be charging for the course is $55 - $60 per round on a weekend . I won’t go back and recommend you a don’t play either and send this course owner a message.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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