Bull Run CC
A sunny day view of a hole at Bull Run Country Club.
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4.4
818 Reviews (818)
5 Stars
373
4 Stars
323
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
93.4%
Recommend this course
744 out of 818 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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0
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0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bull Run stands out among Northern Virginia public courses for its well-regarded layout that rewards accurate driving. Friendly and welcoming staff consistently enhance the experience for returning and first-time visitors alike.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6979 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.1

Situated in the foothills of Bull Run Mountain, Bull Run Golf Club has a beautiful woodland setting that is conveniently located just minutes from many historic Civil War sites. The course plays through mature forests and across lush, grassy meadows. There are also several ponds that come into play throughout. The expansive layout covers over 450 acres, allowing plenty of room for the native flora and fauna. The risk-reward layout has plenty of challenges for more daring hitters but it also offers wide fairways that are molded to steer the ball towards the center. The landing areas are generous but they are often framed by grassy hollows, bunkers, or mature trees. Bull Run is challenging, but playable, which is why the club is considered one of the best golf courses in the D.C. area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rick Jacobson (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
818 Reviews (818)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 53
19th Hole Scenic Views 31
Patio Dining 21
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 61
Forced Carries 56
Water Hazards 48
This course/club is great for:
Locals 53
Advanced Golfers 52
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 43
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 72
In the 'Burbs 49
Near the Airport 17

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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a good day for Bull Run

I have played Bull Run a bunch of times and love the course. Today was a bad experience. First off, after paying $97 dollars and asking if balls were on the range, we were given the choice to spend $5 more for a small bag of balls. Just charge me $100 and give me a bag! Then, on the first tee we were told that it's cart path only. No rain in a week, but they are worried about carts on the course for some reason (it was 95 degrees too).

THEN, on the 4th green we were met with swarming wasps (100's of them). We called and were told to ignore them, since they are ground wasps and not dangerous. We had already skipped that green, but these bugs were on every green for the rest of the round.

Hey Greenskeeper, how about you take of the bug problem and let us drive on the course? Also, why not tell us about the wasps when we paid, so we would not have skipped a green. I will be back, but today was my worst experience on Bull Run to date and I hope it was an anomaly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Much Improved

It's obvious that they put more care into the golf course these days. Conditions were great from tee to green. The 18th hole can be a problem because it's a reachable par 5 and it took us almost 25 minutes to play the hole and finish. Otherwise fair but challenging course with nice range, chipping and putting areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

Always wanted to play this course and glad I did. Some holes require course knowledge ( like double fairways) and greens were a bit tricky. Great experience!

I am a member of another local course and will be playing this one again. It’s worth the money!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

weekday game

I like this course. However, the day we played the pace of game was terrible. We had to wait almost every hole. There was no marshal to control the pace of playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Course is in great shape. Greens rolled true, fairways are wide and in very good condition. Will definitely be back if I can catch another deal. Great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very enjoyable round

It was very hot and humid. I was even par on the front 9, then bogeyed every hole on the back 9. The cart girl kept us well hydrated with plenty of water. The course is challenging enough while remaining enjoyable. I’ll be back to play again to see if the back 9 woes were about the heat, the course or just me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Layout

Have always loved this course. In previous years the greens were slow. Not today - running at a good speed. For those complaining about GolfNow or not getting the Raspberry Golf Trail rate, use your brain. Pick up the phone and call the course. Most will give you the GolfNow rate or close to it and you won't have to pay the surcharge GolfNow tacks onto the rate. Been doing that for the last 5 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RKS

One of the better courses in the metro DC area of beautiful countryside course up against Bull Run Mountain very pretty vistas and the homes that are on the course are spaced far enough away if you can get a deal on golf now well worth playing I’ve played here often on for years

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor attitude towards GolfNow golfers

Golfers should not be impacted by course’s financial agreement with GolfNow and who gets money for Hot Deal times. Low interest in customer satisfaction. Too bad short financial gain is more important than maintaining golfers playing their course for the long term. Disappointing.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3 hr round

Walking in between 2 somes in carts played in 3 hours. Greens are firm enough and rough is nice height for some penalty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/11/2020

Thank you, u655320509, for the five star reveiw and being a great customer at Bull Run!

We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Track

Bull Run is a fun course. You can often get a good rate and it's usually in good shape. If you're hitting your driver well, it's a course you can get after and score well. It is always an enjoyable round here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Beware of Making Reservations at Bull Run if you are a Raspberry Trail Golf Member

Course did not honor our Raspberry Trail Membership Round because we made the reservation through GOLFNOW. Although the program rules state there is a qualifying rate for the round to count (and we paid OVER the qualifying rate), they explained their financial expense for their participation on GOLFNOW as the reason they could not honor the round. If their intent for using GOLFNOW was to market to new players, they just lost 4 future golfers!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot Day

It was hot but fun. The course is in great shape and played in under 3 and half hours walking. I will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great course and friendly staff

Buddy and I were suppose to tee off at 1520. We were over an hour early. They allowed us to tee off well before our tee time. Prior to teeing off, I got some food from the snack bar. Staff was very friendly! Keep up the great work!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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