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%
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744 out of 818 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
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4
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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5 out of 5 reviews
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
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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 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good experience

I'd seen mixed reviews of conditions at Bull Run. In my first ever visit I found it in very good condition relative to other public courses. Not private club standard by any stretch but quite good. Greens had been rececently cut so were quick. Tee boxes were fine. From Blues the course is quite challenging. Laid out very nicely with no side by side fairways. Drinking water at several spots (though should be closer to tees) plus drinks cart making the rounds. Groups in front of us were very slow but the ranger got them to speed up, a move that seems to be very rare these days and was greatly appreciated.

I used a golf now special--just $30 including cart and free use of range. That made it an extrely good value and I will happily return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful piece of land and layout, needs TLC

Very playable layout with great natural views. Friendly and helpful staff with range included in price. A couple of forced and difficult carries for the inexperienced player. A few traps with nothing but raked dirt and small rocks. This was odd because most of the traps had a great soft white sand and were very nice. I gouged a dent in a 7 iron in one of the bad traps and stayed out thereafter. Avoid playing from these. Otherwise a very nice day of golf on a relatively empty course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course, Great Condition

Very much enjoyed the visit.The course is not as challenging/difficult as expected, but overall great place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Pleasant staff, great layout and conditions. Expensive but still a good value with discount tee times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course and staff

Bull run is laid out very well with nice views from the plains before bull run mountain. Looking foreward to fall golf at Bull Run golf glub in october. Staff is great and helpfull and the beverage cart was very visable the whole round. Great experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Conditions have deteriorated

This was my first time at Bull run in two or three years. I used to drive 40 miles because it was one of the nicer courses in the area and thought of it as one of the better courses around.

Yesterday I played at Bull Run and was amazed at the lack of quality of the greens, the fairways and conditions of tee boxes. The rough was mixed grasses and hadn't been treated in a long time. The fairways were burnt in areas and were chewed up. Some bunkers had standing water in them, while others were basically cement. Each green, I fixed at least three ball marks (could have been more but I really didn't feel like spending my Sunday working).

The pace of play was amazingly slow. We would wait ten minutes on each tee box. Never once did we see the ranger, and in 18 holes only saw the beverage cart twice. Twice we reached coolers that were empty.

Remember to book tee times through Golf Now. One member of our group did and paid $49 the others booked over the phone and it was $67, we thought we would all get the same rate. When we asked if we could, the guy at the pro shop said we could pay the higher price.

I used to really like Bull Run. I don't think you will ever see me there again and I hope you stay away.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I think the good course.

on 07:13/16 I was a good play some one. .

I was to very very happy. The golf course good

We played the join the people's good play.

next time I try ofthere to cours.

Thank you..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

The course was in great shape greens were fantastic and fairways mostly in great condition. I really like the mix of holes and the level is challenging but fair . People were very friendly and good advice. Overall a very pleasant experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course for average golfers

I really like this course and have played it quite a few times in the past few years. I'm a 16 and find it challenging but fair, with a lot of variety to it. The rough was shaggy enough to make you want to stay out of it but not US Open style. The greens were a little pokey today (hence 4 instead of 5 stars) but I have not found that to be the case usually. The weather was brutally hot and humid so that might have been a contributor. The staff is very friendly without being overbearing. The practice area is very well done although I did not use it this time. I also did not put the kitchen to the test - only had a quick dog at the turn. Beverage cart showed up 4x in 18 holes which was appreciated on a hot day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

a good, moderate challenge, good condition

Overall I would say it is a cut above average in terms of the course, with very-good amenities. Nothing too challenging, and for a decent golfer, really just challenging enough to be interesting and make for a decent round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice test of ability

Unfortunately it was cart path only and this really impacts your enjoyment of the course. Overall, even though it took 5+ hours, it was in great shape and I would recommend it to others!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Broke 80

I'm a 65 year old 10 handicap avid golfer. My experience at Bull Run was like going to a country club. Nice people, friendly service, helpful young guys professionally dressed, free range balls, beautiful course and facilities. The day was 90+ degrees and 100 percent humidity so I can't say I didn't break a sweat. For a course I had never played I finished with the best round of my life (76)..I liked it so much, I'm playing there again tomorrow...

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

Nice layout

Good course. Like a budget version of Raspberry Falls.

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

Course condition

The overall course was in great condition, however the greens were very slow. Probably they were trying to save the greens from the upcoming summer heat

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need better training of staff on the course

We really like this course and we always look forward to playing here. The course itself was in good condition, although several holes had sand traps that more resembled a dirt road than a sand trap. (wasn't the case on every hole, but traps either had wonderful white sand OR they were horrible with hard-packed dirt and stones) It was obvious that no one was maintaining the non-course related details...........water jugs were empty, trash cans had trash spilling onto the ground. The cart girl was oblivious to where she drove or talked as people were hitting shots......isn't that in the "Beverage Cart Driving 101 handbook"????

All fixable items, so I hope the pro shop staff sees this review!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course for Bogey Golfer

I played this courts because I got a discounted green fee… The course was in great shape! Staff was friendly and helpful! It's a fairly wide-open course and flat. Greens were moderate pace… I ordinarily would not play this course because of its price… But I certainly enjoyed today's outing and would highly recommend this course to anybody

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape all around

Haven't played the course in 3 years. I was pleasantly surprised to see they stepped up their game. Greens were rolling true and in great condition. Fairways were smooth. And overall everyone in my foursome liked the course a lot. My cart rider decided he liked it better than raspberries falls which was his local favorite.

I will return for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dmv golf

I was in the DC area over the weekend had some options picked Bull Run I was running late but they got me right on the course. Course is very interesting love the layout greens were somewhat fast but rolled true.

Course will make you think shots have to be straight. Having the water on the back nine makes it even more fun

I would play again when I am in the area.

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

Excellent and a beautiful course in perfect condition

One of the most beautiful courses I have played during my there years in DC region.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course!

Course is well maintained, staff were friendly and courteous, layout is interesting and it's a must-play course in Northern Virginia.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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