Bull Run CC
A sunny day view of a hole at Bull Run Country Club.
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4.5
824 Reviews (824)
5 Stars
378
4 Stars
324
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
96.7%
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750 out of 824 reviews
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.6
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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

4.5
824 Reviews (824)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

excellent track

Great lay-out/conditions were excellent/staff friendly and very helpful

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

Great day!

The course was in excellent condition and I played with wonderful people. Everyone on the staff was very helpful and courteous. I enjoyed the entire round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bull Run is beautiful!

Quite a few of my friends play here on a regular basis but this was my first chance to play here myself. I found the course to be laid out well and it was a very enjoyable round. The course was in great shape and the staff was super friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful Round

Beautiful course it was hard to leave! Greens were a good speed, and the staff was very friendly. The rough is long, but if you are up for the challenge, it is a great way to catch up! (If you hit the fairways)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course. Bad Pace

Course was in great shape. Esp after all the rain we've received in the his area. But once again Pace of play is an issue here at Bull Run. As we got to the 6th hole we started waiting for 3-4 minutes for ever shot, then it progressively got worse to the point where the 18th hole had a 26 minute delay for just the tee box. Bull run needs to have a Marshall out there to regulate pace of play, and/or inform groups to let single quicker players play through if there is a significant amount of doubles and singles in between a jam packed tee sheet.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Best value near DC.

it was raining, everything was soaked, however the greens were still extremley fast, rough was true rough, not patchy at all.. Course is in incredible shape, greens roll true. I like that you can see from the tee box where you need to land in the fairway. Not many blind shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Little gem!!!!

After spending a lot of time looking for a good course to play around Washington DC, I found this course. the weather was decent, there weren't a lot of people on the course when I tee'd off.

The fairways were is extremely good shape, even with the recent rain in the area, the balls were not plugging. the rough was pretty long, so does affect your shots.

The greens were in OK shape, I guess they need time recovering from recent aeration.

Overall a great experience, played with a local gentleman who helped me navigate this course. if I am local guy living here, wouldn't hesitate to make this my home course in a heartbeat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Course is in great condition. Greens were rolling at about 9-10.

Very friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great layout

Fairways were neatly mowed, greens still show small holes from recent aeration. Rough tall and thick. Worth the discounted golf now rate but no way at the normal rate. They had a frost delay in the morning so my 2:06 ttime became 2:44. About 10 min wait each hole. . Done 7:40 wished i had known about recent aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Condition and Value

Greens had been aerated in past two weeks but that as to be expected.

The tees were zoysia grass and still dormant.

The rough was way to thick for a public course. Not quite long enough for the US Open. They could at least shorten it a bit around the greens to speed up play.

The fairways were excellent.

The 18th is a poorly designed par-5 for short hitters. Cannot layup to 100 yards (middle of a lake). Short hitters (I am 73 years old) who hit the ball 200 yards from the green tees must layup with a 70-yard 2nd shot and then hit their 3rd 140+ yards over the lake to the green. It's an okay challenge for long hitters as they can reach it in two from the back tees if they keep it left. I was told by a member this hole creates slow play. Those who layup must walk downhill to their shots and back as electric carts are forbidden.

Although the green fees through Tee Times were fair, they were exactly the same as green fees for seniors.

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

Early Season FUN

The day was chilly but not cold. The course was inviting to view; definitely in better shape than my game. I've played Bull Run many times and have never had a bad experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day of Golf

Great pace of play. Pins in some tough position today. No water available out on the course today. Only beverage lady had some.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Crazy good

Play this course if you ever get the chance. I would definitely go back. Absolutely beautiful. In great condition. Interesting, challenging, yet very playable layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great cours

staff was courteous professional and helpful...the course was in excellent shape

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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