Bull Run Golf Club

I always love to play golf at Bull run because of the course condition and friendly staffs.
Perfect weather, great condition, great pace the other day!
I live in Fairfax but I love to drive out there because of the beauty of the course, condition and the pace.
I definitely recommend anyone who actually know how to play golf and appreciate the condition of the course. If you're a hacker, please play somewhere else.! Lol

I moved to the area in 2012 and I have played this course every summer since. I wrote a review about the place in 2013 saying how amazing the course and the condition of it was. I was stunned when I played it on 9/2/15 to see crab grass all through the rough around the greens, crab grass coming through on the greens and grass coming up through the middle of the fairway bunker on the 5th. There were also many bare spots throughout the course. I think if you're going to be charging $90 for a weekend round you need to be presenting a well conditioned golf course to people each week. I wish I had taken some pictures that I could upload with my review as it seems like I am the only one to think this course isn't in the best shape right now.

I'd heard pretty good things about Bull Run and, coupled with the course's high greens fees, I expected a great experience.

Instead, I got a pretty "meh" experience.

First, the good:
--Nice clubhouse.
--Proshop staff were accomodating
--Nice green complexes - some challenging reads and mostly rolled true. However, see below...
--A few interesting holes
--Generous fairways

Now, the bad:
--On a holiday weekend, in the summer, not a single fairway bunker appeared to have been raked. In fact, many had weeds growing up in the middle of the trap.
--The "fringe" around the greens was non-existent, and/or had a lot of weeds/wild grass encroaching on them. Same for the aprons. A very uneven and unkempt look.
--The par 3s are very boring. They seem to be an afterthought to the design of the course.
--Granted the summer weather has stressed all the area courses, but I've seen plenty of nicer courses adapt much better.

All-in-all, I was disappointed by my first trip to Bull Run. I expected much better from a course of this price/reputation. Bull Run's sister course - Augustine, in Stafford VA - is in better shape, the layout is as good (if not better), and costs half as much (I paid $77 for a noon time at BR, I can get the same at Augusitine for $39).

I'll probably give this course another shot next year, but they've got some work to do until then...

Clean, Nice, Beautiful.
But this course is not easy for beginner.
There is driving range and you can practice before you play. I like this course.

Bull Run is managed by the Raspberry Golf Trail and like nearby courses under the same care (Raspberry Falls and Old Hickory) it is a very nice course with well-maintained holes, facilities, and a professional staff. You get free range balls and a decent practice area, the first hole has an intimidating forced carry over water, and there are additional holes that force you to carry water or brush off the tee--beginners beware.

For the price (not a highly discounted course), Bull Run is acceptable--neither a great value, nor a waste of money. If you are used to well-groomed courses, you won't be disappointed but after playing this course a few times, there's not a lot of memorable holes.

I recommend this course to intermediate and advanced golfers. Beginners may find it a bit frustrating.

Course was in good condition, come to expect that from Bull Run. Fair weekday price for the course, wouldn't play on the weekends due to almost doubling the price.
Greens were in the best shape i have seen them in months!

The parking lot and walk to the pro shop is very nice, sidewalks and nicely landscaped. Casual grill room. The course was in good shape, considering all the play it gets. And it gets a lot of play because of its straight forward layout. Good course, played in about 4 hours 15 minutes. I'd play it again if I ever come come back to the area

course was in great shape, customer service was fantastic. Slow day with slow players however the ranger continuously checked in and on 16 tee he stopped by with a 2 for one pass for next round. Really unexpected and quite a great move. Bravo

A bit of a misty day following rain overnight, but the course was still in decent condition with nice layout. Only my second time at Bull Run, so didn't know Thursdays are range maintenance days = no warm up on the range before the round. Sort of disappointed in the staff who seemed a little preoccupied conversing with those who seemed to be "regulars" at the course. Which in itself isn't bad, but we didn't get much of a welcome or starting instructions, felt sort of brushed aside.

Greens were fair and bunkers were okay. Staff was wonderful and pace of play was fast.

Great course - well worth the drive from Fairfax County. Great value. Free balls on the driving range, putting green, chipping are and a great pro shop.

First time playing the course, everything is right in front of you. Greens were soft and a little slow but in very good shape. Rough was a little thin in areas but it is also late July in the area. The maintenance staff was out working on edging traps and were courteous. I will play it again.

I have played Bull Run 10s of times over the last 20 years. The new course manager has got the greens in excellent shape, albeit a little slower than I would like, and there are many places cut back to regular length rough that used to be waist high grass, which should improve the pace of play. I have always loved the layout. You don't see anything but golf course and woods on 75% of the holes, a true rarity in the Washington DC suburbs. There is a gas station just to the north of the entrance to the club across from the fire station that has the best home grown tomatoes you will ever eat.

We played on a Sunday afternoon and had a great time! Staff was engaged and friendly. Course was in very good condition. I'm a little concerned about the ground hornets in some greens. Didn't see any hornets but their homes were on the greens.

Flexibity through GolfNow allowed us to chose a good time at a great price. Can't wait to play again.

Great layout. Friendly staff. A little pricey but a pleasure to play.

Course in great shape. Worth the drive from inside beltway.

Nice day...great staff...overall...great experience as always.

Pretty and interesting layout, but wide open fairways with plenty of bail out in the rough. Greens were a little slow, but overall in great shape and a very pleasant round. No problems with pace of play on Sunday afternoon....Got a great rate with GN so it was a good deal.

It was a last minute decision to head out to Bull Run and play. Had never been here before and saved myself about 30 bucks by booking online. The staff were very friendly, and helpful. The practice and warm up facilities are really very good. Highly recommend you show up early to take advantage of it. The starter was great and full of very useful intel. The course was really great. I was surprised how nice it was. We got out there early so the course had some moisture, so the greens were rolling slow. That changed after they dried up. Then they were rolling fast and true. Hole number 18 is all you can handle, and you have to be smart if you want even the slightest chance for a birdie.
I will definitely be back to this course for more, and you should give it a try without hesitation.

Course was in great shape from the tee box to the greens. Great pace of play. Took my group just a little under four hours to complete our round with several groups in front of us. All facilities are in great shape and the staff was frendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Bull Run Golf course to anyone who is looking for a great round of golf.