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
100.0%
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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 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Enjoyable

Great time. Friendly staff. Course is beautiful. Only a couple areas under repair. Really enjoyed this round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

I try to play Bull Run once aweek. For the most it's a great course. Staff is excellent and course is in fantastic shape. This time I was disappointed with the condition of putting greens. It was bumpy not like bull run I've always played. My wife and I did not enjoy our round of golf at all.

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

5.5 hour round...

Great course. They really need to do something about the pace of play. Well over 5 hours makes the round unenjoyable and for the price this shouldn't be an issue. Maybe some rangers stationed around the course, similar to what Blue Mash does?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Layout

Really enjoyed playing during the week. Had great weather and the course was in excellent shape. Only issue was the greens because of aeration. Pace of play was good and fairways where nice and rough manageable. Overall a great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Among the best public courses

Overall the course is in great shape. The greens had just been aerated so not much to be said about that but my one gripe was the condition and location of the tee boxes which seemed poor given the time of the year but that might be due to the bermuda grass which has yet to wake up. Bottom line this is a fun course that never seems overly crowded due to it's location.

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

Great value

The course conditions were not yet at a level that I'm sure they expect. The greens were recently punched and some of the bunkers are in the middle of being redone with new sand. Fantastic layout and everyone on their staff were very friendly. Great pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very scenic. Nice design.

Chose this course at the last minute. I'm visiting from Texas. Drove out from McLean and well worth it. Very nice course for the money. The course routing is varied and interesting. Although it is early in the season and most of the trees were still mostly bare there was a lot of color from blooming vegetation.

The greens rolled very nicely and were consistent.

The downside.

As stated it is still early in the season and the fairways were rather spongy and moist. These soft fairways caused VERY deep divots in most of the fairways. On the 8th hole my ball stopped in one of these deep divots. The divot was so deep I would not have been able to get my club down to the majority of the ball. The grass had grown back to a degree and the divot was not very wide. I suppose they could sand these areas especially on holes where divots are plentiful. Most green side bunkers had white consistent sand but several fairways bunkers need new sand and a few fairway bunkers were marked ground under repair.

The 18th hole is a bit odd so try to preview the layout before teeing off.

Overall, I highly recommend this course and it was worth the drive from McLean.

The GM was handling the cart duties because the usual cart "person" did not make it in on Saturday. He was friendly and even made it a point to keep a rather slow foursome on pace ahead of our threesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Spring Golf Day

I have waited all spring to get out. Bull Run was my first round of the year. The course was starting to grow into shape. Some patchy spots around the greens and fairway provided bad (unfair) lies. Tee boxes were nice with markers easy to find on the par 3s. Bunkers had nice, new, soft white sand. Very manageable course even though it was windy. Caught an old foursome at the end who was just enjoying the weather. Cart girl was new and was having difficulty navigating the course (she stopped and asked where to go several times), but she was nice. Overall enjoyable round at a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved conditions and well kept

The tee boxes are still a little rough and there are several areas that are under repair but it did not affect the round. Several of the fairway bunkers are still in winter shape and not filled with sand but the greens are in good shape and the fairways are perfect. Great staff and fantastic clubhouse and facilities New 4 person carts are cool and practice areas are in great shape

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic

As always this course remains in top condition with spectacular views across a rolling field. Some holes will challenge you to accomplish par and the 18th hole will make you come back to Bull Run

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Bull Run

I play this course quite often and the Course is typically in excellent condition. Food at all times of day has been great. The people running the facility and the starters have always been very professional regardless of the cost I paid; and I personally have never had an issue when cost is through Golf-Now at any course. However, we do play this course less often at prime season, but will do so once to receive our Raspberry Certificate, so we can return. I recommend the course and Trail to people all the time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Bull Run

Excellent outing. Professional staff. January Golf is great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overall good

This course received 4 out of 5 stars only because of the guy working in the pro shop. Would of received 5 but staff in pro shop seems to think people who use golfnow are on lower tier and was very rude.

Other than that loved the course. Was really slow, teed off 45 minutes after tee time, but greens were true and course was layes out well. All par 3's tee box's were closed, making them all 115 yards.

Some sand on greens causing inconstancy but shot an 83 so really can't complain. Wide fairways and only handful of holes had water. Would definitely play again but with a GN deal, wouldn't pay $100

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun Course

This was my first time playing this course. Open but challenging with some water, particularly on the challenging finishing hole. Looking forward to playing it again in the Spring when the weather is nicer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide fairways.

Wide fairways are a welcome sight. Greens have consistent speed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

great in good weather

The course seems to have a drainage problem. A day following rain left it soaked therefore cart path only. No marshals to keep players moving - frustrating.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bull run play

Overpriced and had to pay cart fee on top of advertised green fees. Staff was not the nicest.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout.

Tee boxes, fairways and greens were super. Were working on most of the traps and bunkers with new bases and sand. All ball cleaners had soapy water and good towels. Some other courses need to invest in soap and water and buy and fill their washers. What's so hard about that???? Super course all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Autumn Day

Great round with plenty of challenging golf! Must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wish I had known about non green aeration

Needed to lift and clean due to fairways being aerated. Other than that, great conditions. Greens were pure

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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