Big Run GC
A view over the water of a hole at Big Run Golf Club.
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3.8
926 Reviews (926)
5 Stars
266
4 Stars
339
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
96
1 Stars
68
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
78.2%
Recommend this course
679 out of 926 reviews
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3.5
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.6
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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3.9
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
80.9%
Recommend this course
55 out of 68 reviews
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Course Highlights
Big Run's dramatic elevation changes and challenging layout consistently earn high praise from golfers seeking a true test. Noticeably improved course conditions and friendly staff make this a strong value worth booking.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7028 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1930
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Harry B. Smead (1930) Dick Nugent (1986) Ken Killian (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Dicover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.8
926 Reviews (926)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 71
Undulating Greens 60
Plays Long 57
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 61
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Locals 27
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 64
Worth the Drive 42
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 144
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Old course

It's been years since I played this course, and it was a good outing. The greens were a little slow, and very undulating. Made putting a challenge. Staff was friendly. I'm playing there again next week.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big fun at Big Run

The best overall golf experience in Chicago land! The course has some of the best views and challenges for any golfers skill level. Very well taken care of, nice staff. Good food and a great bar to relax in when your done. Big Run is our favorite and we play it at least 3 times a season!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shame. Great potential.

Great course layout. Greens were in great shape. Fairways and rough were rough. Shame because this could be a fantastic course if $$$ was put into course maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens were slow but understandable with heat. Rough a little high .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Big Run Review

VERY confusing getting to clubhouse. Needs more direction signage from the street. Also, course needs more directing signs between holes. We got lost at least twice going to the next hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 205
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Very tough course

Came here for the first time feeling excited after looking at the course. Man is this course difficult, I sit around an 8 handicap and today I shot 16 over thru 18. The terrain makes it nearly impossible to hit off of an even lie- and the pin placement made some putts feel impossible. Be ready for a challenging today & maybe I suggest moving up to the closer tees. Some fairways were dried up & the rough made it hard to find your ball. One thing I’d compliment is the greens, they were in great shape. Pace of play was solid as well.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good old Big Fun

Not the greatest shape but always challenging. Price is ok too

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad

Horrible. They didn’t cut rough grass for many days. Tall weeds in the fairway? Just bad, almost like they gave up trying. Years ago this course used to be good too.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Once Great course, Now not so much

The conditions here are terrible. The only saving grace is the layout. With two 600yard holes it can be very treacherous. I have been coming here for 20 years. Rumors of the course selling for the last 5-10

years have been unfounded. Whatever the issues are the fairways are burned out, No difference between fairway and rough in many areas. This course in it's well manicured state was right up there with Dubsdread. Greenskeeper turnover and lack of capital have left it as an also ran course. I would gladly pay $50-75 for this course if it was maintained properly.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Plush and challenging greens!

I love this course! So much that I went back today and plan to return tomorrow. The layout is great, perhaps tight in some places but each hole is unique. The greens are fantastic compared to nearby Cog Hill. It is like walking on a cloud and each is challenging. If you cannot get air under your ball, this is not the course for you. The staff is friendly and they surpassed my expectations. You can golf at other nearby places but they do not compare to this place and you get a better value here. While some of the bridges and cart paths may be in need of some TLC, it is a small price to pay for the beautiful scenery. The are only two holes adjacent to a local street. This course has one of the most challenging Par 5 holes (#9) I ever played being over 600 yards. I highly recommend this course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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