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Big Run Golf Club

3.9
893 Reviews (893)
Big Run GC
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3.9
893 Reviews (893)
5 Stars
258
4 Stars
327
3 Stars
151
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
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79.0%
Recommend this course
656 out of 893 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
Recommend this course
63 out of 70 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
82 Reviews (82)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.2%
Recommend this course
74 out of 82 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7028 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.6
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Championship 72 7028 yards 74.6 142
Regular 72 6670 yards 72.9 138
Ladies 72 6420 yards 71.9 130
Senior 72 6250 yards 70.7 133
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Big Run Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Orange M: 74.5/144 375 415 435 160 540 465 150 405 610 3555 320 425 415 225 400 600 200 370 540 3495 7050
Blue M: 72.9/140 W: 79.3/147 360 400 410 145 515 420 146 380 605 3381 305 410 400 185 375 585 175 355 530 3320 6701
White M: 70.3/135 W: 76.2/140 340 390 390 135 500 385 110 350 540 3140 295 355 315 150 370 560 160 345 440 2990 6130
Red M: 67.0/128 W: 72.1/131 345 300 300 125 435 360 110 345 450 2770 280 345 305 95 275 450 110 340 430 2630 5400
Handicap 11 5 7 17 9 3 15 13 1 18 4 8 10 12 2 14 16 6
Par 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 5 36 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 7 9 13 17 5 3 15 11 1 14 6 8 16 12 2 18 10 4

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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3.9
893 Reviews (893)

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u000004361283
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162818123
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Batdan11
Played On
Reviews 34
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

Fairways are in rough shape, "paths" and such are even worse. Course needs some renovations.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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alarosa84
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Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314163006008
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000005741232
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u000003084009
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Poor
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JackCreager
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best shape in years

Best shape in years

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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hheadden
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
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erhall06
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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AilaRuta
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful and fun course

Second time playing this course.Came out with a friend and we had a great time and experience. Beautiful and hilly course. Challenging but very fun! Definitely coming back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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HKS3I5jJe7Pw18dypSkZ
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in very good shape with tough pin placements.

Rough was cut short enough to find and play balls that missed the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000007369490
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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O8GyB7IgBgC1rc8S0Qde
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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naugs11
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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michaelh450
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u083758162
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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nickyp
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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monk28
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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MatthewHolec
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful short course

Course was in great shape, greens were great and bunkers were nice and soft.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/15/2025:
Thank you for the wonderful five-star review! It’s fantastic to hear you had a great experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable round.
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