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
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.4%
Recommend this course
57 out of 70 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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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #24)
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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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Big Run Challenge

Course upkeep has improved. Course layout provides a nice challenge. Club amenities and cart paths need work. Overall enjoyed my round and recommend.this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 141
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice old school course

Big run is one of the hardest courses I play.. It has many uphill shots and several forced carries so you have to know your distance of each club to score here. The fair ways are pretty thick so not much roll. So play then correct set of tees the white tees are about 6100 but play more like 6,500 due to the hills. Greens are receptive but you still need to hit them. Pace of play is always an issue here due to level of difficulty so expect a longer day. I like this course but prefer to play on weekdays when you can finish in about 4 hrs

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 141
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Big Run slow play

Big run has a great layout and is very challenging.

It has many hills and raised greens that are difficult to hit. I enjoy the scenery lots of trees and nice views due to the hilly terrain. The greens are true and in good shape just a little slow they need to be rolled to have correct speed. My one issue with. This course is the slow play over 5 hrs On a nice day. I will avoid this course most weekends. During the week the regular player are good about letting you play through.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good place

Better change the name to big humble

Cause that’s what this course will do to you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Big Bad Run

Been playing here since late 1970’s. Always one of my absolute favorite layouts. Just a great challenge. Bring you A game tee to green.

Had been sad to see such a gem slowly deteriorating over the past 20+ years. Finally I hear new owners (Citgo?) and you can see money going back into the course and clubhouse. The course has a ways to go, but the bunkers that have been fixed, for instance, are great.

Green are slow, as always , but really pretty smooth and still not easy even at this speed.

Keep it up.

Played in 3:20, great, but I would like to see more business so they keep the improvements going.

Suggestion: cut the greens a little lower. We can handle it, really.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

Great course. Played Big Run since 1980. Slow pace 5 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging and full of hills

Everything was above average except for the cart paths which need some work in places.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Difficult course becasue it plays very long. At 6700 yeards it makes it very tough to reach greens in regulations for average distance players.

It's a challenging course because it's very long and features plenty of trees. At 6700 yards from the Blue tees, it makes it very tough to reach the greens in regulation for average distance players

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Arizona golfer

Had not played the course in over 50 years. Great layout. Excellent greens. Fairways acceptable. Rough fine. Guy in shop was excellent. Overall, great test for good sticks. Probably too hard for beginners and folks that only play occasionally. Cardiac hill (18) is a beast.. I recommend it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Big Run has aged

Have always enjoyed Big Run G.C. but it is not aging well. It is a difficult course, that used to be beautiful but is now showing its age due to poor maintenance. Greens were in good shape albeit a bit too long. Fairways are decent. The rough is a mix of weeds and grass. Green side Bunkers are quite firm with not enough sand. Several fairway bunkers were overrun with weeds. Wooden bridges are patched with plywood and long overdue for replacement. I can only assume Big Run will soon be redeveloped as residential homes given the lack of care. Too bad, it used to be beautifully landscaped and a pleasure to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place to golf

Great public golf club in general. Staff is great, the clubhouse/bar has a great vibe. It’s got no frills and it’s down to earth.

The course is well kept in-spite being busy place, pace of play was good and course itself is challenging without being unbearably hard.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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