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Big Run Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
259
4 Stars
333
3 Stars
151
2 Stars
92
1 Stars
65
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7028 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.6
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Big Run Golf Club
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| 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 |
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 |
| Yellow 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 |
Hot Deals at Big Run Golf Club
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Course Details
Year Built 1930
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
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 FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #24)
Reviews
3.9
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by DannyGolfLuvr on 11/15/2025
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Photo submitted by JackCreager on 05/31/2025
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Photo submitted by bogey815 on 04/14/2025
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Fairway Photo submitted by TheJamesJamesW on 06/18/2023
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Photo submitted by jamespowers1969 on 11/30/2022
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Photo submitted by jamespowers1969 on 11/30/2022
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Photo submitted by jamespowers1969 on 11/30/2022
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#13 par 3 hole Photo submitted by u000002624058 on 08/13/2022
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#2 - Par-4 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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#1 - Par-4 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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#4 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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#7 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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#13 - Par-3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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#18 Par-5 (Approach) Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/31/2020
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The devilish 11th from near 18th tee box Photo submitted by HOTSPOTTS on 08/16/2019
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#13 tee Photo submitted by 13clubchallenger on 07/03/2018
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Photo submitted by Fej1985 on 11/12/2016
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
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.
I Recommend This Course
April Course Conditions⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Greens & fairways were in excellent condition. Greens were understandably slow being early April. If you’ve played it you know it plays long & tough even without leaves on the trees! The bunkers get a pass until season kicks into full swing so hopefully they’ll maintain them. Best flags in the game!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On 10/30/2024
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On 10/30/2024
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Nice course, but needs work!
Great layout, but I won't be back until I see what the new owners do!
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Good layout. Poor Maintenance
It's evident this course is not being maintained. Although the greens are being kept up, the fairways are in terrible shape. the bunkers have stones in them. Would not play here again.
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Course condition
For the cost of the round, the conditions of the entire course was terrible.
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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