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Big Run Golf Club

3.8
926 Reviews (926)
Big Run GC
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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
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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
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.9%
Recommend this course
59 out of 72 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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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
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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
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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

Accolades

  • 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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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
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
Played On
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 10
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
Played On
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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bogey815
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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
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Billyducky2
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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u314165352297
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314165352297
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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TeeEmUp2
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

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
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neerajsahni
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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harpzyy
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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