River Run GC
A fall day view of a hole at River Run Golf Course (Mary Miller)
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3.6
795 Reviews (795)
5 Stars
236
4 Stars
342
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
48
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
72.2%
Recommend this course
645 out of 795 reviews
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3.9
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 14 reviews
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3.4
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
64.1%
Recommend this course
50 out of 78 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, offering a fun and engaging design that rewards mid-handicap players. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at a reasonable value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6705 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.1

River Run Golf Club in Ocean City is just minutes away from the beach. The golf course has different front and back nines that make for an interesting round. This Gary Player design starts out across a wide-open landscape before moving on to more tree-lined terrain on the backside. The tighter back nine is tougher than the first nine but overall it's an approachable golf course. The player-friendly layout is gentle enough for beginners with medium-sized greens that aren't especially difficult and generous fairways that offer plenty of room. There is modest bunkering along the greens and fairways and a few lakes and some marshland come into play as well. While River Run Golf Club may not be the most formidable test, the course provides just enough of a challenge for scratch golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
795 Reviews (795)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Bunkers 22
Narrow Fairways 22
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Seniors 22
A Weekend Splurge 21
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 21
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 17

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Don't recommend playing here anytime soon.

Friendly staff but that is where the good ends. No warning of aerated greens. Fairways were patchy. No water coolers on course. Tee boxes were uneven and not level. Grass surrounding greens were often patchy with different types of grass if there was even grass because some of these areas were filled with dirt/sand instead. Shot a 39 on the front so I wasn't even having a bad day. I only played because of the hot deal so go get your money's worth at other surrounding courses. Dont waste your money here

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Use to be one of the best around

Don’t know what happened to this course it was one of the best around. It looks as if they just let it go the greens were punched but they were diseased and fairways/ rough was bad as well but they still charged as if it was in top shape we all were disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth your time

Fairways were mud and dirt, yellow grass, just overall in complete disarray. They sent out a group of 5 in front of two twosomes, the greens were a mix of dirt and holes, and they punched the greens the day before we played. Grounds crew followed us around, even though we were one of like 6 groups playing.

Overall, the course was in the worst shape that I have ever seen a golf course, and for them to charge $90 is a joke. Staff was friendly, but sending out large groups in front of 2 small groups is ridiculous.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No great

If you're looking for a fast playing course, its not bad. Greens were being aerated and we found out on the first green, no warning. Fairways were in rough shape. Where it was good, the fairway grass was too long. Greens were fried out from a full summer of heat. Course needs work. Layout was nice. Bunkers were well kept.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Back 9 closed?!?

I arrived and was treated by the surly pro shop attendant who informed me that not only was the back 9 closed but the front nine was aerated yesterday. I understand that aeration is necessity. I’m not happy that I wasted my money playing the same 9 holes twice. The starter was me very friendly. It would be nice if the course had some way to communicate this to the golf now service or if they did if golf now could have let me know.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lay out

Very nice. And staffs are very kindness.

Hope to play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

This was my first time playing River Run and found it to be a very interesting and enjoyable course. I look forward to coming back and playing it again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value! Fun, Playable Layout with No Crowds

My wife and I played River Run two times during our stay in Selbyville. Both days we played around 12:30 PM. It was a pleasure to not be pushed from behind or encounter slow players in front of us both days. Staff was friendly and got us going on time with excellent and efficient customer service. The layout is enjoyable and very playable. Weather was very hot both days, but course conditions were excellent. The staff was actively watering on some holes in order to cool surface temperatures and maintain good playing conditions. Greens held well and were consistent. All in all, a fun course that played fairly with lovely tree-lined fairways and challenging rough. We will play here again when we are in the area.;,,,,)):2;

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent but not great OC course

The course was in poor condition. Most of the tee boxes had major divots and repair marks. Fairways were in pretty good shape. Greens were average. Overall, worth the money paid since we had a 20-percent off coupon. It wouldn’t be worth the normal green fee prices. There are much better courses that are a better value in the OC area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BirdsSB

Very nice course, great value on Golf Now. My only two issues with the course are the amount of ball marks on greens that people do not repair and a handful of the tee boxes need some work. The course is fairly tight, target golf, and unless you are very accurate and consistent with the driver would recommend irons off of many tees. Would definitely play again and recommend playing. Cart girl was very nice and came around numerous times. Pro shop very nice apparel and staff very nice, but need a mask to enter. Glad I finally played

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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