River Run GC
A fall day view of a hole at River Run Golf Course (Mary Miller)
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3.6
785 Reviews (785)
5 Stars
230
4 Stars
341
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
71.2%
Recommend this course
637 out of 785 reviews
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2.8
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
53.3%
Recommend this course
8 out of 15 reviews
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3.4
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
63.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 71 reviews
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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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3.6
785 Reviews (785)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Previously Played

Very disappointed!!!

I played this course 2 different times this year. It was in beautiful condition great layout very fair. I got on golf now and saw me, my son in law and brother in law could play for half off. Little did I know and the staff did not tell us that they airiated the course and it was in terrible condition. I was very excited to play River Run and take my family with me and then was disappointed. At least the Club Pro and bag person could of told us what to expect.

That being said, I will be back to golf this course. I do enjoy golfing this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course review

The greens were just aerated and were in terrible condition. The cost per round should be way less when the greens are in those conditions. Tough getting the ball in the hole

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Horrible Greens

The greens were aerated but the top dressing was terrible. They were so bad that there needed to be a price cut.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Airation

The course has a great layout but due to the weather stressing he course and the Airation of greens was not a pretty course this day.

I will play it again sometime because I understand the weather this summer.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Worse Course I've ever played

River Run is potentially the worse course I've ever played. The course conditions are atrocious. The fact that they would charge any money at all is an embarrassment. Typically Ocean City resort area tourist rip off. Golf Now should never, ever, promote this course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Going Down Hill

Played this course today took 2 hours to finish 5 holes. Pace of play was horrendous no Marshalls pushing people along. Greens were in bad shape. I left the course and asked for a refund. Got an 18 hole pass for another day. After playing Glen Riddle, Rum Pointe, and light house Sound all for a decent price past 3PM there are better courses and value out there. Will not be returning to River Run it is a shame because I use to like this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for the $$$

It's a nice course to play. The current heat wave doesn't help but overall it's a great course. Thanks Hot Deals!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average vacation round

Temp green and no snack bar open on a Sunday in August ??

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but fair.

There were five different sets of tee boxes to play from along with a reasonable structure for the variety of holes on the course.

I have to practice more so I can perform better the next time I play.

Thanks again for your service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good Track

Course plays fair. Rewarded for good shots, penalized for bad shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable round on a well maintained course

Enjoyed the day on River Run. It was a 3 1/2 hour round owing to it being a hot July day. Fairways and greens were in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

River Run is a should play in the Ocean City, MD area...

Played River Run with a foursome yesterday. Employees we interacted with were very nice and friendly. Course was in very good condition and River Run is a nice layout with 5 par three holes among its 18. There are some scenic views, some 'open' holes, some tree lined holes, some water carries... just a good variety of golf holes. Some nits -- there were some spots were they seemed to have left the sprinklers on too long that were wet. There were not enough water jugs on the course. One water fountain at a restroom was broken and the halfway house with a restroom was locked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Track

Course was in good shape, teed off at 6:39 am, and the course was wide open. One group ahead of us, but they played fast so we never waited. Never saw the group behind us. Beverage cart never appeared until we were on 15th hole, but the restaurant was open for coffee when we made the turn. Nothing pre-made, just packaged breakfast foods (muffins, granola bars, etc). With that being said, we weren't there for breakfast, so it wasn't a deal breaker. Course was in great shape, greens ran fairly true. Few bumps and jumps on the green here and there. Fun course that I would play again for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very friendly

Greatly course, very nice layout , all the staff was friendly ,will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, slow play

Very nice course with some challenging holes. Must stay on fairway and carry greens to score. Very slow pace of play, almost 5 hours on a Wed PM. No ranger to keep groups moving. Over 20 min to get a hot dog at turn. Would play again, good value via GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice afternoon round at great price

Played after heavy rain so course was wet with cart path only. Good price on Golfnow. Nice layout with plenty of challenges but not overly difficult. Only disappointment was there was no cart lady and beverage machines ate our cash. Had to track down bar attendant at the turn to get some drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

River Cruise

Nice layout, good condition, greens were a bit bumpy but consistent and fair. Very good staff, great pace of play. Appreciate getting out early to beat the heavy storm by 15 minutes. Am coming back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

River Run

The Course is unique in that the front nine and the back are like two totally different courses. The greens can be fast but they roll true. There are a couple of reachable par fives. I love the last three holes, arguably the best finishing holes around. Last time I played it took me five hours, it was that slow and crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Play

Course is in really good condition. Greens are in great shape. Driving the ball in the fairway is key here. Rough is thick and often will cost you a shot. Really gorgeous & challenging layout. Will play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice Course

We played after a rainy (3) day period so had to stay with cart path golf. Course was nice and staff was friendly. Would definitely go back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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