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River Run Golf Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 6705 yards | 72.1 | 136 |
| Blue | 71 | 6353 yards | 70.5 | 130 |
| Gold | 71 | 6096 yards | 69.3 | 127 |
| White | 71 | 5629 yards | 67.1 | 122 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5629 yards | 73.5 | 137 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4818 yards | 69.5 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.2/137 | 338 | 187 | 558 | 222 | 554 | 385 | 384 | 169 | 434 | 3231 | 367 | 418 | 396 | 369 | 207 | 614 | 165 | 527 | 411 | 3474 | 6705 |
| Blue M: 70.9/133 | 328 | 177 | 535 | 174 | 542 | 375 | 375 | 164 | 415 | 3085 | 354 | 387 | 386 | 345 | 188 | 572 | 140 | 501 | 395 | 3268 | 6353 |
| White M: 69.9/128 | 314 | 165 | 520 | 159 | 527 | 362 | 359 | 153 | 391 | 2950 | 343 | 384 | 370 | 335 | 180 | 545 | 130 | 480 | 379 | 3146 | 6096 |
| Gold M: 65.7/119 W: 70.5/131 | 254 | 133 | 431 | 134 | 498 | 306 | 284 | 124 | 312 | 2476 | 312 | 333 | 300 | 280 | 108 | 498 | 112 | 430 | 302 | 2675 | 5151 |
| Red M: 64.1/119 W: 68.3/125 | 251 | 120 | 421 | 125 | 457 | 289 | 225 | 125 | 327 | 2340 | 264 | 300 | 293 | 262 | 120 | 440 | 106 | 400 | 297 | 2482 | 4822 |
| Handicap | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Burnt out fairways Photo submitted by Rolly64 on 08/14/2025
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Photo submitted by kennxrd on 09/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Stingray1280 on 08/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Stingray1280 on 08/10/2023
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Photo submitted by Stingray1280 on 08/10/2023
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Photo submitted by sparky1958 on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by sparky1958 on 11/04/2021
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 10/31/2021
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Photo submitted by suemoshier on 07/06/2020
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6th "Green" Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 08/15/2018
Very Nice course, good challenge
We had a wonderful day at River Run. The course was very pretty and we enjoyed the course layout, winding through the trees and Maryland countryside. The day we were there, we unfortunately had four groups ahead of us that were slow and we had to navigate around them to complete the round in four hours. However, people were friendly and the weather was great. The course was very lush and well maintained and we really liked the length, which was just right for us. The course was perfect for the average golfer and if you really want a challenge, play the Black tees.
Super Deal
Got a hot deal for this course, and was amazed at the excellent conditions and friendly staff.
Gary Player Course
Friendly staff, course was in great condition, pace of play was good. had a little rain. looking forward to playing here again soon.
excellent course very fair and with some very challenging holes
an excellent course in excellent condition
there are a lot of opportunity to score on the course and few holes that can make you feel humble
well maintained
Great time but slow play
Had a great time but pace of play was slow for a Friday afternoon early tee time. Staff was great.
Great Condidtions
Played the back 9 in the rain so it was a little slow. But course was in super shape. Met on the first tee by the head pro who welcomed us.
Enjoyed playing this course for the first time
I would recommend others to take advantage of Golf Now to play this course.
Very friendly staff
The course was well mantained & had a very very friendly staff! Will go back!
Layout was outstanding
The golf course is in great condition. After 2 plus inches the day before, conditioned we're excellent. Staff was friendly and really made us feel welcome. Tee's for all skill levels. Pace of play was very good. Will play again on my next tripe to Ocean City MD.
Slow
I was unaware that a group of 40+ had started a few hours before us. The course became quite backed up. Other then this the course was in fantastic condition, we would still play here again.
River Run is an excellent expierence
The staff are very friendly and helpful. The course is in excellent condition with the exception of some of the roughs being long. This is probably because recent rain curtailed their ability to mow.
My only negative would be that there is a tendancy to over book the course. This would be OK if there were marshals on the course to monitor speed of play.
Overall, a great expierence.
Staff was very friendly and course was enjoyable to play.
The staff and course were great and i would definitely try to play river run gc again next time i visit ocean city area.
Nothing special
Got a great hot deal for this course. Paid 85 bucks for a course that was regularly 120. I would never pay 120 for this course. Parking and dropping off of clubs was inconvenient. Small range. Starter told us we COULDN'T play the tips unless your a 1 handicap. (I'm a 4). There would have no reason why we couldnt play the tips except that the tee boxes for the tips were small and almost unplayable. One actually had a mat on it. Greens were extremely bumpy and inconsistent. Not a great impression of Ocean City golf for my first time.
Loved it.
Cool day in Spring, but course conditions great. Greens faster than expected. Staff hospitality outstanding.
Good value and a busy place
Polite staff. Pace a bit slow but moving steady. Greens slow not rolled yet at this time of early season.
Over all I would recommend this course
This course has some interesting holes. For example a par five that is practically a half circle in design. There are some 90 degree dog legs. Nice layout and design. This course usually is in very good condition, but I found the greens had been aerated recently and hadn't been rolled which made putting quite a challenge. I will wait 2-3 weeks before I play there again. Hopefully the greens will be in better shape by then.
Decent, but not wonderful
Recent spring maintenance on the course left it a little less than great (top-dressed, aerification, etc). Also, the pace was fairly slow. I do not think that I would pay the full price for a round of golf here, but with good use of the specials and price deals, it is fine. I do think I have played some more entertaining Gary Player courses, as there were quite a few boring holes. However, the pretty blooming trees made the course a little nicer than many of the open links-type courses in the area.
exceptional layout, especially for the average player
We played after a very heavy rain the night before. Cart path
only. Course was still very playable. Our first visit. Staff was
very friendly. The course is eye appealing. No two holes are
even remotely the same which I like. Mature trees line many
of the fairways but dont come in play. Most fairways are wide.
Greens were excellent. Cant wait to get back in the spring and
summer when trees are leaved and flowers are blooming.
It will be beautiful.
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