Bull Run Golf Club
On a recent visit (April 2026) to Bull Run, we enjoyed a visit to this Rick Jacobson designed course. You could tell some of the Jack Nicklaus influence with bigger bunkers and generous but strategic driving areas. The course has a nice flow to it. Tougher holes intermingled with more straight-forward ones that gave the golfer a breather. No two holes are alike. Both the start of the round and the end of the round get a golfer's attention. It comes across as a high end public course that is enjoyable to play while remaining a challenge. Its condition and amenities are consistent with a high quality facility. If you love golf, you need to have this on their list of courses to play. Bull Run uses a dynamic pricing model to determine greens fees. If you are averse to high prices, choose your time carefully. In any case, it's worth the experience.
Some holes of note: Hole 1 – out of the gate, you have water! Hole 6 – a short Par 3 with bunkers protecting both sides of the green. Hole 8, a dogleg right down to the water. Big hitters have a chance to cut the corner. But, don’t get too greedy. Hole 9, a beautiful, over water, front nine closing hole. A favorite of ours. Hole 13, a slight dogleg right hole with a fairway bunker at the right spot to keep you from danger on the right! Hole 14, a long par 5 with a 240 yard carry from the tips to the fairway. Hole 16 – another favorite Par 3 over water! And, finally, hole 18 – a downhill par 5, with the green reachable in two, across the water – if you dare. We noted the curbing around the greens, to keep the carts on the path. Mike Tate, GM, has assembled a great team to manage the golf course. With a background in the hospitality industry, he is oriented to how people experience the whole place – special events, proshop, clubhouse and the golf course. Give Mike a call – tell him we sent you!
