Course had a nice layout, but they had a lot of rain in days leading up to our round and the fairways were very mushy. Even though it hadn't rained in a couple of days, still very wet. Staff very nice.
Just came back from our fall Ocean City, MD golf trip. This time we played three of the "Freeman" courses on a package deal. The middle one was River Run in Berlin. Parking lot layout was a little unusual, with the main entrance area devoted to residential real estate sales, but the pro shop and club headquarters is just another iron shot down the road, maybe 150 feet. Check in was quick, easy and professional. There is a small bar and restaurant to the left of the pro-shop. We arrived a little early, and they were quite accommodating in moving up our time. Staff was friendly. Service was excellent. The course itself has some interesting holes and features. Some nice scenery enhanced the day. Greens were well kept, but I had difficulty with the reads. Fairways are relatively narrow, and require well placed shots. Ocean City had just had a lot of rain, and some wind in the week before our arrival. Drainage and muddy conditions were a problem. Also, lots of leaves and rough made in hard to find your ball if even a bit off fairway. Pace of play became an issue because of lost balls. Also, paths were not marked off clearly. We lost our direction once, as did the other cart with us.The previous day we had played a different course which had an excellent drainage system. the difference was very obvious even though it was a day later and had another day to dry out. I would suggest that you check the weather, and if you are not committed to a previous course, this would be a good course to play if it had ample time to dry out. Try to price it competitively. If you get the course in the right conditions, I think you would be satisfied overall, for the right price.
they had the sprayer sprinkler system on while we were on the fairways and the sprinklers were watering the woods. Would not allow golfers on the course without short sleeved collared shirts way to pricey for 18 holes $60.00. we were monitored constantly on the course. course is choppy and unkempt.
Congrats to river run golf course they have turned it into a first class great condition course since last year when it was not. It was one of the best conditioned courese we played this trip
This was our first visit to River Run. The course was great! Great conditions and lay out. The pro shop and course staff was great. Guys at the pro shop/marshals were super friendly. Devon and Larry were great and very helpful. Krystle the cart girl was as sweet as can be and all of the course taking good care of us. Inside at the restaurant was a different story, the staff was horrible and not very personal. The girls seems flustered easily and messed up on our drink orders and dinner. They seemed annoyed that we were even there, if you don't like your job it's time to get a new one. Don't expect to make any money when you seem annoyed that someone actually comes in for food and drinks. Other that our experience at the restaurant, we would say River Run is great place to go! We will defiantly come back!
Course was in very good shape and very fair for both men and women. Gary Player did a very nice job designing the holes and the staff was friendly.
Not an outstanding or particularly interesting golf course, but then again, the prices are reasonable.
Played this course for the 1st time on 11/10/12. Very pleased with the shape of the course. Good layout and the greens were rolling very smooth. I will be coming back again. The course does lack signs at tees that show the hole layout but you pretty much get what you see. There are markers on lay-up holes that tell you the distance to the marshes.
Course was in OK shape. The spacing of the tees were too close, but overall well worth the costs especially the replay rate.
Supposedly lost greens and fairways to recent excessive rain.....but the course was swamped due to watering. Greens were so slow it was practically comical.We won't be going back. We hadn't been there in 15 years when they forced us to play despite conditions that should have closed the course.People were good and the 19th hole for watching the end of the British Open was fine. Otherwise a waste of vacation time and money.