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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.3
69.4%
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43 out of 53 reviews
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 54
Length 1939 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Governors Run Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Horrell

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.2
53 Reviews (53)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 9
Bunkers 7
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 7
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Quick 9 before the storm

We had gone to Carlyle Lake to ride bikes & play golf. We rode for quite a while around the lake then ate & went to Governors Run. We heard on the radio that a big storm was coming so we only played 9. I hadn't been there in several years & didn't even know if it was still open. We found that it was in great shape & we enjoyed our round. Unfortunately, the weather report was correct & it was getting dark & thundering or else we would have played the back. We'll have to got back soon! Course has interesting holes with many hazards. Not one those back & forth courses!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyable outing!

The course was in great shape considering the amount of rain that has fallen in the area over the past two weeks. The grounds crew did an amazing job. The staff was friendly and courteous. I have always enjoyed playing Governors Run.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Down hill

Used to be the best course around. But lack of maintenance it is terrible. Back steps falling down and sand traps look terrible. So sad it used to be beautiful. It was a great course to play

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Layout is def tricky and you need to google earth it while you play it the first time to have an idea of where some hazards are. Fairways are in phenomenal shape, greens not so much. Bunkers were not prepped (Wednesday afternoon) and were barely playable they were so firm. Greens were soft and fast but the grass was in poor shape. Def worth a try for everyone. Great course for players that hit it shorter. I hit my 3i off the tee more than my driver, but my partner hit driver on almost every hole.

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

Great course

We were surprised at the good shape of the course in winter! The weather was great, and while the ground was a little soft, it was not muddy. The fairways and greens were in great shape and I enjoyed the variety of the holes. I am an OK golfer, and the course was not intimidating at all. I can't wait to play here when all the ornamental grasses are green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day!

I was expecting the course to be in much worse shape Considering the amount of rain we had. I thought the greens were great and the fairways were in great shape too. The gentlemen at the clubhouse was extremely nice. I really like this course in the summertime. My one complaint would be the tree in the middle of the fairview on 17. It definitely makes the hole challenging but in my opinion it needs to go or be trimmed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Golf in January

Got lucky with a 60 degree day in January. First time playing the course. Decent layout but play the middle tees would like to get back down in the summer and play the tips I would guess it would pretty challenging. Not fair to comment on conditions it was January. From what I could tell only a few goofy holes. If you haven't played it before water will sneak up on you. Overall enjoyed the course and would play it again hopefully in the summer.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a super nice course with most holes being secluded from the others so you're not on top of another group if you miss the fairway. Greens were great, nice carts, and smooth concrete cart paths

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not friendly

The employee at the course made sure we knew he did not like the fact that we paid using the golfnow app. Instead of making us feel welcome his attitude made it a very uncomfortable experience. He wont have to worry about another visit from my group.

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

First time

Fun course! Hardly anyone out played all 18 in about 3 1/2 hours. The clubhouse has an abreviated staff so the bar tender checked us in but that's a non issue. Recommend to all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Not a whole lot of terrain change, but the course is in excellent condition. It's always fun playing here with the course in such good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

great course for the money. Enjoyed round. Greens in excellent shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

nice course

Offers a wide variety of holes with hidden hazards lying in wait for stray shots. Very interesting layout. Ran out of real estate on the back nine -15, 16, &17, but a lot of fun and will make you use all your clubs. Fun track.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice public course

Fine course for the price quite a few rough patches in the fairways. Watch out for water moccasins near pond on 18th green

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great shape

For early spring this course was in great shape, well maintained

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Governor's Run - great course!

Had a great time playing at Governor's Run. Course was in great shape and tee times were set where there was little or no wait. Great course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

soggy fairways

greens were great as usual. Fairways were still soggy. Played lift clean and place. They need to turn the bunkers. They are not in full price condition. Ball washers need to be functional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

FUN layout

Make sure to study layout as there are some hidden hazards. You will use all your clubs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape, Go Play!

I haven't played here in a few years but the course was in great shape. The value based on what I paid for the quality was very good. The greens were in great shape and running pretty fast. I like them slick. I love the challenge this course presents from the vast difference in tee options. You can really change your level of difficulty based on what tees you decide to play. I feel that presents the best experience for players of all skill levels. The new setup in the clubhouse with the pro shop and check in station, I didn't like.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

QUALITY COURSE

GREAT COURSE WWITH PLENTY OF CHALLENGES
WELL WORTH THE DRIVE
CONDITIONS WERE WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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