RIVER RUN GOLF CLUB

The rolling farmland of Maryland's Eastern Shore provides an honest test that rewards precise iron play over the abundant water hazards threading through a dozen holes. Designer Michael Hurdzan carved thoughtful risk-reward opportunities into the native wetlands, where aggressive lines can shave crucial strokes but demand absolute commitment. This public gem delivers championship conditioning at muni prices, with bentgrass greens that hold approach shots and roll true when the weekend crowds thin out.