The Top Places to Golf in Maryland | Rent Golf Clubs in Maryland
From the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and delicious seafood to the Washington, D.C. area and the richly steeped history of being one of the 13 original colonies to the beach resort town of Ocean City, the state of Maryland is storied and diverse. Whether you are headed to the big city of Baltimore for a work trip or to a town along the Atlantic coast for a family vacation, here are our top picks for golfing in Maryland.
This modern trail-style course is cut into the mountains surrounding Deep Creek Lake. The design was dictated by the mountainous terrain and shaped by Hale Irwin. The combination of sweeping mountain scenery, rocky outcroppings and some of the largest greens on the East Coast create a beautiful yet challenging course. Abundant wildlife sightings are one of the highlights of this pretty track.
296 Marsh Hill Road
Mc Henry, MD 21541
(301) 387-4653, (301) 387-4000
Green Fees: $59 - $119
This serene lake-side course is located just 15 miles outside of Washington, D.C. and was created by the developers of Kiawah Island in South Carolina. This well-groomed championship caliber course offers five sets of tees for either a relaxed or challenging round of golf.
3151 Presidential Golf Drive
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(301) 627-8577
Green Fees: $55 - $95
This dramatic Ernie Els designed course has the feeling of seclusion. The course, bordered by a high ridge of hardwoods and a winding creek, is located at the end of a mile-long drive through forest and field 45 minutes from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Broad meadows, rocky outcroppings, elevated tee boxes, wetlands, stone ruins and scenic views of the Catoctin Mountains add the the drama of the course. Risk reward opportunities exist on nearly every hole, making it a fun and challenging course.
Whiskey Creek Golf Club
4804 Whiskey Court
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(888) 883-1174, (301) 694-2900
Green Fees: $45 - $95
This diverse and challenging Ocean City course is situated amongst dense trees along the Assawoman Bay. Lighthouse Sound is an Audubon certified sanctuary, featuring a unique ecosystem of freshwater ponds, native forrest and grasslands, salt marshes and tidal pools. The course features the only consecutive holes in America playing to the same double green and is home to the longest cart bridge in the country (nearly 1,500 feet).
12723 St. Martin's Neck Rd
Ocean City, MD 21813
410-352-5767
Green Fees: $55 - $199
Named for the first Thoroughbred horse brought to America, this Pete Dye course has become one of the most popular Mid-Atlantic courses and is the top ranking public course in the state. It features visually stunning tee shots as well as great course conditions. Having hosted the LPGA Championship from 2005 through 2009, this course is challenging for pros but also accommodating to those of moderate skills.
320 Blenheim Ln
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-8887
Green Fees: $68 - $130
