When it comes to golf in Maryland, the state is perhaps best known for Congressional Country Club (a near-annual tour stop that’s hosted 3 U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship), but the state offers plenty of great golf that isn’t quite as fancy.
Not only does Maryland offer some of the best oceanside courses on the east coast, the state’s offers fantastic golf at a price to meet nearly any budget. Yes, we do have some resort courses on our list, but we also have an excellent municipal course with a sub-$50 price tag.
To build our list of the Most Wanted Golf Courses in Maryland we used our #Datacratic process and stats from our partners at the TheGrint, a golf handicap and stat tracking service, whose extensive database contains more than 120,000 golf course reviews submitted by average golfers like you.
#1 Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links
“This Scottish-style links is the only area course to feature bent-grass on the fairways and greens. No less than 17 of the 18 holes have a bay view with several holes having direct bay frontage, where you can start your ball over the water to shorten the hole. The Dyes have certainly created situations of risk and reward that will quicken the heart rate of even the most experienced golfer. From the back tees this championship quality course is capable of hosting a PGA Tour stop but forgiving enough from the middle tees to satisfy golfers of all skill levels.!”
#2 Whiskey Creek Golf Club
“At the end of a mile-long drive through forest and field, Whiskey Creek Golf Club has a feeling of privacy and seclusion. Bordered by a high ridge of hardwoods and a winding, free-flowing creek, the property contains many different environments and natural features including springs, streams, stone walls, wetlands, rock outcroppings, broad meadows, pine forests and dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains. Architect J. Michael Poellot and design consultant Ernie Els, a 2-time United States Open Champion, have designed Whiskey Creek to take full advantage of its spectacular setting.”
#3 The Links At Lighthouse Sound
“Not often is a golf course architect provided a site with so much natural diversity. Our goal from the beginning was to create a course that allows Mother nature to show off her beauty. Lighthouse Sound offers great variety in terms of visual excitement and strategy. As often as possible we tried to take advantage of the expansive views of the bay and Ocean City skyline. Ten holes border the pristine marshlands found within the 1,000 acre site while others are framed with mature hardwoods.”
#4 Eagles Landing Golf Course
“Eagle’s Landing Golf Course…a beautiful seaside golfing paradise with a sweeping vista of land, water and sky. Located just minutes from Ocean City, Maryland, Eagle’s Landing Golf Course overlooks the serene Sinepuxent Bay and the unspoiled beauty of Assateague Island National Seashore.”
#5 Maryland National Golf Club
“Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of central Maryland with views of the Catoctin Mountains, Maryland National Golf Club’s picturesque 18-hole, par 71 layout provides an unforgettable golfing experience. Designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, Maryland National takes full advantage of the dramatic terrain changes and wetlands surrounding the course”
#6 Waverly Woods Golf Club
“Located on I-70 in Howard County, Maryland, about a 20 minute drive from the Inner Harbor of Baltimore, Waverly Woods is set on beautiful rolling and often wooded terrain. Five sets of tees ranging from 4808 to 7024 yards make the golf course enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels.”
#7 Little Bennett Golf Course
“Little Bennett Golf Course sits at the north end of Little Bennett Regional Park and offers several scenic views of Sugarloaf Mountain. The course is rather hilly with continuous cart paths and is always in excellent condition. Little Bennett’s practice facility features a full grass driving range and three practice greens”
#8 Worthington Manor Golf Club
“At Worthington Manor Golf Club great care was taken in planning each golf shot’s strategy allowing multiple options to the golfer. A frequent U.S. Open Qualifying site with numerous accolades ranging from “Best Courses You Can Play” Golfweek to “Middle Atlantic’s 50 Best Courses” GolfStyles.”
#9 Musket Ridge Golf Club
“With its natural beauty and rolling topography, Musket Ridge’s golf course encompasses some of the most scenic land that Maryland has to offer. Its breathtaking views combined with impeccably conditioned fairways and greens provide a challenging golf course that receives continuous praise from both occasional and accomplished golfers.”
#10 Blue Mash Golf Course
“Designed by world renown architect Arthur Hills, Blue Mash features a mix of links style, parkland, wooded, and water holes. There are no forced carries so it is manageable for beginners and high handicap golfers, and low handicap golfers will find its length from the back tees, strategic bunker placement, and devilish, well protected greens plenty of challenge.”
Abe Froman
8 years ago
There are only two courses on this list that I haven’t played, Rum Point and Eagles Landing.
I don’t even know how Worthington Manor is on this list. Its been years since I’ve chosen to play it. Its a 100% unmemorable track that had suspect maintenance, a muni grade facility and a high greens fee.
I agree with the commentor who asked about Bulle Rock. I haven’t played Rum
Pointe, but I have played Whiskey and Lighthouse. I’d have placed Lighthouse ahead of Whiskey, with Bulle perhaps ahead of both of them. The absence of Bulle Rock along with the high score for Worthington makes me question who put this list together and whether they actually play golf. I would have also placed Blue Mash somewhere on this list around #6.