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University of Maryland Golf Course
University of Maryland Golf Course
University of Maryland Bldg.166
College Park, MD 20742-0001
United States
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Overview
Situated on the western edge of the University of Maryland campus and just north of Washington, D.C., the university’s golf course is a great option for both students and those looking to get out of the city for a round. The George W. Cobb design starts strong, with several uphill approaches that play to greens with false fronts. Most holes are tree-lined, though the fairways are generous. With $50 rates on weekdays, the University of Maryland Golf Course is a great deal in the D.C. area.
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Review
“The University of Maryland Golf Course is a very good public option north of D.C. The wooded and hilly (but easily walkable) George Cobb design is a bucolic respite from the urban surroundings that is representative of courses of that era. There is plenty of elevation change, doglegs around trees, and few forced carries, so the course is generally quite playable. The par 3 mix is good, and if you don’t spray the ball too badly off the tee, you may very well get through 18 holes with the same ball."
Read More2025
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“The University of Maryland's course was built on strong land for golf, with great land movement throughout and plenty of uphill and downhill shots enhancing the layout variety. Aesthetically, the Bermuda tree-lined fairways give this course a Carolinas feel. While the first two holes are a very challenging start as long par fours, the rest of the course is quite playable for the average golfer. The greens were in strong shape and rolled nicely, but the fairways were very soggy at times and this has reportedly been an issue. Overall, this course isn't likely to place amongst Maryland's top courses, but this is an excellent value and college students are lucky to have this option."
Read More2024
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“The University of Maryland's course was built on strong land for golf, with great land movement throughout and plenty of uphill and downhill shots enhancing the layout variety. Aesthetically, the Bermuda tree-lined fairways give this course a Carolinas feel. While the first two holes are a very challenging start as long par fours, the rest of the course is quite playable for the average golfer. The greens were in strong shape and rolled nicely, but the fairways were very soggy at times and this has reportedly been an issue. Overall, this course isn't likely to place amongst Maryland's top courses, but this is an excellent value and college students are lucky to have this option."
Read More2024
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“The false fronts on 4 of the first 5 greens demand high and accurate approach shots from the start but the challenge seems to diminish as the full course comes into fruition. The greens are firm and true however there are a dozen or so soft/wet spots on fairways and in the rough. The water hazard placement at par 3s (#8 and #11) are excellent but overall the character and aesthetics could use improvement."
Read More2020
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“Pretty good layout. The greens are usually in good shape and have some speed. Keep in mind that the course is affiliated with the University of MD and there is a real possibility you will encounter fairly intoxicated players/students on the course. If you are looking for the country club for a day this is not a great fit, but the course is well within the functional range."
Read More2018
