Best Public Golf Courses in Maryland

Havre de Grace, Maryland · Pete Dye (1998) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,375 yards

A Pete Dye design in Havre de Grace northeast of Baltimore, Bulle Rock hosted the LPGA Championship from 2005 to 2009 and is consistently ranked the top public course in Maryland. The 7,375-yard championship layout features Dye's trademark railroad ties, island greens, and bold hazards that create one of the most memorable public experiences on the East Coast.

Ijamsville, Maryland · J. Michael Poellot (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,001 yards

A J. Michael Poellot design in Frederick County, Whiskey Creek is consistently rated the best public course in Maryland. The layout rolls through piedmont terrain with scenic views of the Catoctin Mountains, strategic bunkering, and bentgrass fairways in impeccable condition.

Ijamsville, Maryland · J. Michael Poellot (2000) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,001 yards

A Poellot design in Frederick County northwest of DC, Whiskey Creek has earned multiple best-in-state public course honors. The layout through rolling Maryland farmland and mature hardwoods features natural stone walls, creek crossings, and views of the Catoctin Mountains that evoke classic mid-Atlantic parkland golf.

Queenstown, Maryland · Lindsay Ervin & Roger Baird (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,837 yards

A links-style layout on Maryland's Eastern Shore along the Chester River, Queenstown Harbor is an easy drive from D.C. and offers panoramic water views from virtually every hole. The windswept design rewards creative shotmaking and ground-game play.

Davidsonville, Maryland · Lester George (1999) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,044 yards

A unique concept course near Annapolis where each hole is a recreation of a famous major championship hole, from Augusta's 12th to St. Andrews' Road Hole. Renditions offers golf fans a chance to play some of the world's most iconic holes in a single round.

White Hall, Maryland · Joe Lee (1992) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,917 yards

A Joe Lee design in Baltimore County's horse country, Greystone offers quality public golf through rolling terrain with scenic views of the Gunpowder Falls valley. The layout features stone walls, creek crossings, and a pastoral Maryland countryside atmosphere at an accessible price that makes it a favorite of Baltimore-area golfers.

Bel Air, Maryland · Russell Roberts (1964) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,600 yards

A mature Russell Roberts design in Harford County north of Baltimore, Maryland Golf & Country Club offers a well-maintained public experience through rolling woodland terrain. The classic par-71 features tree-lined fairways, strategic creek crossings, and a friendly atmosphere that has served the Baltimore-area community for over six decades.