Best Golf Courses in Baltimore, Maryland

Timonium, Maryland · A.W. Tillinghast (1926) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,678 yards

An A.W. Tillinghast masterpiece in the hunt country north of Baltimore, Five Farms East hosted the 1988 U.S. Women's Open and the 2021 BMW Championship. Tillinghast's dramatic bunkering, bold green contours, and strategic routing through mature parkland make this one of the finest Golden Age courses in the mid-Atlantic.

Owings Mills, Maryland · Tom Fazio (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,233 yards

A Tom Fazio design in the rolling hills of Owings Mills, Caves Valley hosted the 2021 BMW Championship and the 2002 Senior Players Championship. The sweeping layout through mature hardwood forest and dramatic valleys features Fazio's trademark bold shaping and immaculate conditioning.

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.

Grasonville, Maryland · P.B. Dye (1989) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,811 yards

A P.B. Dye design on Maryland's Eastern Shore near the Chesapeake Bay, Prospect Bay offers semi-private access to a challenging layout through tidewater terrain. The waterfront property features tidal marsh views, Chesapeake Bay breezes, and Dye family design DNA with strategic bunkering and water hazards.

Glenwood, Maryland · Brian Ault (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,889 yards

A Brian Ault design between Baltimore and Washington in Howard County, Cattail Creek is a well-respected private club with a challenging layout through rolling Maryland farmland. The mature parkland setting features strategic creek crossings, well-defended greens, and a classic mid-Atlantic character.

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.

Baltimore, Maryland · Donald Ross (1922) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,590 yards

A Donald Ross design in north Baltimore, Elkridge Club is one of the most historic private clubs in Maryland. The classic Ross layout on a compact property features his trademark crowned greens, strategic cross-hazards, and a mature parkland character that has been carefully preserved through sensitive modern renovations.