Jerry Siegel's Golf PageGolf Ball

Last Updated Sunday, September 6, 1998      eMail me

"If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf."      - Bob Hope
To navigate, select a page: or use the text navigation bar at the bottom of the page
Local Courses Maryland Golf Web Sites Ranges and Practice Facilities Magazines Equipment and Supplies General Information

Local Courses

University of Maryland Golf Course
In College Park across University Boulevard from Stadium Drive. The course and driving range are available to to public as well as students and staff. This site navigates with image maps, so you'll need to load graphics.

Needwood Golf Course

6724 Needwood Road, between Redland and Muncaster Mill in Derwood (near Gaithersburg). Water in play on a few holes. Run by the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission and the Montgomery County Department of Parks. Alcohol consumed on the course must be bought on the premises. Snack bar (beer available), pro shop, lessons available.
Main Course - 18 holes - Par 70
Tee Yards Rating Slope
Blue 6254 69.1 113
White 5948 67.6 109
Red 5112 69.1 105
Executive Course - 9 Holes - Par 29
Blue 1705 --- ---
White 1615 --- ---
Red 1560 --- ---

GREENS FEES (US$)
Weekday Weekend/Holiday Pull Cart Riding Cart
9 Holes 13.00 16.00 1.50 16.00
18 Holes 21.00 26.00 3.00 24.00
Executive (9 Holes) 9.00 11.00 1.50 16.00
Range 51 balls for $4.50

Paint Branch Golf Course

4690 University Boulevard, just West of US 1, with the same entrance as Golden Bear Golf Center. Run by the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission and the Prince George's County Department of Parks. Snack bar, pro shop, lessons available. Beer in the snack bar, no alcohol on the course. A short, level, pleasant course.
9 holes - Par 31
Tee Yards Rating Slope
Blue 2040 --- ---
White 1850 59.4 88
Red 1660 55.6 104

GREENS FEES (US$)
Prince George's and Montgomery County Residents
Weekday Reg/Jr, Sr Until 4:00 PM Weekend/Holiday Reg/Jr after 2:00 PM Pull Cart Riding Cart
9 Holes 10.00/8.00 13.00/10.00 1.50 10.00
18 Holes 17.00/14.00 21.00/17.00 3.00 20.00
Non Bi-County Residents
Weekday Reg/Jr, Sr Until 4:00 PM Weekend/Holiday Reg/Jr after 2:00 PM Pull Cart Riding Cart
9 Holes 12.00/10.00 16.00/12.00 1.50 10.00
18 Holes 20.00/17.00 25.00/20.00 3.00 20.00

Gunpowder Golf Course

14300 Old Gunpowder Road, between Van Dusen Road and MD 198. Snack bar, pro shop, lessons available. Shagging field and practice green. Rolling terrain, with water in play on six holes. Not long, but little margin for error. Errant shots are very likely to go into deep woods with prickly underbrush or water - bring more than one sleeve of balls unless you can hit it straight and with consistant length. I have seen blue heron and hawks in the woods surrounding the course, but still no birdies!
18 holes - Par 70
Tee Yards Rating Slope
Gold 6061 67.3 98
Blue 5277 63.5 98
Red 4710 64.8 105

Northwest Park Golf Course

15701 Layhill Road, Wheaton. No water in play (except one creek just in from of the tee) on the main course, lateral water on 4 holes of the Inside Nine. Run by the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission and the Montgomery County Department of Parks. Alcohol consumed on the course must be bought on the premises. Snack bar, pro shop, lighted driving range with half the tees covered and heated, lessons available, pro also builds custom clubs.
Main Course - 18 Holes - Par 72
Tee Yards Rating Slope
Blue 7185 74.0 122
White 6732 71.9 119
Red 6325 74.5 126
Inside Nine - Par 34
Blue 2687 74.0 ---
White 2589 71.9 ---
Red 2480 74.5 ---

GREENS FEES (US$)
Weekday (Reg/60+/17-) Weekend/Holiday Pull Cart Riding Cart Club Rental
9 Holes 13.00/11.00/10.00 16.00 1.50 8.00 5.00
18 Holes 21.00/18.00/17.00 26.00 3.00 12.00 8.00
Range Small Bucket 5.00, Medium 6.00, Large 7.00

Trotters Glen Golf Club

16501 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney. Off Georgia Avenue (MD 97) about two miles North of MD 28. The new management is far more congenial than the previous, but this Ault, Clark & Associates designed course is still recovering from their neglect. Beware on the eighth hole, which adjoins the netless driving range. If you tend to hit to the left, I suggest a yellow ball so you can find it among the stray range balls. Conditions and prices are currently equivalent to the local municipal courses. Snack bar, large pro shop, driving range, lessons available.
18 Holes - Par 72
Tee Yards Rating Slope
Blue 6220 69.3 117
White 5817 67.3 113
Red 4938 68.2 111


UpTop of Page

Maryland Golf Web Sites

The Golf Maryland Web Site
Guide to public courses and practice facilities in Maryland.

Maryland Golf
Guide to commercial courses in Maryland. Emphasizes the Queenstown and South River courses, not surprising since they own the site.
UpTop of Page

Ranges and Practice Facilities

Rocky Gorge 4 Seasons Golf Fairway

On US 29 North of Burtonsville, just South of MD 216. Lighted, covered, heated tees and an upper deck. Open year 'round. Super bucket $10, Large bucket $6, Small bucket $4.50, $1 off if you use your own clubs. Putting green $1, no time limit. Water $1 for 16 oz - BYO, no fountain. Lessons available. Also has miniature golf and batting cages. Phone 301-725-0888.

Laurel Golf and Recreation

On Route 198 just East of 197 (which is just East of US 1) across from the racetrack. Covered, lighted tees. Large bucket $7 (two small buckets), small bucket $4. Pro shop, miniature golf, and batting cages.

Golden Bear Golf Center

4696 University Boulevard, just West of US 1, with the same entrance as Paint Branch Golf Course. Lighted range, aqua range (greens surrounded by water), miniature golf, extensive pro shop, lessons. Large bucket $9, small bucket $5, bonus balls with a prepaid ($20/$50/$100) pass.

Konterra Driving Range

7000 Muirkirk Meadows Drive, Beltsville, off Muirkirk Road near US Route 1. Open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM every day. Some tees covered and heated. Pro shop, snacks, lessons available. 34 balls $3.35, 68 for $5.50, 102 for $7.75, 136 for $10.00. Phone 301-210-3520.
UpTop of Page

Magazines

Golf.com
Run by MSNBC and Golf Digest

Washington Golf Monthly
Lots of information on where to play and practice, tips, vacation spots, etc.

Golf Magazine
The other major magazine. The instruction section will customize a set of tips for you based on your answers to a series of questions about your game.

Golf Illustrated
Another magazine!

Bad Golf Monthly
Humor for those of us for whom golf IS our handicap. Join the American Bad Golf Association.
UpTop of Page

Equipment and Supplies

Chip Shot Golf
A custom club maker (surprisingly affordable prices) with an extensive tutorial on what each club is for and how to select clubs that are appropriate for your level and style of play.

Golf Ball Warehouse
Besides the expected deals on various grades of balls, information on how balls are constructed and how to select balls that suit your needs. Also a nice collection of tips, jokes, and downloadable golf sounds. I just couldn't resist the URL.
UpTop of Page

General Information

Mister Golf Etiquette
Dedicated to the idea that golf is more fun for everyone if we all act civilized. Dry humor reminiscent of Miss Manners. Enter the monthly contest, or try the quiz.

Total Golfer
A very general site with lots of links (no pun intended).

Golf at Half Price
Besides the obvious coupon book, this site has jokes, sounds and an extensive collection of free graphics.

The Walking Golf Association
"Golf is a good walk spoiled." - Mark Twain
For those of us who believe that walking is part of the game. Lobbying the USGA to say so in the Rules, and urging courses to drop cart requirements.

U. S. Golf Association
"For the good of the Game." Keepers of The Rules and the handicap system, organizers of major tournaments.

Golfcourse.com
A very complete and usable search site. Generates location maps, includes a description of each course and message boards for comments from people who have played the course and those who are looking for playing partners.
UpTop of Page
[ Home | Investing | Biking | Ham Radio | Golf | Principles | HTML Guides | Graphics | Colors | Quotations | Java | Résumé ]