Best Municipal Golf Courses in Maryland
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Maryland has 8 municipal golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sligo Creek Golf Course | Silver Spring | Municipal | 1956 |
| 2 | The Greens At Hamilton Run | Hagerstown | Municipal | 1957 |
| 3 | Poolesville Golf Course | Poolesville | Municipal | 1959 |
| 4 | Falls Road Golf Course | Potomac | Municipal | 1961 |
| 5 | Wicomico Shores Golf Course | Mechanicsville | Municipal | 1962 |
| 6 | Henson Creek Golf Course | Fort Washington | Municipal | 1963 |
| 7 | White Plains Golf Course | White Plains | Municipal | 1974 |
| 8 | Black Rock Golf Course | Hagerstown | Municipal | 1989 |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified municipal course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many municipal courses does Maryland have?
Maryland has 8 municipal golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.