Best Public Golf Courses in Washington, DC
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Washington, DC has 6 public 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 | East Potomac Golf Links Blue Course | Washington | Municipal | 1916 |
| 2 | East Potomac Golf Links Red Course | Washington | Municipal | 1920 |
| 3 | East Potomac Golf Links White Course | Washington | Municipal | 1920 |
| 4 | Rock Creek Park Golf | Washington | Public | 1923 |
| 5 | Langston Golf Course | Washington | Public | 1939 |
| 6 | Rogers Park Golf Course Short Course | Washington | Public | 2023 |
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 public course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many public courses does Washington, DC have?
Washington, DC has 6 public golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.