
Argyle Course
Argyle Country Club

About this course
Argyle Country Club sits in Silver Spring, Maryland, a suburb just north of Washington, D.C., where residential development has long shaped the landscape for golf. The course was designed through a collaborative effort involving William H. Tucker, Dr. Walter Harban, and Bill Love, reflecting a period when local expertise and member involvement often guided course construction in the mid-Atlantic region. The layout occupies rolling terrain typical of Montgomery County, where elevation changes and mature tree cover define the playing corridors. The routing works through wooded property that requires accuracy off the tee, with fairways framed by oaks, maples, and other hardwoods common to the Piedmont region. The design emphasizes strategic placement over pure length, asking golfers to navigate doglegs and approach greens protected by bunkers and natural contours. Several holes play across or along elevation shifts that add dimension to club selection and shot shaping. Argyle serves a membership drawn from the surrounding Maryland and D.C. communities, functioning as a neighborhood club with a focus on family recreation and regular member play. The course provides a traditional parkland experience within the suburban context, where mature landscaping and established tree lines create a sense of seclusion despite the proximity to urban areas. The club maintains its role as a local gathering place, offering a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels.
Quick facts
- Location
- Silver Spring, MD, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1945
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William H. Tucker, Dr. Walter Harban, Bill Love
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,500 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.1/129
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
Argyle Country Club sits in the heart of Maryland's Washington suburbs, accessible via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or the larger Washington Dulles International (IAD), both within twenty to thirty minutes of the club depending on traffic patterns across the Beltway. The drive from either airport traces through the leafy residential corridors of Montgomery County, transitioning from the urban sprawl of the capital region into the quieter, tree-lined streets of Silver Spring where Argyle's manicured grounds emerge as an oasis of refined leisure. For those with access to private aviation, Maryland's numerous regional airfields offer convenient alternatives to the major hubs. The final approach to the clubhouse unfolds along familiar suburban roads that belie the club's carefully preserved sense of seclusion - a distinctly East Coast experience where proximity to power and distance from its noise exist in elegant balance.

FAQ
Common questions about Argyle
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Argyle has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.
Argyle was designed by William H. Tucker, Dr. Walter Harban, and Bill Love.
Argyle is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Argyle is 71.
Argyle plays 6,500 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Argyle is 129.



