Private

Argyle Course

Argyle Country Club

Silver Spring, MD, USA
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18 holesPar 716,500 yds71.1/129

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.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

1948

Best in World

1742

Best in USA

31

Best in MD

Quick facts

Location
Silver Spring, MD, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1945
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,500 yards
Difficulty
71.1/129
Course Vaults score
7.5

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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.

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