
Avenel Course
TPC at Avenel


About this course
TPC Avenel, carved into the rolling landscape of Potomac, Maryland, bears the distinction of a course that has tested legends and witnessed evolving architectural philosophies. Originally a 1980s era Ed Ault design, it embraced a parkland aesthetic characterized by mature trees framing generous fairways, demanding strategic approaches to undulating greens. Subsequent renovations led by Steve Wenzloff and later Andrew Green, transformed Avenel, shifting its identity and emphasizing a more challenging, strategically diverse experience. It's a layout that now favors players who can shape shots, navigating doglegs and utilizing the subtly contoured fairways to gain optimal angles into the greens. The course served as the long-time host of the Booz Allen Classic (formerly Kemper Open) for two decades, witnessing victories from golf's elite. While not often mentioned among the nation's most celebrated courses, TPC Avenel holds a special place in the region’s golf landscape. Beyond the course itself, Avenel has long been a hub for the Washington D.C. area's business and political circles. Its location a short drive from the nation's capital imbues the club with a distinct atmosphere, fostering a blend of competitive golf and power networking.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MD
Quick facts
- Location
- Potomac, MD, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ed Ault, Tom Clark, Stephen Wenzloff, Jim Hardy, MacCurrach Golf
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,139 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.5/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
The journey to TPC at Avenel begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), a mere twenty minutes north by car, or alternatively through Dulles International (IAD) for those with broader connection options, both gateways to the nation's capital sitting comfortably within the greater Washington metropolitan sphere. From either airport, the drive traces a gentle northwestward arc through the affluent suburbs of Maryland's horse country, where manicured estates and rolling pastoral landscapes gradually replace the urban periphery. The final miles wind through Potomac's tree-lined roads, where the championship layout emerges from the verdant Maryland countryside - a Tom Fazio design that feels both intimately secluded and remarkably accessible to one of America's most powerful cities. For those arriving by private aviation, nearby Potomac Airfield and Washington Executive Airport (Hyde Field) offer discreet alternatives mere minutes from the clubhouse.

FAQ
Common questions about Avenel
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Avenel has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 76 logged golfers.
Avenel was designed by Ed Ault, Tom Clark, Stephen Wenzloff, Jim Hardy, and MacCurrach Golf.
Avenel is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Avenel is 71.
Avenel plays 7,139 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Avenel is 140.



