Bethesda Course
Bethesda, MD, USA
Bethesda Country Club exists as a testament to the enduring appeal of classic, member-centric golf near the nation's capital. Carved from rolling Maryland parkland, its original design, dating back to the post-war era, favors strategic play over brute force. The course, known for its challenging, undulating greens, subtly punishes wayward approaches while rewarding thoughtful course management. The work of renowned architect A.W. Tillinghast, the course showcases his design of green side bunking and his routing along and around the areas natural topography. Subsequent refinements have preserved the integrity of the original vision, maintaining the course's traditional character and playability. While Bethesda Country Club isn't historically known for hosting major professional events, its value is derived from its loyal and diverse membership. This includes a contingent of Washington's elite which includes members of congress and other DC notables. The club is known as being exclusive and has long been a hub for power brokers.
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
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Best in USA
Unranked
Best in MD
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7.8
33 players
Now this is nice! Amazing place. Super fancy. Automatic robot lawn mowers. Extremely narrow and hard. Conditions absolutley prestine
Could probably be 1.0 higher if it had some work done to it
Hard golf course. Would be fun if they take trees down.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bethesda has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 22 explicit golfer ratings.
Bethesda was designed by Arthur Hills.
Bethesda is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Bethesda is 70.
Bethesda plays 6,835 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bethesda is 134.
