
Blue Course
East Potomac Park Golf Club
About this course
Blue at East Potomac Golf Links is a Washington, D.C. municipal testament to accessible golf carved into a unique island setting. Its accessibility and value are its hallmarks. Designed by Walter Travis in the early 20th century, Blue at East Potomac is a classic, relatively flat parkland course nestled on an island in the Potomac River. Its tightly knit fairways and mature trees reward accuracy over distance, though the ever-present wind can dramatically alter club selection. The course itself is not particularly notable for major championship play but has been a daily-play staple for local golfers for decades. East Potomac, including the Blue Course, is a vibrant hub for the District's diverse golfing community. Casual rounds unfold alongside serious practice sessions, fueled by the unpretentious spirit that defines public golf in the nation's capital. It is a reminder that the essence of the game can thrive without the trappings of exclusivity. The park's proximity to national monuments lends a unique backdrop to the links.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in DC
Quick facts
- Location
- Washington, DC, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1916
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Robert White, Walter Travis
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,599 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.5/115
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
Most arrivals to East Potomac Park Golf Club begin at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), a brief ten-minute drive across the Potomac River and into the heart of the nation's capital. The route follows the George Washington Memorial Parkway or crosses via the 14th Street Bridge, offering fleeting views of the monuments before turning onto Ohio Drive and entering the long, narrow peninsula of East Potomac Park itself. The final approach trades the formality of federal Washington for an unexpectedly pastoral setting - the road hugs the riverbank, passing cherry trees and open parkland, until the modest clubhouse emerges beside the water, a democratic oasis where the game has been played within sight of the Jefferson Memorial since 1920.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue at East Potomac Park Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue at East Potomac Park Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 129 logged golfers.
Blue was designed by Robert White and Walter Travis.
Yes. Blue at East Potomac Park Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blue is 72.
Blue plays 6,599 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue is 115.
