
Bretton Woods Course
Bretton Woods Golf Course


About this course
Bretton Woods Golf Course sits in Germantown, Maryland, a suburban community in Montgomery County northwest of Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Ed Ault with contributions from Tom Clark and Joel Weiman, reflecting a collaborative approach common in regional public golf development during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Ault, a prolific architect active primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, designed numerous accessible daily-fee layouts characterized by straightforward playability and manageable maintenance. The course occupies rolling terrain typical of the Maryland Piedmont, with fairways shaped by the area's gentle elevation changes and mature tree corridors. The routing incorporates natural drainage patterns and wooded edges that define playing corridors and frame individual holes. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic interest without dominating the design. Bunkers are placed conventionally to guard greens and challenge tee shots on par fours and fives. Bretton Woods serves the local golfing community as a public facility, accommodating a range of skill levels with multiple tee options. The course provides a straightforward test of golf within a suburban setting, balancing accessibility with enough variety to engage regular play. Its location near major roadways makes it a practical choice for residents of Montgomery County and the greater Washington metropolitan area seeking a convenient round without extensive travel.
Quick facts
- Location
- Germantown, MD, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ed Ault, Tom Clark, Joel Weiman
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,995 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.7/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.8
Getting there
Bretton Woods Golf Course sits in the rolling countryside of Montgomery County, Maryland, approximately forty minutes northwest of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the primary gateway for most visitors to the region. The drive from Dulles traces a gentle arc through the Piedmont landscape, transitioning from the Dulles Toll Road through increasingly pastoral terrain as you move deeper into Germantown's horse country and gentleman farms. For those departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on the Potomac's edge, the journey stretches closer to an hour but rewards patience with a more intimate passage through the Maryland suburbs before opening onto the quieter roads that lead to the course. The final miles unfold along tree-lined drives that speak to the understated elegance of this private enclave - a serene counterpoint to the capital's bustle, and a fitting prelude to eighteen holes of refined play.

FAQ
Common questions about Bretton Woods
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bretton Woods has a Course Vaults score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Bretton Woods was designed by Ed Ault, Tom Clark, and Joel Weiman.
Bretton Woods is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Bretton Woods is 71.
Bretton Woods plays 6,995 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bretton Woods is 128.




