
Championship Course
Manor Country Club


About this course
Manor Country Club, nestled in the rolling Maryland terrain of Rockville, is a testament to enduring mid-century design, a place where Montgomery County's social fabric has been interwoven for decades. Its course, conceived by Ed Ault, favors the strategic player, rewarding thoughtful course management over sheer power. Undulating fairways and subtly contoured greens demand creative shot-making, while mature trees frame each hole, offering both aesthetic beauty and strategic challenge. Known for its demanding par-3s and a closing stretch that can make or break a round, it presents a fair test for golfers of all skill levels. Ault's original design has seen subtle refinements over the years, ensuring its playability for the modern game without sacrificing its classic character. The gently rolling parkland layout is easily walkable, though it is generally driven by golf cart, which is a pleasant experience. It's a place that offers a wide experience in a relatively compact course - although the property itself is large. While not on the national stage, Manor has maintained a steady presence on the regional amateur circuit, hosting numerous state and local championships. But the club's true essence lies in its tight-knit community, a place where families have belonged for generations. It's a club defined less by accolades and more by the camaraderie found on its fairways, around its pool, and at its many social gatherings. Beyond the course, Manor is renowned for its exceptional crab cakes, a culinary touchstone that embodies the club's commitment to Maryland tradition and hospitality. It’s a place where the day’s round is dissected over a plate of local delicacy, where laughter rings out, and where the spirit of friendly competition lives on, long after the final putt has dropped.
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
- Rockville, MD, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Harry Collis, William S. Flynn
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,729 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/135
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to Manor Country Club begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), both offering convenient access to the Maryland suburbs northwest of the capital. From either gateway, the drive winds through the leafy corridors of Montgomery County, trading the density of the Beltway for the quieter, tree-canopied streets of Rockville. Within thirty to forty-five minutes, depending on your starting point, the landscape softens into the established neighborhoods and rolling terrain that have sheltered this storied club since 1924, its understated entrance a hallmark of old-line Washington-area golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Championship at Manor Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Championship at Manor Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 22 logged golfers.
Championship was designed by Harry Collis and William S. Flynn.
Championship at Manor Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Championship is 70.
Championship plays 6,729 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Championship is 135.




