
Clustered Spires Course
Clustered Spires Golf Course



About this course
Nestled in the rolling hills of Frederick, Maryland, Clustered Spires Golf Course offers a challenging and scenic experience, a testament to accessible, enjoyable golf for players of all skill levels. This course embodies a modern approach to golf course design, prioritizing playability and strategic variety over sheer length. The terrain is classic Maryland parkland, featuring mature trees, gently undulating fairways, and strategically placed water hazards that demand thoughtful course management. While not a championship venue steeped in major tournament history, Clustered Spires is the work of a talented but unheralded local architect. The design favors those who can shape the ball and think their way around the course, with doglegs and subtly contoured greens that reward creativity and precise iron play. This isn't a bomber's paradise; instead, it emphasizes the mental game and the art of shot-making. Clustered Spires cultivates a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for its members and daily-fee players. It is known as a community hub where local Frederick golfers enjoy rounds together. The club is also whispered to have a very active seniors golfing society. The social aspect of the game is alive and well at Clustered Spires, making it a beloved fixture in the Frederick golfing landscape.
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 MD
Quick facts
- Location
- Frederick, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Brian Ault, Bill Love
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,893 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.9/130
- Course Vaults score
- 6.0
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), roughly fifty miles to the southeast, though Reagan National (DCA) offers a comparable alternative depending on routing. The drive northwest traces Interstate 270 as it climbs gently out of the Washington-Baltimore corridor, trading suburban sprawl for rolling Maryland farmland and the first hints of the Catoctin foothills. Within an hour, the twin spires of Frederick's historic downtown churches rise into view - the namesake landmarks that have guided travelers to this crossroads city since the eighteenth century - and Clustered Spires Golf Course awaits just beyond, tucked into the pastoral countryside that frames Frederick's western edge.

FAQ
Common questions about Clustered Spires
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Clustered Spires has a Course Vaults score of 6.0 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Clustered Spires was designed by Brian Ault and Bill Love.
Yes. Clustered Spires is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Clustered Spires is 72.
Clustered Spires plays 6,893 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Clustered Spires is 130.




