Public

East Course

The Courses at Andrews

Andrews AFB, MD, USA
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18 holesPar 726,883 yds72.8/125

About this course

The East Course at Andrews Air Force Base serves the military community and authorized guests at one of the nation's most prominent military installations, home to Air Force One and located just outside Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Frank Murray and Russell Roberts, architects who worked on several military golf facilities during the mid-20th century. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to military courses of its era, providing accessible golf for service members and their families. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Maryland coastal plain, with mature tree-lined fairways that define playing corridors and frame individual holes. The routing takes advantage of the available land within the base boundaries, offering a straightforward test of golf without severe elevation changes. Conditioning and maintenance standards are maintained to support regular play by the base community. Andrews AFB has hosted the military golf community for decades, and the East Course functions as part of a larger recreational complex that includes additional golf facilities on the installation. The club serves active duty personnel, retirees, and Department of Defense civilians, maintaining the tradition of military golf programs that provide affordable recreation and foster camaraderie among service members. Access is restricted to those with base privileges, giving the course a distinct membership character tied to military service rather than civilian country club culture.

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.

3732

Best in World

3489

Best in USA

75

Best in MD

Quick facts

Location
Andrews AFB, MD, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1956
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,883 yards
Difficulty
72.8/125
Course Vaults score
6.1

Getting there

The journey to The Courses at Andrews begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), both within a half-hour of the base depending on traffic and security protocols. Access to Andrews Air Force Base requires proper military credentials or sponsorship, lending the arrival an air of quiet exclusivity uncommon among Washington-area golf destinations. The final approach traces the eastern edge of the Capital Beltway before turning onto base grounds, where the transition from suburban Maryland to manicured military installation is immediate and unmistakable - a portal into a world where championship golf unfolds behind guarded gates, mere miles from the seat of American power.

FAQ

Common questions about East at The Courses at Andrews

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

East at The Courses at Andrews has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.

East was designed by Frank Murray and Russell Roberts.

Yes. East at The Courses at Andrews is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at East is 72.

East plays 6,883 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at East is 125.

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