Public

Executive Course

Needwood Golf Club

Derwood, MD, USA
Jordan Frost
Samsmith
chris.fiorino
ARogaski74
mcgilman
+8
9 holesPar 295,112 yds68.5/110

About this course

The Executive Course at Needwood Golf Club is a short-layout facility located in Derwood, Maryland, part of the Montgomery County public golf system in the suburban corridor northwest of Washington, D.C. Designed by Lindsay Ervin, the course serves as an accessible option for beginners, juniors, and experienced players looking for a quick round or focused short-game practice. The layout consists primarily of par-3 holes with a few short par-4s, making it walkable and playable in under three hours. Needwood Golf Club sits within a larger recreational complex that includes the regulation-length Needwood Course on the same property. The Executive Course occupies gently rolling terrain typical of the Maryland Piedmont, with mature trees lining fairways and modest elevation changes that add interest without creating severe difficulty. The holes are straightforward in design, emphasizing approach shots and putting rather than length or strategic complexity. As a county-operated facility, Needwood attracts a diverse range of golfers, from families and high school teams to seniors and working professionals seeking convenient practice opportunities. The course provides an entry point to the game in a region with limited public golf options, and its modest green fees and relaxed pace make it a practical choice for casual play. The club's amenities are functional rather than elaborate, reflecting its mission as a community golf resource.

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.

4128

Best in World

3886

Best in USA

88

Best in MD

Quick facts

Location
Derwood, MD, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1985
Holes
9
Par
29
Length
5,112 yards
Difficulty
68.5/110
Course Vaults score
5.1

Getting there

The journey to Needwood Golf Club begins at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), both within comfortable reach of Maryland's Montgomery County suburbs. From either gateway, the drive north traces the familiar arteries of the Capital Beltway before peeling off into the quieter residential corridors of Derwood, where the urban intensity of greater Washington gradually softens into tree-lined neighborhoods and rolling parkland. The final turn onto Needwood Road reveals the club tucked discreetly among the wooded hills - a welcome pocket of green tranquility just beyond the hum of the metropolis.

FAQ

Common questions about Executive at Needwood Golf Club

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

Executive at Needwood Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.1 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Executive was designed by Lindsay Ervin.

Yes. Executive at Needwood Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Executive is 29.

Executive plays 5,112 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Executive is 110.

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