
Falls Road Course
Falls Road Golf Course

About this course
Falls Road Golf Course occupies rolling terrain in Potomac, Maryland, a suburban community northwest of Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Al Jamison and Tom Clark, architects who worked primarily in the mid-Atlantic region during the latter half of the twentieth century. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes characteristic of courses built on the wooded, undulating land common to Montgomery County. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes that move through corridors of mature hardwoods and occasional openings that provide views across the property. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic interest to approach shots and requiring golfers to manage risk on certain tee shots. The greens vary in size and contour, presenting different short-game challenges throughout the round. Falls Road serves as an accessible public facility in an area where private clubs predominate. Its location near the Capital Beltway makes it a convenient option for golfers from throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, appealing to a range of skill levels. The setting offers a relatively quiet retreat from the surrounding suburban development, with the tree canopy and natural features creating a sense of separation from nearby residential areas.
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
- Potomac, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1961
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Al Jamison, Tom Clark
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,162 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.8/108
- Course Vaults score
- 6.1
Getting there
Falls Road Golf Course lies just beyond the Beltway's northwestern arc, most easily accessed via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), each roughly thirty to forty-five minutes depending on traffic and routing. The drive from either gateway traces the Potomac River's wooded corridor through some of Montgomery County's most established neighborhoods, where the suburban grid gradually loosens into rolling, tree-canopied lanes. As Falls Road itself narrows and bends through the landscape, the transition feels less like arrival at a municipal facility and more like discovery of a hidden clearing - a unpretentious, parkland-style course tucked quietly into the folds of greater Washington's greenbelt.

FAQ
Common questions about Falls Road
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Falls Road has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 58 logged golfers.
Falls Road was designed by Al Jamison and Tom Clark.
Yes. Falls Road is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Falls Road is 70.
Falls Road plays 6,162 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Falls Road is 108.



