Medal of Honor Course

Medal of Honor Golf Course

Quantico, VA, USA
Public
18 holesPar 726,711 yds72/126
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About this course

Medal of Honor Golf Course occupies a distinctive position within the Marine Corps Base Quantico in northern Virginia, approximately 35 miles south of Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2001, built on land that had served various military training purposes for decades. The design takes its name from the nation's highest military decoration, and the course serves active-duty military personnel, veterans, and authorized guests of the base. Access requires proper military credentials or sponsorship, making it one of the more restricted facilities in the region. The routing works across rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the Virginia Piedmont, with elevation changes that provide strategic interest and varied shot requirements. Jones incorporated natural corridors through mature hardwood forests, with several holes playing along or across ravines and streams. The layout features multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels, reflecting its role as a recreational amenity for a diverse military community. Water hazards appear on several holes, and bunkering follows Jones's typically strategic placement around greens and landing areas. The course serves as both a recreational facility and a venue that honors military service, with various commemorative elements integrated into the property. It hosts military golf events and provides a quality golf experience within the unique context of an active Marine Corps installation. The clubhouse and practice facilities support both casual play and organized competitions among military golfers stationed at or visiting Quantico.

Quick facts

Location
Quantico, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1933
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,711 yards
Difficulty
72/126

Getting there

The journey to Medal of Honor Golf Course at Quantico begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), located roughly thirty miles northeast, or alternatively at Washington Dulles International (IAD), both offering straightforward access via the I-66 corridor south toward the Marine Corps base. The drive unfolds across the Northern Virginia piedmont, transitioning from the suburban sprawl of the capital region into increasingly wooded terrain as you approach the Quantico reservation - a landscape that shifts subtly from civilian to military character as you near the gates. Access to the course itself requires proper credentials and clearance, a discretion befitting its location within one of the nation's most secure military installations, where the final miles wind through base roads lined with dense Virginia forest before arriving at a course that serves as both a proving ground for the Corps and a sanctuary for those privileged to play it.

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Yes. Medal of Honor is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Medal of Honor is 72.

Medal of Honor plays 6,711 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Medal of Honor is 126.

Medal of Honor is a 18-hole course.

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