Poolesville Golf Course

Poolesville Golf Course sits in the rural Montgomery County town of Poolesville, roughly thirty miles northwest of Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Ed Ault and Al Jamison, both of whom worked extensively in the Mid-Atlantic region during the latter half of the twentieth century. Ault, in particular, built a substantial portfolio of public and daily-fee courses throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, often emphasizing playability and straightforward design principles suited to everyday golfers. The layout occupies gently rolling farmland characteristic of the Maryland Piedmont, with the terrain providing natural movement without severe elevation changes. Tree-lined fairways and modest water features come into play on several holes, and the routing takes advantage of the property's open agricultural character. The course serves primarily as a public facility, drawing players from both Montgomery County's suburban communities and the surrounding rural areas of western Maryland. Poolesville functions as a regional amenity rather than a destination layout, offering accessible golf in a setting that retains some of the pastoral quality of the upper Potomac River valley. The design reflects the practical priorities of its era and architects—manageable length, clear strategic choices, and maintenance considerations appropriate to a municipal operation. It remains a straightforward test for recreational players and a convenient option for those living in or passing through the northwestern reaches of the Washington metropolitan area.