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Poolesville Course

Poolesville Golf Course

Poolesville, MD, USA
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18 holesPar 716,831 yds73.9/127

About this 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.

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.

2562

Best in World

2334

Best in USA

43

Best in MD

Quick facts

Location
Poolesville, MD, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1959
Holes
18
Designer(s)
Ed Ault, Al Jamison
Par
71
Length
6,831 yards
Difficulty
73.9/127
Course Vaults score
7.2

Getting there

The journey to Poolesville Golf Course begins at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a straightforward forty-minute drive northwest into the rolling farmland of upper Montgomery County. The route traces the Potomac River corridor along Maryland Route 28, leaving behind the suburban sprawl of the Capital Beltway for a landscape of open pastures, stone walls, and historic barns. This is horse country and Civil War terrain, where the road narrows and the pace slows, delivering you to a classic American municipal layout that feels worlds removed from the monuments and traffic just thirty miles southeast.

FAQ

Common questions about Poolesville

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

Poolesville has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.

Poolesville was designed by Ed Ault and Al Jamison.

Yes. Poolesville is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Poolesville is 71.

Poolesville plays 6,831 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Poolesville is 127.

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