
Rocky Point Course
Rocky Point Golf Course
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Public: #31
About this course
Rocky Point, hugging the shores of the Chesapeake in Essex, Maryland, isn't just a round of golf; it's a nostalgic step back to simpler times where the rhythm of the game echoed against the lapping waves. Here in the Essex area, the course is part of the daily heartbeat of the community. Designed in the early mid-century, the layout ambles amiably across gently rolling terrain. While not overly long by modern standards, Rocky Point favors the strategic player. Its charm lies in its vintage character, demanding creativity and precision rather than brute force. The club has seen its share of colorful characters and local legends whose names are etched into the club's lore. It's a place where golf is celebrated for its inherent joy, and where the post-round chatter is as cherished as the birdies made. Though not nationally renowned, Rocky Point occupies a special place in the hearts of local golfers who value tradition, camaraderie, and the timeless appeal of a well-preserved classic.
Quick facts
- Location
- Essex, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1971
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Russell Roberts
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,683 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/125
- Course Vaults score
- 6.9
Getting there
The journey to Rocky Point Golf Course begins at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), situated roughly thirty miles southwest, with a straightforward forty-five-minute drive north through the industrial and residential corridors of greater Baltimore before the landscape opens toward the Chesapeake Bay shoreline. For those with access to private aviation, Martin State Airport lies just fifteen minutes east of the course, offering a more discreet arrival into Maryland's Upper Bay region. The final approach traces the water's edge along the northeastern arm of the Chesapeake, where the urban sprawl yields to marshland and maritime character, delivering you to Rocky Point Golf Course at the quiet convergence of water, working waterfront, and meticulously maintained fairways that command views across one of the Atlantic seaboard's most storied estuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Rocky Point
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rocky Point has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Rocky Point was designed by Russell Roberts.
Yes. Rocky Point is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rocky Point is 72.
Rocky Point plays 6,683 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rocky Point is 125.



