
Rum Pointe Course
Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links


About this course
Rum Pointe, carved into the sinuous shoreline of Maryland’s Assawoman Bay, is as much a Lowcountry landscape as it is a links layout, a subtle blend of architectural intent and capricious coastal winds. The course demands a creative approach; errant shots are swallowed by fescue, while well-placed drives are rewarded with favorable lies. Designed by the prolific Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Rum Pointe capitalizes on its unique setting. Wide fairways belie the challenge; strategic bunkering and subtly contoured greens ask golfers to consider every shot. This isn't a course for the faint of heart, but rather for those who enjoy embracing the unexpected and navigating the constant interplay of land and sea breeze. While not a venue steeped in major championship lore, Rum Pointe cultivates its own fervent following among local golfers and vacationers drawn to the area’s relaxed pace. It's a place where a friendly wager is as common as a dropped shot, and the post-round camaraderie on the clubhouse patio is as cherished as a well-struck iron. The club is known for its welcoming atmosphere and casual dining with seafood dishes a particular highlight.
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
Getting there
Most visitors to Rum Pointe Seaside Golf Links arrive through Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport, a compact gateway roughly thirty minutes northwest of the course, though Philadelphia and Baltimore-Washington International serve those willing to trade a longer drive for broader flight options. The route east from Salisbury traces a gentle descent through Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, where flat farmland and tidal marshland gradually give way to the salt-scented air of the coastal plain. As you cross into Berlin - a meticulously preserved Victorian town just inland from Ocean City - the final miles unfold along quiet country roads that hint at the windswept, links-style terrain awaiting at Rum Pointe, where the Assawoman Bay shimmers just beyond the fairways.

FAQ
Common questions about Rum Pointe
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rum Pointe has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 70 logged golfers.
Rum Pointe was designed by Pete Dye and P. B. Dye.
Yes. Rum Pointe is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rum Pointe is 72.
Rum Pointe plays 7,001 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rum Pointe is 129.





