
South Course
The Courses at Andrews
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About this course
The South Course at Andrews Air Force Base serves the military community and authorized guests at one of the nation's most prominent Air Force installations, located just outside Washington, D.C. in Prince George's County, Maryland. Designed by Brian T. Ault, the course reflects the practical, accessible design approach typical of military golf facilities, providing quality golf for service members, their families, and Department of Defense personnel. The layout occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Maryland Piedmont region, with tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering that reward accurate shot-making. As part of a multi-course facility at Andrews, the South Course offers a distinct routing and playing experience from its companion layouts, contributing to the base's comprehensive golf program. The design balances challenge with playability across various skill levels, a common priority for courses serving diverse military populations. Andrews Air Force Base has long maintained golf facilities as part of its morale and recreation programs, with the courses serving as a valued amenity for personnel stationed at this strategically important installation. The South Course operates within the broader context of military golf in the National Capital Region, providing a convenient option for those with base access. The facility emphasizes straightforward conditioning and pace of play appropriate to its mission of serving the military community rather than hosting high-profile competitive events.
Quick facts
- Location
- Andrews AFB, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Brian T. Ault
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,759 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.1/128
- Course Vaults score
- 6.7
Getting there
The Courses at Andrews is accessed via Andrews Air Force Base, located approximately 15 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., with most civilian visitors arriving through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), each roughly 30 to 45 minutes away depending on traffic patterns through the capital corridor. The approach to the base itself carries a distinctive formality - a transition from the urban sprawl of the D.C. metropolitan area into the controlled, purposeful landscape of a military installation, where security protocols and base access requirements frame the final leg of arrival. Once cleared and admitted to Andrews AFB, the drive to The Courses at Andrews unfolds across manicured grounds and tree-lined avenues characteristic of the base, leading to a golf facility that serves as a private retreat for military personnel, retirees, and authorized guests - a sanctuary of fairways and greens set apart from the bustle of the nation's capital just beyond the perimeter.

FAQ
Common questions about South at The Courses at Andrews
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South at The Courses at Andrews has a Course Vaults score of 6.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
South was designed by Brian T. Ault.
Yes. South at The Courses at Andrews is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South is 72.
South plays 6,759 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 128.




