
West Course
The Courses at Andrews

About this course
The West Course at Andrews Air Force Base serves the military community and authorized guests at one of the nation's most prominent military installations, home to Air Force One and located in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. Designed by Frank Murray and Russell Roberts, the course reflects the practical, member-focused design philosophy common to military golf facilities built in the mid-to-late 20th century. The layout provides straightforward golf across gently rolling terrain typical of the Maryland piedmont region. The course occupies land within the secure perimeter of Andrews AFB, giving it a distinctive setting among mature hardwoods and open fairways that wind through the base's expansive grounds. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography without excessive earthmoving, featuring tree-lined corridors and modest elevation changes. Water hazards and bunkers provide strategic interest on several holes, while the overall design emphasizes playability for a wide range of skill levels within the military membership. Andrews AFB has maintained golf facilities for decades as part of its morale and recreation program, serving active duty personnel, retirees, and Department of Defense employees. The West Course operates alongside other golf amenities on base, contributing to a tradition of military golf that dates back generations. Access requires military credentials or sponsorship, making it a relatively private experience despite its public ownership. The course provides a convenient and affordable option for the military community stationed in the National Capital Region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Andrews AFB, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1961
- Designer(s)
- Frank Murray, Russell Roberts
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,572 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.2/127
Getting there
The Courses at Andrews is accessible via Washington Dulles International (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), both situated within an hour's drive of Andrews Air Force Base in suburban Maryland; for those with military or government credentials facilitating base access, the journey concludes with a brief transit through the secured gates of one of the nation's most strategically positioned golf destinations. The approach winds through the Maryland suburbs southeast of the capital, transitioning from the Beltway's commercial sprawl into the quieter, tree-lined avenues that frame the base itself. Arrival at The Courses at Andrews carries the understated gravitas befitting a private military club - discrete, purposeful, and removed from the public eye despite its proximity to Washington's heart.

FAQ
Common questions about West at The Courses at Andrews
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
West was designed by Frank Murray and Russell Roberts.
Yes. West at The Courses at Andrews is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at West is 72.
West plays 6,572 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at West is 127.
West is a 18-hole course.




