
Whiskey Creek Course
Whiskey Creek Golf Club

About this course
Whiskey Creek, carved from the rolling Maryland farmland near Ijamsville, whispers a tale of modern course architecture designed to both challenge and charm. Its links-inspired layout, absent the seaside elements, plays with elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers to defend par. Errant drives will find thick fescue, though generous fairways generally reward bold play, favoring those who can work the ball left to right around strategically placed doglegs. Architect J. Michael Poellot conceived Whiskey Creek. While not hosting national championships, the course serves as a beloved proving ground for regional amateurs and a regular stop for local qualifiers. Whiskey Creek holds a respected, albeit understated, position in the Maryland golf landscape. Its appeal lies in the challenging yet fair design and the camaraderie fostered amongst its members, who are known to playfully dispute over the "official" course record. The club's relaxed atmosphere, coupled with a challenging layout and scenic location, has carved out a strong following. While lacking the grandeur of some nationally recognized courses, Whiskey Creek offers an unpretentious and enjoyable golfing experience rooted in its Maryland setting.
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
Quick facts
- Location
- Ijamsville, MD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Mike Poellot, Ernie Els, Brian Costello
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,001 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.6/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
The journey to Whiskey Creek Golf Club begins at either Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), each roughly forty-five minutes away depending on traffic and routing. From either hub, the drive northwest traces the gradual transition from suburban sprawl to the rolling farmland and wooded ridges of Frederick County, where Ijamsville sits tucked into the Piedmont foothills. The final miles along winding country roads reveal glimpses of old stone barns and open pasture before the entrance to Whiskey Creek emerges - a secluded enclave where the pace of the modern Mid-Atlantic quietly gives way to the timeless rhythms of the course.

FAQ
Common questions about Whiskey Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Whiskey Creek has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 135 logged golfers.
Whiskey Creek was designed by Mike Poellot, Ernie Els, and Brian Costello.
Yes. Whiskey Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Whiskey Creek is 72.
Whiskey Creek plays 7,001 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Whiskey Creek is 138.




