
Worthington Manor Course
Worthington Manor Golf Club

About this course
Worthington Manor, etched into the rolling Maryland countryside near Urbana, offers a modern interpretation of classic parkland golf. The original design, a testament to the vision of the early 2000s, presents generous fairways that belie the strategic challenges awaiting on and around the greens. Errant tee shots are often forgiven, but approaches must be precise to navigate the subtly contoured putting surfaces. The course favors a right-to-left ball flight, though confident fades from the tee will find ample reward. The handiwork of golf course architect Brian Ault, Worthington Manor meanders through mature hardwood forests and open meadows, creating a visually appealing and varied playing experience. The routing brings water into play strategically on several holes, demanding thoughtful club selection and execution. While not a regular host to major championships, Worthington Manor is regarded as a solid test of golf in the region, and an important amateur-level course. The membership at Worthington Manor enjoys a particularly strong social bond, fostered by regular tournaments and events. A local favorite, their halfway house crab cakes are a culinary highlight enjoyed after the 9th hole, and one of the most heralded after course treats in Maryland golf circles. It is a testament to the club's commitment to providing a memorable experience both on and off the course.
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
The journey to Worthington Manor Golf Club begins at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), roughly forty-five minutes to the southeast, or at Washington Dulles International (IAD), a similar distance to the south. The drive north from either hub traces the transition from suburban sprawl to the rolling farmland and wooded ridges of Frederick County, where Maryland begins to soften into its Piedmont character. As Route 355 climbs gently through Urbana, the landscape opens to reveal pastures and stone walls, and the final turn onto the Manor grounds feels less like arrival at a golf club than entry onto a private country estate - discreet, pastoral, and unmistakably refined.

FAQ
Common questions about Worthington Manor
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Worthington Manor has a Course Vaults score of 7.6 out of 10 based on 80 logged golfers.
Worthington Manor was designed by Ed Ault and Tom Clark.
Yes. Worthington Manor is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Worthington Manor is 72.
Worthington Manor plays 7,034 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Worthington Manor is 145.



