Hardest golf courses in Baltimore, MD

The hardest golf course in the Baltimore area is Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills. All 43, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Caves Valley Golf ClubOwings Mills, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,631 yds9.7
2. 2Compass Pointe Golf CoursePasadena, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,144 yds7.3
3. 3Woodholme Country ClubPikesville, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,226 yds9.1
4. 4The Preserve At EisenhowerCrownsville, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,164 yds6.8
5. 5Greystone Golf CourseWhite Hall, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,968 yds9.4
6. 6Crofton Country ClubCrofton, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,186 yds7.9
7. 7Baltimore Country Club - Roland ParkBaltimore, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,181 yds9.0
8. 8Pine Ridge Golf CourseLutherville, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,820 yds7.7
9. 9Maryland Golf & Country ClubsBel Air, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,125 yds8.9
10. 10Hayfields Country ClubHunt Valley, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,031 yds8.9
11. 11United States Naval Academy Golf ClubAnnapolis, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,025 yds7.7
12. 12Baltimore Country ClubLutherville Timonium, MD · Private · 18 holes · 7,181 yds9.7
13. 13Hampshire Greens Golf CourseAshton, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,837 yds8.6
14. 14Waverly Woods Golf ClubMarriottsville, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,024 yds8.5
15. 15Piney Branch Golf ClubUpperco, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,832 yds9.5
16. 16Hobbit's Glen Golf ClubColumbia, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,992 yds8.6
17. 17HCC Country ClubPhoenix, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,985 yds9.2
18. 18Mountain BranchJoppa, MD · Public · 18 holes · 7,038 yds7.0
19. 19Turf Valley Golf ClubEllicott City, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,815 yds9.0
20. 20Rocky Point Golf CourseEssex, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,683 yds7.7
21. 21Mount Pleasant Golf CourseBaltimore, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,726 yds7.1
22. 22The Timbers At TroyElkridge, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,652 yds6.6
23. 23Sparrows Point Country ClubBaltimore, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,859 yds9.0
24. 24Winters Run Golf ClubBel Air, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,760 yds9.2
25. 25Eagle's Nest Country ClubPhoenix, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,732 yds8.5
26. 26River Downs Golf ClubFinksburg, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,723 yds6.2
27. 27Hunt Valley Country ClubPhoenix, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,706 yds8.9
28. 28Cattail Creek Country ClubGlenwood, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,685 yds9.6
29. 29Bay Hills Golf ClubArnold, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,423 yds7.3
30. 30The Suburban ClubPikesville, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,542 yds8.9
31. 31Diamond Ridge Golf CourseWindsor Mill, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,613 yds7.8
32. 32Chartwell Golf & Country ClubSeverna Park, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,551 yds9.5
33. 33Country Club of MarylandTowson, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,502 yds9.6
34. 34Walden Country ClubCrofton, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,319 yds5.7
35. 35Forest Park Golf CourseBaltimore, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,106 yds7.2
36. 36Rolling Road Golf ClubCatonsville, MD · Private · 18 holes · 6,412 yds9.2
37. 37Gunpowder Golf CourseLaurel, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,061 yds6.3
38. 38Fairway Hills Golf ClubColumbia, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,012 yds7.0
39. 39Clifton Park Golf CourseBaltimore, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,016 yds7.6
40. 40Fox Hollow Golf CourseLutherville Timonium, MD · Public · 18 holes · 6,129 yds7.7
41. 41Gibson Island Golf CoursesGibson Island, MD · Private · 18 holes · 5,899 yds8.8
42. 42Bowie Golf ClubBowie, MD · Public · 18 holes · 5,840 yds7.4
43. Carroll Park Golf CourseBaltimore, MD · Public · 9 holes · 5,574 yds7.1

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Updated November 2026