Maryland National Golf Course
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Maryland National Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course in Middletown, Frederick County, designed by Arthur Hills and open since 2002. It plays 6,811 yards from the Black tees (rating 73.6, slope 139) across rolling Middletown Valley ground with mountain views, creeks, and wetland carries, and a few holes are visible from I-70.
- Semi-private
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Arthur Hills
- Opened 2002
Course strategy
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Maryland National Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
383
yds ·White
A steep fescue hill guards the left side and a large fairway bunker sits on the right. The approach drops downhill to a narrow green.
Hole 2
527
yds ·White
A par 5 that falls more than 100 feet from tee to green, with mountain views. The green is narrow and well bunkered.
Hole 3
157
yds ·White
An uphill par 3 in swirling wind. Take at least one extra club to clear a false front and a deep bunker.
Hole 4
414
yds ·White
A slight uphill dogleg left with out of bounds down the left side and a raised, mounded green.
Hole 5
389
yds ·White
A dogleg left with a generous landing area, leaving a short iron into a bunker-guarded green.
Hole 6
158
yds ·White
A par 3 from an elevated tee to a pear-shaped green framed by sycamores, with a creek in front. It plays one to two clubs shorter than the yardage.
Hole 7
513
yds ·White
The lowest part of the property, with subtle dips and uneven lies in the fairway. Tall grass pinches in near the green.
Hole 8
422
yds ·White
The longest par 4 on the course, with a narrow fairway, a slight dogleg right and a gentle downhill into the prevailing wind.
Hole 9
321
yds ·White
A short par 4 with the course's only pond on the left. A large mound hides the green from the right side.
Hole 10
317
yds ·White
A short par 4 with a creek at the end of the fairway and out of bounds left. The green is narrow.
Hole 11
376
yds ·White
The highest point on the property and the number one handicap hole, a sweeping dogleg right guarded by a deep bunker.
Hole 12
194
yds ·White
The longest par 3, with the green about 70 feet below the tee and a large bunker short and right.
Hole 13
480
yds ·White
Visible from I-70, this par 5 climbs back uphill to a two-tiered green guarded by pot bunkers.
Hole 14
159
yds ·White
A quiet par 3 that plays like an island green, surrounded by an environmental area and woods.
Hole 15
436
yds ·White
The shortest par 5, with a long carry over an environmental area to a severely sloped fairway.
Hole 16
268
yds ·White
A short par 4 with a creek crossing the fairway and an ash tree overhanging the left of the green. Eagle is possible.
Hole 17
159
yds ·White
The downhill signature par 3, with wide views and a wide, shallow green framed by a thin bunker.
Hole 18
396
yds ·White
A narrow finishing par 4 with a severe left-to-right slope, an approach that crosses wetland, and bunkers around the green.
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Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Gold | White | Green | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 405 | 392 | 383 | 370 | 317 |
| 2 | 5 | — | 585 | 554 | 527 | 497 | 459 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 183 | 171 | 157 | 130 | 121 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 436 | 424 | 414 | 389 | 341 |
| 5 | 4 | — | 426 | 405 | 389 | 359 | 303 |
| 6 | 3 | — | 209 | 175 | 158 | 132 | 99 |
| 7 | 5 | — | 542 | 528 | 513 | 483 | 448 |
| 8 | 4 | — | 462 | 445 | 422 | 381 | 315 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 355 | 331 | 321 | 296 | 266 |
| Out | 36 | 3,603 | 3,425 | 3,284 | 3,037 | 2,669 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 339 | 332 | 317 | 279 | 238 |
| 11 | 4 | — | 428 | 397 | 376 | 337 | 302 |
| 12 | 3 | — | 246 | 227 | 194 | 175 | 116 |
| 13 | 5 | — | 539 | 521 | 480 | 449 | 394 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 186 | 178 | 159 | 131 | 117 |
| 15 | 5 | — | 496 | 484 | 436 | 422 | 395 |
| 16 | 4 | — | 336 | 308 | 268 | 234 | 193 |
| 17 | 3 | — | 203 | 185 | 159 | 133 | 102 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 435 | 417 | 396 | 352 | 318 |
| In | 35 | 3,208 | 3,049 | 2,785 | 2,512 | 2,175 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,811 | 6,474 | 6,069 | 5,549 | 4,844 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.6 / 139 | 72.0 / 136 | 70.0 / 131 | — | 68.3 / 120 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Check the dress code page before you go
- A cart is included in the rate, so no separate cart booking is needed
- Warm up on the practice facility, which is included in your round
- Juniors playing with a paying adult get a weekday discount; bring proof of age
- Military discount requires valid ID at check-in
Carts & walking
A golf cart is included in the listed rates.
Practice facilities
Use of the practice facility is included in all rates, and the club also has an indoor simulator.
Food & drink
Schroyer's Tavern in the clubhouse is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Policies
Membership is capped, with a waitlist. Juniors under 18 get a discount Monday through Friday when playing with a paying adult in the same group (proof of age required), and active and retired military get a discount on greens fees with ID. Discounts can't be combined and don't apply to outings. Twilight nine-hole rates are available during twilight hours, which vary by season.
Quick answers
Maryland National Golf Course at a glance
Is Maryland National Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Maryland National Golf Course is semi-private: it has members and also takes public tee times.
How many holes does Maryland National Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Maryland National Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,844 to 6,811 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Maryland National Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Maryland National Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes. You can also fly a hole free on its interactive 3D map, then unlock the rest.
Who designed Maryland National Golf Course?
Maryland National Golf Course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2002.
What are the cart and walking rules at Maryland National Golf Course?
A golf cart is included in the listed rates.
What practice facilities does Maryland National Golf Course have?
Use of the practice facility is included in all rates, and the club also has an indoor simulator.
What food and drink does Maryland National Golf Course have?
Schroyer's Tavern in the clubhouse is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
How do you book a tee time at Maryland National Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call 301-371-0000.
Where is Maryland National Golf Course?
Maryland National Golf Course is at 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown, MD 21769.
Info last reviewed November 4, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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