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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Maryland

Community-ranked golf courses in Maryland, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Congressional Country Club, Baltimore Country Club, Caves Valley Golf Club.

  1. #1 8.5/10
  2. #2
    Baltimore Country Club

    Timonium, MD

    8.3/10
  3. #3
    Caves Valley Golf Club

    Owings Mills, MD

    8.3/10
  4. #4
    Gibson Island Club

    Gibson Island, MD

    8.2/10
  5. #5
    Woodmont Country Club

    Rockville, MD

    8.2/10
  6. #6
    Chevy Chase Club

    Chevy Chase, MD

    8.1/10
  7. #7
    Columbia Country Club

    Chevy Chase, MD

    8.1/10
  8. #8
    Manor Country Club

    Rockville, MD

    8.1/10
  9. #9
    Bethesda Country Club

    Bethesda, MD

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Burning Tree Club

    Bethesda, MD

    8.0/10
  11. #11 8.0/10
  12. #12 8.0/10
  13. #13 7.8/10
  14. #14
    Hunt Valley Country Club

    Hunt Valley, MD

    7.8/10
  15. #15
    Norbeck Country Club

    Rockville, MD

    7.8/10
  16. #16
    Turf Valley Resort

    Ellicott City, MD

    7.8/10
  17. #17
    Bulle Rock Golf Course

    Havre De Grace, MD

    7.6/10
  18. #18
    Hayfields Country Club

    Hunt Valley, MD

    7.6/10
  19. #19
    The Elkridge Club

    Baltimore, MD

    7.6/10
  20. #20
    Argyle Country Club

    Silver Spring, MD

    7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Maryland?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Maryland is Congressional Country Club, followed by Baltimore Country Club and Caves Valley Golf Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Maryland?

First Loop has 154 golf courses listed in Maryland. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Maryland ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Maryland?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Maryland — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.