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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7163 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.3

GlenRiddle Golf Club is home to two championship courses that offer completely distinct golfing experiences. The Man O' War Course is situated on the western portion of the club, sweeping across a sand dune-covered landscape that is perfect for a round of Scottish links-style golf. The large greens, double fairways, and deep pot bunkers will make you feel as though you've been transported to the British Isles. The ever-present winds blowing in from the eastern shore further adds to its authenticity. On the site of the golf course there is an old racetrack that was used to train champion thoroughbreds, part of the track is now used as a strategic cross-hazard that comes into play on three holes. The golf course begins gently with a front nine that is wide-open but becomes progressively more challenging, primarily with the presence of water hazards.

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Seasonal

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "GlenRiddle Shool of Golf"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire & etiquette is required at all times.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Maryland (2017 #11)

Reviews

4.2
83 Reviews (83)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Dinner 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Water Hazards 10
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 12
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 10
Worth the Drive 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of History

This course was very interesting and had all the horse racing history scattered throughout which was a fun addition to the course. I played as a single on the front nine and then joined a group of 2 for the back 9 as we caught up with the groups ahead of us. The only knock on the course was that it was dried out and they tried to cover up the browning grass and green fringes with spray paint which I thought was weird but didn't affect the course overall. I liked it and the clubhouse and practice facilities were great as well. Definitely coming back the next time I'm in the area if I can.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course with challenging layout.

Fantastic facility which I try to visit each time I am in ocean city area. Friendly staff. Course in great condition. Plenty challenging and fun. Windy day made it more difficult. I would give this course and other course at Glen Riddle a must play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful experience, beautiful course, great service

We really enjoyed our visit to Glen Riddle Man of War. It was a beautiful course, great layout and fairly challenging. Played the Blue tees and thought the distance was just right for the average player. Or challenge yourself on the Black tees and have professional grade experience. The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly and helped make the overall experience special.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow!!!

The course was great, with the exception of the 1st green, all the greens were great. Fairways perfect, rough playable, sand traps great shape!!! The staff picked up my clubs, sent me to practice range, and putting green, the came to get me when it was my turn to tee off. GPS was accurate and very helpful, great experience , thanks for a great day!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult to play first time

Difficult to know where to aim . GPS is not detailed enough.
Lots of hazards in the middle of the fairways.
Large greens that you may have to chip on if you are on the wrong side
Definitely would help to play it with someone who
knows the course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Def. recommend to all levels of players, tons of birdie opps but also tough if you don't keep it in the fairway

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track!

We played twilight golf, great value. The staff did a good job of filling us in on the history of the course. (Man O War trained here)
The course was in great shape. .
Definite winner when in OC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and very friendly staff!

Definitely would go back again - treated well and good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a fair golf course that is fun to play.

The course requires some attention to get it up to the conditions normally seen at Glen Riddle. The rough is poorly maintained. Fairways and greens were in need of mowing which is not expected on a summer Sunday afternooon round here in OC. Speed of play is often a problem on the finishing holes, especially 16,17, and 18. This can leave a poor impression after an otherwise fun round. GR is still a very nice value for the money and deserves serious players attention.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

not bad, but not on par with other local courses

Course had a challenging lay out, but still enjoyable. Course seemed to need some waterimg and a little TLC but not in bad condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, good condition

Overall a nice layout, generally the course was in good condition...some bare spots in fairways as Bermuda grass hasn't completely filled in yet. Greens nice, a bump here and there but fairly true...wasn't fast, average speed. Glad I got a GolfNow deal, I don't think the rack rate for a round is worth it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course

Really enjoyed the course would reccomend to others

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

COULD HAVE ENJOYED MORE,BUT....

Very slow play. Not well marshalled for speed of play.
EARLY IN SEASON SO BERMUDA NOT IN AND COURSE OUTSIDE OF FAIRWAYS AND GREENS LOOKED PRETTY ROUGH.
GREEN HAD BEEN PUNCHED 2-3 WEEKS AND STILL SHOWED .WE DID NOT GET ANY ADVICE FROM GOLF NOW THAT GREENS MIGHT BE AN ISSUE.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Scotland in MD

Very different course as close as I have seen to when I played in Scotland Link courses. Lucky for me the grass wasn't high yet being this early in the season but was in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice linkstyle course

It was cold and windy but we enjoyed the course. The greens are bumpy but fair. The staff is very freindly. We appreciated that they gave us a cart with a shell to protect us against the wind and cold.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Overall great experience.

Fairways were brown at this time of year,but were in great condition. Holes were were challenging and each one gave you a different look. Enjoyed the round thoroughly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

always challenging. Very good shape for the winter.

glad to see that glen riddle has overseeded the fairways , greens and tee boxes this year. Love playing golf with the green of the fairway and the dormant bermuda rough. Course reminds me of courses in europe. deep bunkers grass filled mogels and blind tee shots. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course with interesting features

The course is very interesting. The holes are challenging but fair. Course knowledge would have made a difference in my score. The greens were in really good shape for being January. Cant wait to get down and play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

LINKS at its best!

This was my first round on a true links style course. It is very cool how they designed this course around the stables and old horse farm. They really stayed true to the history of the property.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Has potential...

My experience here wasn't that great. I paid only $25 so I wasn't as upset but I will say if I paid full price I would have been a little mad. The fairways weren't that great, you had no idea where you were hitting to on over half the holes even with GPS help. It wasn't the best layout either. Pace of play wasn't an issue. Pro shop personnel seemed agitated that I showed up an hour early of my time to practice.

If you're in OC, try Eagles Landing (muni) instead of this. That was a great course!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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