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3.9
792 Reviews (792)
5 Stars
173
4 Stars
401
3 Stars
155
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
91.8%
Recommend this course
715 out of 792 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 63 reviews
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4.0
220 Reviews (220)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
123
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.2%
Recommend this course
205 out of 220 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6142 yards
Slope 122
Rating 69.0

Previously known as Belair Golf & Country Club

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Course Details

Year Built 1959
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.9
792 Reviews (792)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Elevation Changes 20
Water Hazards 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Beginners 28
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 29
Convenient to the City 20
Worth the Drive 8

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough Course

First time playing this course and I have to say it is a difficult one. The distances off the tees are not overly long but the difficulty is that if your tee shot or second shot is wayward, you will really be struggling.

Again, if you are off the fairway, you will need a masterful short game to chip through the pine trees to get back into play. Most courses I play have wider fairways so this course really was a challenge.

I thought the tee boxes and greens were in good shape considering the winter as well as the sand bunkers. HOWEVER, none of the sand bunkers (around the green or fairways) had a rake.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bowie Golf

The course offers some unique challenges and overall is a good track. The management team is beginning some much needed improvements starting with the driving range. Hopefully the cart paths will be next. The greens are excellent and the fairways very playable. Unlike some courses the bunkers are playable and groomed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/25/2024

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the course and that you appreciate the improvements we're making. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Traditional course design on the mend

The effort to bring this traditional style course layout back to playable conditions is admirable. Not there yet but good value in the meantime with friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart path restoration

I’ve been saying this for years, cartpath needs to be restored

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Not Bad

Course and clubhouse are not up to country club standards, But, for playing in February, I got a very decent price ($25 including a cart) via TeeOff.com. Played with a couple walk-ons, who were nice guys to play with. Course was in decent shape where it concerns tee boxes, and fairways. Greens were a little shaggy but playable. I was happy being out in tolerable weather to play a round..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Much Better

This is my 4th time playing this course and i can honestly say it's in the best shape I've seen for years. Right now it's out of season but it's still be pretty good shape considering the weather we've had. They have come a long way over the past 3-4yrs. Greens and fairways are in decent shape and the price can't be beat!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I'll play it again.

The course was wet so, expectantly, it was cart path only. Nevertheless, I was able to get out and play 18 holes. Wet conditions created challenges to playability. Nevertheless, I was able to get in 18 holes and because the level of difficulty of the course wasn't high, I enjoyed my round in spite of the wet conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Bowie Upgrading

I've played this course about 20 times over the years. This time was a cool (upper 40s and sunny) day in early January and the course was fairly busy. The course was in good condition---especially the greens--considering heavy rain two days ago.

The front nine is flat, while the back nine is hillier with water coming into play on three holes. Its not a long track but fun to play. I walked and it took 3 hours to cover 18 holes and some 6.75 miles.

To me about $30-$35 is the right price to walk this course, which I am sure that I will play a couple of more times this year.

I did not rate the staff because I literally had no interactions with anyone!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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