Blue Mash Golf Course filled a glaring need when it opened in 2001. In a wealthy area with plenty of open space, there wasn't a single upscale public golf course in Montgomery County, Maryland. Blue Mash changed all that. Kevin Dunleavy has more from Laytonsville, Md.
There are many stay-and-play options in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C region, but none can match the combination of upscale amenities at a reasonable price, the private-course conditions, the diversity of courses and the Interstate convenience of Turf Valley in Ellicott City, Md.
When John Denver sang the words "Almost heaven, West Virginia," he wasn't talking about the golf -- but he could have been. Here's a guide on where to play.
If you've never been to the Masters before, how do you know how you're supposed to conduct yourself as a patron? If you're fortunate enough to have credentials (i.e. tickets), just follow these guidelines, and you'll be fine.