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Potomac Shores Golf Club

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442 Reviews (442)
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4.2
442 Reviews (442)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
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83.8%
Recommend this course
364 out of 442 reviews
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4.1
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.0
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.3%
Recommend this course
34 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
Potomac Shores features a highly regarded layout with elevation changes, sloping greens, and long par 4s that reward precision. Well-maintained fairways and greens, friendly staff, and smooth pace of play consistently impress golfers throughout the season.

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Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 72
Length 7020 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7020 yards 74.7 144
Gold 72 6355 yards 71.6 137
Gold 72 6355 yards 78.4 150
Silver 72 5790 yards 68.9 132
Silver (W) 72 5790 yards 75.2 143
Jade 72 4940 yards 65.2 126
Jade (W) 72 4940 yards 70.4 133
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Scorecard for Potomac Shores Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 74.5/145 530 225 355 200 435 305 410 575 420 3455 455 230 515 135 605 410 405 405 405 3565 7020
Gold M: 71.5/139 W: 78.0/146 465 170 335 170 400 285 380 535 375 3115 425 185 485 120 545 390 335 390 365 3240 6355
Silver M: 68.9/131 W: 74.9/141 415 145 315 155 375 270 345 500 350 2870 405 155 435 100 485 365 320 350 305 2920 5790
Jade M: 65.1/124 W: 70.1/131 375 115 300 135 325 235 305 390 290 2470 335 115 405 80 455 275 265 275 265 2470 4940
Handicap 15 5 13 11 1 17 3 7 9 4 12 16 18 2 8 14 10 6
Par 5 3 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 36 4 3 5 3 5 4 4 4 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 17 15 3 9 1 13 7 11 5 4 16 8 18 2 10 12 14 6

Course Details

Year Built 2014
Fairways Latitude 36 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2014) Jacobson Golf Course Design (2014) Chad Goetz (2019)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Lockers

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Reviews

4.2
442 Reviews (442)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 17
Elevation Changes 17
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 12
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 9
Worth the Drive 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Titlerist
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic

This course is one of the best if not the best course in the region. Fantastic layout and spectacular views. Even in the winter the course holds its own. I’ve played it in high season and nothing compared when the fairways are in full swing. A must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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shonc
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

PS implementing 90 degree rule. Course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159837916
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

Course was in great shape for this time of year. Greens were very hard and slowwww. My friends and I love this course, but they will price us out in another month.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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mgreen9881656
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It's hard to justify the cost

$89 for a Friday during winter hours is a tough sell. The course is sprawling but no half way house and the grille isn't open in the morning means you need to come prepared. Water fountains were off too so no amenities available on the course Greens were in good shape. Fairways good shape. Some teeboxes were not marked and some were set up very poorly.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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u000005253980
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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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Minh1460302
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u9827434
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

February Golf…65 degrees

This course was extremely tough and played longer than the 6300+ as advertised on the card. Great weather for golf…was a little surprised by the Cart Path Only rule today…most of the holes were bone dry…4 hole’s definitely earned the CPO designation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161378475
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun Track

Love this course but they are always too strict with the carts

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163428331
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162568856
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I like this course very much .

Hole #1-18, every hole different, I will come back play again.

I play many different country, and all of United stats but this course is best 10 ranked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159597005
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Lathous
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

The course is in pretty good condition, however, if it’s a nice day you have to expect to spend at least 5 hours on this course. It’s incredibly slow. I’ve played here many times and it’s usually the case, we’re always right on top of the people in front of us and it’s purely because it’s way too slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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ljlmartinez
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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markluria
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout and course facilities. Mid afternoon starting time delayed 12 mins and pushed us into darkness as we finished. Lots of twosomes allowed on the course messed with pace of play. But layout, value and conditions were excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u000004286347
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u745891408
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day great golf course

Everything great except airration on green but understand and i played low rate

Fairway condion is perfect

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mjackson13
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Truly one of the best courses in the area - always in great shape, great views and hole designs, and nice practice facility for pre-round warmup.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Derwood1290635
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

shores

great layout. Makes you think about your shots. The bunkers can cause you problems. excellent and well maintained. The staff was friendly and offered good advice. Looking forward to returning.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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squidforce2k12
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Recent aerification done so greens were not ideal but course was very good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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yongnov55
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Aerated greens

They aerated the greens but left a few greens on the back nine not sanded: they were not puttable. Other than that, the course is as good as ever.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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