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4.0
1085 Reviews (1085)
5 Stars
275
4 Stars
553
3 Stars
183
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
92.8%
Recommend this course
994 out of 1085 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.7%
Recommend this course
49 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course offers an enjoyable layout with flat open fairways, challenging doglegs, and water hazards on the back nine that reward accurate play. Consistently friendly staff and strong value for money make this a welcoming option for golfers of all skill levels.

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

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Reviews

4.0
1085 Reviews (1085)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
Watching the Game 8
19th Hole Specials 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Water Hazards 22
Elevation Changes 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 44
Beginners 28
Walkers 22
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 22
Worth the Drive 10

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Played On
Reviews 18
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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
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 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful starter

According to the website, the course is under new management. Unfortunately, the starter is the same rude curmudgeon from before.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Unfair cost

I paid $50 with a senior discount booked through GolfNow. The two guys that played with us only paid $35.00 each without GolfNow. What was the benefit of using GolfNow. We paid total $105.00 verses $70.00

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but....

I like to play at Bowie Golf course. However, need some maintenance on greens. Greens were slow with lot of ball marks . Looks like players are not repairing their ball marks. Cart path definitely needs upgrade. Fairways were were in good shape. Need to recalibrate yardages on the score card or those marked on permanent markers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Bowie Golf 8/25/22

The course was in great shape. However, the Cafe was not open and you could not get any beer unless you asked when checking in for your tee time. Even then, I was told I could not buy beer, only Gatorade or water. The Cafe has been a disappointment since the course reopened in November 2021.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Could improve

The course is playable whites just under 6,000 yards.

The snack bar was closed this particular Sunday. I have seen the snack bar closed or open sporadically.

There should be water stations filled with ice water. Covid shouldn't be an excuse any longer.

Overall, good value for the buck.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much improved

Fairways and greens are much improved over previous years. Much cleanup needs to be done in treed areas from earlier summer storms but they’re working at it. Need some work on the cart paths as well. Overall, a really good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Get what you pay for

Course needs lots of TLC it’s a great place to go if you want to hit some balls and work on your game. The greens are slow and bumpy. The tee boxes are dead and full of crab grass. The cart paths are horrible. The fairways have some grass. The rough is a variety of long weeds. For 25 with a cart I can’t complain. I’m sure one day someone will take time to bring this place back to life. I grew up playing here so no matter the conditions I’m always gonna have a little love.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for me since I no longer can hit the ball a long distance.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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