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4.0
1088 Reviews (1088)
5 Stars
276
4 Stars
554
3 Stars
184
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
92.0%
Recommend this course
996 out of 1088 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 10 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
48 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
1088 Reviews (1088)

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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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Good overall value

Always have a good time when I go there the staff is great can't be the price for veterans senior. course dries up very well. And it is also well maintained overall great value!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Working on storm damage

Hard hit over the last three weeks with storms, there are still lots of trees and branches to be moved out - although to be fair they have moved everything into the woods and out of the playing areas. Still working on it. But the. Order is in very good condition and ready for play!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough needs aeration and seeding this fall

Iin the early spring they need to put some crab grass control down. to prevent the rough from getting overrun like it is now

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great value course, but no water in sight for a scorcher of a day

Very forgiving course not too difficult. First time playing Bowie on Sunday and the course was in great condition despite the sweltering heat. Pace was good, started with a twosome but we joined another twosome on the back when we got backed up. Still finished in 4 hours so no complaints. Fairways and greens were plush, some unfixed divots on the greens. My only real complaint was no water in sight on the course for the hottest day of the year. Temps were right under 100 and there were no water coolers to refill our bottles and we never once saw the beverage cart come. I understand not having a cart person at times but for a day in the 90's on a weekend at a minimum you should expect water coolers filled. Thankfully my group brought a decent amount but still expected some access on the course. Other than that, great value course and great condition. Will return but will make sure we're stocked up on water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Value

The cart path is in horrible condition and there are multiple downed trees on the course. Otherwise, very good layout and well maintained conditions. More challenging than you would think, as there are several pretty long Par 3's.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bowie Golf

Due to a recent storm there was several trees down however, if you stay in the fairway the damage doesn’t come into play. Overall a good course that is in ok conditions. Course layout is great for beginners and occasional players. The more advanced players may find it to easy..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved and Getting Better

Lots of work is obvious. Greens are better than they have been in years. Traps have been worked on - not finished yet. Tees and fairways improving

Cart paths need help. Snack bar/restaurant needs improving.

Good to see it on the improvement side!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a work in progress, but some issues can be fixed quickly

The management company has it's hands full restoring Bowie, and is making great progress. However, we played yesterday in 90+ degree heat, and there was no water available on the course. no water coolers, no snack shack, no beverage cart. This could have been dangerous, and easily resolved with a quick trip to the grocery store.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
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