Clustered Spires GC: #16
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4.2
661 Reviews (661)
5 Stars
272
4 Stars
308
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
89.7%
Recommend this course
603 out of 661 reviews
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4.2
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.4%
Recommend this course
53 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
Clustered Spires earns strong praise for its engaging layout featuring doglegs, elevation changes, water hazards, and bunkers that challenge all skill levels. Courteous staff, solid pace of play, and outstanding value make this Frederick public course a reliable and rewarding choice.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 6893 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Ault (1991) Bill Love (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
661 Reviews (661)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Thick Rough 16
Water Hazards 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 28
Walkers 16
9-Hole Rounds 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 21
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 12

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course in great condition. Not too challenging. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course really enjoyed playing here for the first time

I got a hot deal so it was a bit cheaper but still the course was in great condition so much better than most of the courses in the DC area. Really enjoyed my time playing here and honestly a pretty challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Nice Course

It was in good condition

Only part I disliked was the rough just off the fairway.

I thought was too long about 4" deep which made it difucicult to find your ball even if it was just off the fairway.

This slowed down our round, had to spend too much time looking for either my ball or someone else in our group

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better options than this.

Clustered Spires is a relatively flat course suitable for walking. It is government owned (City of Frederick) and it is evident in the friendliness of the Pro Shop staff. When I checked in, I was bluntly informed the back nine was closed, the front none was just aerated and you must play it twice, and the practice pitching green is closed. As there was no indication of the course being aerated at booking I asked if I could get a discount on some range balls and was told 'Ah, no" . I have had similar experiences here in the past. In my opinion there are better courses in the area for less or equal money and a much friendlier staff.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for green fee and course well maintained

Course was in great condition and I expect it will get even better as the season progresses. Greens rolled very well - quick and reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Par three tees closed

Paid mid season rates and the tee boxes are closed on the par 3s. Hairy greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 104
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Service

Clustered Spires was a fun and challenging course. The greens and fairways were especially well maintained. The course is far from my home and I forgot my rangefinder in the cart. The staff found the rangefinder and sent it back to me free of charge. I was not sure if they could send it back to me at all, so I am super impressed and appreciative of their service. Thank you so much and I will be sure to recommend the course to friends and play here again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Clustered Spires Golf Course – 4.5 Stars

Clustered Spires is a very enjoyable public course that delivers great value for the price. The layout is open and inviting, making it friendly for all skill levels, while still offering enough bunkers, doglegs, and water hazards to keep things interesting. The greens are generally in good condition, roll true, and the fairways are well maintained.

The pace of play is usually solid, and the staff is courteous and helpful, making the overall experience smooth from check-in to the 19th hole. It’s a straightforward, honest course—nothing overly flashy, but reliable and consistently fun.

If you’re looking for an affordable, well-kept track in Frederick, Clustered Spires is a great choice for both casual rounds and regular play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Clustered Spires golf course

Condition of course was great

Staff was awesome

My second time playing your course and will certainly return as often as I can

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Spires

Despite a tournament just before us, pace of play moved well. I really liked the layout and challenges of the holes. The only thing I didn’t like was that despite playing before 1pm we had to pay full price without a senior discount which starts at 1 pm but when my / other friends paid a few minutes later a different staff member only charged them $47 instead of $72

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course is rough

Greens are the best aspect of this course. Tee boxes need work. Fairways are as tall as the rough. The rough is thick. Bunkers are awful many of them being unplayable. Course staff was very bland don’t expect a warm welcome.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great day at Clustered Spires

We have alway loved the course and seniors play it at a fair price. The weather was perfect 80s, low humidity.

The fairways and tee boxes were a mess. The hot humid rainy July really took its toll. The greens were perfect which we appreciated.

My group decided early in the spring to play here once a month. We live in Howard County. We also decided to eat at your snack bar. Tara is a wonderful hostess. The food and the choices are excellent. The prices are fair. The college girls that work there are very well trained and personable. So we don't go to Five Guys or any other place nearby. We stay and have a terrific lunch at the course. This is the only course where we do this.

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