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4.4
424 Reviews (424)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
199
3 Stars
34
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5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
90.2%
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402 out of 424 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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6
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Black Rock's diverse layout rewards strategic play with memorable elevation changes and risk-reward holes that keep every round fresh. Consistently welcoming staff and well-maintained conditions make this Hagerstown course a strong value worth the drive.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6646 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.9

Black Rock Golf Course may be one of western Maryland's newest courses but it's located near some of the country's most historic sites. Antietam Battlefield and Harper's Ferry are just a few minutes away from this scenic course. The opening holes of the layout are tucked into the Shenandoah Valley while the back nine climbs uphill, offering views that stretch across the Appalachian Mountains. The golf course has plenty of holes that will please long hitters, but mature trees and thick rough frame most of the holes, demanding accuracy. Traps protect the front of most of the greens and you'll come across dramatic undulations on some. The par-4 13th is arguably Black Rock's toughest hole. This sharp dogleg right has a massive tree to the right as well as a pond right in front of the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Elder

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Cafe

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
424 Reviews (424)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Brunch 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 33
Elevation Changes 28
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Advanced Golfers 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 16

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Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Very good course for a challenge but also player friendly. New or Experienced golfers would like the course. Staff are also very friendly and helpful, good choice of food and drink available. I enjoyed playing at this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Friendliness

Felt harassed during our time on the course. Staff complained about “holding up pace of play” because we had a 5some. Even after we called the day before the schedule a tee time the agreed to have us bring 5 people. Got stalked our entire back 9 by the unbearable so called golf ranger. Amazing course layout and overall great play. But the ranger and staff seamed to have a huge ego and control issues. We not recommend going to this course if you want to play casually because you will be harassed for even laughing out there.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 208
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Love the shotgun start!

Its the time of year they do a shotgun start which keeps thimgs moving. Friendly staff and course in great condition. Always enjoy a round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Outinh

I was bringing a friend to introduce her this course. It was a beautiful day. Surprisingly, the course is not busy. Overall, the course is in good condition. Some of tee boxes could be better. They should have moved the tee boxes away from the worn out (covered with divots) area. My friend is very happy with the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens too slow

It like putting on the fairway. It was so hard to get use to it. I’ve never played on a course with that slow of a green. You hit a good putt and it just stops! Will not come back, nice layout otherwise.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 167
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a Favorite

Black Rock is about 1 hr 15 min drive, so we drive out to Hagerstown only twice a year. It's always a pleasure to play this course. It's a laid-back atmosphere and the layout is interesting and a nice mix of risk-reward holes. No hole is the same. They punched the greens on Monday, but warned us when we booked the tee time. They gave a discount on the greens fees, and by Saturday it wasn't too bad--slow, but certainly playable. The bunkers were more dirt than sand, and it looks like they are either planning to do some repair on select bunkers or they are going to let them grow in--they were roped off. The staff is always welcoming and pleasant and it's just a nice, friendly course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tuesday is league day

Pace of play was terrible 3hours to play 9. Thankfully the sky opened up and took a rain check. Everybody went off on the back 9 I was the 4th cart in line on the 1st tee. With a foursome in the fairway and another foursome on the green

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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