Black Rock Golf Course

First, the greens and fairways weren't bad, though the fairways were a little long. The greens were pretty fast considering the undulation and they were in above average shape. When the greens are good, I can deal with slow play and burned out areas on the periphery of the course a little better than if the putting surface was poor.

There are other courses in the area I like more (eg Maryland National) but this is the best value in the area. Senior rates for 18 and a cart are $30, and golfnow has deals less than that. Other courses I like in the area are over $50. The course is fun and fair (eg no ridiculous greens like PBDye), a little long for someone like me that doesn't hit it very far. It was in good shape considering how little rain we've had in the past month.

Had a nice time driving up to Hagerstown to play a course I had not played before. Black Rock was a fun course to play. Arriving very early the pro asked if I wanted to join a twosome one the first tee. He read my mind! Three of us played in less than four hours, had a nice round, and a lot of fun.

Course superintendent was directing reworking of several bunkers, and said we'd like better soon. We responded we would like to be good enough not to be in them.

The course has many challenges, some trees, lakes, ponds, hills. Course easily weaves through all making it a fine challenge. There were a couple holes where an off line tee shot puts one in "jail" but luckily my playing partners had played there before and kept me away from those problems.

It was a fun day of golf and I'd surely retuirn!

Overall the course was in great conditions, The greens however were recently aerated so in a few days/week the greens should be fine.

Fairways were in great shape, grass was green considering it was the middle of summer season, The staff were all helpful and friendly.

I would definitely play this course again .

Black Rock Golf Course is a must play course in the Hagerstown area. The course is well maintained and with it's dog legs, elevation changes, angles and generous size greens the course is a delight to play as well as a challenge for all levels of players .

Almost two different courses, really.

The front side is wooded and fairly tight with abundant waste in play, very challenging tee-shots and approaches on most of the holes...the back is much more wide open with a lot less waste and much easier approaches, though overall a little longer than the front. Both are good sides with good elevation and challenging shots but the front is both harder and suffers from the road-noise and cars driving by the course on the road that leads to the course. The back is really nice and quiet, picturesque, somewhat laid-back, a nice course in and of itself. I would guess that many people come here and just play the back 9 twice. If I had to pick 9 holes to play in the DC area, the back 9 here would be at or near the top of my list. The front I would take friends with let's say "an overinflated view of their golf skills". It's definitely humbling.

No sand, only dirt in the bunkers, and not much in the way of housing on the course.

Decent clubhouse with a good deck for watching play from the shade, definitely a nice place for a round of golf.

A friend and I got paired with a couple locals. Had a great time! The course played harder than the slope would indicate.

Nothing special. Just another average course. Greens were average, not lightning quick but not sluggish slow.

Fairways were in good condition, the rough was manageable. Some of the holes you played target golf. Group in front was slow. Course was nice for the price I paid.

Got a good deal through golf now nice course makes you play different clubs and think about shots

Always have fun at Blackrock....pace of play was a little slow this time... municipal course so to be expected....conditions of course we real good....will be back again ...

Very nice course and in good condition. Fun to play.

Great course for the money !!

Course is playing great. Challenging layout and fun to plsy

Overall, I couldn't ask for a better day in January. I have no complaints other than the Geese that were around the 18th hole.

I think Blackrock is a great value. Course conditions are always excellent.

Definatly one of the best public (municipal) courses in Maryland.

The management and staff of Black Rock truly want an excellent experience for their golfers. Frost caused a one hour delay and the management was very friendly while we waited. The course was in great shape for his late in the year. I will play the course again when I am in the area.

The course was in very good condition for the middle of November. Cart paths have been resurfaced and the course is working on improvements. When the tee is moved up on number 3, its hard to hit your tee shot without hitting that big tree. Black Rock is always in good shape and worth the drive.

This is my home course-always a value. Signed up as a single on Golfnow and was paired with another single and double for a foursome. County crew was seeding next to the cart paths. Once we got past therm, everything was fine. Course was crowded and round took 4 1/2 hrs to play. Fallen leaves caused problems with finding some balls. But, course was in great shape and is fun to play.

Some easy holes, some very difficult ones. Great condition, with manicured fairways and greens and penal rough. I salute anyone who can get aboard the part 4 13th green in two. My only gripe is it was a full 5-hour round starting at 11:18 on a Tuesday morning! We waited for every shot. No marshals in evidence to help move things along. Much too slow for that course.