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4.4
416 Reviews (416)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
91.7%
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395 out of 416 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
5
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.9%
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29 out of 33 reviews
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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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4.4
416 Reviews (416)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Black Rock

Played 8/14, good price on Golfnow. Course did not show recent aeration on greens, and did not mention at the pro shop, so was surprised. Good course but only in fair condition with some fairways chewed up. Greens are very small, so accuracy is a must.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Little Gem

Never played the course but found a great rate on a morning tee time and it's close by so gave it a shot. Not a long course so nice even if you're not a long driver as you can still reach the greens on the par 4s in two with a mid to long iron even from the back tees. Good mix of moderate to challenging holes with lots of elevation changes and blind shots. Conditions were fantastic, course hardly seemed played on for late July, greens and fairways were green and lush with little damage. Consistent greens made for a good putting day. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasant experience

Not the longest course in the world, with some short 5 pars but fun to play. Nice area for a golf course. Greens were much better and faster than I guessed. I got lost and showed up late but the accommodated me no questions asked.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course for all levels

This course has a good balance of challenging and easy holes. Elevation changes and bunkers come into play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

TRUE rolling greens

Great conditions, after morning moisture dried up. The greens were very true and quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Have played this course many times and always look forward to it. Was in very good condition. Not very difficult but challenging enough for the once a week golfer. Staff is terrific as is service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

very good onditioned golf course

Have not played this course for 8 or 9 years and found it to be as enjoyable as on previous trips

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

A decent public course in western MD

We were a twosome, paying online the night before. The course is in good shape, although the course had people in carts (marshalls?) kinda just hanging with us in the background for several holes. Not sure why.
We paired ourselves up with a twosome ahead of us and enjoyed the round. The heat and humidity were very high, not anyone's fault of course.
Overall, a very good experience well worth the online discounted price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
D C Advisor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Value

This was my golf partner and my first time at this course. We have heard of the course before but never thought to play here. It was a great day the pace of play was long because of what seemed as a Sunday morning tournament but aside from time was in great condition and a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

Course played very fair. Plenty of challenging holes. Staff very friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

B+ course

Pro shop let us t-off half hour earlier than we were scheduled. Course was in great condition though quite a few ball marks on greens were not repaired. At first we were behind a slow moving 4-some but they let us play through on the 5th hole; then the pace of play was great. Greens, in good shape (except for the ball marks), putted true with slightly fast pace, and not difficult to reach in regulation from the white tees. Bunkers could use work; needs more sand. Staff was friendly, helpful. Great scenery. perfect weather.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Standard muni-level track

Put plainly, the course is decent but is definitely what you would expect for a standard muni track. I gave it a shot, driving up from DC. Definitely not worth the drive.

Managed to put together a low score, but was unimpressed. Bunkers were sloppily delineated and the sand was wet and rocky. Lots of waiting too. Slow round.

If you're a local, I would recommend it, but if you need any sort of commute, there are other, better options available.

Staff not terribly friendly either. Seemed like a place that caters service to locals.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great day with my son

awesome day saw a few deer rate of play was good just over 4 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course is Great!

Great layout well maintained you can't beat the price!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course. Great value.

This was the 4th time playing this course. Fun lay out , in my opinion. From easy to challenging , to difficult. Good over all golf experience each time that I have been there. Great value for your dollar ,also.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The Rock

Playing Black Rock is fun and exciting, my 3 brothers an I play thier twice a week when possible. We have a yearly tournanment best man get the prize.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cool course. Greens still aerated.

Great hidden gem in Hagerstown, Md. just a short drive north of Frederick. Lots of fun holes that are very tough if you're not in the fairways. If you manage to find fairways, you can definitely go low here with 3 short par 5's and a few short par 4's. I will be back for sure!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

enjoyable and challenging course

Back nine was very challenging compared to front nine (average).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Muni Course Getting Expensive & W/Less Maint.

This muni course has been rated highly in the past (2009) but local board control has pushed rates to a level where one can play on much better maintained courses for less. If current course quality continues to decline and rates continue to rise, this course will be less and less recommended. There are better choices in the same area.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Rock

What a great course, especially for the value which golf now provided

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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