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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
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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
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
81.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 21 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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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 week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course was in great shape

Black Rock is in great shape. The rough is a little on the thick side but other than that, great experience.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Small greens, excellent staff, very interesting course layout

We had a great day for playing here with low humidity, 80's and just a bit of wind. The course is quite varied and you will need every club in the bag. It is generally quite a short course with under 500 yard par 5's (we played white tees) and 4's in the 320 to 350 range. The front is short, with sharpish doglegs and requiring accuracy but not length. I hit few drivers off the tees. The back is more open and the driver gets some use. On most holes you must either hit the fairway, or miss on the correct side or you can be blocked out. Very interesting for a shotmaker with some risk reward holes where a driver can get you close to the green, or in big trouble. I thoroughly enjoyed the round and the price I paid was exceptional!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly staff, well maintained...

I'm not sure I would have played here without the GolfNow discounted greens free - it's expensive - but the course was well maintained and played pretty straight forward. The greens were pretty true on a 93 degree dry, sunny day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in excellent condition and the greens were fast

I would recommend this course to a friend but the pace of play is a little slow. This course makes you play smart because of dog legs and angles into the green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Course!

This is the first time I have played this course so I didn't know what to expect. However, I was very impressed with the layout and the condition of this course. The staff were friendly and helpful. The course itself is beautifully maintained and, while fairly open, it has plenty of challenges. I will definitely play this course again and I will also recommend it to my friends. Two thumbs up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the Trip

Drove an hour out of Leesburg, VA to play Blackrock at full price on a Saturday morning. Got of early but was stuck behind a group who wasn't in ANY kind of rush. With nothing to rush home for, beautiful weather and a course in great shape, the slow pace of play was not much of a bother. The greens looked like they should have rolled faster than they really did and several blind shots coupled with an oblivious group in front of us made it extremely challenging not to fit into the group in front. Some parascopes or "all clear bells" would be helpful on those holes. We will be back, 100% certain of that.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course layout is great.

Thecourse is always in good shape. Well maintained. The staff is excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

If you like golf at a great course...

Black Rock is one of a very small handful of courses in Maryland that is a combination of great price (GolgNow), great course layout, great course condition. Don't miss the chance to play this almost hidden treasure - we drove over 60 miles to get there and it was well worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Beautiful course!

My guy and I played here mid-April 2013 - absolutely beautiful course, lush green grass, immaculate greens. Was a very windy day (maybe it's always windy there - it's on a hill!) We both carded our average, and very much enjoyed the day. Will be back, I am sure!

Only odd things was no golf carts allowed in the parking lot - so bring your gear to the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Greens...

Greens were in great condition. Fairways were "a bit shaggy" but not bad.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

THE COURSE DOES HAVE ALOT OF DIFFERENT TYPE HOLES SO YOU WILL USE ALOT OF YOUR CLUBS.

I'VE PLAYED HERE BEFORE ALWAYS LIKED THE COURSE BUT THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN AFFORD TO PLAY IT REGULAR PRICE IS TO HIGH.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course- good rates

I've played Black Rock several times. It's a great course and a great deal. On this particular outing there had been a lot of rain the day before so there was lots of sand on greens to help soak up the water. Aside from that- any other time I've been out there it's been in great shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great layout

greens not like they are in season but 36.00 with cart winter rate cant be beat. greens fast during season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Poor service, poor course management lead to poor experience

We did not arrive late but were treated poorly from the second we walked in the pro shop to check in for our round. We were told that no carts were available, they were extremely backed-up due to early frost and over-booking for the day, and that we must pair up with another twosome. We patiently waited for a cart, paired up with another twosome and then found the course populated by singles in carts, not paried up with anyone. We did not get remotely close to finishing our round before darkness set in.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Very nice hilly course with a nice amount of water.

Very nice course with a few blind shots due to the hilly nature of the course! Greens rolled true and fast with plenty of break to make for a challenging test for your putter. 3 or 4 hole had big dog legs where your tee shot needed to be on the right side of the fairway to have a shot at the green..
Very nice par 3's and I am looking forward to playing this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Overal l- Good price to play in good temperature

The greens were aerated last week but they were putt-able. That course is one of the 10 courses that I will continue playing in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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