Links at Challedon
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4.3
667 Reviews (667)
5 Stars
316
4 Stars
219
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
88.3%
Recommend this course
582 out of 667 reviews
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4.7
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 20 reviews
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4.2
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.1%
Recommend this course
58 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at Challedon consistently earns high praise for friendliness and keeping pace of play moving smoothly. The course layout offers a genuinely engaging challenge that keeps golfers coming back regularly.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6709 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Ault (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
667 Reviews (667)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 9
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Elevation Changes 20
Water Hazards 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 10
Entertaining Clients 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good course, bad conditions.

Challedon is a nice course with some interesting holes. Unfortunately the conditions were not great, the course was extremely wet after the tremendous amount of rain we have had lately. Even though we had carts, it was cart path only, which was understandable based on how wet it was. Course was very busy, first nice weather in many days, and pace of play was much slower than usual. Overall it was still good to be able to get out and play a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Hot weather
Used cart

A Regular To Play

I play at Links of Challedon several times a year. It's a fun layout with plenty of opportunities to score. And, the staff is always nice...and will work to accommodate you as best they can. This was my first time playing the course this year, and I was a bit surprised that it wasn't as "lush" as it typically is. Maybe it was because of the amount of rain we've had, or maybe something else; but, the fairways had crusted areas and dirt spots throughout. Other than that, it was in decent shape--not to what I generally expect, but certainly playable. I'm sure management will get it back to the pristine condition I've grown to expect!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play was terrific 3:20 round

Although it was in the nineties heat wise, the greens were still healing from being punched. Course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Treat yourself to one of the best courses in MD.

Awesome course in excellent condition. Staff and amenities are top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

New management has done well with this course

If you haven't played Links at Challedon, or you played it in the past, give it another go. new management has really taken it to another level.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great layout

This course has a very good layout. It has a great balance between being challenging and somewhat forgiving. The staff is friendly. Very nice area. For some reason the greens and tee boxes were in very poor shape even with plenty of rain recently. I have played other courses recently that are in fantastic condition. For that reason I think the value for the cost of a round ($70)is fair at best. Also we had a group that was behind us move in front of us after the turn which cist us about 20 to 30 minutes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee box problems

Only complaint the tee boxes are still not up to standard

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough is tough

The green was very slow after so much of rain but not too bad.

But the rough is so deep that we couldn't find our balls.

Need to be cut shorter.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loved this Course!

Challedon was a great course to play! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the course was well kept and the food at the grill was terrific! I highly recommend a visit if you're looking to play in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course, super friendly staff

Can't say enough good things, not only about the golf course but the people that work there as well. We had a great time and will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Top 50 Contributor
Indy Advisor
Previously Played
Used cart

Faded Memories

I used to play this course a lot when it opened in the 1990s. It was even our home course my senior year at Linganore. What was in great shape then has only become a disaster now. I last played it 10 or so years ago and while I found the houses to be a bit of an eyesore compared to when it opened and nothing was there, few encroach on the holes. But that's not the problem... it's the disgustingly poor condition of the course, and the gull to charge full-freight to play it. Even $40 at twilight on a Sunday was an absolute joke.

It truly pains me to write this as I have great memories of the place. Heck, I shot 71 today and I'm complaining about it here. But look at the tee box in the attached photo. All of them were like that. The greens were recently punched and were sandy. But even if they weren't they were ugly and patchy and slow. The fairways and rough wasn't much better - there was at least grass on it but it was pretty patchy and ugly too.

Sadly, they were having some kind of open house event when I arrived to play it. They let people run around on carts and get in the way as looky-loos while I played as well. With that kind of condition and management, the course will now just live in my memories of what it used to be until I see/hear otherwise. When I am back to visit I'll play elsewhere as there is no shortage of options in the area, and recommend you do the same, especially for the price they were charging, or even for a cheap hot deal it's not even worth it. Sad, very sad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 120
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challedon Needs Work

The greens had recently been aerated when I played and putts would stop in the little holes from aeration. Most tee boxes were bare with no grass. Many fairways were thin with little grass even though some areas of rough were quite thick. Greens were OK. I won't be back anytime soon, even with a Hot Deal.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

The course was in lousy shape. The tee boxes were horrible. Fairways we're in okay shape. Greens were patchy and very bumpy. They need to be rolled. Will probably not return for some time.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I enjoy this course

Every time my friends and I play here, we really have fun. Some time, I underestimate the lay out the fairway but that is not the case. There seems have some kinds of challenges which I dare and like

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Tee boxes and greens were horrible. Overall course was not in very good shape

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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