Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Montgomery County, Maryland

The 19 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Montgomery County, Maryland, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Montgomery Country Club Family Gold tees · 3,642 yds · Rating 61.2 · Par 61Laytonsville	Laytonsville	61	99
2	Rattlewood Golf Course Forward tees · 4,384 yds · Rating 65.7 · Par 68Clarksburg	Clarksburg	68	100
3	Leisure World Golf Course Gold tees · 4,752 yds · Rating 63.7 · Par 70Silver Spring	Silver Spring	70	101
4	Bretton Woods Golf Course Junior Yellow tees · 5,411 yds · Rating 62.3 · Par 71Bethesda	Bethesda	71	101
5	Sligo Golf Course Forward tees · 3,966 yds · Rating 63.4 · Par 68Silver Spring	Silver Spring	68	105
6	Needwood Golf Course Green tees · 4,655 yds · Rating 65.8 · Par 72Derwood	Derwood	72	106
7	Little Bennett Golf Course Gold tees · 5,252 yds · Rating 66.0 · Par 72Clarksburg	Clarksburg	72	107
8	Falls Road Golf Course Green tees · 4,457 yds · Rating 64.7 · Par 68Bethesda	Bethesda	68	108
9	Hampshire Greens Golf Course Tan (M) tees · 5,048 yds · Rating 64.6 · Par 72Silver Spring	Silver Spring	72	108
10	Blue Mash Golf Course Green tees · 5,438 yds · Rating 65.7 · Par 71Laytonsville	Laytonsville	71	108
11	Woodmont Country Club White tees · 5,034 yds · Rating 63.9 · Par 71Rockville	Rockville	71	113
12	Laytonsville Golf Course White tees · 5,529 yds · Rating 66.4 · Par 71Laytonsville	Laytonsville	71	113
13	Four Streams Golf Club Creek tees · 5,380 yds · Rating 67.1 · Par 72Clarksburg	Clarksburg	72	115
14	Redgate Golf Course Red tees · 5,180 yds · Rating 70.6 · Par 71Rockville	Rockville	71	116
15	Burning Tree Country Club Senior tees · 5,700 yds · Rating 67.7 · Par 71Bethesda	Bethesda	71	116
16	Bethesda Country Club WHITE tees · 5,286 yds · Rating 65.4 · Par 70Bethesda	Bethesda	70	117
17	Poolesville Golf Course Gold tees · 5,946 yds · Rating 68.8 · Par 71Clarksburg	Clarksburg	71	117
18	Norbeck Country Club Forward tees · 5,452 yds · Rating 66.8 · Par 72Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase	72	118
19	Manor Country Club White tees · 5,128 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 70Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase	70	119

Montgomery County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Montgomery County, Maryland?

Montgomery Country Club in Laytonsville is currently the easiest golf course in Montgomery County based on slope (slope rating 99).

How many ranked golf courses are in Montgomery County, Maryland?

45 golf courses in Montgomery County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 19 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Montgomery County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.