Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Baltimore County, Maryland

The 16 most challenging golf courses in Baltimore County, Maryland, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Green Spring Valley Hunt Club II tees · 6,330 yds · Rating 78.3 · Par 72 · PrivateTowson	Towson	72	145
2	Country Club of Maryland White tees · 6,033 yds · Rating 74.7 · Par 72Towson	Towson	72	144
3	Rolling Road Golf Club Gold tees · 6,382 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 70Towson	Towson	70	142
4	Caves Valley Golf Club BMW tees · 7,576 yds · Rating 76.9 · Par 72Towson	Towson	72	141
5	Woodholme Country Club Black tees · 7,226 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 72 · PrivateTowson	Towson	72	141
6	Baltimore Country Club White tees · 6,270 yds · Rating 76.7 · Par 72Towson	Towson	72	139
7	Pine Ridge Golf Course White tees · 6,390 yds · Rating 76.4 · Par 74Lutherville	Lutherville	74	137
8	Hayfields Country Club white tees · 6,085 yds · Rating 75.7 · Par 72 · PrivateTowson	Towson	72	137
9	Greystone Golf Course GREY tees · 6,968 yds · Rating 74.2 · Par 72Phoenix	Phoenix	72	136
10	Hillendale Country Club Black tees · 6,845 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 72Towson	Towson	72	136
11	Piney Branch Golf Club White tees · 6,081 yds · Rating 75.8 · Par 71Towson	Towson	71	135
12	Hunt Valley Country Club Back tees · 3,160 yds · Rating 35.4 · Par 36Phoenix	Phoenix	36	135
13	Sparrows Point Country Club Black tees · 6,859 yds · Rating 73.0 · Par 72Dundalk	Dundalk	72	132
14	Woodlands Golf Course Blue tees · 5,386 yds · Rating 71.4 · Par 69Towson	Towson	69	128
15	Rocky Point Golf Course Blue tees · 6,683 yds · Rating 71.7 · Par 72Essex	Essex	72	126
16	Fox Hollow Golf Course White tees · 5,703 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 70Towson	Towson	70	124

Baltimore County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Green Spring Valley Hunt Club in Towson is currently the hardest golf course in Baltimore County based on slope (slope rating 145).

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

33 golf courses in Baltimore County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 16 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Baltimore 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.