Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Montgomery County, Maryland

The 24 most challenging golf courses in Montgomery 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	Four Streams Golf Club Championship tees · 7,129 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 71Clarksburg	Clarksburg	71	144
2	Argyle Country Club Blue tees · 6,500 yds · Rating 78.1 · Par 71 · PrivateSilver Spring	Silver Spring	71	143
3	Columbia Country Club Black tees · 6,070 yds · Rating 76.3 · Par 71 · PrivateChevy Chase	Chevy Chase	71	139
4	Manor Country Club Blue tees · 6,037 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 72Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase	72	139
5	Chevy Chase Club White tees · 6,273 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 73 · PrivateChevy Chase	Chevy Chase	73	137
6	Montgomery Country Club White tees · 6,239 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72Laytonsville	Laytonsville	72	137
7	Blue Mash Golf Course White tees · 6,001 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 71Laytonsville	Laytonsville	71	137
8	Norbeck Country Club Black tees · 7,019 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 72Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase	72	136
9	Bethesda Country Club Green tees · 6,846 yds · Rating 73.5 · Par 70Bethesda	Bethesda	70	136
10	Woodmont Country Club Blue tees · 6,179 yds · Rating 75.7 · Par 72Rockville	Rockville	72	136
11	Montgomery Village Golf Club WHITE (T) tees · Rating 76.0 · PrivateGaithersburg	Gaithersburg	—	136
12	Lakewood Country Club Tournament tees · 7,165 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 72 · PrivateRockville	Rockville	72	135
13	Hampshire Greens Golf Course Black tees · 6,837 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Silver Spring	Silver Spring	72	134
14	Little Bennett Golf Course Blue tees · 6,733 yds · Rating 72.4 · Par 72Clarksburg	Clarksburg	72	131
15	Rattlewood Golf Course Blue tees · 6,501 yds · Rating 71.4 · Par 72Clarksburg	Clarksburg	72	131
16	Redgate Golf Course Black tees · 6,378 yds · Rating 70.6 · Par 71Rockville	Rockville	71	130
17	Bretton Woods Golf Course Gold tees · 5,855 yds · Rating 73.7 · Par 71Bethesda	Bethesda	71	128
18	Burning Tree Country Club Medal tees · 7,040 yds · Rating 74.1 · Par 71Bethesda	Bethesda	71	127
19	Poolesville Golf Course Blue tees · 6,831 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 71Clarksburg	Clarksburg	71	127
20	Falls Road Golf Course Black tees · 6,162 yds · Rating 69.8 · Par 70Bethesda	Bethesda	70	126
21	Laytonsville Golf Course Black tees · 6,390 yds · Rating 70.4 · Par 71Laytonsville	Laytonsville	71	123
22	Needwood Golf Course Blue tees · 6,254 yds · Rating 68.8 · Par 70Derwood	Derwood	70	122
23	Sligo Golf Course White/Blue tees · 4,686 yds · Rating 66.8 · Par 69Silver Spring	Silver Spring	69	112
24	Leisure World Golf Course Gold tees · 4,706 yds · Rating 66.7 · Par 70Silver Spring	Silver Spring	70	109

Montgomery County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Four Streams Golf Club in Clarksburg is currently the hardest golf course in Montgomery County based on slope (slope rating 144).

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 24 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 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.