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Let Us Be Your Caddy!
Welcome to Washingtonpost.com's Golf Section. Here you will find descriptions of over 25 local public and semi-private golf courses. In addition, we've selected several Washington Post articles that drive home the point that golf is truly a game for all kinds of people. So tee off with our course guides!
Reaching for the Greens
Looking for that one course you haven't conquered yet? How about a list of top 20 courses in the area? Award-winning sportswriter and editor John Holmes rates the region's best courses, and offers previews of courses currently being built.
So You'd Rather Miniature Golf?
The Washington area's many miniature golf courses can be the perfect place to be on a warm night. Courses vary in size and skill level, and most offer video game arcades and food. Read John A. Gaudiosi's 1995 article and reviews of local miniature golf courses.
Meet the Golf Course Ranger
Golfing at East Potomac? Just make sure you do so at a decent pace, lest you incur the attention of the golf ranger, who watches over 900 to 1,000 golfers on a typical summer weekend. Read about Washington Post reporter Kevin McManus's encounter with ranger Frank Reed.
Whose Course Is it, Anyway?
Seeding of the first county-owned golf course in Howard County took place last fall, but not without controversy. Critics deemed the plan too upscale, with the fees being too high for everyday golfers. Either way, the Timbers at Troy in eastern Howard County will be sure to attract plenty of action in the golf-starved community. Read Post reporter Anna Borgman's account of the suburban battle.
Doing Business on the Links
With so many business deals made on the golf course, female executives are moving into the fore-front, putting, chipping and driving their way through the glass ceiling. A single golf clinic for female executives has grown into a 22-city tour, and instructor and golf champion Jane Blalock expects it to continue expanding. Read about this growing trend.
Coming to WashingtonPost.com
- Golfing Tips
- Course Maps
- You Rate the Course
- Calculate Your Handicap
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